10 Players Who Are Being Underrated Entering Week 1 Of 2015 Fantasy Football

Every week, a crop of NFL players go outrageously underrated in fantasy football. Here’s a look at 10 who fall into this category in Week 1 of the 2015 season.

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10. Carson Palmer - QB - Arizona Cardinals

Carson Palmer - QB - Arizona Cardinals Getty Images
Carson Palmer is always is underrated in fantasy football circles. The truth is, Palmer makes people nervous because at times it seems like he doesn't have knees. But right now, Palmer appears 100 percent healthy, and he heads into Week 1 with a perfect matchup against the defensively-challenged New Orleans Saints.

Carson Palmer is always is underrated in fantasy football circles. The truth is, Palmer makes people nervous because at times it seems like he doesn't have knees. But right now, Palmer appears 100 percent healthy, and he heads into Week 1 with a perfect matchup against the defensively-challenged New Orleans Saints.

9. Rueben Randle - WR - New York Giants

Rueben Randle - WR - New York Giants Getty Images
With Victor Cruz expected to be inactive in Week 1, WR Rueben Randle gets a bump in fantasy football. People forget that Randle finished the 2014 campaign with 71 receptions for 938 yards and three TDs. Considering the Dallas Cowboys have to focus so much attention on Odell Beckham Jr., Randle's in a perfect scenario to succeed this weekend.

With Victor Cruz expected to be inactive in Week 1, WR Rueben Randle gets a bump in fantasy football. People forget that Randle finished the 2014 campaign with 71 receptions for 938 yards and three TDs. Considering the Dallas Cowboys have to focus so much attention on Odell Beckham Jr., Randle's in a perfect scenario to succeed this weekend.

8. Ryan Mathews - RB - Philadelphia Eagles

Ryan Mathews - RB - Philadelphia Eagles Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Ryan Mathews fits in perfectly with the Philadelphia Eagles. Sure, DeMarco Murray is the clear-cut feature back in Philadelphia, but Chip Kelly's high-octane offense runs the most plays overall in the NFL. Thus, there will be plenty of touches to go around this weekend against the deplorable run defense of the Atlanta Falcons.

Ryan Mathews fits in perfectly with the Philadelphia Eagles. Sure, DeMarco Murray is the clear-cut feature back in Philadelphia, but Chip Kelly's high-octane offense runs the most plays overall in the NFL. Thus, there will be plenty of touches to go around this weekend against the deplorable run defense of the Atlanta Falcons.

7. Eddie Royal - WR - Chicago Bears

Eddie Royal - WR - Chicago Bears Getty Images
Eddie Royal is constantly underrated in fantasy football. It's completely unwarranted, as he finished with eight TDs in 2013 and seven TDs in 2014 with the San Diego Chargers. Yet, he is somehow still thought of as a fringe option in fantasy. Such is life for Royal, but take advantage of the trend against the Green Bay Packers this weekend.

Eddie Royal is constantly underrated in fantasy football. It's completely unwarranted, as he finished with eight TDs in 2013 and seven TDs in 2014 with the San Diego Chargers. Yet, he is somehow still thought of as a fringe option in fantasy. Such is life for Royal, but take advantage of the trend against the Green Bay Packers this weekend.

6. Lamar Miller - RB - Miami Dolphins

Lamar Miller - RB - Miami Dolphins Rick Dole-USA TODAY Sports
The truth is, most people are unfamiliar with the Miami Dolphins from a national standpoint, and that's why RB Lamar Miller is chronically underrated in fantasy football. He was a top 10 running back in 2014, yet he's being considered as a marginal player at best by many. It's absolutely outrageous, but take advantage on one-week sites while you still can.

The truth is, most people are unfamiliar with the Miami Dolphins from a national standpoint, and that's why RB Lamar Miller is chronically underrated in fantasy football. He was a top 10 running back in 2014, yet he's being considered as a marginal player at best by many. It's absolutely outrageous, but take advantage on one-week sites while you still can.

5. Eli Manning - QB - New York Giants

Eli Manning - QB - New York Giants Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Eli Manning is one of the most underrated players in NFL history. In fantasy football, it's more of the same for the two-time Super Bowl winner. In 2014, Manning finished with 4,410 yards passing (sixth in NFL) and 30 TDs (ninth in NFL), yet he's somehow thought of as a bum in fantasy circles. Manning will light the Dallas Cowboys up in Week 1 as no one is capable of slowing down Odell Beckham Jr.

Eli Manning is one of the most underrated players in NFL history. In fantasy football, it's more of the same for the two-time Super Bowl winner. In 2014, Manning finished with 4,410 yards passing (sixth in NFL) and 30 TDs (ninth in NFL), yet he's somehow thought of as a bum in fantasy circles. Manning will light the Dallas Cowboys up in Week 1 as no one is capable of slowing down Odell Beckham Jr.

4. John Brown - WR - Arizona Cardinals

John Brown - WR - Arizona Cardinals Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The Arizona Cardinals face some uncertainty regarding WR Michael Floyd (hand) this weekend. If he indeed suits up, there's a good chance he'll play a limited amount of snaps. Thus, John Brown is a big-time sleeper this week who'd be a solid option even if Floyd was at 100 percent.

The Arizona Cardinals face some uncertainty regarding WR Michael Floyd (hand) this weekend. If he indeed suits up, there's a good chance he'll play a limited amount of snaps. Thus, John Brown is a big-time sleeper this week who'd be a solid option even if Floyd was at 100 percent.

3. Sam Bradford - QB - Philadelphia Eagles

Sam Bradford - QB - Philadelphia Eagles Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Sam Bradford is an incredibly talented quarterback, but he's unfortunately known more for not being able to stay on the field than he is for what he's capable of on it. In Week 1 against the extremely poor defense of the Atlanta Falcons, Bradford is going to light the NFL on fire with his play.

Sam Bradford is an incredibly talented quarterback, but he's unfortunately known more for not being able to stay on the field than he is for what he's capable of on it. In Week 1 against the extremely poor defense of the Atlanta Falcons, Bradford is going to light the NFL on fire with his play.

2. Darren McFadden - RB - Dallas Cowboys

Darren McFadden - RB - Dallas Cowboys Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Darren McFadden is going to flourish behind what can only be described as the NFL's premier offensive line. Sure, Christine Michael and Joseph Randle will receive their playing time, but expect McFadden to be the guy who puts in the most work against the suspect run defense of the New York Giants.

Darren McFadden is going to flourish behind what can only be described as the NFL's premier offensive line. Sure, Christine Michael and Joseph Randle will receive their playing time, but expect McFadden to be the guy who puts in the most work against the suspect run defense of the New York Giants.

1. Leonard Hankerson - WR - Atlanta Falcons

Leonard Hankerson - WR - Atlanta Falcons Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
With Roddy White heading into Week 1 somewhat banged up (elbow), expect Atlanta Falcons WR Leonard Hankerson to receive a solid amount of targets. The Falcons have no choice but to do a ton of passing against the Philadelphia Eagles, as there's no telling what they'll receive from rookie RB Tevin Coleman on the ground in his NFL debut.

With Roddy White heading into Week 1 somewhat banged up (elbow), expect Atlanta Falcons WR Leonard Hankerson to receive a solid amount of targets. The Falcons have no choice but to do a ton of passing against the Philadelphia Eagles, as there's no telling what they'll receive from rookie RB Tevin Coleman on the ground in his NFL debut.

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