The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, 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 Marquise (Hollywood) Brown.
Is Hollywood Brown Playing in Week 1?
Brown is listed on the injury report with an ankle injury, but has been a full participant in practice this week. Barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ 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 Hollywood Brown in Week 1?
Hollywood Brown missed 15 games last season and enters this season at less than full strength (ankle). I don’t love his outlook on opening this season, but there’s a straightforward strategy here.
Wait and see.
Realistically, I have next to no expectations here. I was moderately interested when we thought Rashee Rice’s suspension would occur in the middle of the year, operating under the idea that Brown could work his way into a valuable role, but those dreams have been dashed.
Rice is going to miss the first six games this season, four of which come before bye weeks enter the equation. So what’s the win? Brown would have to produce well above expectations for a month before any of us trust him at a level that would elevate him into the flex conversation, and by then, we will be preparing for Rice to return as the WR1 in Kansas City.
Brown deserves to be rostered right now due to the clear path to immediate targets, but the long-term upside is low at best, and more likely nonexistent. Hold him on your bench for September, and if he happens to land a splash play, sell him to the highest bidder.
Easy game.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Hollywood Browns’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Hollywood Brown is projected to score 9.8 points in PPR formats. This includes 4.1 receptions for 44.4 yards and 0.2 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: Chiefs at Chargers
The weather forecast for the Chiefs vs. Chargers matchup in São Paulo calls for cloudy conditions and a kickoff temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are forecasted to blow southeast at 9 MPH with an 8% chance of rain. These are good conditions for fantasy football and will have minimal impact on the game.
