The Detroit Lions will travel to take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Playing in Week 1?
Brown is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Amon-Ra St. Brown in Week 1?
You drafted Amon-Ra St. Brown in the first round this summer, understanding that there could be some bumps in the road.
Jameson Williams’ development is a focal point. Sam LaPorta has shown the ability to produce efficiently, and Detroit might have the most dynamic backfield in the sport.
Oh, and their offensive mastermind is now employed by a divisional rival.
Those are real concerns I don’t care about in the season opener. St. Brown is a gifted player regardless of who builds out the game plan, and the Packers have shown zero ability to slow him down. Over their past four meetings, the star wideout has produced 21.6% over expectations with 26 catches for 250 yards and two scores on his 31 targets.
I don’t think there’s a great chance he is the top scoring WR for the week, but the chances of Green Bay slowing him to the point where you have 2-3 better options are far more unlikely. St. Brown stands alone atop the list of 100-yard receiving games since 2023 with 13 and should be viewed as just as much of an elite option sans Johnson as he was with him.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Brown is projected to score 19.1 points in PPR formats. This includes 7.2 receptions for 81 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Lions at Packers
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 68 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 10 mph.
