Fantasy: Reviewing the landscape after Week 1

The first week of the fantasy season finally gives us an opportunity to see if the beliefs we held entering the year were accurate or whether we need to seriously adjust our viewpoints.

Some owners are guilty of fantasy denial, refusing to admit they were wrong about a player, while others overreact and give up far too soon on a true talent.

Let's take a look at the players and situations that need to be reassessed after one week of action.

• Devonta Freeman - Owners who drafted Freeman are likely experiencing a little instant regret after he split carries evenly with Tevin Coleman and was severely outplayed by his "backup". To make matters worse, Freeman failed to capitalize on a come-from-behind gamescript, which should work in his favor as the expected passing-down back. Coleman looks like the more explosive player, which means the timeshare in Atlanta is likely here to stay.

• Keenan Allen - The most disheartening moment of Week 1 came when Allen was lost for the season with a torn ACL. Not only do we need to reevaluate the Chargers offense with their best playermaker sidelined for the year, but we also need to reconsider Allen's availability for 2017 as well. Travis Benjamin, Antonio Gates, and Danny Woodhead will see more targets as they attempt to fill the massive void in San Diego's passing game, but keep an eye on Tyrell Williams who has flashed in limited opportunities.

• C.J. Anderson - After starting slow the last two seasons, Anderson came out with fire in the season opener, dominating the Panthers defense en route to 139 total yards and two scores. Anderson removed any doubts his owners may have had when they drafted him and firmly established himself as a top-10 fantasy running back. He may even challenge for the top spot as the Broncos lean on him to power their offense.

• Sammy Watkins - The Bills top receiver had a quiet first game, following reports that he's playing at less than 100 percent due to his offseason foot injury. Watkins says that he's fine and will be on the field for Thursday's matchup with the Jets, but foot injuries can be debilitating for skill position players. Expectations for Watkins have to be altered, making him a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 until we see him perform at a high level. It's an ailment that could derail his season.

• Adrian Peterson - We shouldn't rush to judgement on Peterson, but he definitely didn't carry the Vikings' offense like he has in years past. Peterson ran 19 times against the Titans, amassing 31 yards, for a pathetic 1.9 yards per carry average. The 31-year-old continues to inch closer to the end of his career and that might be coming sooner than many of us expected.

• Will Fuller - The Texans' first-round pick delivered 107 yards and a score in his NFL debut and appears to be a legitimate fantasy option. DeAndre Hopkins remains a WR1 for owners who drafted him as such, but Fuller will take a little of the shine off a repeat of Nuk's brilliant 2015 numbers.

• Todd Gurley - Despite being an all-world talent, Gurley owners had their worst fears realized on Monday night as the Rams' offense struggled to move the ball against the 49ers. If the team is that flat on opening night in San Francisco, it's scary to think how they will fare in tougher matchups. Gurley is capable of taking over a game himself, but the odds of him returning top-three fantasy numbers took a hit in Week 1.

• Coby Fleener - On a day where everyone in New Orleans had huge stat lines, the Saints big free-agent signing was an afterthought in Drew Brees' mind. Fleener saw just four targets out of 42 passing attempts, and gave credence to reports that he was dealing with drops and not picking up the offense. Fleener owners shouldn't sell just yet, but his leash should be short moving forward.

• Arian Foster - The veteran back's fantasy value got a boost before he took the field for the Dolphins with Jay Ajayi being left behind in Miami as a healthy scratch. Foster then proceeded to gain 100 total yards against a menacing Seahawks defense. More importantly, Foster was picking up extra yards with some nice cuts, proving that he can still make defenders miss despite losing a step. Foster is a solid RB2, with RB1 upside while healthy.

• Defenses to take advantage of this year - Trying to predict which defenses will struggle prior to the season can often be a fool's errand. After one week the worst units look fairly set, with five standing out. The Saints, Colts, Browns, Bears, and Lions were very generous in Week 1 and should be throughout 2016.