The Minnesota Vikings play host to the New Orleans Saints Monday night. Both teams will be airing out the ball, and that is a big fantasy benefit for Diggs. The Saints secondary was one of the worst in the league last season, giving up the most passing yards of any defense. It is unlikely things will turn around in that unit with rookie Marshon Lattimore starting and Delvin Breaux out. The Vikings will also have to rely on the pass a lot more this game to keep up with Drew Brees and his high-scoring offense — all pluses for Diggs’ fantasy value.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 1: Stefon Diggs
Will Diggs have a breakout start to his season now that he is healthy? We look at the fantasy impact.
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Diggs battled several injuries last season that slowed his production down quite a bit. He had back-to-back 100-yard games to start the season before going down with a groin injury in Week 4. Now healthy, the third-year wideout is poised to rebound big time in the Vikings home opener.
Fantasy impact:
Diggs is amazing when he is healthy and this preseason he looked to be back in tip-top shape. He should have a field day with whomever the Saints line up against him. Diggs will get a lot of looks from QB Sam Bradford and has the potential to open the season with another 100-yard receiving game easily.
