Week 2 Rankings

Rankings up to date 9/18 at 6:30 PM ET. Eliminated A.J. Brown, Jamison Crowder and Henry Ruggs. Ready on Courtland Sutton, DeVante Parker, Chris Godwin and Golden Tate. Added James Conner, moved Benny Snell down. Eliminated Jack Doyle. Moved Jordan Reed up. Re-arranged TE10-14. Moved DeSean Jackson down. My preliminary rank was too exuberant. Moved Scotty Miller up.

Week 2 Quarterbacks

QB Notes: One week, zero regression from MVP Lamar Jackson. The Ravens’ floor recreation might take middle stage towards the Texans. … Patrick Mahomes didn’t should do a lot in Week 1 because the Chiefs took an early lead and ran at will. The Chargers, who restricted Mahomes to 356 yards and two touchdowns throughout two 2019 matchups, are a harder Week 2 check. … Dak Prescott will likely be seeking to shake off his disappointing Week 1 vs. a Falcons Protection recent off getting immolated by Russell Wilson. … The Seahawks truly did it. Russell Wilson handed on 15-of-25 first half performs towards the Falcons, dropping again on 16-of-21 first and second downs earlier than halftime. The Seahawks have been second in impartial go fee behind solely the Eagles. The Patriots are a a lot stiffer check than Atlanta, however Wilson will likely be tough to drop out of the highest three going ahead if this utilization continues. … Matt Ryan supported three 9/100 yard receivers in Week 1. Jared Goff didn’t do a lot towards the Cowboys, nevertheless it didn’t appear to be due to the protection. Ryan ought to have little situation lighting the lamp in a recreation with a 52.5 over/below.

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Josh Allen misplaced two fumbles, missed two potential touchdowns — considered one of them fully vast open ultimately zone — and took two third down sacks towards the Jets. It additionally occurred to be essentially the most spectacular recreation of his profession. Setting new private bests in makes an attempt (46), passing yards (312) and rushes (14), Allen seemed extra like a real playmaker than a toolsy quarterback who generally makes performs. It’s far too early to declare it “case closed” on 2020 being Allen’s breakout, however the Dolphins are an acceptable spot to wager on a scorching streak beginning. … Kyler Murray solely handed for 230 yards as he averaged 5.Eight yards per try towards the 49ers, nevertheless it was nonetheless considered one of his most promising begins. Murray tried a career-high 13 rushes as he dialed up 91 yards on the bottom. By way of the air, he relentlessly focused DeAndre Hopkins till Nuk caught a career-best 14 passes. Now with a better opponent in tow for Week 2, the rocket ship might actually get going. … Deshaun Watson bought shut down by the Chiefs’ underrated go protection in Week 1. He faces the Ravens’ properly-rated unit for Week 2. The Ravens have a wave of above-average corners to throw at Watson’s deep and diversified receiver corps. Watson will fare higher than Baker Mayfield did vs. Baltimore, however even in a 51-totaled recreation, it’s unlikely to be a ceiling week.

It was one recreation towards a rebuilding secondary, but when that wasn’t “again” for Aaron Rodgers, it will be onerous to know what’s. Rodgers did no matter he wished vs. a Vikings D that has had his quantity in recent times, and the Packers have been surprisingly fifth in impartial go fee. That is nonetheless a run-based offense till additional discover, however Rodgers can’t be ranked any decrease vs. a Lions D that simply had one of many worst defensive quarters within the historical past of soccer towards Mitchell Trubisky. … Whereas the Packers have been passing extra, the Patriots have been dialing all of it the way in which again. Cam Newton’s 19 go makes an attempt have been the fewest by a Pats QB since Jacoby Brissett in 2016. He compensated by notching the second most carries of his profession (15) and posting essentially the most dashing yards (75) by a New England sign caller since 1977. Solely the Vikings have been extra run dedicated in Week 1. This isn’t going to work each week — the Pats comprehensively lack passing-game weapons and Week 1 opponent Miami was unhealthy — however Newton is unimaginable to go away out of the QB1 ranks every time his risk is actually twin.

Ben Roethlisberger’s arm didn’t look nice vs. the Giants, however like Peyton Manning circa 2012-14, it didn’t matter. The Broncos are a harder Week 2 check, albeit one which will likely be lacking beginning CB A.J. Bouye. Huge Ben knew what to do along with his weapons in Week 1. … Even with out Kenny Golladay, Matthew Stafford virtually reached 300 yards within the opener. His Week 2 rating is all about Kenny G. He could possibly be raised a spot or two or lowered a spot or two relying on his stud wideout’s standing. The Packers’ go rush actually bought after Kirk Cousins in Week 1. … Tom Brady had a foul Week 1 towards a powerful protection. I truly thought his arm seemed extra wily than Drew Brees’. Brady could be properly served by swapping out a few of his Scotty Miller targets for Mike Evans, one thing coach Bruce Arians closely foreshadowed is coming. If Brady doesn’t have a day towards the Panthers’ nonexistent protection, will probably be time to begin asking the uncomfortable questions. … Drew Brees is heading on the highway towards a foul protection, however he will likely be doing so with out Michael Thomas (ankle). Don’t be stunned if this contest is positioned on the working recreation’s shoulders.

All the things went flawed for Carson Wentz and the Eagles in Week 1. A Rams Protection that simply bullied the Cowboys will likely be a tough place to proper the ship. … Philip Rivers couldn’t resist making himself a punchline in his Colts debut. A Vikings secondary that may as properly haven’t even been there towards Aaron Rodgers will try to offer a mushy touchdown. … Daniel Jones’ Week 1 might have been totally different with out 1-2 unhealthy throws. The story of his NFL life thus far, however there may be an excessive amount of life on this engine to rank it any decrease in fantasy. … The Jets are already strolling useless, however Jimmy Garoppolo shouldn’t be an appetizing proposition with out George Kittle. … Teddy Bridgewater feels virtually pathologically against throwing greater than two touchdowns. He has accomplished so twice in 35 NFL begins. … Gardner Minshew retains defying expectations. He can have to take action once more vs. an more and more feisty Titans Protection. … Tyrod Taylor is as conservative as they arrive. Even in a recreation with a 47.5 over/below, there may be little cause to anticipate him to accrue the required counting stats vs. the Chiefs’ protection.

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Week 2 Working Backs

RB Notes: The Cowboys’ dedication to Ezekiel Elliott stays as nice as ever. Week 2 recreation circulate couldn’t arrange higher with the ‘Boys working as 4.5-point favorites for a recreation with a 52.5 over/below. … Christian McCaffrey’s Week 1 statline was virtually equivalent to Zeke’s. He will get a uncommon No. 2 rating after the Bucs’ 2019 run-game toughness carried over to the opener towards Alvin Kamara. … My expectation was that 2020 would lastly be the season the Titans’ Derrick Henry dedication started from the opening whistle. Enter 34 Week 1 touches, tied for the best mark of Henry’s profession. … I questioned whether or not the Chiefs would want to power the difficulty with Clyde Edwards-Helaire as their every-down again to start the season. One recreation is one recreation, however let’s simply say my query was answered. The one concern was CEH’s failure on six goal-line makes an attempt. Coach Andy Reid caught with it for the opener, however there’s a actual likelihood Darrel Williams will get an inside-the-five gander vs. a Chargers D that’s considerably stouter towards the run than Houston. … Week 1 was the worst recreation of Saquon Barkley’s profession. Life gained’t be an entire lot simpler towards the Bears, however Barkley’s contact ground and big-play upside can’t go any decrease within the ranks.

Everybody’s favourite landing regressor Aaron Jones was unfortunate to return out of Week 1 with just one rating. The Packers are almost landing house favorites vs. a Lions Protection Jones popped for 100 yards final Week 17. … 48 % of the Raiders’ Week 1 touches went by way of Josh Jacobs. The Saints are an infinitely tough extra opponent than Carolina, however Drew Brees and firm will likely be venturing on the highway with out Michael Thomas. This one is unlikely to get too far-off from Vegas, locking in Jacobs’ contact ground. … Dalvin Cook dinner performed simply 58 % of the Vikings’ Week 1 snaps. Bizarrely, he was focused solely twice. Hopefully we’re getting the complete story there. … Alvin Kamara bought stoned by the Bucs’ ferocious run protection, however his eight targets have been his most in 5 common season contests. His go catching will likely be wanted greater than ever in Michael Thomas’ absence. … Joe Mixon’s utilization regressing was considered one of Week 1’s greatest puzzlements. How might the Bengals nonetheless assume Mixon can’t deal with the sport’s greatest passing downs? Hopefully it doesn’t stay a season-long theme. … So Tyrod Taylor isn’t going to verify down as a lot as Tyrod Taylor. It’s nonetheless extraordinarily unlikely Austin Ekeler has many extra, if any extra, one-target efforts.

Washington’s entrance seven will likely be one other powerful check for Kenyan Drake to start the season. … The Falcons spent Week 1 in terrible recreation circulate and Todd Gurley nonetheless got here away with 16 touches. Now lacking Leighton Vander Esch, the Cowboys’ run protection wasn’t something particular vs. the Rams’ hodge-podge backfield. At the same time as a 4.5-point ‘canine, Gurley has a very good setup in a recreation with a 52.5 complete. … 151 complete yards for Raheem Mostert … that can play. Now he will get a date with the pathetic Jets with the 49ers appearing as landing favorites. … I do know this Jonathan Taylor rating will likely be too conservative for a lot of. I get it when you view Taylor as an prompt RB1. I’m simply exercising a bit endurance after Taylor and Nyheim Hines cut up snaps 50-50 following Marlon Mack’s Sunday departure. Coach Frank Reich has pledged Hines will stay a “huge a part of the offense,” whereas forgotten No. Four Jordan Wilkins will “have a task.” Hopefully these quotes seem outdated by Week 3. … As for Hines, the query is that if he’s turning into a 1-for-1 analog for the “Austin Ekeler position” as Philip Rivers’ 1B. If Week 2 seems to be the identical as Week 1, he will likely be onerous to go away out of the RB2 ranks.

All of our Nick Chubb fears got here true in Week 1. Sport script ought to be higher on Thursday night time towards the Bengals, however Kareem Hunt’s position isn’t trying like will probably be game-plan dependent. Working in Chubb’s favor for Week 2 is the absence of each Geno Atkins (shoulder) and Mike Daniels (groin) alongside the Bengals’ inside. … Miles Sanders is my RB1 in numerous leagues. I’m definitely not feeling nice about that after watching the Eagles’ offensive line get caved in vs. Washington. The Rams’ protection was spectacular within the opener. Sanders might additionally require a snap rely after lacking Week 1 with a hamstring harm. … David Johnson seemed like he had critical juice vs. the Chiefs. This rating is solely about his terrible matchup and doubtlessly problematic recreation circulate. … With Phillip Lindsay (turf toe) more likely to be sidelined, that is on the conservative facet for Melvin Gordon. It’s simply tough to un-see what the Steelers did to Saquon Barkley. … Benny Snell was one of many talks of Steelers camp. His weight reduction appeared to repay towards the Giants, as he barely resembled the plodding again he was in a 2019 offense whose passing struggles gave him little likelihood to get in rhythm. Snell is a plug-and-play RB2 in James Conner’s (ankle) anticipated absence.

The Seahawks led by two scores for a lot of Week 1, but Chris Carson obtained solely six complete totes and was out-carried 7-6 by Carlos Hyde. He made up for it with a profession receiving day, however it’s at the very least price being attentive to heading right into a a lot harder matchup with the Patriots. … David Montgomery prevented setbacks along with his groin harm as he dealt with 29 snaps and 14 touches vs. the Lions. Each totals will likely be on the incline for Week 2. … Nonetheless you rating Week 1 within the Rams’ backfield, it was a decisive Malcolm Brown victory. One other 100-yard day will likely be a tall order vs. the Eagles’ yearly run-tough protection. … I might need James Robinson ranked too low once more. It’s simply onerous to identify the ceiling on this backfield proper now, particularly for a recreation the place the Jags are almost nine-point ‘canine. … I believed Bruce Arians couldn’t be trusted along with his Ronald Jones/Leonard Fournette predictions. He then did precisely what he mentioned he would. Fournette can’t be FLEXed in the interim. … Devin Singletary had the (slim) edge on Zack Moss in each class however one: Pink zone touches, which is the place the magic occurs. Perhaps this will likely be an evolving story, however the Week 1 takeaway was clear. … Antonio Gibson touched the ball on 11-of-18 Week 1 snaps. That’s wonderful. We nonetheless must take a wait-and-see strategy after he was out-snapped by each Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic. … It’s potential I’m overreacting to 2 random touchdowns from J.Okay. Dobbins, however do you really really feel secure beginning Mark Ingram proper now?

Week 2 Receivers

WR Notes: Davante Adams: Effectively that settles that then! … Did I believe DeAndre Hopkins would instantly set a brand new profession excessive for catches? No. Am I stunned he was the point of interest of an offense that desires to go extra and had a obtrusive want at its No. 1 receiver spot? No. … Julio Jones was mainly past parody in Week 1. 9/157 as Calvin Ridley bought the scores. We simply should preserve plugging one of the crucial bodily dominant gamers in all of soccer in as our WR1. … Tyreek Hill hasn’t reached 75 yards in a daily season recreation since injuring his hamstring final Week 11. That middle can’t maintain for much longer. … Chris Godwin is in actual hazard of lacking Week 2 after concussion signs belatedly appeared on Wednesday following a success late in Sunday’s loss to the Saints. … Elsewhere within the Bucs’ receiver corps, Bruce Arians virtually actually utilized grease to Mike Evans’ squeaky wheel, saying he ought to have moved Evans across the formation extra in New Orleans and “feels unhealthy” any time Evans instructions fewer than 10 targets. Fireplace it up. … Adam Thielen’s easy summer season logic proved true in Week 1.

Issues have been higher in Allen Robinson land. No less than he can cheer himself up with a Week 2 waltz towards the Giants’ barely-there secondary. … It’s going to be straightforward to money checks towards the Falcons’ secondary. Amari Cooper quietly drew the third most targets (14) of Week 2. … Week 1 unfolded precisely because the Calvin Ridley hive deliberate. Week 2 is one other superb setup, with the Falcons working as 4.5-point ‘canine for a recreation with a 52.5 complete. … JuJu Smith-Schuster was trying primed to blow up towards the Giants. Now the Broncos’ undermanned secondary will likely be lacking A.J. Bouye (shoulder). … No less than for one week, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp’s second-half 2019 utilization carried over. Woods lacks a typical WR1 ceiling, however the ground is sky excessive. As for Kupp, he has now been out-targeted 87-49 by Woods over their previous eight video games collectively. … Coming off a quiet opener, D.J. Moore catches Carlton Davis for Week 2. It’s far too early to panic, however evidently, each Moore’s ground and ceiling will likely be downgraded a bit if Curtis Samuel and Robby Anderson are persistently drawing 6-Eight weekly targets. Samuel averaged 6.5 in 2019.

In the event you had any excellent Will Fuller questions heading into Week 1 — except for his well being — he answered them. Even on this brutal matchup with the Ravens, a big-play risk who now seems set for a compiling position can’t be ranked any decrease. … Marquise Brown is coming off the second 100-yard effort of his profession although the Ravens have been profitable 24-6 at halftime and tried 9 passes after the break. Coming off a quiet highway opener, T.Y. Hilton returns to Indianapolis’ domed environs for a showdown with a Vikings secondary that may as properly haven’t existed towards the Packers. … Josh Allen is supposedly a big-play quarterback, however like John Brown final season, Stefon Diggs was used extra like a short-area compiler in his Payments debut. We’ll nonetheless take the amount. … We anticipate low quantity A.J. Brown video games, however solely eight targets when Ryan Tannehill makes an attempt 43 passes? Definitely disappointing. … We come off our Week 1 DK Metcalf sugar excessive to a forbidding date with Stephon Gilmore. Tyler Lockett might be the Week 2 play. The takeaway from the opener is that this new model of the Seahawks Offense ought to simply preserve each locked into the highest 24 on a weekly foundation.

Keenan Allen has tended to get his towards the Chiefs, however who is aware of with Tyrod Taylor below middle. Week 1 was as sleepy because it will get. … Talking of sleepy openers, D.J. Chark. There gained’t be many weeks the place Gardner Minshew makes an attempt solely 20 passes. … Michael Gallup’s 3/50 opener would have been extra spectacular if not for a mushy OPI. He’s a high-floor, high-upside WR2 towards a Falcons Protection that rolled out the crimson carpet for Russell Wilson and firm final Sunday. … Within the phrases of Adam Levitan, Odell Beckham “tilting his face off after each unhealthy Baker throw” in all probability isn’t the best improvement for the Browns. The place can we go from right here? We all know the upside theoretically exists, nevertheless it’s getting much less and fewer accountable to wager on it within the WR2 ranks. … After lacking follow time with a foot situation final week, it’s now a toe for Diontae Johnson. Johnson didn’t bathe himself in Week 1 glory, although he did lead the Steelers with 10 targets. 55 of his 57 yards got here within the second half.

With Kenny Golladay (hamstring) nonetheless not working towards, Marvin Jones is in line for one more crack at lead duties. Jones is greatest fitted to peripheral duties, however he’s at all times a play or two away from an enormous day as a WR3. … As ESPN’s Subject Yates factors highlights, Darius Slayton’s 10 receiving touchdowns since final Week 5 lead the NFL. He’ll stay growth/bust, however the growth is trying fairly properly established. … A.J. Inexperienced led the Bengals in each Week 1 receiving class. I suppose I’ve seen sufficient. … Eagles coach Doug Pederson has mentioned DeSean Jackson’s snaps will improve after he was restricted to 37 in Week 1. … Denny Carter lays out the explanations to remain on Preston Williams. … Driving the Sammy Watkins and Mike Williams waves isn’t very interesting, however they each supply the upside you need from a WR4 in considered one of Week 2’s highest-totaled video games. … Henry Ruggs was off to an electrical begin earlier than tweaking his knee. He’ll play by way of the difficulty for Week 2. In terms of defensive matchups, the Saints are a number of orders of magnitude tougher than the Panthers. … It could be beginning to occur for Parris Campbell.

Week 2 Tight Ends

TE Notes: Travis Kelce has completed beneath 50 yards solely 4 occasions within the Patrick Mahomes period. … Mark Andrews entered 2020 having by no means performed greater than 57 % of the snaps in any given recreation. He was on the market 71 % of the time towards the joker Browns, posting a 5/58/2 line. … Zach Ertz bought Week 1 haymakered by Dallas Goedert. The Eagles produced 3/18/1 for Ertz vs. 8/101/1 for Goedert. Ertz nonetheless ran extra routes than his third-year teammate (37-31), however as Professional Soccer Focus’ Ian Hartitz factors out, the manufacturing standstill truly dates again to final Week 10. After all, that may be a stretch the place Ertz has nonetheless produced huge numbers. For now, I’ll deal with the scenario extra as Goedert ascension than Ertz decline. … Solely Goedert drew extra Week 1 targets than Darren Waller. Fantasy Factors’ Scott Barrett highlights the truth that Kelce was the lone tight finish to run routes on a better share of his quarterback’s Week 1 dropbacks than Waller.

Jared Cook dinner welcomed himself to 2020 along with his fourth 80-yard efficiency in seven video games. He will likely be of even better significance to the Saints’ offense in Michael Thomas’ (ankle) absence. … It was a extremely disappointing Week 1 for Tyler Higbee, however he nonetheless performed almost 90 % of the Rams’ snaps. Now he will get an Eagles Protection that simply put Logan Thomas on the map. Gerald Everett can also be battling a again situation. … Hunter Henry’s 5-of-Eight for 73 yards Week 1 statline was a basic of the Henry style. His 78 yards have been second solely to Andrews amongst tight ends. … Whether or not it was blocking or, , catching the ball, Evan Engram had a foul Week 1. He nonetheless ran routes on 90 % of Daniel Jones’ dropbacks, drawing a wholesome seven targets. We’ve got to shake it off. … Hayden Hurst didn’t get in on the Falcons’ 9/100 occasion towards a stingy Seahawks TE protection, however he ran routes on 45-of-59 snaps. He additionally made a diving 27-yard catch in Shaq Griffin and Jamal Adams’ protection. The Leighton Vander Esch-less Cowboys are a pleasant Week 2 mulligan.

Noah Fant was a Week 1 terror. He appeared to be enjoying the sport at a unique velocity. The Steelers are an terrible Week 2 matchup, however it’s price betting on Fant’s upside. … Jonnu Smith’s seven Week 1 targets have been according to the Titans’ slim goal tree. The room to develop right here is obvious. … Even when Kenny Golladay (hamstring) returns, T.J. Hockenson affords week-winning upside as a borderline TE1. … Chris Herndon certainly seemed to be of essential significance to the Jets’ offense in Week 1, however with one other Sam Darnold-eliminating matchup on faucet for Week 2, Herndon is greatest ignored of the TE2 ranks. … As CBS’ Chris Towers factors out, Mike Gesicki ran extra routes from the slot or outdoors than as an in-line tight finish. The Dolphins’ offense seemed atrocious, however we’ve to maintain Gesicki round. … I gladly scooped up “worth” Austin Hooper in summer season drafts. Week 1 was a rubbish can recreation for the Browns’ complete offense, however I’m clearly involved. … Logan Thomas’ Week 1 utilization was by way of the roof. He ought to be 100 % owned as we see how this shakes out. … Hopefully zombie Rob Gronkowski simply wants just a few extra weeks to get up.

Week 2 Kickers

Week 2 Protection/Particular Groups

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San Francisco 49ers

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Tennessee Titans

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Chicago Bears

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New Orleans Saints

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Los Angeles Rams

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Arizona Cardinals

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Minnesota Vikings

@IND

New England Patriots

@SEA

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DET

New York Giants

@CHI

Cincinnati Bengals

@CLE

Indianapolis Colts

MIN

Miami Dolphins

BUF

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Denver Broncos

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Cleveland Browns

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Carolina Panthers

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Atlanta Falcons

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New York Jets

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Detroit Lions

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Las Vegas Raiders

Houston Texans

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