Fantasy Football: Week 1 IDP rankings and tiers

• No need to be overly risky in Week 1: Some IDPs can wait on benches until we see Week 1 usage. Safer bets that can replace them are highlighted.
  
• Laiatu Latu gets an opportunity to kick off his potential breakout season with a big Week 1: A positive matchup, increased role, and expected development in Year 2 point to Latu getting off on the right foot in 2025.
  
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Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is here! It’s time to set our lineups and kick our fantasy football season off on the right foot by making smart decisions and avoiding potential traps that come with the start of the season.

Note: Be sure to check the PFF.com rankings page for any updates closer to game time and to sort the rankings by all five IDP positions.

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