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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 1: Opening Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions to Consider

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Owners could do little wrong to start the 2017 fantasy football season on Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots collided.

Well, most probably didn't care for Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, who went on to drop 31.02 points, besting Tom Brady. But running back Kareem Hunt (40.60) and wideout Tyreek Hill (19.80) were obvious plays.

Things get much tougher on owners Sunday, when most of the league suits up for the debut weekend. While most owners might like the results of their respective drafts, picking the best possible lineups is a different animal. Let's compare some of the top matchups at each position and break down notable start-sit scenarios based on 12-team standard Yahoo leagues.