For Week 1 of the 2025 fantasy football season, top recommended players to start include:
- Jared Goff (QB - Detroit Lions), with a favorable matchup against Green Bay's secondary.
- Running backs like Jordan Mason (Minnesota Vikings) and Jerome Ford (Cleveland Browns) who face defenses weak against the run.
- Wide receivers such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Drake London, Ja'Marr Chase, Keenan Allen, and CeeDee Lamb are must-starts given their roles and matchups.
- Other key starts are Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson at quarterback, expected to perform at elite levels in high-scoring games.
- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) is noted as a strong QB value starter.
- Tight ends like Brenton Strange (Jacksonville Jaguars) are recommended streaming options.
- Players like Aaron Jones and Jerome Ford among RBs, and receivers like Jameson Williams and Terry McLaurin, also show strong start potential.
These selections are based on expert analysis of matchups, player roles, and projected game flow for Week 1 of the NFL season 2025.
