Aaron Donald Out Week 1, Myles Garrett Ready to Go
Aaron Donald will not play Week 1 against the 49ers, while Myles Garrett (knee) will be ready to go. Jeremiyah Love is expected in the Cardinals lineup against the Chargers, but Tyler Allgeier is RB1 and Love is RB2.
Week 1 defensive matchup
Aaron Donald will not play Week 1 against the 49ers, while outside linebacker Myles Garrett (knee) will be ready to go. For fantasy managers, Aaron Donald's absence lowers the Rams defensive tackle pressure angle against the 49ers, while Myles Garrett gives the matchup a ready-to-go outside linebacker.
The 49ers will only face the Rams star defensive tackle once in the regular season, so the Week 1 absence matters in a limited-season matchup. On the other side, Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur feels good about running back Jeremiyah Love being in the lineup against the Chargers in Week 1, but Love's role remains uncertain after an ankle injury. The Cardinals list Tyler Allgeier as RB1 and Jeremiyah Love as RB2, making Allgeier the cleaner Week 1 roster angle.