RotoGrinders Daily Fantasy Football The Gillcast: Week 1 Lineup Review
Sep 8, 2025
The hosts dive into their cash game strategies from the first week of fantasy football, sharing what worked and what didn't. They discuss crucial lineup decisions, highlighting the pros and cons of choosing high versus low-owned players. Insights on player performances from the Dolphins and Colts reveal trends and unexpected dynamics. Ownership trends of quarterbacks like Daniel Jones and Trevor Lawrence spark laughter and reflection on player perceptions. The unpredictability of early-season outcomes emphasizes the importance of strategic flexibility in lineup construction.
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Week-One Results And Attitude
- Davis Mattek described his week-one results and how his lineups performed across DraftKings and FanDuel.
- He recounted being directionally fine and not as tilted despite mixed outcomes in cash and GPP play.
Avoid Mid-Priced Tight-End Locks
- Sammy Reid recommended avoiding a risky mid-priced tight end lock in week one and instead free up salary for core receivers and RBs.
- He encouraged embracing variance early in the season rather than forcing a 4K tight end certainty.
Construction Trumps Single Player Picks
- Nate Nohling argued lineup construction matters more than individual player picks, especially at QB.
- He showed that choosing a cheaper QB can force different roster shapes and risk/reward profiles.