Week 2 Rankings

Carson Wentz and the Eagles in Week 1. A Rams Defense that just bullied the Cowboys will be a difficult place to right the ship. … Philip Rivers couldn’t resist making himself a punchline in his Colts debut. A Vikings secondary that might as well have not even been there against Aaron Rodgers will attempt to provide a soft landing. … Daniel Jones’ Week 1 could have been different without 1-2 bad throws. The story of his NFL life so far, but there is too much life in this engine to rank it any lower in fantasy. … The Jets are already walking dead, but Jimmy Garoppolo is not an appetizing proposition without George Kittle. … Teddy Bridgewater feels almost pathologically opposed to throwing more than two touchdowns. He has done so twice in 35 NFL starts. … Gardner Minshew keeps defying expectations. He will have to do so again vs. an increasingly feisty Titans Defense. … Tyrod Taylor is as conservative as they come. Even in a game with a 47.5 over/under, there is little reason to expect him to accrue the necessary counting stats vs. the Chiefs’ defense.       ” data-reactid=”37″ type=”text”>All the pieces went injurious for Carson Wentz and the Eagles in Week 1. A Rams Protection that correct bullied the Cowboys will likely be a posh place to honest the ship. … Philip Rivers couldn’t withstand making himself a punchline in his Colts debut. A Vikings secondary that can also as effectively own no longer even been there in opposition to Aaron Rodgers will strive to give a snug touchdown. … Daniel Jones’ Week 1 may maybe maybe own been various with out 1-2 monstrous throws. The story of his NFL life to this level, nevertheless there is simply too distinguished life on this engine to snide it any lower in story. … The Jets are already walking uninteresting, nevertheless Jimmy Garoppolo is no longer an appetizing proposition with out George Kittle. … Teddy Bridgewater feels almost pathologically adversarial to throwing more than two touchdowns. He has executed so twice in 35 NFL begins. … Gardner Minshew keeps defying expectations. He will want to preserve out so but again vs. an an increasing selection of feisty Titans Protection. … Tyrod Taylor is as conservative as they attain. Even in a sport with a 47.5 over/below, there is minute reason to request him to accrue the critical counting stats vs. the Chiefs’ protection.       

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RB Notes: The Cowboys’ commitment to Ezekiel Elliott remains as great as ever. Week 2 game flow could not set up better with the ‘Boys operating as 4.5-point favorites for a game with a 52.5 over/under. … Christian McCaffrey’s Week 1 statline was almost identical to Zeke’s. He gets a rare No. 2 ranking after the Bucs’ 2019 run-game toughness carried over to the opener against Alvin Kamara. … My expectation was that 2020 would finally be the season the Titans’ Derrick Henry commitment began from the opening whistle. Enter 34 Week 1 touches, tied for the highest mark of Henry’s career. … I questioned whether the Chiefs would need to force the issue with Clyde Edwards-Helaire as their every-down back to begin the season. One game is one game, but let’s just say my question was answered. The only concern was CEH’s failure on six goal-line attempts. Coach Andy Reid stuck with it for the opener, but there is a real chance Darrel Williams gets an inside-the-five gander vs. a Chargers D that is significantly stouter against the run than Houston. … Week 1 was the worst game of Saquon Barkley’s career. Life won’t be a whole lot easier against the Bears, but Barkley’s touch floor and big-play upside can’t go any lower in the ranks. ” data-reactid=”44″ type=”text”>RB Notes: The Cowboys’ dedication to Ezekiel Elliott remains as monumental as ever. Week 2 sport circulate can also no longer jam up higher with the ‘Boys working as 4.5-level favorites for a sport with a 52.5 over/below. … Christian McCaffrey’s Week 1 statline became as soon as almost the same to Zeke’s. He gets a uncommon No. 2 ranking after the Bucs’ 2019 bustle-sport toughness carried over to the opener in opposition to Alvin Kamara. … My expectation became as soon as that 2020 would in the slay be the season the Titans’ Derrick Henry dedication began from the opening whistle. Enter 34 Week 1 touches, tied for the most realistic probably attach of Henry’s occupation. … I wondered whether the Chiefs would want to force the subject with Clyde Edwards-Helaire as their every-down abet to birth the season. One sport is one sport, nevertheless let’s correct tell my demand became as soon as answered. The most realistic tell became as soon as CEH’s failure on six purpose-line attempts. Coach Andy Reid caught with it for the opener, nevertheless there is a right likelihood Darrel Williams gets an inside-the-five gander vs. a Chargers D that is deal stouter in opposition to the bustle than Houston. … Week 1 became as soon as the worst sport of Saquon Barkley’s occupation. Life obtained’t be hundreds more uncomplicated in opposition to the Bears, nevertheless Barkley’s contact ground and tall-play upside can’t creep any lower in the ranks. 

Aaron Jones was unlucky to come out of Week 1 with only one score. The Packers are nearly touchdown home favorites vs. a Lions Defense Jones popped for 100 yards last Week 17. … 48 percent of the Raiders’ Week 1 touches went through Josh Jacobs. The Saints are an infinitely difficult more opponent than Carolina, but Drew Brees and company will be venturing on the road without Michael Thomas. This one is unlikely to get too far away from Vegas, locking in Jacobs’ touch floor. … Dalvin Cook played just 58 percent of the Vikings’ Week 1 snaps. Bizarrely, he was targeted only twice. Hopefully we are getting the full story there. … Alvin Kamara got stoned by the Bucs’ ferocious run defense, but his eight targets were his most in five regular season contests. His pass catching will be needed more than ever in Michael Thomas’ absence. … Joe Mixon’s usage regressing was one of Week 1’s biggest puzzlements. How could the Bengals still think Mixon can’t handle the game’s biggest passing downs? Hopefully it does not remain a season-long theme. … So Tyrod Taylor isn’t going to check down as much as Tyrod Taylor. It is still extremely unlikely Austin Ekeler has many more, if any more, one-target efforts.” data-reactid=”45″ type=”text”>All individuals’s well-liked touchdown regressor Aaron Jones became as soon as unlucky to achieve abet out of Week 1 with handiest one rating. The Packers are virtually touchdown dwelling favorites vs. a Lions Protection Jones popped for 100 yards closing Week 17. … 48 p.c of the Raiders’ Week 1 touches went via Josh Jacobs. The Saints are an infinitely subtle more opponent than Carolina, nevertheless Drew Brees and company will likely be venturing on the facet street with out Michael Thomas. This one is unlikely to catch too a long way-off from Vegas, locking in Jacobs’ contact ground. … Dalvin Cook dinner conducted correct 58 p.c of the Vikings’ Week 1 snaps. Bizarrely, he became as soon as centered handiest twice. Confidently we are getting the tubby story there. … Alvin Kamara obtained stoned by the Bucs’ ferocious bustle protection, nevertheless his eight targets were his most in five frequent season contests. His skedaddle catching will likely be wished more than ever in Michael Thomas’ absence. … Joe Mixon’s utilization regressing became as soon as one of Week 1’s most realistic puzzlements. How can also the Bengals quiet think Mixon can’t address the game’s most realistic passing downs? Confidently it does no longer remain a season-lengthy theme. … So Tyrod Taylor isn’t going to take a look at down as distinguished as Tyrod Taylor. It is quiet extremely unlikely Austin Ekeler has many more, if to any extent further, one-target efforts.

Kenyan Drake to begin the season. … The Falcons spent Week 1 in awful game flow and Todd Gurley still came away with 16 touches. Now missing Leighton Vander Esch, the Cowboys’ run defense wasn’t anything special vs. the Rams’ hodge-podge backfield. Even as a 4.5-point ‘dog, Gurley has a good setup in a game with a 52.5 total. … 151 total yards for Raheem Mostert … that will play. Now he gets a date with the pathetic Jets with the 49ers acting as touchdown favorites. … I know this Jonathan Taylor ranking will be too conservative for many. I get it if you view Taylor as an instant RB1. I am just exercising a little patience after Taylor and Nyheim Hines split snaps 50-50 following Marlon Mack’s Sunday departure. Coach Frank Reich has pledged Hines will remain a “big part of the offense,” while forgotten No. 4 Jordan Wilkins will “have a role.” Hopefully those quotes appear outdated by Week 3. … As for Hines, the question is if he’s becoming a 1-for-1 analog for the “Austin Ekeler role” as Philip Rivers’ 1B. If Week 2 looks the same as Week 1, he will be hard to leave out of the RB2 ranks. ” data-reactid=”46″ type=”text”>Washington’s entrance seven will likely be one other though-provoking test for Kenyan Drake to birth the season. … The Falcons spent Week 1 in unpleasant sport circulate and Todd Gurley quiet came away with 16 touches. Now missing Leighton Vander Esch, the Cowboys’ bustle protection wasn’t one thing else particular vs. the Rams’ hodge-podge backfield. At the same time as a 4.5-level ‘dog, Gurley has an trusty setup in a sport with a 52.5 total. … 151 total yards for Raheem Mostert … that can play. Now he gets a date with the pathetic Jets with the 49ers performing as touchdown favorites. … I do know this Jonathan Taylor ranking will likely be too conservative for many. I catch it’ll you leer Taylor as an instantaneous RB1. I am correct exercising a minute of patience after Taylor and Nyheim Hines shatter up snaps 50-50 following Marlon Mack’s Sunday departure. Coach Frank Reich has pledged Hines will remain a “tall section of the offense,” while forgotten No. 4 Jordan Wilkins will “own a role.” Confidently those quotes seem outdated by Week 3. … As for Hines, the demand is that if he’s becoming a 1-for-1 analog for the “Austin Ekeler role” as Philip Rivers’ 1B. If Week 2 looks the same as Week 1, he’s going to be onerous to leave out of the RB2 ranks. 

Nick Chubb fears came true in Week 1. Game script should be better on Thursday night against the Bengals, but Kareem Hunt’s role isn’t looking like it will be game-plan dependent. Working in Chubb’s favor for Week 2 is the absence of both Geno Atkins (shoulder) and Mike Daniels (groin) along the Bengals’ interior. … Miles Sanders is my RB1 in a lot of leagues. I am certainly not feeling great about that after watching the Eagles’ offensive line get caved in vs. Washington. The Rams’ defense was impressive in the opener. Sanders could also require a snap count after missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury. … David Johnson looked like he had serious juice vs. the Chiefs. This ranking is solely about his awful matchup and potentially problematic game flow. … With Phillip Lindsay (turf toe) likely to be sidelined, this is on the conservative side for Melvin Gordon. It is just difficult to un-see what the Steelers did to Saquon Barkley. … Benny Snell was one of the talks of Steelers camp. His weight loss seemed to pay off against the Giants, as he barely resembled the plodding back he was in a 2019 offense whose passing struggles gave him little chance to get in rhythm. Snell is a plug-and-play RB2 in James Conner’s (ankle) expected absence.        ” data-reactid=”47″ type=”text”>All of our Slash Chubb fears came lovely in Week 1. Recreation script must be higher on Thursday night in opposition to the Bengals, nevertheless Kareem Hunt’s role isn’t attempting like this may maybe maybe even be sport-belief dependent. Working in Chubb’s desire for Week 2 is the absence of both Geno Atkins (shoulder) and Mike Daniels (groin) alongside the Bengals’ inside. … Miles Sanders is my RB1 in various leagues. I’m not in any admire feeling monumental about that after observing the Eagles’ offensive line catch caved in vs. Washington. The Rams’ protection became as soon as spectacular in the opener. Sanders can also also require a snap count after missing Week 1 with a hamstring ruin. … David Johnson looked like he had excessive juice vs. the Chiefs. This ranking is solely about his unpleasant matchup and doubtlessly problematic sport circulate. … With Phillip Lindsay (turf toe) likely to be sidelined, that is on the conservative facet for Melvin Gordon. It is correct subtle to un-gape what the Steelers did to Saquon Barkley. … Benny Snell became as soon as a few of the talks of Steelers camp. His weight loss looked to repay in opposition to the Giants, as he barely resembled the plodding abet he became as soon as in a 2019 offense whose passing struggles gave him minute likelihood to catch in rhythm. Snell is a drag-and-play RB2 in James Conner’s (ankle) expected absence.        

Chris Carson received only six total totes and was out-carried 7-6 by Carlos Hyde. He made up for it with a career receiving day, but it is at least worth taking note of heading into a much tougher matchup with the Patriots. … David Montgomery avoided setbacks with his groin injury as he handled 29 snaps and 14 touches vs. the Lions. Both totals will be on the incline for Week 2. … However you score Week 1 in the Rams’ backfield, it was a decisive Malcolm Brown victory. Another 100-yard day will be a tall order vs. the Eagles’ annually run-tough defense. … I might have James Robinson ranked too low again. It’s just hard to spot the ceiling in this backfield right now, especially for a game where the Jags are nearly nine-point ‘dogs. … I thought Bruce Arians could not be trusted with his Ronald Jones/Leonard Fournette predictions. He then did exactly what he said he would. Fournette can’t be FLEXed for the time being. … Devin Singletary had the (narrow) edge on Zack Moss in every category but one: Red zone touches, which is where the magic happens. Maybe this will be an evolving story, but the Week 1 takeaway was clear. … Antonio Gibson touched the ball on 11-of-18 Week 1 snaps. That’s excellent. We still need to take a wait-and-see approach after he was out-snapped by both Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic. … It’s possible I’m overreacting to two random touchdowns from J.K. Dobbins, but do you truly feel safe starting Mark Ingram right now?   ” data-reactid=”48″ type=”text”>The Seahawks led by two scores for distinguished of Week 1, but Chris Carson obtained handiest six total totes and became as soon as out-carried 7-6 by Carlos Hyde. He made up for it with a occupation receiving day, then but again it’s on the least charge taking expose of heading correct into a distinguished more difficult matchup with the Patriots. … David 1st viscount montgomery of alamein executed with out setbacks at the side of his groin ruin as he handled 29 snaps and 14 touches vs. the Lions. Every totals will likely be on the incline for Week 2. … Then but again you rating Week 1 in the Rams’ backfield, it became as soon as a decisive Malcolm Brown victory. Another 100-yard day will likely be a tall portray vs. the Eagles’ yearly bustle-though-provoking protection. … I would want James Robinson ranked too low but again. It’s correct onerous to residing the ceiling on this backfield honest now, particularly for a sport the place the Jags are virtually 9-level ‘canines. … I idea Bruce Arians may maybe maybe well no longer be depended on at the side of his Ronald Jones/Leonard Fournette predictions. He then did exactly what he acknowledged he would. Fournette can’t be FLEXed for the time being. … Devin Singletary had the (slim) edge on Zack Moss in every category nevertheless one: Crimson zone touches, which is the place the magic happens. Maybe this may maybe maybe even be an evolving story, nevertheless the Week 1 takeaway became as soon as obvious. … Antonio Gibson touched the ball on 11-of-18 Week 1 snaps. That’s very unbiased correct. We quiet want to select a wait-and-gape formulation after he became as soon as out-snapped by both Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic. … It’s probably I’m overreacting to 2 random touchdowns from J.Okay. Dobbins, nevertheless perform you in actuality in actuality feel stable initiating Imprint Ingram honest now?   

WR Notes: Davante Adams: Well that settles that then! … Did I think DeAndre Hopkins would immediately set a new career high for catches? No. Am I surprised he was the focal point of an offense that wants to pass more and had a glaring need at its No. 1 receiver spot? No. … Julio Jones was basically beyond parody in Week 1. 9/157 as Calvin Ridley got the scores. We just have to keep plugging one of the most physically dominant players in all of football in as our WR1. … Tyreek Hill hasn’t reached 75 yards in a regular season game since injuring his hamstring last Week 11. That center can’t hold much longer. … Chris Godwin is in real danger of missing Week 2 after concussion symptoms belatedly appeared on Wednesday following a hit late in Sunday’s loss to the Saints. … Elsewhere in the Bucs’ receiver corps, Bruce Arians almost literally applied grease to Mike Evans’ squeaky wheel, saying he should have moved Evans around the formation more in New Orleans and “feels bad” any time Evans commands fewer than 10 targets. Fire it up. … Adam Thielen’s simple summer logic proved true in Week 1. ” data-reactid=”54″ type=”text”>WR Notes: Davante Adams: Properly that settles that then! … Did I suspect DeAndre Hopkins would immediately jam a new occupation excessive for catches? No. Am I bowled over he became as soon as the level of interest of an offense that must skedaddle more and had a obvious want at its No. 1 receiver residing? No. … Julio Jones became as soon as in total beyond parody in Week 1. 9/157 as Calvin Ridley obtained the scores. We correct want to assist plugging one of basically the most physically dominant players in all of football in as our WR1. … Tyreek Hill hasn’t reached 75 yards in a frequent season sport since injuring his hamstring closing Week 11. That heart can’t preserve for distinguished longer. … Chris Godwin is in right hazard of missing Week 2 after concussion symptoms belatedly looked on Wednesday following a success dumb in Sunday’s loss to the Saints. … In other locations in the Bucs’ receiver corps, Bruce Arians almost actually utilized grease to Mike Evans’ squeaky wheel, announcing he’s going to deserve to own moved Evans around the formation more in Recent Orleans and “feels monstrous” any time Evans commands fewer than 10 targets. Fireplace it up. … Adam Thielen’s easy summer season good judgment proved lovely in Week 1. 

Allen Robinson land. At least he can cheer himself up with a Week 2 waltz against the Giants’ barely-there secondary. … It’s going to be easy to cash checks against the Falcons’ secondary. Amari Cooper quietly drew the third most targets (14) of Week 2. … Week 1 unfolded exactly as the Calvin Ridley hive planned. Week 2 is another glorious setup, with the Falcons operating as 4.5-point ‘dogs for a game with a 52.5 total. … JuJu Smith-Schuster was looking primed to explode against the Giants. Now the Broncos’ undermanned secondary will be missing A.J. Bouye (shoulder). … At least for one week, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp’s second-half 2019 usage carried over. Woods lacks a typical WR1 ceiling, but the floor is sky high. As for Kupp, he has now been out-targeted 87-49 by Woods over their past eight games together. … Coming off a quiet opener, D.J. Moore catches Carlton Davis for Week 2. It’s far too early to panic, but needless to say, both Moore’s floor and ceiling will be downgraded a bit if Curtis Samuel and Robby Anderson are consistently drawing 6-8 weekly targets. Samuel averaged 6.5 in 2019.         ” data-reactid=”55″ type=”text”>Issues own been higher in Allen Robinson land. At the least he can cheer himself up with a Week 2 waltz in opposition to the Giants’ barely-there secondary. … It’s going to be easy to cash checks in opposition to the Falcons’ secondary. Amari Cooper quietly drew the third most targets (14) of Week 2. … Week 1 unfolded exactly because the Calvin Ridley hive planned. Week 2 is one other ideal setup, with the Falcons working as 4.5-level ‘canines for a sport with a 52.5 total. … JuJu Smith-Schuster became as soon as attempting primed to explode in opposition to the Giants. Now the Broncos’ undermanned secondary will likely be missing A.J. Bouye (shoulder). … At the least for one week, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp’s second-half 2019 utilization carried over. Woods lacks a normal WR1 ceiling, nevertheless the ground is sky excessive. As for Kupp, he has now been out-centered 87-49 by Woods over their past eight video games together. … Coming off a quiet opener, D.J. Moore catches Carlton Davis for Week 2. It’s a long way too early to apprehension, nevertheless unnecessary to tell, both Moore’s ground and ceiling will likely be downgraded a minute if Curtis Samuel and Robby Anderson are continuously drawing 6-8 weekly targets. Samuel averaged 6.5 in 2019.         

Will Fuller questions heading into Week 1 — aside from his health — he answered them. Even in this brutal matchup with the Ravens, a big-play threat who now appears set for a compiling role cannot be ranked any lower. … Marquise Brown is coming off the second 100-yard effort of his career even though the Ravens were winning 24-6 at halftime and attempted nine passes after the break. Coming off a quiet road opener, T.Y. Hilton returns to Indianapolis’ domed environs for a showdown with a Vikings secondary that might as well have not existed against the Packers. … Josh Allen is supposedly a big-play quarterback, but like John Brown last season, Stefon Diggs was used more like a short-area compiler in his Bills debut. We will still take the volume. … We expect low volume A.J. Brown games, but only eight targets when Ryan Tannehill attempts 43 passes? Certainly disappointing. … We come off our Week 1 DK Metcalf sugar high to a forbidding date with Stephon Gilmore. Tyler Lockett is probably the Week 2 play. The takeaway from the opener is that this new version of the Seahawks Offense should easily keep both locked into the top 24 on a weekly basis. ” data-reactid=”56″ type=”text”>Must you had any illustrious Will Fuller questions heading into Week 1 — with the exception of his effectively being — he answered them. Even on this brutal matchup with the Ravens, a tall-play possibility who now seems jam for a compiling role can’t be ranked any lower. … Marquise Brown is coming off the second 100-yard effort of his occupation regardless that the Ravens were winning 24-6 at halftime and tried 9 passes after the shatter. Coming off a quiet facet street opener, T.Y. Hilton returns to Indianapolis’ domed environs for a showdown with a Vikings secondary that can also as effectively own no longer existed in opposition to the Packers. … Josh Allen is supposedly a tall-play quarterback, nevertheless like John Brown closing season, Stefon Diggs became as soon as old more like a short-place compiler in his Funds debut. We’re going to safe a procedure to quiet make a selection the volume. … We request low volume A.J. Brown video games, nevertheless handiest eight targets when Ryan Tannehill attempts 43 passes? Undoubtedly disappointing. … We attain off our Week 1 DK Metcalf sugar excessive to a forbidding date with Stephon Gilmore. Tyler Lockett is possibly the Week 2 play. The takeaway from the opener is that this new version of the Seahawks Offense must easily support both locked into the cease 24 on a weekly foundation. 

Keenan Allen has tended to get his against the Chiefs, but who knows with Tyrod Taylor under center. Week 1 was as sleepy as it gets. … Speaking of sleepy openers, D.J. Chark. There won’t be many weeks where Gardner Minshew attempts only 20 passes. … Michael Gallup’s 3/50 opener would have been more impressive if not for a soft OPI. He’s a high-floor, high-upside WR2 against a Falcons Defense that rolled out the red carpet for Russell Wilson and company last Sunday. … In the words of Adam Levitan, Odell Beckham “tilting his face off after every bad Baker throw” probably isn’t the greatest development for the Browns. Where do we go from here? We know the upside theoretically exists, but it’s getting less and less responsible to bet on it in the WR2 ranks. … After missing practice time with a foot issue last week, it’s now a toe for Diontae Johnson. Johnson did not shower himself in Week 1 glory, though he did lead the Steelers with 10 targets. 55 of his 57 yards came in the second half. ” data-reactid=”57″ type=”text”>Keenan Allen has tended to catch his in opposition to the Chiefs, nevertheless who knows with Tyrod Taylor below heart. Week 1 became as soon as as sleepy because it gets. … Talking of sleepy openers, D.J. Chark. There obtained’t be many weeks the place Gardner Minshew attempts handiest 20 passes. … Michael Gallup’s 3/50 opener would own been more spectacular if no longer for a snug OPI. He’s a excessive-ground, excessive-upside WR2 in opposition to a Falcons Protection that rolled out the red carpet for Russell Wilson and company closing Sunday. … In the words of Adam Levitan, Odell Beckham “tilting his face off after every monstrous Baker throw” doubtlessly isn’t the most realistic constructing for the Browns. The place perform we creep from right here? We all know the upside theoretically exists, then but again it’s getting much less and no more to blame to wager on it in the WR2 ranks. … After missing apply time with a foot subject closing week, it’s now a toe for Diontae Johnson. Johnson did not shower himself in Week 1 glory, even supposing he did lead the Steelers with 10 targets. 55 of his 57 yards came in the second half. 

Kenny Golladay (hamstring) still not practicing, Marvin Jones is in line for another crack at lead duties. Jones is best suited for peripheral duties, but he’s always a play or two away from a big day as a WR3. … As ESPN’s Field Yates points highlights, Darius Slayton’s 10 receiving touchdowns since last Week 5 lead the NFL. He will remain boom/bust, but the boom is looking pretty well established. … A.J. Green led the Bengals in every Week 1 receiving category. I guess I’ve seen enough. … Eagles coach Doug Pederson has said DeSean Jackson’s snaps will increase after he was limited to 37 in Week 1. … Denny Carter lays out the reasons to stay on Preston Williams. … Riding the Sammy Watkins and Mike Williams waves isn’t very appealing, but they both offer the upside you want from a WR4 in one of Week 2’s highest-totaled games. … Henry Ruggs was off to an electric start before tweaking his knee. He will play through the issue for Week 2. When it comes to defensive matchups, the Saints are several orders of magnitude more difficult than the Panthers. … It might be starting to happen for Parris Campbell.          ” data-reactid=”58″ type=”text”>With Kenny Golladay (hamstring) quiet no longer practising, Marvin Jones is in line for one other crack at lead responsibilities. Jones is easiest suited for peripheral responsibilities, nevertheless he’s continuously a play or two faraway from a tall day as a WR3. … As ESPN’s Area Yates facets highlights, Darius Slayton’s 10 receiving touchdowns since closing Week 5 lead the NFL. He will remain enhance/bust, nevertheless the enhance is asking unbiased about established. … A.J. Green led the Bengals in every Week 1 receiving category. I insist I’ve seen ample. … Eagles coach Doug Pederson has acknowledged DeSean Jackson’s snaps will expand after he became as soon as restricted to 37 in Week 1. … Denny Carter lays out the reasons to remain on Preston Williams. … Utilizing the Sammy Watkins and Mike Williams waves isn’t very appealing, nevertheless they both offer the upside that you just may maybe maybe also very effectively be attempting to own from a WR4 in a single of Week 2’s most realistic probably-totaled video games. … Henry Ruggs became as soon as off to an electrical launch sooner than tweaking his knee. He will play via the subject for Week 2. Through defensive matchups, the Saints are various orders of magnitude more subtle than the Panthers. … It must be initiating to happen for Parris Campbell.          

TE Notes: Travis Kelce has finished below 50 yards only four times in the Patrick Mahomes era. … Mark Andrews entered 2020 having never played more than 57 percent of the snaps in any given game. He was out there 71 percent of the time against the joker Browns, posting a 5/58/2 line. … Zach Ertz got Week 1 haymakered by Dallas Goedert. The Eagles produced 3/18/1 for Ertz vs. 8/101/1 for Goedert. Ertz still ran more routes than his third-year teammate (37-31), but as Pro Football Focus’ Ian Hartitz points out, the production standstill actually dates back to last Week 10. Of course, that is a stretch where Ertz has still produced big numbers. For now, I’ll treat the situation more as Goedert ascension than Ertz decline. … Only Goedert drew more Week 1 targets than Darren Waller. Fantasy Points’ Scott Barrett highlights the fact that Kelce was the lone tight end to run routes on a higher percentage of his quarterback’s Week 1 dropbacks than Waller. ” data-reactid=”64″ type=”text”>TE Notes: Travis Kelce has completed below 50 yards handiest four cases in the Patrick Mahomes period. … Imprint Andrews entered 2020 having below no circumstances conducted more than 57 p.c of the snaps in any given sport. He became as soon as available 71 p.c of the time in opposition to the joker Browns, posting a 5/58/2 line. … Zach Ertz obtained Week 1 haymakered by Dallas Goedert. The Eagles produced 3/18/1 for Ertz vs. 8/101/1 for Goedert. Ertz quiet ran more routes than his third-year teammate (37-31), nevertheless as Loyal Soccer Focus’ Ian Hartitz facets out, the manufacturing standstill in actuality dates abet to closing Week 10. Undoubtedly, that will most probably be a stretch the place Ertz has quiet produced tall numbers. For now, I’ll take care of the anxiousness more as Goedert ascension than Ertz decline. … Handiest Goedert drew more Week 1 targets than Darren Waller. Tale Diagram’ Scott Barrett highlights the fact that Kelce became as soon as the lone tight pause to bustle routes on a greater share of his quarterback’s Week 1 dropbacks than Waller. 

Jared Cook welcomed himself to 2020 with his fourth 80-yard performance in seven games. He will be of even greater importance to the Saints’ offense in Michael Thomas’ (ankle) absence. … It was a highly disappointing Week 1 for Tyler Higbee, but he still played nearly 90 percent of the Rams’ snaps. Now he gets an Eagles Defense that just put Logan Thomas on the map. Gerald Everett is also battling a back issue. … Hunter Henry’s 5-of-8 for 73 yards Week 1 statline was a classic of the Henry genre. His 78 yards were second only to Andrews amongst tight ends. … Whether it was blocking or, you know, catching the ball, Evan Engram had a bad Week 1. He still ran routes on 90 percent of Daniel Jones’ dropbacks, drawing a healthy seven targets. We have to shake it off. … Hayden Hurst did not get in on the Falcons’ 9/100 party against a stingy Seahawks TE defense, but he ran routes on 45-of-59 snaps. He also made a diving 27-yard catch in Shaq Griffin and Jamal Adams’ coverage. The Leighton Vander Esch-less Cowboys are a nice Week 2 mulligan. ” data-reactid=”65″ type=”text”>Jared Cook dinner welcomed himself to 2020 at the side of his fourth 80-yard efficiency in seven video games. He will likely be of even greater importance to the Saints’ offense in Michael Thomas’ (ankle) absence. … It became as soon as a extremely disappointing Week 1 for Tyler Higbee, nevertheless he quiet conducted virtually 90 p.c of the Rams’ snaps. Now he gets an Eagles Protection that correct place Logan Thomas on the arrangement. Gerald Everett will most probably be combating a abet subject. … Hunter Henry’s 5-of-8 for 73 yards Week 1 statline became as soon as a classic of the Henry vogue. His 78 yards were second handiest to Andrews amongst tight ends. … Whether or no longer it became as soon as blocking or, you recognize, catching the ball, Evan Engram had a monstrous Week 1. He quiet ran routes on 90 p.c of Daniel Jones’ dropbacks, drawing a wholesome seven targets. We want to shake it off. … Hayden Hurst did not catch in on the Falcons’ 9/100 catch together in opposition to a stingy Seahawks TE protection, nevertheless he ran routes on 45-of-59 snaps. He also made a diving 27-yard decide in Shaq Griffin and Jamal Adams’ coverage. The Leighton Vander Esch-much less Cowboys are a nice Week 2 mulligan. 

Noah Fant was a Week 1 terror. He seemed to be playing the game at a different speed. The Steelers are an awful Week 2 matchup, but it is worth betting on Fant’s upside. … Jonnu Smith’s seven Week 1 targets were in line with the Titans’ narrow target tree. The room to grow here is evident. … Even if Kenny Golladay (hamstring) returns, T.J. Hockenson offers week-winning upside as a borderline TE1. … Chris Herndon indeed appeared to be of critical importance to the Jets’ offense in Week 1, but with another Sam Darnold-eliminating matchup on tap for Week 2, Herndon is best left out of the TE2 ranks. … As CBS’ Chris Towers points out, Mike Gesicki ran more routes from the slot or outside than as an in-line tight end. The Dolphins’ offense looked atrocious, but we have to keep Gesicki around. … I gladly scooped up “value” Austin Hooper in summer drafts. Week 1 was a garbage can game for the Browns’ entire offense, but I am obviously concerned. … Logan Thomas’ Week 1 usage was through the roof. He should be 100 percent owned as we see how this shakes out. … Hopefully zombie Rob Gronkowski just needs a few more weeks to wake up.          ” data-reactid=”66″ type=”text”>Noah Fant became as soon as a Week 1 alarm. He looked to be playing the game at a particular tempo. The Steelers are an unpleasant Week 2 matchup, then but again it’s charge betting on Fant’s upside. … Jonnu Smith’s seven Week 1 targets were essentially essentially based on the Titans’ slim target tree. The room to develop right here is evident. … Even though Kenny Golladay (hamstring) returns, T.J. Hockenson affords week-winning upside as a borderline TE1. … Chris Herndon certainly regarded as if it may maybe maybe possibly maybe well be of noteworthy importance to the Jets’ offense in Week 1, nevertheless with one other Sam Darnold-removing matchup on tap for Week 2, Herndon is easiest left out of the TE2 ranks. … As CBS’ Chris Towers facets out, Mike Gesicki ran more routes from the slot or birth air than as an in-line tight pause. The Dolphins’ offense regarded wrong, nevertheless now we want to assist Gesicki around. … I gladly scooped up “cost” Austin Hooper in summer season drafts. Week 1 became as soon as a rubbish can sport for the Browns’ entire offense, nevertheless I am obviously alive to. … Logan Thomas’ Week 1 utilization became as soon as via the roof. He must be 100 p.c owned as we gape how this shakes out. … Confidently zombie Win Gronkowski correct needs about a more weeks to wake up.          

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