Yahoo Fantasy Forecast Week 1 instant fantasy takeaways: Bills pull off historic comeback, Rodgers' revenge, and Egbuka's instant stardom
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Sep 8, 2025 The podcast dives into the NFL's thrilling Week 1, highlighting a historic comeback by the Bills against the Ravens. Emeka Egbuka shines as the Boom Player of the Week, while A.J. Brown's struggles mark him as a notable Bust. The hosts categorize games by fantasy relevance, dissecting performances from rookie sensations to established stars. Key insights cover quarterback dynamics and strategic shifts, including the Colts' surprising success and the Lions' offensive woes. Tune in for all the buzz from the opening week!
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Quarterback Nirvana Elevates Role Players
- Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson currently create 'quarterback nirvana' that breaks typical win-probability expectations.
- Elite QBs can elevates role players into fantasy-relevant assets despite limited target shares.
Keon Coleman: Boom From Scramble Drills
- Keon Coleman benefited from Josh Allen's scramble play and out-of-structure throws to finish strong in week one.
- Coleman shows exploitable skills but his week-to-week predictability will remain volatile.
Bills Offense Shines, Defense Wobbles
- Despite the Bills' offensive fireworks, their defense looked vulnerable in the shootout with Baltimore.
- Fantasy managers should account for potential defensive shortfalls when projecting game scripts.
