2 years agoThe New York Jets defense played better than the final score showed in Week 1, but they are still not a recommended fantasy option in Week 2. In Week 1, they allowed 24 points while recording two sacks and one interception. With Joe Flacco in charge of the offense, it could be another week where the Jets defense ends up being on the field often and for extended periods of time. There's not a ton of upside here, but plenty of downside clearly visible. Most leagues will have stronger options readily available on the waiver wire.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoThe Dallas Cowboys defense makes for a risky fantasy play in Week 2 lineups. While the Cowboys defense did well against the Bucs in Week 1, allowing 19 points while recording two sacks and an interception, Week 2 could be a bit different. With Cooper Rush at quarterback, the Dallas offense may not be able to sustain long drives, which could lead to the defense being on the field for extended periods. There's still upside here, especially after opposing QB Joe Burrow turned the ball over five times in Week 1, but there's significant risk as well.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoDallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher is not a strong kicking option in Week 2 fantasy lineups. Maher scored the only points for the Cowboys in a rough 19-3 loss in Week 1, but with Cooper Rush set to lead the Dallas offense, it's unlikely they need Maher for many extra points and unfortunately also unlikely they even get into field goal range all that often. Most fantasy leagues will have higher floor and higher upside kickers available on the waiver wire.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoDallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz remains a strong fantasy TE option despite the current (and likely continued) struggles of the Dallas offense. Schultz finished Week 1 as the overall TE6, catching seven passes for 62 scoreless yards. With the Cowboys passing game about to run through Cooper Rush for at least a few weeks, Schultz could be the only Cowboy to be a top-12 option at his position. He remains a high-floor, medium-ceiling TE1.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown is not a great fantasy option in a Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown ended up leading the Cowboys in receiving yards in Week 1, but it was a lot of garbage time heaves by Cooper Rush that made Brown fantasy relevant. While garbage time and heaves by Rush are likely again in Week 2, Brown is sure to take a back seat to CeeDee Lamb, who will be looking to make up for an awful performance against the Bucs. Brown is a non-zero floor play at best, but most leagues will have better options on the waiver wire.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will look for a bounce-back performance in a Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lamb had a brutal opening game, drawing 11 targets but only catching two passes for a total of 29 scoreless yards. He'll continue to operate as the team's WR1, but with quarterback Cooper Rush throwing balls his way for at least the next couple of weeks, Lamb's ceiling has all but evaporated. He should still improve on his Week 1 box score and could be a decent floor WR2, but his days of surefire WR1 status are gone, at least until Dak Prescott (thumb) returns.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoDallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard could put up a better performance than his backfield mate Ezekiel Elliott in a Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Cooper Rush getting the start under center, it's not a stretch to assume the Cowboys offense won't be able to get too much done in the passing game. Pollard could serve as a safety valve for Rush and there are several scenarios where he ends up as the most targeted Cowboy in Week 2. There's a lot of variation in his potential performance, making him no more than an RB3, but with definitely high-end RB2 upside.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoDallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had a decent game in Week 1 but could see his numbers dip in Week 2. Playing without Dak Prescott has always made "Zeke" slump a bit, and that could be true again as Cooper Rush will get the start under center. The Cowboys could lean on Elliott a little more since their passing game might struggle to get going, but with a struggling offensive line and little reason for the Bengals defense not to stack the box against the run, Elliott is shaping up as an RB3 with a decent floor but not a ton of upside.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoNew York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is set to square off against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. The superstar running back showcased his talents with 164 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, while also adding 30 receiving yards on six receptions in New York's Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The former first-round pick was the highest-scoring running back in fantasy football in Week 1 and he's proving that he's back to being an RB1 in 2022. The Panthers just allowed a combined 187 rushing yards to Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in Week 1, so Barkley is firmly positioned for another RB1 performance in Week 2.--Skyler Carlin - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoNew York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein is not a recommended fantasy option in Week 2 lineups. Zuerlein missed two of his four kicks in Week 1, and playing on a team unlikely to score in bunches, Zuerlein needs to be perfect to just stay in the periphery of fantasy relevance. Most leagues will have several safer and higher upside kickers on their waiver wire, Zuerlein is best left on there.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoNew York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin is an underrated TE2 option in a Week 2 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. He was targeted seven times in Week 1 and made four catches including the only Jets touchdown of the season so far. He's a decent pass catcher and a good enough blocker that he won't have to leave the field very often. In a position as top-heavy as tight end, Conklin could settle in somewhere at the lower end of TE1 production if the Jets keep throwing the ball as often as it seems like they'll have to. He's available in most leagues.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoNew York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is scheduled to play the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. The former No. 6 overall pick had an efficient performance in Week 1 versus the Tennessee Titans, though, his numbers were underwhelming with 188 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one interception while completing 17 of his 21 attempts. The Duke product also ran for 25 yards on six carries, helping him record 17 fantasy points in Week 1. Jones will go up against the Panthers on Sunday after Carolina lost to a Jacoby Brissett-led Cleveland Browns squad in Week 1. With the 25-year-old quarterback having decent usage in the running game, he is a decent second quarterback option in Superflex leagues.--Skyler Carlin - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones is slated to square off against the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC South matchup in Week 2. The veteran wideout impressed in the season opener versus the Washington Commanders, posting six receptions for 65 yards on nine targets. The East Carolina product appears to be the No. 2 wide receiver for the Jaguars behind Christian Kirk to begin the season. Also, the 27-year-old wide receiver has quickly become a trustworthy option for Trevor Lawrence with four of his nine targets coming on third down in Week 1. With Kirk likely drawing Kenny Moore in coverage this week, Jones could be a surprise flex option in deeper leagues.--Skyler Carlin - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoNew York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson got his NFL career off to a decent start in Week 1 and he'll look to build on that in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. Wilson saw eight targets in the opener, catching four passes for 52 yards. A similar performance seems possible in Week 2, as the Jets are likely to be playing from behind once again. Wilson is a solid WR4 with upside and his fantasy arrow pointing up for the rest of the season, despite the Jets arrow pointing firmly in the opposite direction.--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer

2 years agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk will be taking on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. The newly-signed wideout made his debut with the Jaguars in Week 1 versus the Washington Commanders, finishing with six receptions for 117 yards on a team-high 12 targets. The former second-round pick ran 37 of his 40 routes in Week 1 out of the slot, which means he'll likely be matched up with Kenny Moore of the Colts in Week 2. Even with Moore being a talented nickel cornerback, Kirk could have a decent workload again on Sunday, especially if the Jaguars are forced to throw the ball more because they're playing from behind.--Skyler Carlin - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference