NFL Fantasy 2025 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks for Week 1

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You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Ja’Marr Chase. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis here. Instead, we’re exploring more debatable situations. And if you can’t find a player you are looking for, please check out the latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all stats come from NFL Pro, Next Gen Stats or NFL Research.

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I have been pounding the table for Fields since March, so there’s no way I am suggesting to sit him in a revenge game in Week 1! Fields’ rushing ability drives my bullishness: He has the most rushing yards ever in a game by a quarterback (178 vs. Miami in 2022) and is one of three QBs to ever run for 1,000 yards in a season. He thrives on outside runs, and the new Jets OC Tanner Engstrand comes from a Lions offense that earned chunk ground gains on the perimeter. I also expect a Jets “Tush Push,” meaning the QB is always a threat for a rushing TD or two. Early last year, Fields was on pace to be the QB6 as the Steelers starter. He posted career-high passing metrics due to throwing more short passes and not being asked to constantly air it out like he was in Chicago. I expect much of the same with Engstrand at the helm. The Steelers are a tough matchup on paper, and Fields hasn’t always been the fastest starter, but given the rushing upside, I am starting him where I drafted him.

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Nix did not throw his first touchdown pass until Week 4 last year. He still finished as the QB8 in fantasy points per game and threw the second-most TD passes ever by a rookie quarterback (29, only trailing Justin Herbert‘s total of 31 in 2020). He was giving top-five production down the stretch, partially because he adds sneaky value with his legs. Last year, Nix ran for 430 yards and four touchdowns. That bodes well for him on Sunday, as the Titans allowed the sixth-most rushing yards and third-most rushing touchdowns to QBs last season. They were stingy through the air, but Nix was good enough in 2024 to earn Sean Payton’s trust. You drafted him to be your starter, so start him!

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