It's officially fantasy football season, and fantasy owners already got a reminder of what to expect this season with a Travis Kelce injury and Lions' upset victory. There weren't any weather issues on Thursday (though there might be a few on Sunday),but surprises, injuries, and tough lineup decisions are the name of the game for the next four months.In an effort to make things a little smoother for fantasy football owners, we've compiled all of our Week 1 fantasy rankings (PPR, standard) in this article to help with your last-minute start 'em, sit 'em calls. Consider it your one-stop cheat sheet if you've put off deciding who to start until Sunday morning.
If you're looking for more analysis, click the links located throughout the article, which include DFS advice, start 'em/sit 'em tips, sleepers/busts, and injury updates (directly below).
WEEK 1 INJURY UPDATES:
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Week 1 Fantasy QB Rankings
These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues
Rank Player
1 Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Lions
2 Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ Patriots
3 Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Texans
4 Josh Allen, Bills @ Jets
5 Justin Herbert, Chargers vs. Dolphins
6 Joe Burrow, Bengals @ Browns
7 Justin Fields, Bears vs. Packers
8 Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars @ Colts
9 Dak Prescott, Cowboys @ Giants
10 Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins @ Chargers
11 Kirk Cousins, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
12 Geno Smith, Seahawks vs. Rams
13 Deshaun Watson, Browns vs. Bengals
14 Jared Goff, Lions @ Chiefs
15 Daniel Jones, Giants vs. Cowboys
16 Aaron Rodgers, Jets vs. Bills
17 Russell Wilson, Broncos vs. Raiders
18 Matthew Stafford, Rams @ Seahawks
19 Derek Carr, Saints vs. Titans
20 Jordan Love, Packers @ Bears
21 Sam Howell, Commanders vs. Cardinals
22 Anthony Richardson, Colts vs. Jaguars
23 Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. 49ers
24 Bryce Young, Panthers @ Falcons
25 Brock Purdy, 49ers @ Steelers
26 Desmond Ridder, Falcons vs. Panthers
27 C.J. Stroud, Texans @ Ravens
28 Mac Jones, Patriots vs. Eagles
29 Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders @ Broncos
30 Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers @ Vikings
31 Ryan Tannehill, Titans @ Saints
32 Josh Dobbs, Cardinals @ Commanders
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Week 1 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)
These rankings are for non-PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Dolphins
2 Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Panthers
3 Nick Chubb, Browns vs. Bengals
4 Derrick Henry, Titans @ Saints
5 Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Steelers
6 Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Giants
7 Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Cowboys
8 Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Broncos
9 Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Eagles
10 Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions @ Chiefs
11 Najee Harris, Steelers vs. 49ers
12 Travis Etienne, Jaguars @ Colts
13 Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Browns
14 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. Rams
15 Breece Hall, Jets vs. Bills
16 Aaron Jones, Packers @ Bears
17 Isaih Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Lions
18 James Conner, Cardinals @ Commanders
19 Miles Sanders, Panthers @ Falcons
20 Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ Vikings
21 JK Dobbins, Ravens vs. Texans
22 Dameon Pierce, Texans @ Ravens
23 Javonte Williams, Broncos vs. Raiders
24 Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Titans
25 Alexander Mattison, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
26 Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Cardinals
27 Khalil Herbert, Bears vs. Packers
28 Cam Akers, Rams @ Seahawks
29 James Cook, Bills @ Jets
30 Deon Jackson, Colts vs. Jaguars
31 Samaje Perine, Broncos vs. Raiders
32 Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Eagles
33 David Montgomery, Lions @ Chiefs
34 Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Bills
35 Rashaad Penny, Eagles @ Patriots
36 D'Andre Swift, Eagles @ Patriots
37 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Chargers
38 Damien Harris, Bills @ Jets
39 AJ Dillon, Packers @ Bears
40 D'Onta Foreman, Bears vs. Packers
41 Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Cardinals
42 Evan Hull, Colts vs. Jaguars
43 Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Panthers
44 De'Von Achane, Dolphins @ Chargers
45 Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Lions
46 Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Patriots
47 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Lions
48 Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks vs. Rams
49 Elijah Mitchell, 49ers @ Steelers
50 Kendre Miller, Saints vs. Titans
51 Devin Singletary, Texans @ Ravens
52 Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Texans
53 Tank Bigsby, Jaguars @ Colts
54 Michael Carter, Jets vs. Bills
55 Roschon Johnson, Bears vs. Packers
56 Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons vs. Panthers
57 Chase Edmonds, Buccaneers @ Vikings
58 Zamir White, Raiders @ Broncos
59 Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. 49ers
60 Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Falcons
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Week 1 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Dolphins
2 Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Steelers
3 Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Panthers
4 Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Cowboys
5 Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Giants
6 Nick Chubb, Browns vs. Bengals
7 Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Broncos
8 Derrick Henry, Titans @ Saints
9 Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Eagles
10 Najee Harris, Steelers vs. 49ers
11 Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions @ Chiefs
12 Travis Etienne, Jaguars @ Colts
13 Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Browns
14 Aaron Jones, Packers @ Bears
15 Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Lions
16 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. Rams
17 Breece Hall, Jets vs. Bills
18 James Conner, Cardinals @ Commanders
19 Miles Sanders, Panthers @ Falcons
20 JK Dobbins, Ravens vs. Texans
21 Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ Vikings
22 Javonte Williams, Broncos vs. Raiders
23 Dameon Pierce, Texans @ Ravens
24 Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Titans
25 Alexander Mattison, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
26 Khalil Herbert, Bears vs. Packers
27 Cam Akers, Rams @ Seahawks
28 James Cook, Bills @ Jets
29 Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Cardinals
30 Deon Jackson, Colts vs. Jaguars
31 Samaje Perine, Broncos vs. Raiders
32 Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Eagles
33 David Montgomery, Lions @ Chiefs
34 Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Bills
35 Rashaad Penny, Eagles @ Patriots
36 D'Andre Swift, Eagles @ Patriots
37 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Chargers
38 Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Cardinals
39 Evan Hull, Colts vs. Jaguars
40 Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Panthers
41 Devon Achane, Dolphins @ Chargers
42 Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Lions
43 AJ Dillon, Packers @ Bears
44 D'Onta Foreman, Bears vs. Packers
45 Damien Harris, Bills @ Jets
46 Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Patriots
47 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Lions
48 Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks vs. Rams
49 Elijah Mitchell, 49ers @ Steelers
50 Kendre Miller, Saints vs. Titans
51 Devin Singletary, Texans @ Ravens
52 Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Texans
53 Tank Bigsby, Jaguars @ Colts
54 Michael Carter, Jets vs. Bills
55 Roschon Johnson, Bears vs. Packers
56 Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons vs. Panthers
57 Chase Edmonds, Buccaneers @ Vikings
58 Zamir White, Raiders @ Broncos
59 Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. 49ers
60 Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Falcons
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Week 1 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)
These rankings are for non-PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
2 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Browns
3 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Chargers
4 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Broncos
5 A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Patriots
6 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Giants
7 Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Jets
8 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Chiefs
9 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Bills
10 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Chargers
11 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Titans
12 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Bengals
13 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Patriots
14 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Steelers
15 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Browns
16 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Saints
17 Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Cardinals
18 Calvin Ridley, Jaguars @ Colts
19 Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Dolphins
20 DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Rams
21 Mike Williams, Chargers vs. Dolphins
22 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Steelers
23 DJ Moore, Bears vs. Packers
24 Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Vikings
25 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Rams
26 Drake London, Falcons vs. Panthers
27 Christian Kirk, Jaguars @ Colts
28 George Pickens, Steelers vs. 49ers
29 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Vikings
30 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Jaguars
31 Gabe Davis, Bills @ Jets
32 Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Giants
33 Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. 49ers
34 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Raiders
35 Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Cardinals
36 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Eagles
37 Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Commanders
38 Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
39 Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Titans
40 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Bears
41 Rashod Bateman, Ravens vs. Texans
42 Treylon Burks, Titans @ Saints
43 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Lions
44 Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Broncos
45 Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Texans
46 Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. Dolphins
47 Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Bills
48 Zay Jones, Jaguars @ Colts
49 Elijah Moore, Browns vs. Bengals
50 Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos vs. Raiders
51 Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Texans
52 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Lions
53 Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Commanders
54 Nico Collins, Texans @ Ravens
55 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Giants
56 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Seahawks
57 Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Lions
58 Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Packers
59 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Browns
60 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Bengals
61 Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Falcons
62 Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Cardinals
63 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. Rams
64 Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Falcons
65 Jayden Reed, Packers
66 Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. Dolphins
67 Marvin Jones Jr., Lions @ Chiefs
68 Isaiah Hodgins, Giants vs. Cowboys
69 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Broncos
70 Puka Nacua, Rams @ Seahawks
71 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
72 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Jaguars
73 Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Lions
74 Jalin Hyatt, Giants vs. Cowboys
75 Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Titans
76 Josh Downs, Colts vs. Jaguars
77 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Falcons
78 Robert Woods, Texans @ Ravens
79 Allen Robinson II, Steelers vs. 49ers
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Week 1 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
2 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Browns
3 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Chargers
4 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Chiefs
5 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Broncos
6 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Giants
7 A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Patriots
8 Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Jets
9 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Bills
10 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Chargers
11 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Titans
12 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Bengals
13 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Patriots
14 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Browns
15 Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Dolphins
16 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Steelers
17 DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Rams
18 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Saints
19 Calvin Ridley, Jaguars @ Colts
20 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Vikings
21 DJ Moore, Bears vs. Packers
22 Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Cardinals
23 Drake London, Falcons vs. Panthers
24 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Steelers
25 Mike Williams, Chargers vs. Dolphins
26 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Rams
27 Christian Kirk, Jaguars @ Colts
28 Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. 49ers
29 Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Vikings
30 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Jaguars
31 Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Giants
32 Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Cardinals
33 Gabe Davis, Bills @ Jets
34 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Raiders
35 George Pickens, Steelers vs. 49ers
36 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Eagles
37 Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Commanders
38 Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Titans
39 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Bears
40 Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
41 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Lions
42 Rashod Bateman, Ravens vs. Texans
43 Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Broncos
44 Elijah Moore, Browns vs. Bengals
45 Treylon Burks, Titans @ Saints
46 Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Texans
47 Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Bills
48 Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Texans
49 Zay Jones, Jaguars @ Colts
50 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Seahawks
51 Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. Dolphins
52 Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Commanders
53 Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Falcons
54 Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos vs. Raiders
55 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Giants
56 Nico Collins, Texans @ Ravens
57 Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Packers
58 Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Lions
59 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Broncos
60 Puka Nacua, Rams @ Seahawks
61 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Browns
62 Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Cardinals
63 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Bengals
64 Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Falcons
65 Jayden Reed, Packers @ Bears
66 Marvin Jones Jr., Lions @ Chiefs
67 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Lions
68 Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. Dolphins
69 Robert Woods, Texans @ Ravens
70 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. Rams
71 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
72 Isaiah Hodgins, Giants vs. Cowboys
73 Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Titans
74 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Jaguars
75 Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Lions
76 Darius Slayton, Giants vs. Cowboys
77 Josh Downs, Colts vs. Jaguars
78 Parris Campbell, Giants vs. Cowboys
79 Chase Claypool, Bears vs. Packers
Week 1 Fantasy TE Rankings (Standard)
These rankings are for non-PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 T.J. Hockenson, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
2 George Kittle, 49ers @ Steelers
3 Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Patriots
4 Darren Waller, Giants vs. Cowboys
5 Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Titans
6 Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Panthers
7 Evan Engram, Jaguars @ Colts
8 Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Seahawks
9 Pat Freiermuth, Steelers vs. 49ers
10 Isaiah Likely, Ravens vs. Texans
11 Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans @ Saints
12 Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Bills
13 Greg Dulcich, Broncos vs. Raiders
14 Dalton Schultz, Texans @ Ravens
15 Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Dolphins
16 Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Cardinals
17 Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ Giants
18 Michael Mayer, Raiders @ Broncos
19 Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ Commanders
20 Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Titans
21 Dawson Knox, Bills @ Jets
22 David Njoku, Browns vs. Bengals
23 Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ Jets
24 Irv Smith Jr., Bengals @ Browns
25 Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Eagles
26 Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Packers
27 Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Eagles
28 Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Chiefs
29 Noah Fant, Seahawks vs. Rams
30 Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ Vikings
Week 1 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings
These rankings for full-point PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 T.J. Hockenson, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
2 Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Patriots
3 Darren Waller, Giants vs. Cowboys
4 George Kittle, 49ers @ Steelers
5 Evan Engram, Jaguars @ Colts
6 Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Seahawks
7 Pat Freiermuth, Steelers vs. 49ers
8 Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Panthers
9 Isaiah Likely, Ravens vs. Texans
10 Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans @ Saints
11 Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Bills
12 Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Titans
13 Dalton Schultz, Texans @ Ravens
14 Greg Dulcich, Broncos vs. Raiders
15 Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Dolphins
16 Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Cardinals
17 Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ Giants
18 Michael Mayer, Raiders @ Broncos
19 Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ Commanders
20 Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Titans
21 David Njoku, Browns vs. Bengals
22 Dawson Knox, Bills @ Jets
23 Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ Jets
24 Irv Smith Jr., Bengals @ Browns
25 Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Packers
26 Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Eagles
27 Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Eagles
28 Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Chiefs
29 Noah Fant, Seahawks vs. Rams
30 Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ Vikings
Week 1 Fantasy D/ST Rankings
Rank Player
1 Philadelphia Eagles @ Patriots
2 Baltimore Ravens vs. Texans
3 San Francisco 49ers @ Steelers
4 Dallas Cowboys @ Giants
5 Buffalo Bills @ Jets
6 Washington Commanders vs. Cardinals
7 Denver Broncos vs. Raiders
8 New York Jets vs. Bills
9 New Orleans Saints vs. Titans
10 New England Patriots vs. Eagles
11 Seattle Seahawks vs. Rams
12 Jacksonville Jaguars @ Colts
13 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Lions
14 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. 49ers
15 Cincinnati Bengals @ Browns
16 Chicago Bears vs. Packers
17 Green Bay Packers @ Bears
18 New York Giants vs. Cowboys
19 Minnesota Vikings vs. Buccaneers
20 Carolina Panthers @ Falcons
21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Vikings
22 Cleveland Browns vs. Bengals
23 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dolphins
24 Miami Dolphins @ Chargers
25 Arizona Cardinals @ Commanders
26 Atlanta Falcons vs. Panthers
27 Los Angeles Rams @ Seahawks
28 Indianapolis Colts vs. Jaguars
29 Tennessee Titans @ Saints
30 Detroit Lions @ Chiefs
31 Las Vegas Raiders @ Broncos
32 Houston Texans @ Ravens
Week 1 Fantasy Kicker Rankings
Rank Player
1 Justin Tucker, Ravens vs. Texans
2 Daniel Carlson, Raiders @ Broncos
3 Harrison Butker, Chiefs vs. Lions
4 Wil Lutz, Broncos vs. Raiders
5 Evan McPherson, Bengals @ Browns
6 Cameron Dicker, Chargers vs. Dolphins
7 Riley Patterson, Lions @ Chiefs
8 Jason Sanders, Dolphins @ Chargers
9 Younghoe Koo, Falcons vs. Panthers
10 Tyler Bass, Bills @ Jets
11 Matt Gay, Colts vs. Jaguars
12 Jason Myers, Seahawks vs. Rams
13 Brandon McManus, Jaguars @ Colts
14 Greg Joseph, Vikings vs. Buccaneers
15 Eddy Pineiro, Panthers @ Falcons
16 Jake Elliott, Eagles @ Patriots
17 Greg Zuerlein, Jets vs. Bills
18 Graham Gano, Giants vs. Cowboys
19 Chase McLaughlin, Buccaneers @ Vikings
20 Nick Folk, Titans @ Saints
21 Joey Slye, Commanders vs. Cardinals
22 Jake Moody, 49ers @ Steelers
23 Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys @ Giants
24 Chris Boswell, Steelers vs. 49ers
25 Dustin Hopkins, Browns vs. Bengals
26 Cairo Santos, Bears vs. Packers
27 Anders Carlson, Packers @ Bears
28 Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans @ Ravens
29 Brett Maher, Rams @ Seahawks
30 Blake Grupe, Saints vs. Titans
31 Chad Ryland, Patriots vs. Eagles
32 Matt Prater, Cardinals @ Commanders
