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Joe Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes: Who Should You Start?

Compare Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes for Week 1 of the 2026 fantasy football season. See projections, matchup data and the StartHim community vote.

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CIN
Joe BurrowQB · vs. TB
Projection
19.9Week 1 projection
Kickoff
Sun · 1:00 PM ET
Venue
Paycor StadiumCincinnati, OH · Outdoor
Weather
Clear · 87°F · 7 mph wind · 0% rain
Status
No designation reported
Opponent
19.4 QB pts/gameTB · 2025 · 4th-most allowed
KC
Patrick MahomesQB · vs. DEN
Projection
15.1Week 1 projection
Kickoff
Mon · 8:15 PM ET
Venue
GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, MO · Outdoor
Weather
Clear · 90°F · 15 mph wind · 0% rainGusts up to 31 mph
Status
Injury reportedFull practice
Opponent
14.2 QB pts/gameDEN · 2025 · 24th-most allowed
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