Fantasy Football Today Beyond the Box Score

Mastering Matchups — Week 1 Fantasy Football start/sit and NFL DFS advice

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Sep 4, 2025
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James Brain
Joining the discussion is James Brain, a fantasy football analyst renowned for his in-depth DFS strategies. They dive into the crucial impact of injuries on Week 1 and spotlight fringe running backs poised to make a statement. The conversation shifts to exciting matchups like the Buccaneers vs. Falcons and Lions vs. Packers, examining high-scoring potential. Brain also sheds light on emerging talents, including Brian Thomas Jr. and Rashid Shaheed, offering listeners fresh insights to enhance their fantasy lineups.
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INSIGHT

DFS Is A Strategy Game

  • OneWeekSeason treats DFS as strategy and game theory, not just matchup lists.
  • James Brain says learning roster construction and opponent behavior is key to long-term ROI.
INSIGHT

Commanders' Run-Funnel Tendency

  • Washington is an extreme run-funnel defense that forces opponents to run rather than pass when games are close.
  • That tendency creates larger workloads for opposing running backs in neutral/close games.
ADVICE

Lean Into Week 1 Uncertainty

  • Expect more unknowns in Week 1 and layer nuance into decisions rather than overconfidence.
  • Use attention to preseason signs to find low-ownership edges like emergent starters for tournament leverage.
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