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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott runs off the field after a 30-22 loss against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Divisional Round at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.

Fantasy football news, DFS, injuries, updated throughout Week 1

The 2019 fantasy football season gets going this week, and there is plenty to consider as you set your traditional and DFS lineups. Check back here for fantasy football and DFS updates throughout the week.

Contributors: DraftKings Network Staff

Fantasy football is back! The NFL’s 100th anniversary season kicks off this week, and the 2019 regular season should bring plenty of drama. The offseason featured a ton of roster moves, with Odell Beckham Jr. joining the Cleveland Browns, Le’Veon Bell signing with the New York Jets, and Antonio Brown forcing a trade to the Oakland Raiders. We’ve got players coming back from injury and a host of talented rookies joining the NFL.

Week 1 brings the return of the NFL, and with it traditional fantasy football and DFS. You’ve completed your drafts, and are now set to debut your new squad. If you’re in a re-draft league, it’s excitement for a brand new team. If you’re in a keeper league, you’re hoping you scored that key late round keeper who will guide you to fantasy glory.

The week’s big news has Ezekiel Elliott returning to the Dallas Cowboys with a contract extension that makes him the highest paid running back in the NFL. Tony Pollard fans are not pleased, but the rookie remains a valuable handcuff. The week will feature plenty more news, and we’ll be tracking it all here. Feel free to bookmark this story stream and return for the latest news and analysis!

Good luck as you kick off your fantasy football campaigns!

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September 13, 2020
What to do with Irv Smith Jr., Kyle Rudolph in Week 1 fantasy football

By Chet Gresham@ChetGresham

If his name isn’t "Cook" or "Thielen," you probably don’t want them starting on your fantasy team this week.
September 13, 2020
What to do with Parris Campbell in Week 1 fantasy football

By L Truscott

Indianapolis’ speed threat from the slot has the chance to make some big plays this week.
September 11, 2020
Kenny Golladay misses Friday practice, listed as doubtful for Week 1

By Chet Gresham@ChetGresham

Lions WR Kenny Golladay’s status is officially "doubtful" as we close in on Week 1.
September 11, 2020
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 1: RBs to start, RBs to fade

By L Truscott

Mack and Ingram could help your fantasy season get off to a great start.
October 4, 2019
Saquon Barkley ruled out for Week 5

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The Giants formally ruled out running back Saquon Barkley for Week 5 vs. the Minnesota Vikings. We break down the fantasy football implications for Wayne Gallman.
September 9, 2019
Tevin Coleman ‘expected to miss several games’ with ankle injury

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The San Francisco 49ers running back did not return after injuring his ankle in Week 1. We’ll find out more about his Week 2 status on Monday.
September 9, 2019
DFS Showdown lineup advice for Week 1 Broncos vs. Raiders

By Greg Ehrenberg

The Broncos and Raiders square off on Monday Night Football as part of a doubleheader. That brings a DraftKings Showdown matchup, and we’ve got advice for filling out your DFS lineup for Week 1.
September 9, 2019
DFS Showdown lineup advice for Week 1 Saints-Texans

By Greg Ehrenberg

The Saints and Texans square off on Monday Night Football as part of a doubleheader. That brings a DraftKings Showdown matchup, and we’ve got advice for filling out your DFS lineup for Week 1.
September 8, 2019
Fantasy implications of Tyreek Hill leaving Week 1 with shoulder injury

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The Chiefs lost Tyreek Hill to a shoulder injury. His status moving forward is unknown, but Sammy Watkins could benefit.
September 8, 2019
Lamar Jackson, Hollywood Brown off to monster fantasy start

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The Dolphins stink, but props to Lamar Jackson and Hollywood Brown, who are off to big starts in Week 1.
September 8, 2019
Start or sit Tyrell Williams in Week 1 fantasy football?

By chapulana

With Antonio Brown released, Oakland needs a new leading receiver. Do the Raiders have one in Tyrell Williams? We look at his upside getting into Week 1
September 8, 2019
Keke Coutee injury update: How to handle the Texans receiver vs. Saints

By chapulana

Breaking down the fantasy implications of Coutee’s injury status this week
September 8, 2019
Dante Pettis injury update: How to handle the 49ers WR vs. the Buccaneers

By chapulana

San Francisco’s go-to receiver is dealing with a groin injury. Here’s what that means for fantasy this week.
September 8, 2019
DFS Showdown lineup advice for Week 1 Steelers-Patriots

By Jeff Goldberg@jeffgo33

The Steelers and Patriots square off under the lights of Sunday Night Football to open the season. That brings a DraftKings Showdown matchup, and we’ve got advice for filling out your DFS lineup for Week 1.
September 8, 2019
Marquise Brown injury update: How to handle the Ravens receiver vs. Dolphins

By L Truscott

The Ravens rookie receiver is listed as questionable. Here’s how that affects your fantasy decisions.
September 8, 2019
Stefon Diggs injury update: How to handle the Vikings receiver vs. Falcons

By L Truscott

Diggs is listed as questionable as he deals with a hamstring injury. Here’s what that means for fantasy purposes.
September 8, 2019
Demaryius Thomas injury update: How to handle the Patriots WR vs. the Steelers

By L Truscott

New England’s fourth receiver is dealing with a hamstring injury. Here’s what that means for fantasy.
September 8, 2019
Mike Evans injury update: How to handle the Buccaneers receiver vs. 49ers

By L Truscott

The Bucs receiver is dealing with an illness. Here’s what that means for your fantasy lineups.
September 8, 2019
Start or sit Greg Olsen in Week 1 fantasy football?

By Reid Fowler@reidtfowler

From almost-retired to fantasy starter. Fire up Greg Olsen in a fantastic matchup at home.
September 8, 2019
Should I start or sit Robby Anderson in Week 1 fantasy football?

By Garion Thorne

The Jets WR has a high ceiling, but not the easiest matchup facing the Bills’ pass defense. We look at the fantasy implications for Sunday.
September 8, 2019
Michael Badgley injury update: How to handle the Chargers kicker vs. the Colts

By L Truscott

The Chargers kicker is dealing with a groin injury. Here’s what that means for fantasy.
September 8, 2019
Start or sit Marvin Jones in Week 1 fantasy football?

By Reid Fowler@reidtfowler

Did you draft a big-name wide receiver you don’t trust? Week 1 is just getting started and Marvin Jones could be the savior you never knew you needed. We look at the fantasy implications for Sunday.
September 8, 2019
Start or sit Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 1 fantasy football?

By Garion Thorne

The 49ers quarterback makes his regular season return from last year’s torn ACL against a bad Bucs defense. We break down what to do with him in fantasy football.
September 8, 2019
Should I start or sit Miles Sanders in Week 1 fantasy football?

By Reid Fowler@reidtfowler

The Rookie comes into the season with a lot of promise, but is he destined to fall between the cracks in Philadelphia’s crowded backfield? Not this week.
September 8, 2019
Should I start or sit Kenyan Drake in Week 1 fantasy football?

By Garion Thorne

Can the Alabama product overcome his preseason injury and a tough matchup against the Ravens? We look at the fantasy implications for Sunday.

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