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5 best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 1

By Frankie Licausi

COSTA MESA, CA - JUNE 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers during mandatory minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center on June 16, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
COSTA MESA, CA - JUNE 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers during mandatory minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center on June 16, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 21: Ty’Son Williams #34 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of a NFL preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 21: Ty’Son Williams #34 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of a NFL preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images) /

2. Ty’Son Williams, RB, Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens signed Ty’Son Williams in 2020 after going undrafted. He remained mostly on the practice squad, but has impressed enough in 2021 that he made the 53-man roster.

Not only did Williams make the roster, but because of J.K. Dobbins’ season-ending injury, he can and should produce this season. Williams reportedly ‘leapfrogged’ Justice Hill on the depth chart for No. 2 duties, per ESPN’s Jamison Hensley.

Gus Edwards, the previous No. 2 for the Ravens, is now the RB1. When he was the RB2, he had no less than 130 carries and no less than 700 yards. This production is up for grabs in Baltimore. If Williams seizes the No. 2 job, he will get that production and possibly more.

Don’t discount the possibility of Williams cementing himself into a weekly role with Baltimore and possibly becoming the starter. His preseason stats of 24 carries for 130 yards and one touchdown impressed the Ravens, and will likely earn him meaningful playing time.

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