Fantasy Football 2021, Week 1 rankings: Who to start and sit

Start

Kyle Pitts, ATL, vs. PHI

This will be the only week Pitts is welcomed onto this list so we will take full advantage. Rookie tight ends do not usually have huge seasons in their first year but this is a different breed. Expect Matt Ryan to look for the Florida product often in hopes of replacing Julio Jones with a new physical freak.

Austin Hooper, CLE, @ KC

Austin Hooper very well could be counted on by Mayfield if this game gets out of hand against the Kansas City Chiefs. Hooper will have a few chances to score a touchdown and is worth the stream here in Week 1.

Sit

Jared Cook, LAC, @ WAS

Time will tell as to whether or not Cook still has some talent in that old tank. That being said, a tough matchup with the Washington Football Team makes us fade him until we see more of Cook in game action with his new quarterback in Justin Herbert.

Hunter Henry, NE, vs. MIA

Henry was a major signing for the New England Patriots this offseason. After an injury in the preseason, he should be up for the Patriots come Week 1. Mac Jones has given us no sign as to who he trusts and who he doesn’t mean that it would be tough to start Henry as soon as Week 1. Fade for now but keep a close eye out on the talented tight end.

We have made it through the first week of starts and sits. All we can do now as fantasy owners is hope that a win is on the other side. Good luck and check back next week for Week 2.