1. Tom Brady vs. the Texans
Tom Brady remains the best matchup this week regardless of who he’s throwing to. System QB! Jokes aside, Brady finds a way to score week in week out. With a committee of backs who can catch out of the backfield, and Gronkowski to throw to, expect Brady to find the open man Sunday.
The Texans defense struggled against quarterbacks in 2017, giving up 300-plus yards seven times. Oh, and Brady threw for 378 yards and five (!) touchdowns against them in the slugfest that was their Week 3 matchup last season.
Speed kills, and the Patriots certainly have speed in Patterson, an intriguing figure who can stretch the field against any defense. Hogan fits the Patriots stereotype, not only amassing catches but creating space for himself too.
Brady gets the No. 1 spot for Week 1 going against the Texans in what should be a great matchup on all fronts. Who did we miss? Who’s your top guy this week? Let us know in the comments below!