Fantasy Football 2018: Thursday Night Football Start Em, Sit Em Week 1

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles hugs Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons after the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a score of 15 to 10. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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Fantasy Football Sit ‘Em: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

SIT ‘EM

Matt Ryan. 1. player. 44. . Quarterback. Falcons

Matt Ryan was the MVP in 2016, but he had quite the down year in 2017. That’s not to say Ryan was bad, but he wasn’t that same MVP-like player Falcons fans enjoyed watching the year the Dirty Birds went to the Super Bowl.

Ryan isn’t an ideal quarterback option to start this week. For one, the Eagles do have a good defense. While this could be a shootout, it’s also going to be an incredibly difficult environment for a season opener, being on the road in the reigning Super Bowl champ’s house.

Fantasy Pros points out that Ryan didn’t have a three touchdown game all of last year. So if you’re thinking maybe Ryan will be able to put up some numbers, don’t count on it. The Falcons have weapons, but I don’t feel confident starting Matt Ryan this week in a tough road atmosphere.

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