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 RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
Is Jahmyr Gibbs Playing in Week 1?
Gibbs 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 Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1?
Jahmyr Gibbs had a legitimate case for being the top overall pick in fantasy drafts this summer, and there is no reason to believe he will be anything less than elite this season. The expectation is that even more of the workload will be shifted onto his plate.
What is the worst-case scenario? That he simply produces the same video game numbers despite an increase in touches?
After all, 1,929 yards and 20 touchdowns can hardly be considered a bad thing.
He found the end zone in both games against the Green Bay Packers in 2023-24, but none of his 33 touches in those contests gained more than 20 yards. That almost feels like a win for the defense. Green Bay’s unit also held him to just 41 receiving yards across those two games on his seven receptions. Could he be slightly inefficient, by his own incredibly lofty standards, in the season opener?
I don’t think the Packers have the blueprint to stop him, because I don’t believe one exists. However, in terms of him breaking the slate in Week 1, those past successes for a divisional rival are noteworthy. For the main slate, I’ll take the other Tier 1 running backs in DFS contests, but that’s splitting the thinnest of hairs.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Jahmyr Gibbs’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Gibbs is projected to score 19.2 points in PPR formats. This includes 74.4 rushing yards, 0.8 rushing touchdowns, 3.3 receptions for 26.2 receiving yards, and 0.2 receiving 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.
