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Tyrod Taylor struggles as a passer, does damage as a runner in Browns debut.

In what turned out to be a 21-21 tie with the Steelers, Taylor went 15/40 for 197 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Fortunately for fantasy owners that went with him despite the poor weather, Tyrod rushed eight times for 77 yards and a score. Some might want to roll with Taylor in Week 2 against a New Orleans defense that just got carved up by Ryan Fitzpatrick, but we would probably look elsewhere.

9/10/18 - 11:39 AM ET

Justin Hunter catches one pass in Week 1 tie.

It went for six yards. Hunter was given a couple downfield opportunities, but he couldn’t connect with Ben Roethlisberger. The big-bodied receiver isn’t worth considering outside of deeper leagues, but he gets a tremendous matchup in Week 2 against Kansas City’s cornerback group.

9/10/18 - 11:35 AM ET

Jesse James caught three passes for 60 yards in Sunday’s tie with the Browns.

James drew the start with Vance McDonald inactive, and he got loose for a 37-yard gain against a defense that hasn’t covered tight ends well over the past two years. Whether or not McDonald is healthy enough to suit up next week, there are probably better options than James.

9/10/18 - 11:32 AM ET

Chris Moore catches lone target in Week 1.

Moore gained five yards on his reception against the Bills. Moore is locked in as Baltimore’s No. 4 receiver and is a solid contributor for them, but he’s not a reliable fantasy option.

9/10/18 - 11:32 AM ET

Mark Andrews catches three passes in pro debut.

Andrews was targeted four times in the Week 1 Ravens win, gaining 31 yards on his three receptions. The rookie tight end is not a fantasy option at the moment, as he’s low on the depth chart.

9/10/18 - 11:30 AM ET

Antonio Brown breaks out in the second half of 21-21 tie to open the season.

Brown was held in check early, but he finished with nine receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown, which came from 22 yards away against No. 4 overall pick Denzel Ward in the third quarter. AB is a no-doubt top-two play in Week 2 against the Chiefs and their struggling secondary.

9/10/18 - 11:30 AM ET

Maxx Williams catches all three targets in Week 1.

Williams gained 32 yards on his three receptions versus Buffalo. It’s difficult to trust Williams in fantasy lineups.

9/10/18 - 11:29 AM ET