2 years agoNew York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that tight end
C.J. Uzomah (hamstring) will be a game-time decision in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. Uzomah practiced in full on Wednesday but then was downgraded to a limited practice participant on Thursday. Expect the 29-year-old to officially be listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. Uzomah was not targeted at all in the team's season-opening loss to the Baltimore Ravens, while
Tyler Conklin played 91.7 percent of the offensive snaps and caught four of his seven targets for 16 yards and a touchdowns. Even if Uzomah is active this weekend, expect Conklin to operate as the Jets' No. 1 pass-catcher at the position.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: New York Post - Brian Costello
2 years agoDetroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back
D'Andre Swift (ankle) is questionable for Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Campbell also said that Swift will practice "a little bit" on Friday after he sat out on Wednesday and Thursday. Swift rolled his ankle in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's insisted all week that he's perfectly fine and will play this weekend. The 23-year-old had 175 all-purposes yards in the season opener, but it's possible he could lose more touches to backup
Jamaal Williams in Week 2. As long as Swift is active on Sunday, he should be a must-start for fantasy managers as a top-10 RB.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Detroit News - Justin Rogers
2 years agoArizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray will look to lead his team to a bounce-back effort in Week 2 as they travel to Las Vegas. The dual-threat will take on the Raiders' defense that allowed 279 passing yards and three touchdowns in Week 1, so Murray is in a solid spot to put up strong fantasy numbers. Two high-powered offenses clashing could mean that Murray will have to throw the ball quite a bit in this one, so fantasy managers can feel confident locking him in as their QB1. Murray put up 20.6 fantasy points in the season opener where he wasn't all that impressive, which shows he has a high floor on any given week.
--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 years agoDenver Broncos running back
Javonte Williams ran the ball seven times for 43 yards (6.1 average per carry) in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He also caught a whopping 11 passes, the second-most in franchise history for an RB in a single game. Nearly half of his receptions (five) came on screen passes. The Broncos ran only 11 screens with Williams on the field in his entire rookie season in 2021, so it's a notable development early in 2022. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett detailed in the offseason why getting the ball to RBs in the passing game was so important to his offense. Though
Melvin Gordon III out-carried Williams 12 to seven in Week 1, Williams out-touched his teammate 18-14. The Broncos are expected to continue getting the ball to Williams in creative ways in Week 2 against the Texans. The second-year back is a must-start, high-end RB2.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Nick Kosmider
2 years agoThe Philadelphia Eagles defense will face the Minnesota Vikings Monday night in their home opener. Philadelphia's defense disappointed for fantasy purposes in Week 1, surrendering 35 points to the Detroit Lions. They recorded only one sack but did return an interception for a touchdown. It was not enough to make them a good fantasy option, and they have a tougher matchup this week against the Vikings. Philadelphia did a decent job against the pass but allowed 171 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
Dalvin Cook is coming off a 90-yard performance against Green Bay, so it will not get any easier to stop the run. With the game having the second-highest implied point total of 50.5 points this week, it is best to look elsewhere for a fantasy defense in Week 2.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoThe Tennessee Titans defense matches up with
Josh Allen,
Stefon Diggs, and the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Put simply, any defense going against the high-powered Bills' offense should not be considered in fantasy football. Tennessee pressured
Daniel Jones often in Week 1 and picked him off, but Josh Allen is a whole different animal that is not to be tested in fantasy. Tennessee might establish itself as a strong D/ST in favorable matchups, but this isn't the week to insert it into lineups.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: FantasyPros
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles kicker
Jake Elliott will face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in Philadelphia's home opener. Elliott was a productive fantasy option last week against Detroit, where he kicked a short field goal and made all five extra-point attempts. The 27-year-old should be just as busy this week against Minnesota. The game has the second-highest implied point total of the week at 50.5 points, projecting Elliott to have a stable scoring floor in Week 2. The seventh-year kicker carries top-five upside if he is asked to kick multiple field goals. He is a fringe top 12 option for Week 2. If Elliott proves he can maintain a stable scoring floor, he has a great upcoming schedule that consists of Washington, Jacksonville, Arizona, and Dallas.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoTennessee Titans kicker
Randy Bullock was the 11th-highest scoring kicker in Week 1, but ultimately missed the game-winner against the New York Giants. It's always tough to project kickers, but Bullock will likely be on the wrong side of a blowout against the Buffalo Bills, so he carries plenty of risks. That said, the Titans could be forced to settle for field goals or unexpectedly have a strong offensive performance, so he could once again produce a top-12 kicker week.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: FantasyPros
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert will face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in Philadelphia's home opener. The 27-year-old caught three of four targets for 60 yards last week and heads into a decent matchup against Minnesota in Week 2. The Vikings gave up six receptions on eight targets for 67 yards to the Green Bay tight end corps last week, and Goedert will be a tougher test than
Robert Tonyan and company were. The sixth-year tight end will be in the mix to finish as a top 10 fantasy option weekly, with the chance to finish inside the top five if he finds the end zone. This week, Goedert is a solid start in a matchup with the second-highest implied point total of the week of 50.5 points.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoMiami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that right tackle Austin Jackson (ankle) will be placed on short-term Injured Reserve. Jackson was injured in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots and will now have to miss at least the next four games. The former first-rounder's injury initially wasn't believed to be all that serious, but that's not the case now. With the 23-year-old out of action for at least the next four contests, the Dolphins will likely ask Greg Little to fill in as the starter at right tackle, beginning in a tough Week 2 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens defense.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
2 years agoTennessee Titans tight end
Austin Hooper saw just two targets in Week 1, catching one pass for six yards. In a low-volume passing offense with a lot of intriguing pass-catchers, Hooper won't get a ton of volume in 2022. The Buffalo Bills aren't a favorable matchup for just about any position, so Hooper is a bottom-of-the-barrel tight end in Week 2. He was out-targeted by
Geoff Swaim last week, so until further notice, he's not close to being on the fantasy radar. He'll likely simply be a touchdown-dependent fantasy option throughout the rest of the season.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 years agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
Michael Gallup (knee) won't play in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. "There is still a process of return to play that he has to finish," McCarthy said. Gallup tore his ACL in January, although he's been making excellent progress of late. The 26-year-old made some notable strides in practice this week, but the Cowboys just aren't ready to give him the green light. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to make his debut in Week 3 against the New York Giants. With Gallup out last week,
Noah Brown stepped up as the clear No. 2 behind
CeeDee Lamb, catching five of nine targets for 68 yards on 88 percent of the offensive snaps.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Dallas Morning News - Michael Gehlken
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 on Monday night. The 23-year-old failed to catch any of his four targets last week, disappointing fantasy managers in a juicy matchup against the Detroit Lions. Smith is in a favorable spot to bounce back this week against Minnesota. The Vikings held Green Bay's bare-bones wide receiver corps to only 120 yards last week, but it will be more of a challenge to keep Philadelphia's receivers in check. After seeing how many times quarterback
Jalen Hurts looked in
A.J. Brown's direction last Sunday, Minnesota is sure to lock in on defending him, which should allow Smith to be open to make a few splash plays. With a smaller target share than last season, the second-year receiver profiles as a boom or bust flex option, which is precisely what fantasy managers should consider him in Week 2.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoTennessee Titans wide receiver
Treylon Burks didn't produce monster numbers in Week 1 against the New York Giants in Week 1, but there were some positive signs. Burks commanded five targets on just 13 routes run, led all rookie wideouts with 33 yards after the catch, and commanded a 34.1-percent air-yards share in his pro debut. If Burks' usage is increased after an efficient showing, he could quickly be on the fantasy radar moving forward.
Robert Woods saw just two targets in Week 1, so perhaps the No. 1 WR job is there for the taking. Expect the Titans to have to pass to keep up with the high-powered Buffalo Bills offense Monday night, so Burks is an exciting but risky flex flyer in Week 2.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Marvin Elequin
2 years agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (groin) is expected to be a game-time decision in Week 2 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. "With a player like George, you wait right up until game time. . . . We'll hold out hope that George is ready," general manager John Lynch. Kittle suffered a groin injury last Monday and hasn't practiced since while also sitting out the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. Fantasy managers should have already made plans to be without the 28-year-old for the second straight week.
Tyler Kroft played 55 percent of the snaps last week in Kittle's absence, but he only caught one pass for nine yards. Making things more difficult for Kittle's managers is the fact that the Niners don't play an early game on Sunday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown faces Minnesota on Monday night for the Eagles' home opener. After a massive Week 1 where he took 10 receptions for 155 yards, the 25-year-old will look to build upon his hot start. Minnesota held the Green Bay Packers wide receiver corps to 120 yards, but they were without top wideout
Allen Lazard (ankle). After allowing the most fantasy points per game to the wide receiver position last season, Brown is in a favorable matchup even if the Packers were held in check last week. The former second-round pick will see a massive target share once again Monday and is a top 12 fantasy option for Week 2.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Kenneth Gainwell will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 on Monday night. The 23-year-old turned seven touches last week into a top 24 finish, finding the end zone once on the ground. Gainwell was given goal line work along with
Miles Sanders and
Boston Scott. Minnesota kept the Green Bay passing attack in check last week, but 93 of the 260 passing yards went to running backs,
AJ Dillon and
Aaron Jones. Gainwell saw four targets in Week 1 and will continue to work his way onto the field during most passing downs. The Memphis alum will carry weekly flex value, especially if he can continue to get a goal line carry or two each week. In a game that has a 50.5 implied point total, Gainwell is a solid flex option in Week 2.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoTennessee Titans wide receiver
Kyle Philips led all rookies in Week 1 with nine targets and looks to be
Ryan Tannehill's safety blanket early on in the season. Philips put up 66 yards on six catches and outperformed his expectations mightily. His ceiling is likely limited due to a lack of explosiveness and deep-threat prowess, but players like
Julian Edelman,
Cole Beasley, and
Jamison Crowder have been nice deep-league flex players thanks to a ton of receptions. It's too early in Philip's career to project this kind of usage to continue, but that could be the track he's on. In a game against the Buffalo Bills, the Titans will likely have to pass more than they want to, so all Titans' pass-catchers have a wide range of outcomes.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 years agoChicago Cubs infielder
Nico Hoerner (triceps) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Hoerner will miss his fourth straight game this week while dealing with a triceps injury. If he's unable to return to the lineup this weekend, there's a good chance he could land on the injured list, which could end his 2022 season. The 25-year-old is having a solid year in his fourth big-league season, hitting .291/.338/.421 with nine home runs, 49 RBI, 51 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 444 at-bats. Rookie
Christopher Morel is starting at the 6 on Friday and is batting ninth against Rockies right-hander
German Marquez. Morel has 13 homers, 38 RBI, 50 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 335 at-bats, but he'll be a low-upside DFS play in the nine-hole.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baseball Press
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Miles Sanders will look to build on a successful Week 1 performance at home against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. The Penn State alum carried the ball 13 times last week for 96 yards and a touchdown, receiving more than double the rush attempts of
Kenneth Gainwell and
Boston Scott. Minnesota did a great job keeping the Packers offense out of the end zone last week, but they still yielded 6.3 yards per carry to the combo of
AJ Dillon and
Aaron Jones. When Philadelphia was inside the five-yard line last week, they scored four times on the ground. The only issue for Sanders is all three of the backs for Philadelphia were given goal line carries, and each scored. The 25-year-old's usage in the red zone may cause frustration, but he is still an RB2 for fantasy managers this week.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoTennessee Titans wide receiver
Robert Woods saw just two targets in Week 1 against the New York Giants and produced just one catch for 13 yards. The Buffalo Bills' defense looks strong, so Woods is a concerning fantasy option on Monday night. However, Buffalo could take a commanding lead early in this contest, meaning a ton of passing attempts for
Ryan Tannehill. All Titans' pass-catchers have a wide range of outcomes thanks to the tough matchup and likely negative game script, but if fantasy managers have safer options than Woods, it's best to keep him on the bench.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 years agoPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts will face the Minnesota Vikings Monday night in Philadelphia's home opener. After finishing as the QB4 overall last week in a win over the Detroit Lions, the third-year quarterback will look to continue his hot start in a decent matchup. While Minnesota held
Aaron Rodgers in check last week, last season's MVP had little to work with regarding receiving talent.
A.J. Brown and company will provide a more significant challenge for the Vikings, who gave up the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the quarterback position last season. In what figures to be a high-scoring affair, Hurts carries top-five scoring upside once again and should be started in all formats in Week 2.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoArizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte ended a home run drought in the 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday by going 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout. The round-tripper was Marte's first since July 27. The 28-year-old Dominican is now hitting .244/.325/.410 with the 11 home runs, 50 RBI, 63 runs scored and four stolen bases in 511 plate appearances over 125 games played. He's been a pretty big disappointment for fantasy managers since his 2019 All-Star season, in which he hit .329 and clubbed a career-high 32 home runs in 144 games. Marte is hitting just .182 (8-for-44) with a homer, five RBI, four runs scored and 11 strikeouts in 13 games this month.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoTennessee Titans running back
Dontrell Hilliard scored 21.9 fantasy points (PPR) in Week 1 against the New York Giants, but it's important to note he only touched the ball five times. He caught two receiving touchdowns, but since his workload was so small, we can't expect that kind of production heading into a tough matchup with the Bills. It's also worth noting Hilliard has been absent from practice this week with a hamstring ailment, so keep updated on his latest status. If the Titans are down early, Hillard will likely see a lot of work as the Titans' pass-catching back, but he's far from a sure thing. In shallow leagues, he shouldn't garner much consideration.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: FantasyPros
2 years agoArizona Diamondbacks catcher
Carson Kelly went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the 4-0 shutout win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. The home run snapped a streak of 34 games without a long ball for the 28-year-old backstop. Kelly has found it tough sledding at the dish in 2022, hitting just .214/.297/.346 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored and a stolen base in 266 at-bats for the Snakes. In the month of September, he's gone just 5-for-34 (.147) with a homer, two RBI, six runs scored and five strikeouts in 12 games. It's unlikely that Kelly will suddenly turn things around to finish the 2022 campaign.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoTennessee Titans running back
Derrick Henry was one of the most notable Week 1 busts. Against the New York Giants, he rushed 21 times for just 82 yards, good for 3.9 yards-per-carry. Since he's not a pass-catcher, his fantasy production has often been reliant upon touchdowns, and his Week 2 outlook should be viewed in that light. The Buffalo Bills' defense looks strong in the front seven, but given Henry's preseason fantasy draft capital, there should be no consideration to bench him. Last year, Henry rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns against the Bills, so perhaps another vintage primetime performance will come for the two-time rushing champion.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: StatMuse.com
2 years agoTennessee Titans quarterback
Ryan Tannehill faces a tough matchup against a strong Buffalo Bills defense on Monday Night Football. This means he could be one of the lowest-scoring QBs in Week 2, but there's also a scenario where he booms. If Buffalo gets out to an early commanding lead, Tennessee will be forced to pass in an attempt to keep up. It's tough to expect the Titans' offense to be efficient in this matchup, but he could get it done thanks to pure volume. As always, Tannehill is a threat to score rushing touchdowns in the red zone, too. Ultimately, there are better options to stream this week, but there is a wide range of outcomes here for the Titans' signal-caller.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: FantasyPros
2 years agoOakland Athletics catcher
Sean Murphy went 2-for-4 with a double, triple, run scored and two strikeouts in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Houston Astros. Murphy is quickly becoming one of the better hitting catchers in the big leagues, as he currently sports a .253/.333/.443 slash line with 18 home runs, 33 doubles, 64 RBI, 61 runs scored and a stolen base in 479 at-bats over 132 games. He's been a bit cold in the month of September so far (.204 average with a homer and six RBI), but fantasy managers should keep riding him in their starting lineups the rest of the way. Murphy has gone 7-for-24 (.292) in his last six contests.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 years agoThe Detroit Lions defense/special teams came into the season as one of the worst-ranked units in fantasy football, and for good reason. The defense gave up 38 points against the Philadelphia Eagles and isn't attractive in any matchup. The Washington Commanders offense led by quarterback
Carson Wentz looked fairly explosive in the season opener, so this game has the potential to be a sneaky shootout. With zero teams on a bye and all team defenses available, the Lions defense simply isn't even close to being a strong fantasy option moving forward.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 years agoOakland Athletics rookie first baseman
Dermis Garcia went 1-for-4 on Thursday with two RBI and three strikeouts in the 5-2 loss to the Houston Astros. Garcia's two-RBI single in the fourth inning provided the only runs for the A's in the ballgame. He's now gone 17-for-59 (.288) with four home runs, 15 RBI and nine runs scored in his first 22 major-league games for the A's this year. Before being called up, the 24-year-old slashed .264/.349/.498 with an .847 OPS, 13 home runs, 44 RBI, 51 runs scored and four stolen bases in 278 plate appearances and 68 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. Garcia has proven to be a timely hitter so far for Oakland and could continue to contribute for fantasy managers in AL-only leagues down the stretch.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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