There's no better way to send a message to your buddies than dealing a crushing defeat to an opponent in Week 1 of the fantasy football season.
An outlandish score puts a team on the early radar as a playoff contender. More importantly, you're one step closer to claiming bragging rights or cash. Take advantage of the newbies in your league—win now.
There's no certainty on injuries, which will affect every squad in one way or another as the year progresses through November and December. As a result, it's important for owners to jump off to a 1-0 start and stack victories.