Power Ranking Instant Fantasy Regrets After Week 1, Fantasy Court, and Craig Got Stabbed at the Emmys

The source drafted AJ Brown this year despite not believing in him last year and now regrets it. He didn't believe in AJ Brown last year (thought he was bad, hurt, and uninterested in playing football), but changed his mind after AJ Brown switched teams and Bill Simmons compared him to Randy Moss. The source admits he played scared, driven by FOMO, and bought in despite his original skepticism. AJ Brown is now on IR with a projected six-week recovery that will likely stretch to eight weeks, meaning he'll miss roughly half the season.

The source states 'Blake Corum is not going to be the lead guy on the fucking ramps'—asserting he will not be the lead back in the Rams' rotation; used as an example of a player where assumptions about significant playing time changes proved incorrect.

Nix had what the source calls the worst game he's played in the NFL, showing poor pocket awareness with defenders easily knocking the ball out of his hand; he had delays of game on third-and-two pre-snap and struggled with decision-making both pre-snap and post-snap. The source notes his lack of spatial awareness for a third-year quarterback was concerning, and when he did get the ball in the right spot, receivers like Waddle were dropping it due to pressure. The Broncos' offensive line couldn't block effectively, and Nix's inability to navigate the pocket compounded the team's discombobulated offensive performance.

Bryce Young was the third-best quarterback in fantasy football in Week 1 despite being heavily targeted for elimination in the draft. Multiple opponents attempted to block him out, but he still finished second in scoring on the team that drafted him, beating every quarterback except Josh Allen and Caleb Williams.

Caleb Williams was one of only two quarterbacks to outscore Bryce Young in Week 1 fantasy scoring, indicating strong early-season performance.

The source drafted Chase Brown one pick before Ken Walker in their league and immediately regretted the selection, feeling foolish about the pick order despite acknowledging Brown will probably be fine long-term.

With Josh Jacobs suspended and the Packers' offensive line bad and lacking depth, Chris Brooks is among the backfield options (alongside Marshawn Lloyd) who will be irrelevant for fantasy; the Packers are not going to have a running game.

Plays in two-receiver sets for the Packers alongside Matthew Golden; part of the team's receiver rotation structure where Jaden Reed operates as the slot receiver in three-receiver sets.

Christian Watson was awesome in Week 1; the source was right about him and he looked great for at least a quarter and a half.

DeAndre Swift delivered 30+ points in Week 1, contributing to a dominant fantasy performance alongside Derek Henry and Kenneth Walker.

Dallas Goddert was considered as a late-round tight end option alongside other players like Jake Ferguson and Chica Conquo, but the analysts collectively decided Isaiah Likely had the most upside and should have been the pick.

The source drafted DeVante Adams expecting regression-defying performance based on his 14 touchdowns from the prior year despite only 700 receiving yards; after Week 1 underperformance, the source expressed immediate regret, noting Adams was an afterthought in the game and that the pick now depends on him massively defying regression to salvage the season.

Devante Adams had a dramatic usage collapse in Week 1 with only 3 catches for 26 yards, a stark decline from his role last season where he was on 16% of the Rams' goal-line snaps. The source attributes this to the Rams' offensive scheme changes and reduced involvement in high-value situations.

The source drafted Derrick Henry as part of a strategy to target good veterans over Chargers players; expressed satisfaction with the pick after Week 1, noting it felt phenomenal alongside Ken Walker.

Drake May is described as great and talented; the source notes he is in his second year in the Patriots system and expresses belief that the offense should improve from Week 1 performance against Seattle, though the overall Patriots roster lacks talent outside of a few standouts.

Drake Maye faced Seattle in Week 1, which was noted as a tough matchup for the team that drafted him, though the team expected to recover from this early challenge.

Johnson, the Chiefs' backup running back, looked explosive in Week 1 and was used in goal-line situations, including being tackled at the five-yard line before Ken Walker was inserted to score a touchdown. The source notes the Chiefs' willingness to use their running backs effectively and mentions Johnson as part of a completely different offensive approach.

The source expresses regret over ranking George Pickens ahead of Josh Allen in draft strategy, questioning the decision to prioritize Pickens over an elite quarterback option that delivered dominant Week 1 production.

Isaiah Likely was identified as the best late-round tight end option heading into drafts with the most upside, yet none of the analysts took him despite collectively agreeing he was the top choice; he went on to have an incredible Week 1 performance with 8 catches on 8 targets and 2 touchdowns, making his omission from their rosters a major regret.

Jake Ferguson was considered as a late-round tight end option alongside other players like Dallas Goddert and Chica Conquo, but the analysts collectively decided Isaiah Likely had the most upside and should have been the pick.

Wide receiver 75 in Week 1 after being WR71 last year; only plays in two-in-three receiver sets and rotates in and out even then; had 3 catches for 20 yards on 57% snap share; the source drafted him despite being frustrated with identical role last year, noting the Packers offense may be worse due to offensive line issues and inability to run the ball; the source expresses regret, comparing the draft decision to booking an impossible travel connection—recognizing all variables point to part-time, unreliable production.

Waddle had one catch for two yards on three targets with a drop in Week 1 against Kansas City; ran routes on only 82% of team dropbacks (well below elite receiver benchmarks like Jamar Chase at 98%) and was the first-read target on just 14% of his routes, comparable to rookies and role players like Jahan Dotson, Malachi Fields, and Ryan Flournoy. The source notes he was moved all over the formation early but became a clear-out receiver who couldn't catch passes over the middle or in traffic; after the drop on third-and-seven, Sean Payton appeared to abandon him entirely. This represents a massive disappointment for a first-round trade acquisition.

Waddle's Week 1 performance (1 catch, 2 yards) was a major disappointment that prompted instant regret about his draft selection. The source expresses serious concern about his role, noting that if he doesn't achieve a higher than 14% first-read target rate in the following week, they don't know what they'll do, suggesting the trade acquisition and draft capital invested in him may have been a mistake.

The source ended up with Jalen Waddle on multiple teams this year at a reasonable price and regrets the pick. The speaker frames this as the opposite of how he should be thinking—taking a player because he's cheap rather than because of conviction. This represents a draft philosophy mistake: Waddle was selected for value rather than belief, which the source now views as a flawed approach.

Jalen Waddle was on a team's lineup in Week 1 but did not produce significantly, contributing to a second-place finish in league scoring despite the team's strong overall performance.

Jordan Love without a running game (due to the Packers' bad offensive line and lack of depth) is going to be tough to watch; the source regrets not being lower on the Packers offense than the consensus.

Josh Allen delivered a dominant Week 1 performance against the Texans with two rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns. The source expresses regret for advising listeners to wait on elite quarterbacks and recommends reaching for Allen in the first round, arguing that the conventional wisdom to wait on quarterback is consistently wrong and that elite options like Allen and Lamar Jackson should be prioritized in drafts.

Josh Allen's correct ranking is 28th, but the source argues his ranking should be 16th based on "vibe"—the lived experience of fantasy ownership. When Allen scores 38 points, the emotional satisfaction justifies a higher ranking than traditional metrics suggest.

Kendrick Bourne, who just showed up in Arizona at 31 years old, cranked out a strong performance in Week 1, providing a contrast to the disappointing debuts of Kyle Pitts and Marvin Harrison Jr.

Kenneth Walker delivered 30+ points in Week 1, contributing to a dominant fantasy performance alongside Derek Henry and DeAndre Swift.

Kyle Pitts combined with Marvin Harrison Jr. for one catch for 33 yards in Week 1; the source regrets ranking him and refuses to draft him on principle because he is a 'fun and energy vampire' who steals joy—even if drafted late, he sits on the roster projected for 11 points and kills your team.

Kyler Murray suffered a concussion in Week 1 after throwing an interception on his first play of the game. He left the game after just 11 snaps, representing an immediate injury setback that undermines draft positioning.

Kyren Williams salvaged the Rams' backfield performance in Week 1 with 11 carries for 41 yards, though the yardage total was modest. He was the only Rams offensive player to produce meaningful fantasy output amid the team's overall Week 1 struggles.

The source recommends reaching for Lamar Jackson in the first round as one of the elite quarterback options that should not be waited on, arguing that conventional wisdom to defer on quarterbacks is consistently wrong and that elite options deserve early draft capital.

The source reached for Luther Burden in multiple drafts because he wanted him, framing this as the correct drafting philosophy: reaching for players you believe in is preferable to taking cheap players you don't. The joy of reaching for Luther Burden and being right outweighs the disappointment of being wrong, making conviction-based reaches the right approach versus discount-driven selections.

With Josh Jacobs suspended and the Packers' offensive line bad and lacking depth, Marshawn Lloyd is among the backfield options (alongside Chris Brooks) who will be irrelevant for fantasy; the Packers are not going to have a running game.

Marvin Harrison Jr. combined with Kyle Pitts for one catch for 33 yards in Week 1; the source regrets ranking him and refuses to draft him on principle because he is a 'fun and energy vampire' who steals joy—even if drafted late, he sits on the roster projected for 11 points and kills your team. The source ended up with him in a league and didn't want to play him because he hates him.

The source regrets drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. at a discount after he fell in the draft; the speaker took him despite hating the pick, didn't want to play him in Week 1, and is upset he exists on the roster because he sucked in Week 1. The core regret is that there's no world he could perform well enough to justify the emotional cost of owning him at a discount price, illustrating the principle that taking elite prospects at a discount is 'not fine' if you lack conviction—reaching for players you want is preferable to taking cheap players you don't believe in.

Marvin Harrison Jr.'s unadjusted ranking is 75th, but the source would rank him 140th based on "vibe"—the emotional experience of owning him. One catch in a game creates such negative feelings that it warrants a significantly lower ranking than traditional projections suggest.

Plays in two-receiver sets for the Packers alongside Christian Watson; part of the team's receiver rotation structure where Jaden Reed operates as the slot receiver in three-receiver sets.

The source drafted Marion Hampton on the Chargers despite off-target rankings, feeling obligated to put money behind the Chargers narrative after extensive team coverage; immediately regretted the pick after Week 1 performance, describing the decision as a mistake driven by emotional commitment to a team narrative rather than sound analysis.

The source reached for Parker Washington in multiple drafts because he wanted him, positioning this as the correct drafting strategy: conviction-based reaches for players you believe in are preferable to discount-driven selections. Reaching for Parker Washington is framed as 'fine' in contrast to taking Marvin Harrison Jr. at a discount without conviction.

Mahomes returned from a torn ACL in Week 1 and immediately scored a 23-yard rushing touchdown on the first drive, running it in Josh Allen-style. The source expresses regret at ranking 15 players ahead of Mahomes in off-season analysis and notes that six of seven people in the Ringer Fantasy Football League bet against him on Monday Night Football, calling this a massive error in judgment. Mahomes looked faster than expected and was not hindered by an undrafted free agent left tackle; the source frames this as the only time to buy the dip on the greatest quarterback of the generation.

Ranking Patrick Mahomes as a backup quarterback was identified as an instant regret after Week 1, suggesting the source made a draft positioning error with the elite quarterback.

Puka Nacua had his worst game since the start of last season in Week 1, with the only worse performance being a game in which he suffered an injury. This represents a significant regression from his established baseline and raises concerns about his Week 1 performance.

Rice scored a touchdown in the Chiefs' dominant Week 1 win, described by the source as a play where he barreled into a linebacker and bounced off him into the end zone. The source notes Rice is solid and part of the Chiefs' receiving corps alongside Travis Kelce and Worthy, though the team is thin at wide receiver overall. Rice's involvement in the offense reflects the Chiefs' ability to move the ball effectively despite limited receiving talent.

Rashid Shaheed is highlighted as a good returner whose value is significantly juiced by a league's new kick return scoring rule (kick return yards worth one-tenth of a point, equivalent to rushing yards). A bad return from the 1-yard line to the 15-yard line yields 1.5 points, making returners like Shaheed particularly valuable in this scoring format.

Ramondre Stevenson had a pretty good game in Week 1 against Seattle; the source raises the question of whether to be worried about the Patriots offense after Week 1 but does not express concern about Stevenson specifically.

Travion Henry was very bad in Week 1 for the Patriots against Seattle, suggesting limited upside in the Patriots backfield.

Romeo Dobbs was very bad in Week 1 for the Patriots against Seattle.

Charbonnet is mentioned in the context of Seattle's previous running back rotation with Ken Walker, where the Seahawks would remove Walker from goal-line situations and insert Charbonnet instead. The source notes this was part of Seattle's unwillingness to give Walker a full workload, contrasting with Kansas City's approach.