Bryce Young’s Week 1 in Carolina was a turnover-heavy affair that left the Panthers’ fantasy dream in doubt. Two interceptions and a lost fumble, plus a sputtering offensive show, drew a D-grade from an insider and raised questions about his job security. Yet the larger takeaway remains: Young’s talent is real, and Carolina has enough playmakers to rebound as the season unfolds.

From a fantasy lens, Week 1 underscored turnover risk and volatility, but also the potential for a later-season surge as the offense gels. If the coaching staff fixates on cleaner decision-making and targeted use of receivers, Young’s fantasy ceiling stays high as the schedule softens and play-calling improves.

Javonte Williams is primed to lead Dallas' backfield in Week 1, especially with Jaydon Blue nursing an ankle injury and Miles Sanders dealing with a shoulder issue. The matchup with Philadelphia is daunting, but Williams could see the lion’s share of work if he’s healthy, making him a viable high-floor flex in deep PPR leagues. In standard formats, he’s a risky play and more of a bench option as Dallas may monitor workload early.

The Cowboys have already tagged him as RB1 on their first depth chart, yet his ground-game history (low 3.7 YPC in 2023) and Eagles’ stout run defense temper expectations. His past as a solid pass-catcher (52 receptions) helps in PPR, but Week 1 could hinge on how much Dallas uses him in the passing game and how Williams handles the early-down job.

Dallas Cowboys backfield leans Williams and Sanders in Week 1 versus the Eagles, with Dowdle as a depth option. Blue’s ankle woes push him to fade in Week 1, keeping his upside limited to deep 14+ leagues as a low-end RB4. The veteran duo should soak up most carries and passing-down work, while Blue’s role could grow later if health and opportunity align.

For fantasy managers, Williams offers a safer floor and Sanders brings PPR upside. Dowdle is a desperation deep-league add if injuries pop, but neither Blue nor Dowdle should be trusted as Week 1 starters behind the strong Week 1 matchup against Philadelphia’s defense.