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Top 25 ranked fantasy players for Week 1

In need of some quick fantasy advice? Look no further! Below are the top 25 ranked fantasy players per the consensus rankings of our esteemed panel of experts. The higher the player, the safer the start. Not many of these names will surprise you, but it's a great way to get a quick sense of how well our experts collectively think each player will perform each week.

1. Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots
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1. Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots
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2. Antonio Brown, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
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2. Antonio Brown, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
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3. David Johnson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
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3. David Johnson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
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4. Le'Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
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4. Le'Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
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5. Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta Falcons
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5. Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta Falcons
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6. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
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6. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
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7. Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks
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7. Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks
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8. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
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8. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
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9. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
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9. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
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10. Jimmy Graham, TE, Seattle Seahawks
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10. Jimmy Graham, TE, Seattle Seahawks
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11. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons
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11. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons
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12. Greg Olsen, TE, Carolina Panthers
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12. Greg Olsen, TE, Carolina Panthers
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13. Jordan Reed, TE, Washington Redskins
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13. Jordan Reed, TE, Washington Redskins
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14. A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
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14. A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
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15. LeSean McCoy, RB, Buffalo Bills
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15. LeSean McCoy, RB, Buffalo Bills
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16. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, New York Giants
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16. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, New York Giants
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17. Marcus Mariota, QB, Tennessee Titans
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17. Marcus Mariota, QB, Tennessee Titans
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18. Jordy Nelson, WR, Green Bay Packers
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18. Jordy Nelson, WR, Green Bay Packers
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19. Todd Gurley, RB, Los Angeles Rams
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19. Todd Gurley, RB, Los Angeles Rams
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20. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints
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20. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints
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21. DeMarco Murray, RB, Tennessee Titans
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21. DeMarco Murray, RB, Tennessee Titans
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22. Kyle Rudolph, TE, Minnesota Vikings
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22. Kyle Rudolph, TE, Minnesota Vikings
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23. Tyler Eifert, TE, Cincinnati Bengals
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23. Tyler Eifert, TE, Cincinnati Bengals
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24. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
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24. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
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25. Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers
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25. Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers
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