Fantasy Football: 7 players who could get off to slow starts this NFL season

The fantasy football season is more of a sprint than a marathon. But even within the short time frame of 17 weeks, there is still room for players to be inconsistent. And some players are predisposed to have their worst stretch at the outset of the season due to a variety of factors such a having a difficult schedule. Let’s take a look at the men who could disappoint out of the gate.

There is pressure on Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to reestablish their incredible connection in just a few days, after Lamb spent all of training camp away from the team. And Prescott could really flounder if he and Lamb are not completely in sync, because the rest of his weapons are at best a mediocre group. The schedule isn’t going to do the 31-year-old any favors, as his initial three games are against defenses (Browns, Saints, Ravens) who were among the 10 toughest in allowing fantasy points to QBs last year.

White was much more valuable in fantasy football than he was to the Bucs last season. After all, the 25-year-old averaged just 3.6 yards per carry and generated more of his production from catching 64 passes. In the offseason, Tampa fixed their problem of having to rely too much on an inefficient White by drafting dynamic rookie Bucky Irving. White needs to have a big game against Washington in Week 1, because four of his next five games are against defenses (Lions, Eagles, Falcons, Saints) that were among the 10 toughest in allowing fantasy points to RBs last year. A slow start by White could open the door for Irving to gain a larger role by the middle of October.

Conner averaged a career-best 80 rushing yards per game in 2023, but he also posted his lowest marks since his 2017 rookie season in the passing game (27 catches, 165 yards). The 29-year-old will be hard-pressed to excel on the ground at the start of 2024, as three of his initial five games are against the three toughest teams (Rams, Lions, Niners) for fantasy RBs last year. With fleet-footed rookie Trey Benson…

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Publish date : 2024-08-29 15:58:51

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