Fantasy Football: 7 Quarterbacks With Favorable Early-Season Schedules

Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

I'm sure none of you harbor any ill feelings toward Matt Ryan, right? Yes? Oh. Well. Sorry in advance.

Ryan's first three matchups are against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, and New Orleans Saints. You know the Saints were wretched last year, but the Buccaneers quietly ranked 28th in Adjusted Defensive Passing NEP per play. They did add cornerback Vernon Hargreaves in the first round, but we shouldn't fade the matchup on account of a rookie corner.

Ryan's fourth matchup is abundantly interesting. He'll face the Carolina Panthers, who were second in the league in Adjusted Defensive Passing NEP per play. However, they're without Josh Norman, meaning we don't know what they'll look like for 2016. We should, though, have an idea of their current standing by Week 4, allowing us to cut bait with Ryan if need be or keep him if things turn south.