The NFL is back and it did not disappoint in Week 1. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into the biggest Week 1 fantasy football stories on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Will Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Taylor retain major roles in the passing game? How big a problem is Joshua Kelley for Austin Ekeler? Is J.K. Dobbins already pushing Mark Ingram aside? The guys answer those questions, plus take a comprehensive look at the Week 2 waiver wire.Rundown3:04 Josh Jacobs', Jonathan Taylor's, and Austin Ekeler's Activity in the Passing Game7:44 J.K. Dobbins Pushing Mark Ingram Aside?12:24 Concerns for Austin Hooper?14:37 The Seahawks' Offense Delivers19:43 How Aggressive Should You Be on Joshua Kelley?21:53 Buying Malcolm Brown in a Big Way25:54 Is Nyheim Hines Lesser Austin Ekeler or Better James White?28:17 Adrian Peterson Keeps on Ticking30:00 Don't Fall for Peyton Barber31:34 Where Does Myles Gaskin Fall?34:14 Parris Campbell Looks the Part35:49 Russell Gage Goes Off in Week 137:33 Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling Deliver40:34 Week 1 Sammy Watkins Rides Again42:42 Robby Anderson Shines in Carolina Debut43:59 Ranking the Waiver Wire Receivers46:58 Is Dallas Goedert a TE1?49:21 Logan Thomas Puts Himself on the Radar51:15 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 252:37 Defenses to Stream in Week 2Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunston
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