2 years agoMiami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders remains an intriguing option for your fantasy lineups ahead of his matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Sanders struggled with accuracy last season but was flawless in Week 1, connecting on all four of his kicks, including two from more than 40 yards out. Given the strong state of the Dolphins' offense, Sanders should be rostered in most leagues. As long as he continues to be accurate and the Miami offense keeps moving down the field, Sanders will have fantasy appeal every week.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has a favorable matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Not only did the Ravens' secondary surrender 309 yards to the Jets last week, but Baltimore has lost Kyle Fuller (ACL) to injured reserve and could be without Marcus Peters (knee) and Marlon Humphrey (groin) this week. Even though he is the No. 2 option behind Tyreek Hill, Waddle has proven that he can co-exist with the ex-Chiefs receiver. Waddle should continue to be started in all leagues, and he ranks as a mid-range WR2 in Week 2.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill looks to build on his strong season opener as the team takes on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Notably, Baltimore lost Kyle Fuller (ACL) to injured reserve and could be without Marcus Peters (knee) and Marlon Humphrey (groin) this week. Hill has a chance to go wild, and he falls into the mid-to-low WR1 tier as a result. Not only does he offer massive upside and should be started in all fantasy football leagues, but he could be in for a huge week and therefore has plenty of DFS appeal.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert faces off against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. He looks to build on his six touches and 32 scrimmage yards from the season opener. Even though the 30-year-old is the clear No. 2 back behind Chase Edmonds, he has an opportunity to carve out a role in the Miami offense. He should be viewed as a high-end RB5 over the remainder of the season, with his weekly ranking either higher or lower based on matchup. He's also a solid insurance option for fantasy managers invested in Edmonds' health. For this week, though, he should be left on the bench in most leagues.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces off against a Baltimore Ravens defense that lost cornerback Kyle Fuller (knee) to Injured Reserve and could be without Marcus Peters (knee) and Marlon Humphrey (groin) this week. Although this matchup looks enticing on paper, Tagovailoa had a similarly intriguing matchup against the Patriots last week and could only muster 19.5 fantasy points (270 yards and one touchdown). He's going to support strong fantasy finishes from receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, but Tagovailoa himself is best left on your bench in single-QB leagues. He ranks as a mid-to-low QB2 in Week 2.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds has an intriguing matchup on tap against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. The lead back in Miami, Edmonds is a talented runner and receiver, giving him plenty of intrigue in fantasy football, especially PPR leagues. It's worth noting that the Ravens allowed 13 receptions and 27.1 fantasy points to Jets running backs Michael Carter and Breece Hall last week, so it's easy to envision a scenario in which Edmonds finds similar success. Although the presence of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle eats into his touches, Edmonds should still be viewed as a high-end RB3 this week.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoDenver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) will not play in Week 2 against the Houston Texans as a maintenance precaution, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Hamler was unable to practice all week after failing to haul in his only target in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 23-year-old tore his ACL early last year and still is not 100 percent. He could eventually become a nice deep threat for quarterback Russell Wilson, but for now, he can be left to the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues. With Hamler inactive, Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will receive slight boosts. Running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III could be more involved in the passing game as well.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (groin) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will make his NFL debut in the Week 2 matchup against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. Walker missed the season-opening win over the Denver Broncos after having hernia surgery, but he'll be active this Sunday. The 21-year-old should have a key role in Seattle's backfield this year, but it's unlikely that he'll immediately take over the lead-back role from Rashaad Penny. Fantasy managers that have the oft-injured Penny rostered should most definitely look to add Walker off the waiver wire if he's available. Walker won't be a recommended fantasy play in his NFL debut.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle

2 years agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) and offensive linemen David Bakhtiari (knee), Elgton Jenkins (knee) and Jon Runyan (concussion) are all listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night in their home opener. Lazard was limited in practice all week, so he has a shot to play in Week 2 after missing the Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The 26-year-old should be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' No. 1 target if he's active, but Sunday night's late start makes Lazard a tough sell for fantasy lineups this week. With Lazard out in the season opener, all four of Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb and rookies Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs underwhelmed.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter

2 years agoNew England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (back, illness) was removed from the injury report in Week 2 and is expected to start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. Jones dealt with back spasms after the Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins and also missed practice with an illness on Thursday, but he returned to a full practice on Friday and is good to go. The second-year signal-caller went 21-for-30 for 213 yards, one touchdown and an interception in the season opener. Although he won't be facing All-Pro pass-rusher T.J. Watt (pectoral) this weekend, the Steelers defense still has enough firepower to stop the Patriots offense dead in their tracks. The 24-year-old should be considered a low-end QB2 play in superflex leagues, at best.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter

2 years agoBaltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) practiced in full all week, but he's still listed as questionable to play in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Dobbins is still working his way back from a torn ACL that robbed him of his entire 2021 season, and he was inactive in the season-opening victory over the New York Jets. Baltimore isn't going to rush him back as the lead back, and even if he's active this Sunday against Miami, he'll be a shaky RB3/flex option for fantasy managers at risk of seeing limited snaps. In Week 1, Kenyan Drake was the clear lead back, followed by Justice Hill and Mike Davis. Relying on the Ravens backfield this early in the season is a crapshoot.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Field Yates

2 years agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Friday but is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN's Ed Werder, the Bengals expect Higgins to play on Sunday. He missed practice on Thursday to attend the funeral for his father. The 23-year-old must clear the league's concussion protocol in order to play on Sunday, but he still has time to do so. If Higgins is available against Dallas, he'll have WR2 upside as the Bengals look to bounce back from their season-opening overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Higgins doesn't play, Tyler Boyd would be the team's No. 2 receiver, with Mike Thomas seeing an expanded role as the No. 3 pass-catcher.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Field Yates

2 years agoNew Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) was limited in practice all week and is officially listed as questionable for the Week 2 game against his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the questionable tag, Winston is expected to play on Sunday in the divisional clash. Running backs Alvin Kamara (ribs) and Mark Ingram II (ankle) are both questionable, but Winston will have his top three receivers available in Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave. Winston went 23-for-34 for 269 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He'll look to continue building chemistry with his receivers, but the matchup against Tampa's D isn't an easy one. Consider the 28-year-old signal-caller to be a high-end QB2.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Greg Auman

2 years agoNew Orleans Saints running backs Alvin Kamara (ribs) and Mark Ingram II (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kamara was limited in practice on Thursday, but he said out the last two days, putting his status in serious question for the divisional clash on Sunday. Ingram was limited all week. Kamara's fantasy managers should grab Ingram off the waiver wire if he's available, just in case Kamara is inactive this weekend. The Saints also have Tony Jones Jr. and Dwayne Washington, who is also questionable with a hamstring injury. If Kamara is inactive, Taysom Hill, who had four carries for 81 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, will most definitely see an expanded workload on the ground next to Ingram.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Greg Auman

2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) are both listed as questionable for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Breshad Perriman (knee) is also questionable. Jones missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he returned to a limited session on Friday, giving him a shot to suit up Sunday. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) already ruled out and No. 1 receiver Mike Evans (calf) also questionable, Tampa's receiving room is the most beat up in the NFL. It remains to be seen if Jones is in real danger of missing the Week 2 game or if he'll be limited if he suits up. With that said, both Jones and Gage could see big target shares if they are active this week with Godwin out. Check back for the Bucs' inactives Sunday morning.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Greg Auman