NFL Week 1 Predictions: Upsets, Sleepers, and Top Performers Expected
Our 15 picks for this weekend's NFL matchups include bold predictions for Kenneth Walker III, Xavier Worthy, and C.J. Stroud, plus a potential Broncos upset over the Rams and a strong performance from Geno Smith.
Matt Bowen Close Matt Bowen ESPN Writer Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on "NFL Matchup." After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo over seven seasons. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50014402/week-3-predictions-upsets-fantasy-sleepers-stats-2026)._
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