The Saints-Colts Game Will Likely Effect The Outcome Of Most First Week Fantasy Football Match-ups

The first game of the NFL season is the Saints-Colts game on Thursday. With all of the players from those 2 teams that were likely selected in your fantasy football draft, this game will almost certainly have an effect on your first week match-ups. Think about all the big name players in this game who are on fantasy teams in your league - Peyton Manning, Joseph Addai, Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Adam Vinitieri, Dallas Clark, Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, Deuce McCallister, Marquis Colston, and Devery Henderson. There's even a possibility that the Colts 3rd receiver Anthony Gonzalez and the Saints Tight End Eric Johnson were selected in your fantasy draft. Of course they can't all put up big numbers in the first game, but you should still start all the major players as neither the Saints nor the Colts are known for their defenses. Of course this also means that if you have either defense you really should avoid starting it.

NFL Players Who Could Have Big Comeback Seasons For Your Fantasy Team

This NFL season there are bound to be some players who had off seasons last year that come back big this year. These players will likely be available in the mid to late rounds of your fantasy football draft and could be solid starters on your team during your starters bye weeks or if they get hurt.
At quarterback, both Ben Roethlisberger of the Steelers and Trent Green of the Dolphins should have better seasons than they did last year. Roethlisberger is a year removed from his horrific motorcycle accident and still has all the potential in the world. Green's getting older but regularly passed for over 4000 yards before his concussion last year on a Chiefs team without superstar receivers. You can probably select Green very late in your fantasy draft as your #3 QB if you decide you want one.
At running back, Cadillac Williams of the Buccaneers and Lamont Jordan of the Raiders can't possibly play as bad as they did last year. Williams will finally have a solid veteran QB in Jeff Garcia to take the pressure off Tampa Bays running game. Jordan will get the bulk of Oaklands carries early in the season due to Dominic Rhodes' 4 game suspension.
At wide receiver the most obvious possibilty for a big comeback fantasy season is Randy Moss. He hasn't had a great QB like Tom Brady throwing to him since he played with Daunte Culpepper before Culpepper had injury problems. Jerry Porter of the Raiders hardly played last year and could very well get the at least 900 yards receiving he was getting before last season.
At tight end, Eric Johnson of the Saints looks to get back to the level he reached in San Francisco a few years ago before injuries got a hold of him. He gives the Drew Brees yet another option to throw to.