The Audible

Sigmund Bloom and Fantasy Points' Brett Whitefield discuss surprise Week 1 starts and sits

 

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why should you be hesitant to start Malik Nabers Week 1?

01:31 How should Jaxson Dart affect Malik Nabers value this season?

04:10 How should Kyler Murray affect Justin Jefferson's value this season?

07:59 Why should Jayden Daniels be on your bench for Week 1 vs Philadelphia?

11:46 Why is Baker Mayfield a player who you might force into your lineup in Week 1?

15:51 Should you play Jeremiyah Love in Week 1?

18:55 Can the Cardinals offense surprise in Week 1 and going forward?

21:41 Should you play Ashton Jeanty in Week 1?

25:36 Can Mike Washington Jr. force an RBBC in Las Vegas?

28:03 Should you play your Minnesota backs in Week 1?

28:25 Should you start Jacksonville backs in Week 1?

29:30 Should Michael Wilson be in Week 1 lineups?

32:04 Are we worried about the Chargers offensive line Week 1 and beyond?

36:10 Why did the Bears offense struggle early in the season, and what did we learn about Ben Johnson?

38:46 Can Ben Johnson break fantasy football?

41:21 Why should we be excited about Lamar Jackson with Declan Doyle?

44:30 Why Christian Watson could be a breakout player in Week 1?

47:06 Why should we be afraid of missing out on a big season from Luther Burden?

49:13 Can Jaylen Waddle change the Broncos offense?

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Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, Joe Pisapia the host of FandomNFL and FandomMLB on YouTube and author of the Fantasy Black Book Series, as they talk Week 1 matchups.

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🔥 Description

 

Week 1 isn't easing into anything — it's kicking the door off the hinges.

 

After two massive openers earlier in the week, The Audible rolls into a 14‑game preview loaded with storylines, fantasy fireworks, and early‑season pressure points.

 

We start with a potential shootout between the Bucs and Bengals, a game where both offenses can push pace and create mismatches all over the field. Then we dive into the new‑look Ravens offense, a unit buzzing with excitement as they take on the Colts in a matchup that could reveal just how explosive Baltimore's reboot really is.

 

And of course, Monday Night Football delivers the heavyweight moment: Bo Nix vs Patrick Mahomes. It's the first chance for Nix to plant a flag and prove he's the new king of the AFC West. The stakes, the spotlight, the rivalry — it's all there.

 

Bloom and Cecil break down every angle, every matchup, and every fantasy ripple across the entire Week 1 slate.

 

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Buccaneers v Bengals

04:40 - Saints v Lions

09:10 - Jets v Titans

14:03 - Ravens v Colts

18:50 - Falcons v Steelers

22:55 - Bears v Panthers

27:38 - Browns v Jaguars

30:18 - Bills v Texans

35:14 - Dolphins v Raiders

39:35 - Packers v Vikings

45:09 - Commanders v Eagles

49:30 - Cardinals v Chargers

52:00 - Cowboys v Giants

56:41 - Broncos v Chiefs

 

🔥 In this episode:

 

• Bucs vs Bengals and the potential for a high‑scoring opener
• Why the Ravens' new offense could pop immediately vs the Colts
• Bo Nix's chance to outshine Patrick Mahomes on Monday night
• Key matchups across all 14 games of the Week 1 slate
• Fantasy and NFL implications for every major storyline

 

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