2 years agoMinnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph looks like a solid starting option for fantasy managers in Week 2. Joseph was perfect in the season opener, as he converted all three of his field goal attempts and both extra points. In what could be a high-scoring matchup with two good offenses clashing, the 28-year-old should get some opportunities to put points on the board for the Minnesota offense.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoDetroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert doesn't have much appeal in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Kickers are tough to predict and any kicker can boom or bust any week, but since Seibert doesn't have a strong resume of fantasy production, there are plenty of options to consider before inserting him into fantasy lineups. The Lions offense looks competent, at least, but head coach Dan Campbell isn't the type of coach to settle for field goals on fourth down in the red zone. Seibert made five extra points in Week 1 but didn't notch a single field goal.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

2 years agoMinnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. will look to bounce back in Week 2 after seeing just two targets on 19 snaps in the season opener. Tight end Johnny Mundt out-snapped him, but head coach Kevin O'Connell mentioned this week that Smith Jr. would play "a major role" for the team. The 24-year-old figures to see an increased role in the offense moving forward, but doesn't seem like a viable starting option until we get a better feel for what his usage will look like. For the time being, he is nothing more than a low-end TE2 for fantasy managers.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoDetroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson posted just 7.8 PPR points in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, fantasy managers who drafted him probably took him as a top-eight tight end, so it's too early to panic and bench him. Ultimately, his upside still places him as a top ten tight end play, at worst. Washington's passing defense was one of the worst in the league last year, so the matchup isn't worrisome enough to steer away from the former Iowa Hawkeye. With D.J. Chark, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and D'Andre Swift in the same offense, Hockenson will have his fair share of unproductive weeks, but again, his upside makes it worth playing him in just about any matchup.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

2 years agoMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will look to bounce back in Week 2 after a poor performance for fantasy managers in the season opener. Thielen was targeted just four times and caught three passes for 36 yards against the Green Bay Packers, as Justin Jefferson dominated their secondary the whole game. Thielen has been a top red zone target for quarterback Kirk Cousins over the last number of seasons, which makes him very appealing considering the pass-heavy Minnesota offense could look to throw the ball close to the end zone. Thielen figures to be the No. 2 target in the passing game moving forward, which gives him low-end WR2/FLEX appeal for fantasy managers.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoDetroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark scored a touchdown in his Lions debut and was clearly ahead of Josh Reynolds in the pecking order. However, his eight targets yielded just four receptions for 52 yards, so it's too early to consider him a strong "fool-proof" fantasy starter. In deep leagues, he's a fine flex option, but he's not a sure thing just yet. It's too early to know if the Washington Commanders are a favorable matchup for wide receivers, but last year, they had one of the worst passing defenses in the league, so there could be strong opportunities for Chark. He carries risk into Week 2, but his explosive skill-set could pay off huge.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

2 years agoMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will look to build on his hot start to the season after putting up nine receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. Jefferson and the Vikings will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles on Monday night, where he could be seeing a lot of cornerback Darius Slay. Slay is one of the league's elite corners, however, Jefferson has proven to be matchup-proof time and time again. The third-year stud is a must-start option in all formats and is among the elite players at the wide receiver position.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoDetroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is a must-start moving forward after his 12-target game in Week 1. The Washington Commanders gave up 117 yards on six receptions to Christian Kirk from the slot, so St. Brown could be in for a similar day. Detroit might not be as pass-happy as it was in Week 1, but St. Brown is the clear No. 1 option until further notice. St. Brown is more attractive in PPR leagues, but he's a solid play in all formats. The Lions' offense looks competent led by Jared Goff, so his floor is a WR4 week with a WR 1 ceiling in Week 2.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: FootballDataBase.com

2 years agoMinnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is primed for a big game on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. He faces an Eagles defense that allowed 181 rushing yards (6.5 ypc) and three rushing touchdowns to the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Cook amassed 108 scrimmage yards in the season opener but wasn't able to find the end zone, as he had workhorse-like usage as he touched the ball 23 times. The three-time 1,000-yard rusher can be locked in as a high-end RB1 this week as he looks to find the end zone for the first time this season.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoDetroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams scored two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles but wasn't an efficient runner or receiver in the contest. He could be a touchdown-or-bust guy, meaning his attractiveness as a flex play is dependent on the size of the fantasy league. However, if D'Andre Swift (ankle) is inactive against the Washington Commanders, he is a must-start option as the workhorse back for Detroit. The Lions' offense looks to have enough firepower to score fantasy points, so the featured back in the offense should always be considered. If Swift does play, Williams is a boom-or-bust option.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

2 years agoDetroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is apparently dealing with an ankle injury, but all indications are it's not a worrisome or major ailment. He reportedly rolled his ankle in the loss to the Eagles, so there's a solid chance he could be good to go for Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Washington gave up an RB1 performance to James Robinson last week, and Travis Etienne dropped a receiving touchdown early in the contest. Week 1 statistics shouldn't be taken into consideration too much, but for now, it looks like there will be opportunities for running backs against Washington. Swift is a must-start in all formats if he's active, no matter the matchup.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Sporting News

2 years agoMinnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has some streaming appeal in Week 2 as he faces off with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Cousins has been a notoriously poor performer on Monday night primetime games, but the new pass-heavy offense he operates in should set him up for fantasy success against an Eagles defense that just gave up 35 points to the Detroit Lions. After starting off the season with 19.1 fantasy points, Cousins could offer fantasy managers borderline QB1 numbers in what could be a high-scoring affair between two good offenses.--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella (back) is not expected to play in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He is dealing with a strained back, but the injury is not considered long-term. The 25-year-old has been unable to practice this week and will not be available against the Raiders. He caught one of three targets for 10 yards during Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Chiefs. Isabella, Rondale Moore (hamstring), and DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) are out. A.J. Green and Greg Dortch should see an uptick in targets with Moore sidelined, but both are dart throws at best in deep-league formats.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Wilson

2 years agoDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff posted a low-end QB2 performance against the Eagles, and a similar day can be expected against the Washington Commanders. Goff benefited from a come-from-behind game script last week but still didn't produce monster numbers. The contest against Washington should be a closer game from start to finish, so he should have a low floor and limited ceiling. However, Amon-Ra St. Brown, D.J. Chark, T.J. Hockenson and D'Andre Swift form a very solid pass-catcher group, so there's always a chance he outperforms expectations. Dak Prescott's fantasy managers may be looking for a streamer this week, but there are probably a few better options than Goff. For now, it's tough to know whether or not Washington is a favorable matchup for QBs.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: FootballDataBase.com

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had just 10 receiving yards in Thursday's 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Those 10 yards came via three receptions. Smith-Schuster was only targeted three times, which ranked fifth on the team. It was a worrisome performance for fantasy managers, who had been operating as if Smith-Schuster was the No. 1 receiver in Kansas City. Don't bail on the former Steeler, but the distribution of targets is worth monitoring going forward. Consider Smith-Schuster to be more of a WR3 play than the WR2 play that we expected he would be.--Justin Carter - RotoBallerSource: ESPN