2 years agoCleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt had a big game in Week 1, finding the end zone twice and posting 70 all-purpose yards. Hunt will look for another strong performance in a Week 2 home matchup against the New York Jets. The Jets were solid against the run in Week 1, allowing the Baltimore Ravens' running backs to pick up just 9.5 fantasy points. That being said, Cleveland's elite running attack should fare better against New York in Week 2. Hunt can be a bit inconsistent in fantasy due to him having to share work with Nick Chubb, but he remains on the radar as a solid flex option in PPR leagues. He should be in most starting lineups in fantasy heading into Week 2.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoCleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb got his 2022 season off to a fast start, rushing 22 times for 141 yards in a Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. Chubb will look for more success at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Jets were able to slow down the Baltimore Ravens' running attack in Week 1, with Baltimore's running backs finishing with 46 yards on 15 carries. As they did in Week 1, Cleveland will look to lean heavily on their elite rushing attack against the Jets. Chubb sets up as a strong fantasy option in all formats and can be trusted as a low-end RB1 heading into Week 2.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoCleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett played mistake-free football in his Week 1 debut with his new team, although he finished with just 147 passing yards and one touchdown. Brissett will look to keep it going in a home matchup against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Jets were generous to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in Week 1, allowing him to toss three touchdown passes on just 30 pass attempts. After giving Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt a combined 33 carries in Week 1, Cleveland will continue to lean on the running game against the Jets in Week 2, limiting Brissett's fantasy upside. Brissett is a high-end QB3 in fantasy for Week 2 and he should really only be considered in deeper, two-quarterback formats.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoNew Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The Saints recently added Latavius Murray to this running back room, so Ingram's limited availability may be a reason for that. In Week 1, the 32-year-old had four carries for 22 yards, one catch for one yard, and a lost fumble. If the 12-year vet cannot suit up in Week 2, he could jeopardize losing the No. 2 running back role to Murray. Besides being a handcuff for Alvin Kamara, Ingram's Week 2 status should not move the needle much for fantasy football.--Jack Camenzind - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Mike Triplett

2 years agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (toe) didn't practice Wednesday. The former Dallas Cowboy was a new addition to the Dolphins' injury report and is now questionable for their Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Operating behind both Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, not much is expected of Wilson statistically. But the fifth-year pro is a solid No. 3 wideout for Miami and would be missed as a reliable separator if he's unable to suit up on Sunday. That being said, Wilson's potential absence should only be impactful for very deep leagues.--Jack Camenzind - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Marcel Louis-Jacques

2 years agoLos Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers was apparently surprised by his limited workload in Week 1. The third-year pro had his share of doubters in the offseason, but nobody could've expected his usage to be limited to just 12 snaps, three carries, and zero yards. It appears that the 26-year-old may not only be trying to return to pre-injury form, but he's also in the doghouse. When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rams coach Sean McVay said that he had a conversation with the former Florida State back about playing with more urgency back in training camp. Judging by his Week 1 role and McVay's sentiments, Akers may have ways to earn back that sense of trust. For the time being, Akers is a bench stash until there's some visible improvement in his opportunity share.--Jack Camenzind - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Sarah Barshop

2 years agoThe Kansas City Chiefs defense is an incredibly risky play on Thursday night against the Chargers. While the Chiefs shut down Kyler Murray and the Cardinals in Week 1, the team now has to play the Chargers on a short week. In Week 1, the Chargers finished with 355 yards of offense and didn't turn the ball over against the Raiders. It's best to find a different fantasy defense in Week 2.--Justin Carter - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs kicker Matt Ammendola is no Harrison Butker, but with Butker out with an ankle injury on Thursday, Ammendola has some appeal in fantasy leagues. The Chiefs have a high-powered offense and should give Ammendola some good opportunities via extra points and field goals. Last season with the Jets, Ammendola made 68.4% of his field goal attempts and 93.3% of his extra points. Both are lower numbers than Butker had last year, so don't expect Ammendola to replicate Butker's numbers, but he's a decent fantasy fill in for people who had Butker as their kicker.--Justin Carter - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught all four of his targets last week against the Cardinals, finishing with 44 yards. MVS's main appeal this season is as a deep threat for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but the Chiefs had last week's game in hand and didn't really need him to play that role. In a closer matchup in Week 2 against the Chargers, Valdes-Scantling has more fantasy appeal, as the Chiefs will likely take at least one shot at the speedster deep. Consider him a boom-or-bust fantasy play.--Justin Carter - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster saw a major role in the Chiefs offense in Week 1 and should continue to see that happen on Thursday night against the Chargers. Smith-Schuster was targeted eight times in the opener, catching six passes for 79 yards. While the rest of this receiving corps is confusing so far, Smith-Schuster seems to have locked down the No. 1 receiver role. This week, consider him a WR2 play against a Chargers team that let Davante Adams catch 10 passes last week.--Justin Carter - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire caught a pair of touchdowns in Week 1 and will now look to follow that up with a big game on Thursday night against the Chargers. CEH had just seven carries and three receptions in the opener, but he made a big impact. He won't enjoy those kind of numbers every week, but he's a solid RB2 in fantasy right now. Edwards-Helaire rushed for 100 yards in the first meeting with the Chargers last season.--Justin Carter - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce remains a must-start fantasy tight end heading into Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Kelce was targeted nine times last week, catching eight of them for 121 yards and a touchdown. Kelce is quarterback Patrick Mahomes' top weapon this season and we should expect Mahomes to look Kelce's way a lot on Thursday night. Kelce went over 100 yards in both of his games against the Chargers last season.--Justin Carter - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference

2 years agoNew England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. The Patriots placed running back Ty Montgomery (knee) on the injured reserve Wednesday, sidelining him for at least three games. The 23-year-old could see an uptick in usage but remains behind top options, Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Strong is a candidate to contribute as a pass-catcher out of the Patriots' backfield in the coming weeks. He was inactive in Week 1 but is on track to suit up in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Strong can be stashed in deep-league formats while Montgomery is sidelined.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: New England Patriots

2 years agoHouston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. He caught one of two targets for five yards during the Week 1 tie with the Indianapolis Colts. The 22-year-old was second among all Houston's tight ends with 42 snaps. Pharaoh Brown led the team with 46 snaps while O.J. Howard only had 12 snaps but caught two touchdowns. With Howard being the quarterback Davis Mills' top red zone target, Jordan is not on the fantasy radar and can be left on the waiver wire in most leagues.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Zac Stevens

2 years agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) didn't practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old remains day-to-day as he continues to work his way back from offseason knee surgery. Unless he can practice in some fashion this week, Van Jefferson is not expected to suit up in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. Ben Skowronek will serve as the Rams' WR3 behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II, while Van Jefferson is sidelined. Fantasy managers should continue stashing Van Jefferson in deep-league formats after hauling 52 catches for 802 yards and six touchdowns across 17 games in 2021.--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Sarah Barshop of ESPN