Top NFL DFS Lineup For Week 1

Alvin Kamara ($6,300k DraftKings and $7,100k FanDuel)

The player who should be one of your main running backs in week one’s top NFL DFS lineups is Alvin Kamara, who had a solid season last year, and could have a good game against the Cardinals. Kamara had a 950-yard season, with eight touchdowns, and 67.9 yards a game. 

While Kamara is not in his prime anymore, he could have a great game against the Cardinals’ defense, which was poor against the run last season. Fantasy players could see a 100-plus rushing yard game with a touchdown, and with the second running back option, it could help players win cash prizes.

Additional Options: Jonathan Taylor, Kenneth Walker III, Tyrone Tracy Jr.

TOP NFL DFS Wide Receiver

Mike Evans ($6,600k DraftKings and $7,500k FanDuel)

The main receiver for this week’s fantasy lineup picks is Mike Evans, who is having a great career and could start the season with an amazing game. Last season, Evans had another thousand-yard season, with 81 receptions, 1,096 yards, and 12 touchdowns. 

The Buccaneers veteran is on pace to have a Hall of Fame career, and with Baker Mayfield having a strong career, he could have another great game on Sunday against a weak Falcons secondary. Fantasy players should expect a touchdown with around eight receptions from the Bucs veteran receiver, along with the other recommended receivers in the opening kickoff for fantasy lineups. 

Additional Options: Keon Coleman, Tee Higgins, DeVonta Smith, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba

TOP NFL DFS Tight End

 David Njoku ($4,700k DraftKings and $5,700k FanDuel)

The tight end for kickoff week’s DFS lineups should be David Njoku, who could have a solid game due to Joe Flacco’s tendencies to throw to tight ends. Njoku had a solid season with the Browns last year, with 505 receiving yards with 64 receptions, and five touchdowns. 

The Browns’ veteran tight end has been a solid piece for the offense, and could play well against the Bengals and their poor defense to start the NFL season. Fantasy players could see a strong 40 receiving game with a touchdown from the Browns veteran tight end against a poor Bengals defense to start their 2025 campaign. 

Additional Options: Travis Kelce, TJ Hockenson

TOP Defense/Special Teams

 Pittsburgh Steelers ($3,300k DraftKings and $4,600 FanDuel)

While offenses usually win fantasy leagues and cash prizes in fantasy lineups, this week top NFL DFS defense should be the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers’ defense has been solid in the past five years, with last year the defense had 17 interceptions, 16 defensive fumbles, and 41 sacks, being ranked 12th last season. 

Fantasy players could see a strong showing from the Steelers’ defense against a weak Jets offense, whose offense is showing weak points in the quarterback room and in the passing game. DFS players could see a multi-sack game from the Steelers’ front seven after paying T.J. Watt, and potentially a shutdown game from the secondary. 

Additional Options: Giants, Broncos

DFS Tournament Stacks

Bo Nix-Courtland Sutton-RJ Harvey/ Baker Mayfield-Mike Evans-Emeka Egbuka/ J.J McCarthy-Justin Jefferson-TJ Hockenson/ Sam Darnold-Jaxon Smith-Njigba-Kenneth Walker III

Conclusion

Week one is here, and with the MLB season ending in a few weeks, fantasy players will come back to their next great love for NFL DFS lineups and win cash prizes. Fantasy players could depend on the offensive firepower of the Broncos, with Nix leading the charge, who could have a great game against the Titans’ defense on Sunday. 

For receivers and running backs, fantasy players could depend on Kamara in the running game for the Saints, even if the team itself will have a disastrous season. Receivers for kickoff week will be plentiful, but Evans from the Bucs could be a great pickup for DFS lineups on Sunday. Evans has been a fantasy player’s dream; he has been a solid player and could have a strong game for lineups.

Fantasy players could also use a dependable tight end, and Nijoku could be the one for fantasy players on Sunday. Nijoku has been a solid player for the Browns and could have a strong game against a barebones Bengals defense. Defenses also bring in cash prizes, and the Steelers defense could help players win cash prizes in week one’s top NFL DFS lineups.

Football is back for America, and the NFL is kicking off with a bang. And with week one here, fantasy players could win cash prizes in week one’s top NFL DFS lineups and tournament stacks.