Fantasy Football Previews - Week 1 - Atlanta Falcons @ Kansas City Chiefs

WEEK 1 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ATL @ KAN | BUF @ NYJ | CAR @ TAM | CIN @ BAL | DAL @ NYG | IND @ CHI | JAC @ MIN | MIA @ HOU | NWE @ TEN | PHI @ CLE | PIT @ DEN | SDG @ OAK | SFO @ GNB | SEA @ ARI | STL @ DET | WAS @ NOR

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Falcons

Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez must reside among your Week 1 warriors against a secondary that's still rounding into form.

KC was favorable for opposing carriers, so Michael Turner, though his stock is down overall, should have a useful week. That friendliness should also give Jacquizz Rodgers utility if you need a lineup completer.

Chiefs

Co-starters Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis might have some issues versus what was a sturdy run defense in 2011, and it could be the start of a frustrating season for their owners.

Coming off his holdout, Dwayne Bowe might be a step behind. Though he should stick in most lineups, he's not to be relied on for his typical output. Jonathan Baldwin, despite a spotty preseason, could see more attention as a result. Dexter McCluster could fill the gap, as well, but you shouldn't take the chance in most formats.

Matt Cassel shouldn't be in lineups just yet outside of two-QB designations.

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Falcons fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 3 1  Matt Ryan 6 1  Michael Turner 42 Flex or bench  Jacquizz Rodgers 56 Bench  Jason Snelling 2 1  Roddy White 10 1 or 2  Julio Jones 84 Bench  Harry Douglas 4 1  Tony Gonzalez

Chiefs fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 26 Bench  Matt Cassel 14 2  Jamaal Charles 20 2  Peyton Hillis 23 2  Dwayne Bowe 40 3 or flex  Jonathan Baldwin 60 Bench  Steve Breaston 71 Bench  Dexter McCluster 30 Bench  Tony Moeaki

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Falcons latest news and notes Falcons | Asante Samuel appeared to suffer injury Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (ankle) appeared to suffer an ankle injury during practice Wednesday, June 19. Trainer Marty Lauzon was looking at Samuel's right ankle after the incident occurred. Falcons | Tony Gonzalez explains decision to return Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez said he decided to return because his son told him he owed it to himself to take another shot at winning a championship. "But really it came down to what my little 12-year-old boy said. He said, 'You know what, Dad, you got a great football team, you guys got a chance to go get a Super Bowl,' and he knows that's the only reason I'm playing at this point. So he said go back and try it one more time. So that's why I'm here, that's why I'm going to be coming back," he said. Gonzalez said he was leaning toward retirement because he wanted to spend more time with his family. Falcons | Julio Jones cuts out beef, pork Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones has cut beef and pork out of his diet over the past year and feels "much better. Especially playing football, I feel that stuff sits on you." He also now prefers organic over regular food while also taking advice from the team nutritionist. Falcons | Matt Ryan extension talks expected to pick up The Atlanta Falcons and QB Matt Ryan both would like to extend the quarterback's contract, but an agreement has not yet been reached. However, casual talks are ongoing, with the expectation that things will heat up after the July 4 holiday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Falcons | Two participating in practice Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) and Stephen Nicholas (hernia) both participated in minicamp practice Thursday, June 18. Want more? Access our Atlanta Falcons news, injuries and rumors....

Chiefs latest news and notes Chiefs | Desmond Bishop to visit Free-agent LB Desmond Bishop (Packers) will visit with the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, June 20. Chiefs | Have shown interest in Vonta Leach The Kansas City Chiefs have shown interested in signing free-agent FB Vonta Leach (Ravens). Chiefs | Could show interest in Desmond Bishop The Kansas City Chiefs could show interest in free-agent LB Desmond Bishop (Packers) because general manager John Dorsey was with the Green Bay Packers when Bishop was there. Chiefs | Austen Lane claimed The Kansas City Chiefs have claimed DE Austen Lane off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. In a corresponding move, the team released DT Daniel Muir. Chiefs | Knile Davis working as returner Kansas City Chiefs RB Knile Davis has been working as a kick returner during organized team activities. He did not return any kickoffs during his college career. Want more? Access our Kansas City Chiefs news, injuries and rumors....

Falcons - Week 1 injury report PROBABLE   CB Christopher Owens (hamstring), RB Jason Snelling (calf) INJURED RESERVE   FB Bradie Ewing (knee), OT Will Svitek (arm), FS Shann Schillinger (undisclosed), TE Adam Nissley (undisclosed)

Chiefs - Week 1 injury report QUESTIONABLE   CB Brandon Flowers (foot), CB Jalil Brown (groin), LB Jovan Belcher (groin), LB Derrick Johnson (ankle) DOUBTFUL   FS Kendrick Lewis (shoulder), DL Allen Bailey (ankle), DL Anthony Toribio (ankle) INJURED RESERVE   CB De'Quan Menzie (undisclosed), TE Martin Rucker (knee), SS Kyle McCarthy (knee), QB Alex Tanney (undisclosed)

Falcons fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Ryan, Matt QB 392.00 5365 38 37 150 1 0 0 0 Jones, Julio WR 208.00 0 0 7 29 0 96 1439 12 White, Roddy WR 192.00 0 0 0 0 0 104 1527 8 Turner, Michael RB 160.00 0 0 244 928 10 19 128 1 Gonzalez, Tony TE 159.00 0 0 0 0 0 107 1059 10 Rodgers, Jacquizz RB 88.00 0 0 114 458 1 55 410 1 Douglas, Harry WR 44.00 0 0 2 4 0 43 455 1 Snelling, Jason RB 30.00 0 0 19 73 0 29 199 2 Davis, Drew WR 9.00 0 0 0 0 0 5 46 1 Palmer, Michael TE 6.00 0 0 0 0 0 6 22 1 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

Chiefs fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Charles, Jamaal RB 199.00 0 0 285 1509 5 35 236 1 Cassel, Matt QB 103.00 1796 6 27 145 1 0 0 0 Bowe, Dwayne WR 93.00 0 0 0 0 0 59 797 3 Quinn, Brady QB 49.00 1141 2 19 66 0 0 0 0 McCluster, Dexter WR 48.00 0 0 12 70 0 52 452 1 Moeaki, Tony TE 44.00 0 0 0 0 0 32 435 1 Draughn, Shaun RB 43.00 0 0 59 233 2 24 158 0 Hillis, Peyton RB 34.00 0 0 85 309 1 10 62 0 Baldwin, Jonathan WR 33.00 0 0 0 0 0 18 306 1 Boss, Kevin TE 11.00 0 0 0 0 0 3 65 1 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

Falcons depth chart QB RB FB WR (Left) WR (Right) TE PK Matt Ryan Steven Jackson Bradie Ewing Julio Jones Roddy White Tony Gonzalez Matt Bryant Dominique Davis Jacquizz Rodgers Harry Douglas Drew Davis Chase Coffman Sean Renfree Jason Snelling Kevin Cone Tim Toone Levine Toilolo Antone Smith Marcus Jackson James Rodgers Tommy Gallarda

Chiefs depth chart QB RB FB WR (Left) WR (Right) TE PK Alex Smith Jamaal Charles Anthony Sherman Dwayne Bowe Jonathan Baldwin Tony Moeaki Ryan Succop Chase Daniel Knile Davis Braden Wilson Dexter McCluster Donnie Avery Anthony Fasano Ricky Stanzi Shaun Draughn Terrance Copper Devon Wylie Travis Kelce Tyler Bray Cyrus Gray Jamar Newsome Josh Bellamy Kevin Brock

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WEEK 1 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ATL @ KAN | BUF @ NYJ | CAR @ TAM | CIN @ BAL | DAL @ NYG | IND @ CHI | JAC @ MIN | MIA @ HOU | NWE @ TEN | PHI @ CLE | PIT @ DEN | SDG @ OAK | SFO @ GNB | SEA @ ARI | STL @ DET | WAS @ NOR