The first week of the 2023 XFL season brings a lot of uncertainty for fantasy football purposes. Without clarity over some depth charts and the roles players could take, we may see some surprise contributors this week. Based on the currently available information, let’s take a look at the Week 1 XFL fantasy football rankings for QB, RB, WR, TE, and defense.
Week 1 XFL Fantasy Football Rankings
When we make judgments for the first week of the 2023 XFL schedule, the emphasis is on identifying head coaches and offensive coordinators that can maximize fantasy value. Additionally, with uncertainty over the impact of home field in XFL stadiums, we have largely treated that as negligible for the first week.
XFL Week 1 QB Rankings
1. Ben DiNucci, SEA at DC
2. Brandon Silvers, HOU vs. ORL
3. Jordan Ta’amu, DC vs. SEA
4. Luis Perez, VEG at ARL
5. Kyle Sloter, ARL vs. VEG
6. A.J. McCarron, STL at SA
7. Deondre Francois, ORL at HOU
8. Jack Coan, SA vs. STL
XFL Week 1 RB Rankings
1. Jacques Patrick, SA vs. STL.
2. Abram Smith, DC vs. SEA
3. John Lovett, VEG at ARL
4. Jah-Maine Martin, ORL at HOU
5. Brian Hill, STL at SA
6. De’Veon Smith, ARL vs. VEG
7. Adrian Killins, ARL vs. VEG
8. Nick Holley, HOU vs. ORL
9. Kalen Ballage, SA vs. STL
10. Devin Darrington, ORL at HOU
11. Pooka Williams Jr., DC vs. SEA
12. Brenden Knox, SEA at DC
XFL Week 1 WR Rankings
1. Josh Gordon, SEA at DC
2. Jeff Badet, VEG at ARL
3. Charleston Rambo, ORL at HOU
4. Jalen Tolliver, SA vs. STL
5. Marcell Ateman, STL at SA
6. Brandon Arconado, ARL vs. VEG
7. Blake Jackson, SEA at DC
8. Lucky Jackson, DC vs. SEA
9. Cedric Byrd, HOU vs. ORL
10. Martavis Bryant, VEG at ARL
11. Stephen Guidry, ORL at HOU
12. Deontay Burnett, HOU vs. ORL
13. Juwan Green, SEA at DC
14. Geronimo Allison, VEG at ARL
15. T.J. Vasher, SA vs. STL
16. Jequez Ezzard, DC vs. SEA
17. Jordan Smallwood, ARL vs. VEG
18. Jontre Kirklin, HOU vs. ORL
19. Jahcour Pearson, SEA at DC
20. Darrius Shepherd, STL at SA
XFL Week 1 TE Rankings
1. Sal Cannella, ARL vs. VEG
2. Jovani Haskins, STL at SA
3. Ethan Wolf, DC vs. SEA
4. Cody Latimer, ORL at HOU
5. Garrett Owens, HOU vs. ORL
6. Travis Koontz, VEG at ARL
7. Alize Mack, SA vs. ATL
8. Logan Carter, ORL at HOU
XFL Week 1 Defense Rankings
1. Arlington Renegades vs. VEG
2. St. Louis Battlehawks at SA
3. San Antonio Brahmas vs. STL
4. Houston Roughnecks vs. ORL
5. Vegas Vipers at ARL
6. Seattle Sea Dragons at DC
7. Orlando Guardians at HOU
8. DC Defenders vs. SEA