Week 1 targets a tight end showdown as Sam LaPorta eyes a plus matchup against Green Bay while Ben Johnson’s absence as play-caller adds a wrinkle to Detroit’s offense. LaPorta’s red-zone involvement from late last season and a strong week-to-go stretch suggest hefty usage near the goal line, even with some camp injury chatter. Across the league, Mark Andrews offers redemption odds against Buffalo, leveraging a top red-zone grade (88.9) and a seven-of-10 red-zone TD run to close last season. Bills’ defense allowed red-zone TDs at the sixth-worst clip last year, setting a cliff-face for Week 1 props.

Two TE prop bets stand out: LaPorta at +190 and Andrews at +140. PFF’s Player Props tool adds matchup context, historical hit rates and red-zone leverage to back the angle. LaPorta’s matchup against Green Bay hinges on coverage strength from Quay Walker, who posted a 50.6 PFF coverage grade last season and is coming off ankle surgery. Andrews brings a red-zone toolkit refined by volume and red-zone threat rate, positioning him as a prime play in Week 1’s TD markets. Health and camp signals will steer Week 1 projections as teams seek to feature their top playmakers early.