The Ritchie Recap
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Week 1 of 2025 delivered chaos—injuries and workload shifts galore. As the founder of FullTime Fantasy and ex-#1 ranked player, I’ve scouted the best value picks for your roster. Let’s dive in.
Week 1 Matchup Breakdowns
Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles
Javonte Williams is your undervalued gem in Dallas—steady volume and goal-line shots make him a solid RB2. Eagles’ pass-catchers like AJ Brown may struggle with their run-heavy scheme; Trading him may be tough, but if you could get a Pearsall, do it and look elsewhere for WR value.
Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers
With Worthy out and Rice suspended, the Chiefs are a value hunter’s dream. Hollywood Brown’s 16 targets scream buy-low WR1 potential. Chargers’ Omarion Hampton (15 carries) didn’t have the week we hoped for and Najee is lurking. Keenan Allen (10 targets) with a monster vet performance.
Miami Dolphins @ Indianapolis Colts
Dolphins’ O-line is a mess—stick to De’Von Achane for value. Waddle’s shoulder injury opens a door for Malik Washington. Colts’ rookie TE Tyler Warren (9 targets, 76 yards) looks like a steal at tight end.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
Buccaneers’ rookie Emeka Egbuka (2 TDs, 67 yards) is as Scott put it in his rankings, the WR you had to draft. London’s shoulder sprain (day-to-day) makes Kyle Pitts and Ray-Ray McCloud must-have upgrades if he sits.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns
Burrow flopped, but Chase Brown’s 21 carries are pure value—lock him in weekly. Cleveland’s Dylan Sampson (12 carries, 8 targets) is a cheap RB play until Judkins returns; avoid Jerome Ford.
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots
Jeanty’s 2.0 YPC is rough, but his TD saves value—should improve. TreVeyon Henderson (5.4 YPC) is a rising RB3. His carries are concerning but his receptions saved the day. Looks overdrafted at the moment. Stevenson’s 2.1 YPC makes him droppable.
Arizona Cardinals @ New Orleans Saints
Trey Benson (69 yards) outshines Conner. He’s a value RB2. Kamara’s minimal passing role hurts; Olave’s 7 targets offer WR3 upside but Rattler’s throws make for scary situations for Olave given his concussion history.
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New York Jets
Kaleb Johnson’s -2 yards is a bust. Jaylen Warren and Breece Hall (19 carries) are steady value plays; Braelon Allen’s TD makes him a stash and flex play.
New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
Tyrone Tracy (5.5 YPC) is a value RB2—start him. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (82 yards, TD) and Deebo Samuel (10 targets) were solid; McLaurin’s 4 targets disappointed but it was expected he’d be slow after the holdout.
Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Chuba Hubbard (16 carries) is your workhorse value—start him. Travis Hunter (6-33) and Brian Thomas Jr. (TD) are going to be interesting to watch each week depending on Hunters defensive usage. Hunter’s split snaps limit Week 2.
Tennessee Titans @ Denver Broncos
Cam Ward struggled, but RJ Harvey (11.7 YPC) looks like a value with that burst. JK Dobbins’ 16 carries offer RB2 potential—monitor his targets.
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Ricky Pearsall (108 yards) our breakout player of the year impressed. His prop play of the year was over 850 yards. 745 to go!. McCaffrey’s 32 touches are gold; Zach Charbonnet (TD) outshines Walker and may steal the job.
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Lions’ RBs Montgomery and Gibbs did not come through but Montgomery looks like the value back as their split usage from early last year continued. Jaden Reed’s targets with Love make him a value WR3; Golden’s quiet day and injury were not good for those who drafted and paid a steep price.
Houston Texans @ Los Angeles Rams
Nick Chubb (13 carries and 4.6 ypc) make him a value RB2—start him while you can. Puka Nacua (130 yards) outshines Adams.
Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills
Andrews’ 1 target is a red flag—monitor this week. The breakout game for Keon Coleman (112 yards, TD) finally came; Kincaid also came through big for those who were not fearful of Knox sharing the field. Zay Flowers big game was impressive as well.
We’ll add Vikings Bears later today.
