{
  "id": 7118369,
  "title": "Fantasy football start or sit Week 1: Malik Willis, Daniel Jones, C.J. Stroud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/fantasy-football-start-or-sit-week-1-malik-willis-daniel-jones-c-j",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:41:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fantasy-football-start-sit-week-144154805.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NFL Week 1 fantasy football quarterbacks to start or sit: Malik Willis, Daniel Jones, and C.J. Stroud.\n\nMalik Willis, the Miami Dolphins' quarterback, has some intriguing options going for him despite low expectations for the team. Willis possesses dual-threat capabilities and could be a weekly QB1 fantasy conversation. His rushing upside against the Las Vegas Raiders could be a top matchup for the week, making him a strong start for fantasy teams entering Week 1.\n\nDaniel Jones, the Indianapolis Colts' quarterback, has returned from a serious injury that altered the course of the 2025 season. Jones boasts a strong passing attack, particularly with the addition of Jonathan Taylor in the rushing game. In the first 10 weeks of last season, Jones averaged over 20 fantasy points on six different occasions, making him a strong start in Week 1 for many fantasy leagues.\n\nC.J. Stroud, the Houston Texans' quarterback, is in a tough spot for Week 1 fantasy football. Stroud's inconsistency has been a major concern, as he has never had a top-15 season in his young career. With the Texans relying heavily on the running game, Stroud's performance is uncertain. Considering his recent statistics, fantasy owners might want to sit on Stroud and enjoy free coverage of the top news and trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter.",
  "summary": "Malik Willis, Daniel Jones and C.J. Stroud are all intriguing start or sit candidates as the NFL's first Sunday returns.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins QB, has dual-threat capabilities and could be a weekly QB1.",
    "Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts QB, returns from injury with strong passing attack."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}