Fantasy guide backs Herbert, Goff and Lawrence as Week 1 starts
A ClutchPoints guide published via Yahoo Sports identifies three quarterbacks to start in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, based on projected match-ups and expected production.
Justin Herbert, Jared Goff and Trevor Lawrence have been highlighted as start options for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season in a ClutchPoints fantasy football guide published via Yahoo Sports.
Herbert is recommended for the Los Angeles Chargers’ home game against the Arizona Cardinals. The guide places him at the top of one set of Week 1 quarterback projections, ahead of Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, citing the match-up and his potential contribution as a runner.
Goff is listed as a start for the Detroit Lions’ home game against the New Orleans Saints. One projection set gives him 17.7 fantasy points, with the guide pointing to Detroit’s offensive environment, home conditions and expected game script.
Lawrence is identified as a higher-upside option for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ home fixture against the Cleveland Browns. The guide cites his scrambling ability as part of the case for selecting him.
The recommendations are forecasts based on projected match-ups, offensive environments and expected game scripts. The supplied article does not include the full discussion of Lawrence or identify the quarterbacks listed as sits.
