Player Rankings for Week 1 – Fantasy Football 2025
Updated fantasy football rankings by position and tiers for Week 1
Week 1 is finally here, and it’s time to set those lineups with the best possible information. Below you’ll find my Excel-based rankings by position as of Wednesday, September 3rd, complete with tiers to help you spot the separation between elite plays, safe starters, and flex-level options.
Click here for the full Week 1 Rankings Excel Sheet
Note: Projections are based on ESPN PPR scoring as of mid-week.
These rankings are updated mid-week to account for early practice reports, injuries, and matchup clarity. I’ll continue to adjust throughout the week, but this Wednesday version is the baseline I’m working from heading into Sunday.
Full Player Writeups
For deeper analysis — player-by-player breakdowns, injury notes, sleepers, and matchup context — check out my Weekly Notesheet article here:
The notesheet is where I dive into why players are ranked where they are, who’s rising/falling, and which flex plays I’d take shots on in Week 1.
My Thoughts Heading into Week 1
Rankings are a tool — not the answer by themselves. Use these tiers to make start/sit calls, but always weigh context from matchups, injuries, and game flow. I’ll be updating live on stream and in my notesheet leading into the weekend. Let’s start the season strong.
Thoughts on the rankings?