# Week 1 Start/Sit Guide—Why Josh Allen is a LOCK This Week AGAINST a tough Texans Defense.

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Published: 2026-09-11T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Fantasy football favorites face tough new defenses—can stars like Josh Allen, Nico Collins, and Malik Nabers still deliver big numbers? Matt Donnelly breaks down Week 1’s most pivotal matchups, spotlighting must-starts, sneaky flex plays, and key fades across games including Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders, and Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants. Discover which players—Dalton Kincaid, Malik Willis, Christian Watson—could become early-season game changers. Find out why DeVonta Smith and Jalen Hurts are locked in for the Philadelphia Eagles, why Quentin Johnston could break out for the Los Angeles Chargers, and what makes Jaylen Waddle a target-machine in Kansas City. Matt dissects defensive shifts, workload concerns, and emerging receiving threats, while data-driven player-focus segments serve up the week’s best upside picks. Will veteran RBs like Kenneth Walker III or under-the-radar receivers like Dontavian Wicks ignite your fantasy lineup?

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