September 13th 2026
Sunday Morning Edition
WEEK 1: FOUR HORSEMEN
I don't like to run with the consensus favorites, your top tier, every week starters, but on occasion I am going to nominate a few here and there. My four picks will usually be borderline starters and/or those I feel strongly about with their weekly matchup. For week one, here's my four to get the 2026 season started.
QUARTEBACK
Jared Goff (Lions); There's nothing like home cooking for Goff and Lions. Last season in 8 starts Goff threw 18 touchdown passes to just 3 picks, while completing 69% of his passes and averaging 279 yards passing per game. Goff is gold at home and despite a tough Saints defense, expect Goff to do Goff things, especially with the weapons he has. Goff will be a Top-10 quarterback today and a nice DFS play.
RUNNING BACK
Bucky Irving (Buccaneers); The Bucs will travel to Cincy today and Bucky will get a shot at one of the leagues worst defenses versus the run. The Bengals allowed the most fantasy points and rushing yards to opposing runners last season. Although they appear improved on paper, I like Bucky to find the end zone and emerge as one of the day's leading runners.
WIDE RECEIVER
Garrett Wilson (Jets); Most likely drafted as a low-end WR2, fantasy owners can start him with confidence in week one. His quarterback (Geno Smith) will bring some stability and consistency to the passing game and as the Alpha receiver in New York, Garrett pegs to be a target monster. A soft week one matchup against a Titans defense that allowed the 11th most fantasy points and 4th most receiving yards to opposing wide receivers should help Wilson get his 2026 campaign off to a positive start.
TIGHT END
Mark Andrews (Ravens); I love his opportunity here. The departure of Isaiah Likely opens the door for Andrews to be the undisputed primary receiving tight end option. The talent and ability is there, can Andrews and (Lamar) Jackson recapture some of the magic that had Andrews sitting at the top of the tight end tiers. Andrews faces a Colts defense that allowed the 6th most fantasy points and 5th most receiving yards to opposing tight ends. He needs to be in your lineup today.
That's My Take
~David G. Ortega
