Fantasy football Week 1 rankings: Who to start and sit

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 11: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) runs by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) after making a catch during the NFL game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts on December 11, 2016, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Sit: T.Y. Hilton

While Hilton might be known for his volatility and boom-or-bust potential, he’s had four straight season with at least 69 catches and 1,000 yards, finally rising up in ADP over the last couple of years. Unfortunately, now his price as risen, the production might not match at as the Colts open the season without Andrew Luck. Even worse, the trade for Jacoby Brissett signals that the team might not be expecting Luck back any time soon and that there will be a quarterback competition in Indianapolis.

This not good news for Hilton, or any of the Colts fantasy assets for that matter. Backup-turned-starter Scott Tolzien has only started one game for the team, and that was a in a 28-7 loss against Pittsburgh last season. Tolzien went 22-of-36 for 205 yards. He threw one score, but also had a pair of picks.

While the Rams aren’t a formidable defense, the Colts seem to be in major turmoil at the moment. Jared Goff, Los Angeles receivers, Todd Gurley and the Rams defense are all good plays this week, as Indianapolis doesn’t have a strong team outside of their missing star QB. I’d be worried if I owned any of the weapons in Indy – it could be a difficult start to the year.

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