2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the Week 2 contest against the New Orleans Saints. Fournette was able to practice on a limited basis all week, so there seems to be a pretty good chance that he'll be active and serving as the team's lead back this weekend. The 27-year-old played 76 percent of the offensive snaps and handled 21 carries for 127 yards in the Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys, also chipping in two catches for 10 yards. Fantasy managers will want to check his status again on Sunday morning, but if he's active, Fournette is an RB1 play. If he's inactive or limited at all against the Saints, rookie Rachaad White would be in for a bigger workload.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Greg Auman

2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (calf) is listed as questionable for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Evans was limited in practice on Wednesday and Friday and took a DNP on Thursday. The fact that Evans was able to practice at all on Friday is a good sign that he'll be able to suit up in the divisional clash on Sunday. And with Chris Godwin (hamstring) already ruled out, the 29-year-old should once again serve as quarterback Tom Brady's top target if he's active. Evans secured five of his seven targets for 71 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys. As long as Evans is active this weekend, he's a must-start for fantasy managers. Check back on his status Sunday morning.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Greg Auman

2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) didn't practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 2 divisional clash against the New Orleans Saints. Left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) is also doubtful after not practicing all week. Godwin is no lock to return in Week 3 after injuring his hamstring in the season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday night. The Bucs are extremely banged up at the position, with Mike Evans (calf), Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) all questionable as well. All three of Evans, Jones and Gage were able to practice on Friday, though, so they are trending in the right direction to serve in three-receiver sets on Sunday against New Orleans.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Greg Auman

2 years agoAtlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo had an outstanding performance in the Week 1 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He made both of his extra point attempts and converted four-of-five field goals. Furthermore, he was perfect on the day kicking until the final play when the Falcons asked him to attempt a 63-yard field goal for the win, which got blocked. Despite the blocked kick, Koo scored 18 fantasy points, making him the top fantasy kicker in Week 1. The fifth-year veteran from Georgia Southern is a solid streaming option this week against the Los Angeles Rams.--Mike FanelliSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (rib) is dealing with a fracture to his rib cartilage, according to head coach Brandon Staley, and he's being listed as day-to-day. Herbert gutted through a painful rib injury in Thursday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and finished with 334 yards on 33-for-48 passing with three touchdowns and a costly pick-six. Staley didn't expect Herbert's injury to be a factor moving forward, but that remains to be seen, as Herbert was clearly battling a ton of pain at the end of the 27-24 loss. The good news is the Bolts don't play again until Sept. 25 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but fantasy managers will have to monitor Herbert's status leading up to that Week 3 game.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Lindsey Thiry

2 years agoThe Atlanta Falcons defense was one of the worst units in 2021. However, with the additions they made in the offseason, headlined by the signing of cornerback Casey Hayward, some believed the Falcons would have an improved unit in 2022. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case in the 27-26 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons had only one turnover in the game while giving up the sixth-most points in Week 1. Now they face the Los Angeles Rams, who are looking to get their offense back on track after their disappointing performance on opening night. Fantasy players need to avoid the Atlanta defense this week.--Mike FanelliSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoPittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) was removed from the Week 2 injury report and will play on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Harris was limited in practice on Wednesday, but he practiced in full the last two days and is good to go after aggravating his foot injury in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old led the league in touches in his rookie season in 2021, but he carried the ball just 10 times for 23 yards (2.3 yards per tote) and added two catches for three yards and a score in Week 1. He should see more usage in Week 2, although the Patriots held the Dolphins to just 18 rushing attempts and 43 yards in the season opener. Because of the chance that Harris is limited this weekend, fantasy managers should consider him more of an RB2.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero

2 years agoAtlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had a quiet Week 1 performance against the New Orleans Saints. While he matched the rookie Drake London for a team-high seven targets, the second-year tight end was able to catch only two for 19 yards. However, Pitts should bounce back this week against the Los Angeles Rams. While Dawson Knox had only one reception for five yards last week against Los Angeles, he saw only two targets in the game. Whether this game remains close or turns into a blowout win for the Rams, Pitts remains a plug-and-play high-end TE1.--Mike FanelliSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has never been a fantasy-relevant player. Despite a poor performance from Kyle Pitts and a lack of options around him, the former undrafted free agent had only four receptions for 49 yards last week against the New Orleans Saints. While he played the second-most snap among wide receivers on the team, Zaccheaus was targeted only once per 11.3 snaps played. Some fantasy players might consider Zaccheaus a potential sleeper, given the lack of weapons for Atlanta. However, the former Virginia receiver isn't worthy of a roster spot except in the deepest fantasy leagues.--Mike FanelliSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoAfter a dominant Las Vegas Raiders debut, wide receiver Davante Adams will look for similar success in a Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Adams saw the most targets in the NFL in Week 1 with 17, which is something fantasy managers should get used to. Fantasy managers were eager to see how the superstar wide receiver would adapt to a new team and a new quarterback, so far, so good. The connection between Carr and Adams will look to continue its hot start against a Cardinals defense that showed plenty of holes in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, giving up 44 points. Adams should dominate this defense in his second game as a Raider, fire him up with high expectations.--Al Calo - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com

2 years agoCarolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro was successful on his lone field goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries in the team's Week 1 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Carolina will face the New York Giants in Week 2, and although the Giants' defense isn't one that fantasy managers need to avoid, Pineiro remains an uninteresting play. The Panthers' offense simply doesn't project to be effective enough to consistently put Pineiro in a position to rack up fantasy points. There should be kickers on better offenses available on your waiver wire that are far more worthy of fantasy consideration.--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoAtlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London had a solid Week 1 performance. The rookie receiver had seven targets, pulling in five for 74 yards. While he failed to find the end zone, the former USC star led the team in receiving yards, targets, and route participation. Furthermore, London was second on the team in snaps played with 54, only behind Kyle Pitts. Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis had at least 88 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams last week. London should see enough volume this week to produce WR3 numbers, even if he doesn't score a touchdown.--Mike FanelliSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoAtlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is coming off an excellent Week 1 performance. The veteran running back had 22 rushing attempts for 120 yards and a touchdown in the loss against the New Orleans Saints. After Damien Williams left the game with a rib injury, Patterson saw 91.3% of the running back rushing attempts in the game. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams gave up 4.5 yards per rushing attempt to Devin Singletary last week. With Williams out for this week's matchup, Patterson is a safe floor mid RB2, thanks to his expected workload.--Mike FanelliSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoAtlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is coming off a strong performance in Week 1, completing 60.6% of his pass attempts for 215 yards. He also added 12 rushing attempts for 72 yards in the loss to the New Orleans Saints. While Mariota is coming off a 19.8 fantasy point performance, the former No. 2 overall pick is a solid QB2 against the Los Angeles Rams. Last week the Rams surrendered 297 passing yards and four total touchdowns to Josh Allen. Obviously, Mariota isn't the player Allen is, nor does he have the same level of weapons at his disposal. However, the former Oregon star is startable in two-quarterback or superflex leagues.--Mike FanelliSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoThe Carolina Panthers defense/special teams appeared to be set up for success against the Jacoby Brissett-led Cleveland Browns last week but unfortunately did not come through for fantasy football. They have another enticing matchup in Week 2, however, against the New York Giants. Although the Giants' offense looked improved to start the season, turnover-prone quarterback Daniel Jones still threw an interception and lost a fumble while being sacked five times by the Tennessee Titans. If there aren't any obvious options for fantasy on the waiver wire, the Panthers DST should be a fine play in your starting lineup this week.--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN