Another season of fantasy football is on the horizon, as the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos kick off the 2016 NFL campaign Thursday night with a Super Bowl rematch. The opener immediately forces fantasy owners into some tough decisions as two strong defenses face off.
Ultimately, the usual course of action for Week 1 is starting the players you drafted first. They are the ones you'll need to shine in order to capture a championship four months down the line. But tough matchups could alter that mindset, especially for those with a high-upside reserve on the bench.
So let's take a look at each position with stat projections for the top 100 options available to help with those borderline decisions.