Fantasy Football NFL Week 1 Lineup Decisions: What to Do and What Not to Do

Fantasy football managers overthink just about everything. They often need a calm, level-headed voice of reason to remind them what makes sense.

Take a deep breath. It's fantasy football. Make practical decisions about lineups, transfers, and food for the tailgating party, and you'll be fine. Try to enjoy the ride. You wouldn't believe the things fantasy managers overthink. Well, you're (presumably) a fantasy manager. OK, maybe you would.

• Don't think too long about letting Bengals WR play Ja’Marr Chase and/or 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk and others of their headline-making ilk: These guys had remarkable, sometimes controversial summers while chasing shiny new contracts, but there are plenty of reasons why these talented players – and their management – felt safe in doing so.