The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Carolina Panthers 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 Tank Bigsby.
Is Tank Bigsby Playing in Week 1?
Bigsby is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ 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 Tank Bigsby in Week 1?
Do I think Tank Bigsby enters the season as the lead back in Jacksonville? I do. He was the lesser of two evils in 2024, and Bhatshul Tuten’s fourth-round draft capital probably is not enough to vault him into a split workload from the jump.
Of course, not all lead backs deserve to be locked into fantasy lineups. This is one of those situations, despite the Panthers’ worst defense in the league, according to our Defense+ metric.
The Jaguars’ ground attack should be successful in this spot, but the touch distribution has me worried. I am not taking on more risk than I need to in Week 1.
It is possible that offensive coordinator Liam Coen sprinkles fantasy dust on this backfield and gifts us a single back who takes over, similar to Bucky Irving last season. While I am open to that idea, I am willing to be a week or two late on that prediction rather than too early.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Tank Bigsby’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Bigsby is projected to score 11.9 points in PPR formats. This includes 67.7 rushing yards, 0.7 rushing touchdowns, 0.6 receptions for 4.5 receiving yards, and 0 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: Jaguars vs Panthers
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 88 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 6 mph.
