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Fantasy Info Sheet: Week 2

Jagger May's Fantasy Info Sheet: Week 2
By Jagger May, September 13, 2024

Jagger May breaks down the weekend slate with fantasy points, injury updates, and matchups from every game.

Fantasy Info Sheet: Week 2
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Week 2 began with a rough start after the disaster class from the Dolphins that ended with Tua Tagovailoa's career now in jeopardy. It's even more depressing when you consider how low the expected points are across an ugly slate of games and matchups. But alas, we have lineups to set anyway and I'm here to help you one game at a time.

Las Vegas+330 @ Baltimore 425

Sunday, 1:00 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 41.5 Spread: 8

Fantasy Game Points

If anybody is worried about the Raiders after they were held hostage by their star player until they hired an inexperienced coach who brought good vibes to a “fun fast-paced working environment,” this blurb will not provide comfort. My red flags started flying as soon as they looked at Chicago's 2023 offense and said, “Oh yes, please give me that” and hired Luke Getsy to get the best out of Gardner Minshew II and Aiden O'Connell. Fear-mongering aside, I'd worry about Davante Adams as is until we see anything positive because this offense is pedestrian and we aren't likely to see many big plays or high-leverage touches for any of these pieces. 10 points against a Chargers defense that didn't add much talent but was a pass funnel a season before should be concerning.

On the other side of the ball, we should expect modest numbers from the usual suspects like Mark Andrews. The only concern I'd have is keeping Lamar Jackson upright against Maxx Crosby. Zay Flowers works as the Slot/Z-Flanker that is used all over the formation and at all three levels of the field despite what the production says and will be a solid PPR WR2 going forward. As frustrating as it may seem, both Ravens TEs are viable fantasy options, and the Rashod Bateman dream is over.

  • Brock Bowers is the best Raiders fantasy weapon.
  • The Ravens used a league-high 51.4% of 12 personnel (2TE) sets. The highest of Todd Monken's Career.
  • Mark Andrews was often taken away from Lamar Jackson in Week 1.
  • Monitor the positive game script for Derrick Henry's usage to gauge season-long viability.

Key Starts

Key Sits

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Kolton Miller OT, Raiders
  • Andre James C, Raiders

Questionable

New Orleans +215 @ Dallas -265 

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 46.5 Spread: 6.5

Fantasy Game Points

Vegas anticipates a fairly positive gamescript for the Cowboys with a 6.5-point spread and contract drama now behind them. However, it was encouraging to see Derek Carr play better than bad, and Dennis Allen has the Saints looking like a defensive threat all over again. That said, I wish I had better answers for Chris Olave whose talent I still believe in. I'm trotting him out another week to see what happens while hoping for the best. On the other side of the field, my biggest worries are the Cowboys's RBs, who have one of the Top-5 toughest matchups of the week, according to our own Devin Knotts.

  • Rico Dowdle proves week after week that he isn't good enough to deserve more touches.
  • Brandin Cooks is the clear second target if Jake Ferguson is out.
  • Rashid Shaheed should be a boom/bust flex play every week.

  • Mike Zimmer has been the perfect replacement for Dan Quinn and the Cowboys have another elite defense.

Key Sits

Injury Report

Healthy

OUT

  • NA

Doubtful

Questionable

LA Chargers -230 @ Carolina +190

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 39 Spread: 5

Fantasy Game Points

The Chargers looked much better offensively than expected, the Panthers looked much worse, and only 39 expected points is incredibly depressing for fantasy output. I'm holding onto the pieces I have in dynasty only because Dave Canales is supposed to be a QB whisperer, but I'm benching my Panthers assets until further notice.

JK Dobbins is a nice surprise and league winner for the price it cost for you to draft him. This would mean fantasy death for any hopes for Kimani Vidal, especially since this is an excellent rushing matchup against a poor defense. Ladd McConkey and the rushing attack are the only fantasy assets I feel great about.

Key Start

  • JK Dobbins RB, Chargers

Boom Bust Flex

Key Sit

  • The entire Panthers

Injury Report

Healthy

  • NA

OUT

  • NA

Doubtful

Questionable

San Francisco -218 @ Minnesota +180

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 46.5 Spread: 5

Fantasy Game Points

The 49ers have finally solved their contract drama with both Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk. Unfortunately, Aiyuk has some rust from being away from the team so he might need a game or two to find his legs again. You're still starting him until it's a real problem. Like Christian McCaffrey.

Hopefully, you have Jordan Mason because you're starting him until further notice. My biggest concern is that Mason looked so good they might not need to rush him back. Moreover, Deebo Samuel picks up much of the slack as well, making him a savory option in lineups even ahead of Aiyuk.  

The Vikings offense, or Justin Jefferson rather, still looks functional with Sam Darnold at the helm and I still project Darnold to be a solid QB2 in superflex going forward. The biggest disappointment from this offense is that Jordan Addison is trending toward being out, making Jalen Nailor a low-flex option in deeper leagues.

Key Start

Boom Bust Flex

Injury Report

Healthy

OUT

Doubtfu

Questionable

Indianapolis -142 @ Green Bay +120

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 40 Spread: 2.5

Fantasy Game Points

This is why you drafted Anthony Richardson. Flaws and everything

He's a must-start regardless of floor and you're accepting the variance either way. The tape shows even more meat on the bone, particularly connecting with rookie Adonai Mitchell. The biggest concern is what to expect out of Jonathan Taylor, but I suspect that a tough matchup against Houston had much to do with that. This offense reminds me of last year's Ravens because they both had new pieces that needed to gel in a new system. This team is a fun show that we need to sit back and enjoy with patience.

The Packers seem to be in a hurry to force Jordan Love to play with a favorable matchup, but I would start a pass catcher outside of Jayden Reed who gets manufactured touches regardless of what happens until we know Love is healthy.

Key Start

Boom Bust Flex

Injury Report

Healthy

OUT

  • NA

Doubtful

Questionable

Tampa Bay +295 @ Detroit -375

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 51.5 Spread: 7.5

Fantasy Game Points

It doesn't feel like Baker Mayfield was a fluke and he's picked up right where he left off last season after tossing four touchdowns. Now he's set up for another high-scoring game despite a 7.5 point spread. There is only one concern on this offense and that's the RB situation slowly shifting in Bucky Irving's favor.

Detroit looks like they own the NFC North and are legitimate title contenders. Don't overthink them and get excited for points every game in a juicy matchup against a soft defense. This includes Jameson Williams who seems to have finally put it all together and one of Dave Kluge's biggest risers.

  • Rachaad White still outsnapped Bucky Irving despite Irving's better rushing output.
  • Jalen McMillan led all Buccaneers WRs in snaps.
  • Detroits' backfield is at a near-even split that will likely shift depending on game script.

Key Start

Boom Bust Flex

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Logan Hall DE, Buccaneers
  • K.J. Britt ILB, Buccaneers

OUT

  • NA

Doubtful

  • Antoine Winfield FS, Buccaneers

Questionable

  • Jameson Williams WR, Lions
  • Penei Sewell RT, Lions
  • Marcus Davenport DE, Lions
  • Kerby Joseph FS, Detroit
  • Luke Goedeke RT, Buccaneers
  • Calijah Kancey DE, Buccaneers
  • Zyon McCollum CB, Buccaneers
  • Tykee Smith CB, Buccaneers

Seattle -175 @ New England +145

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 38.5 Spread: 3.5

Fantasy Game Points

The Patriots still have an elite defense and Christian Gonzalez looks like a shutdown corner. Moreover, the offense looked competent, albeit not potent, with Brisett compared to last season. This makes me think New England could pull out another shocker if Ken Walker III doesn't play. However, Rhamondre Stevenson is the only piece you can feel good about starting. I'm still starting DK Metcalf because of his freakish big-play ability, but don't panic if he has another quiet game. I am beginning to worry about Jaxon Smith-Njigba

  • Rhamondre Stevenson is back to being a productive workhorse.
  • Charbonnet might disappoint in a full-time role against this stout defense, but I'd still hold if so.
  • Tyler Lockett is still leading the Seahawks in targets

Key Start

  • Rhamondre Stevenson RB, Patriots

Key Sit

  • Geno Smith QB, Seattle
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR, Seattle

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Antonio Gibson RB, Patriots
  • Tyler Lockett WR, Seattle
  • Noah Fant TE, Seattle

OUT

  • NA

Doubtful

  • Kenneth Walker RB, Seattle
  • Uchenna Nwosu OLB, Seattle

Questionable

  • George Fant RT, Seattle
  • Tyrel Dodson ILB, Seattle
  • Jerome Baker ILB, Seattle
  • Riq Woolen CB, Seattle
  • Tre Brown CB, Seattle
  • Sidy Sow LG, Patriots
  • Anfernee Jennings OLB, Patriots
  • Josh Uche OLB, Patriots
  • Jabrill Peppers FS, Patriots
  • Kyle Duggar SS, Patriots

Cleveland +140 @ Jacksonville -166

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 41.5 Spread: 3

Fantasy Game Points

I have given up on Deshaun Watson and so should you. The best weapon on the Browns is now out with an ankle injury, and the second-best weapon is incredibly inefficient and getting the most from garbage-time TDs. This matchup against the Jaguars is much softer, but don't get your hopes up too much.

The Jaguars look much better and could've won a game without a costly fumble from Travis Etienne. I understand we expect more from Lawrence, but it's all there on tape. Brian Thomas Jr. has shown he has exactly what it takes to take this team to the next level, and I'm popping him into lineups with excitement.

  • Travis Etienne Jr.'s workload is absolutely at risk.
  • Tank Bigsby split time and looked like the tough runner he was in college.
  • Brian Thomas Jr. is the clear-cut WR.
  • Jerome Ford is viable in PPR with receiving upside, but I'd move him for something more stable before Chubb returns.
  • Be patient with Evan Engram.

Key Start

  • Brian Thomas Jr. WR, Jaguars
  • Jerome Ford RB, Browns

Boom Bust Flex

  • Christian Kirk WR, Jaguars

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Jerry Jeudy WR, Browns

OUT

  • David Njoku TE, Browns
  • Juan Thornhill S, Browns
  • Tyson Campbell CB, Jaguars

Questionable

  • Cam Robinson LT, Jaguars
  • Jedrick Wills LT, Browns
  • Joel Bitonio LG, Browns
  • Jack Conklin RT, Browns
  • Dalvin Tomlinson DT, Browns

NY Giants +105 @ Washington -125

Sunday, 1 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 43 Spread: 1.5

Fantasy Game Points

Can the Giants ever have nice things?

Daniel Jones hasn't been good, but the Commanders' poor secondary should be an easy “Get Right Game” for Nabers. You need to play him if he's healthy with no pitch count, but the only other piece of this offense worth starting could be Devin Singletary against a butter-soft defense.

Jayden Daniels and Brian Robinson look good, but that's because they don't require a passing game to score. I'm not concerned about Daniels or Terry McLaurin as talents, but it's like the NFL forgot that Kliff Kingsbury ran a pedestrian offense with another athletic QB named Kyler Murray. Feel good about Daniels and Robinson, but if McLaurin can't earn quality targets against the Giants then we need to panic.

  • Terry McLaurin lined up as the Left Outside WR on 28 of 29 snaps last game. (That's not good)
  • Austin Ekeler logged just two carries last game.
  • Wan'Dale Robinson currently leads the Giants in targets.

Key Start

  • Brian Robinson Jr. RB, Commanders
  • Jayden Daniels QB, Commanders
  • Terry McLaurin WR, Commanders

Boom Bust Flex

  • Devin Singletary RB, Giants

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Brian Robinson Jr. RB, Commanders

OUT

  • Gunner Olszewski WR, Giants

Questionable

  • Darius Muasau ILB, Giants
  • Nick McCloud CB, Giants
  • Malik Nabers WR, Giants
  • Darius Slayton WR, Giants

NY Jets -175 @ Tennessee +145

Sunday, 1:00 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 40.5 Spread: 3.5

Fantasy Game Points

Again, Garrett Wilson is being peppered with targets but somehow Allan Lazard is back from the dead and vulturing touchdowns. This doesn't entirely concern me since it was the first game against the 49ers, but it's hard to say the Jets looked good. Furthermore, the defense looked poor which is HC Robert Saleh's specialty, and D.J. Reed and Michael Carter are nursing injuries. You'll start your studs regardless against the soft Titans because that team looks worse. I don't feel comfortable starting Levis unless I have to untill it turns around.

  • DeAndre Hopkins logged only one target out of 17 snaps while playing on an MCL tear.
  • Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears split the backfield 61% to 45% respectively.
  • Chigoziem Okonkwo only logged 59% of the TE snaps.
  • Breece Hall came back again with elite receiving usage.

Key Start

  • Garrett Wilson WR, Jets
  • Tony Pollard RB, Titans

Boom Bust Flex

  • Devin Singletary RB, Giants
  • Tyjae Spears RB, Titans

Key Sit

  • Will Levis QB, Titans

Injury Report

Healthy

  • D.J. Reed CB, Jets
  • Micahel Carter CB, Jets

OUT

  • NA

Questionable

  • Peter Skoronski LG, Titans

LA Rams +102 @ Arizona -118

Sunday, 4:05 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 48.5 Spread: 1

Fantasy Game Points

We shouldn't panic about Marvin Harrison Jr. after one game. I also wouldn't take Kyler Murray's statement out of context as some headlines would make you believe. I would worry about Trey Benson if you expected usable production anytime soon because it appears that James Conner is still getting workhorse usage and Demarcado is the change of pace. I'd expect decent production from this offense including a Trey McBride bounce back game.

Cooper Kupp looks like a draft-day steal at cost just like Jeff Bell predicted.

I don't believe that Puka Nacua is some chump and we're not victory-lapping an injury, but Kupp was legitimately the alpha like when he was healthy even while Puka was still on the field. He's a must-start going forward, unlike Blake Corum. I was wrong and I'll admit that. But no snaps is an absolute shocker that is supposedly being mended . Jordan Whittington and Tyler Johnson become intriguing flex options while Puka is out.

  • Colby Parkinson played 88% of the snaps and is a legitimate bye week plug with even more upside while Nacua is out.

Key Start

  • Cooper Kupp WR, Rams
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. WR, Cardinals (I shouldn't have to say this)
  • James Conner RB, Cardinals

Boom Bust Flex

  • Tyler Johnson WR, Rams
  • Jordan Whittington WR, Rams

Injury Report

Healthy

  • NA

OUT

  • Puka Nacua WR, Rams
  • B.J Ojulari LB, Arizona

Questionable

  • Davis Allen TE, Rams
  • Kevin Dots RG, Rams
  • Rob Havenstein RT, Rams
  • Christian Rozeboom, ILB Rams
  • Cobie Durant CB, Rams
  • Quentin Lake SCB, Rams

Cincinnati +210 @ Kansas City -258

Sunday, 4:25 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 48 Spread: 6

Fantasy Game Points

The Bengals offense isn't very good right now. It could be rust since they haven't played together. It could be because Zac Taylor is overrated and only productive because of the talent on offense. Especially when you see talent like Joe Mixon leave and perform well.

Not to mention they're about to be served up to DC Steve Spagnolo for another tough day if they don't get it together. 

The Chiefs should look exactly as they did last Thursday night with another healthy dose of Xavier Worthy with Hollywood Brown now on IR. He's a must-start going forward.

  • Monitor the Chiefs' backfield splits now that Semaje Perine has more time.
  • Zack Moss owns 65% of the Bengals backfield.
  • Jermaine Burton earned 0 targets on 4 snaps.
  • Rashee Rice dominated the Chiefs' target share.
  • Be concerned if Hollywood Brown is even worth rostering now that he's on IR.

Key Start

  • Xavier Worthy WR, Chiefs

Boom Bust Flex

  • Zack Moss RB, Bengals

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Ja'Marr Chase

Doubtful

  • Tee Higgins WR, Bengals

OUT

  • Hollywood Brown, Chiefs

Questionable

  • B.J Hill DT, Bengals
  • Logan Wilson LB, Bengals

Pittsburgh -148 @ Denver +124

Sunday, 4:25 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 36.5 Spread: 2.5

Fantasy Game Points

The projections for his game are incredibly ugly with only 36.5 points projected between two of the most stagnant offenses around. The Steelers' defense is healthy and back to being as effective as always, so if you held out hope for the Broncos to bounce back, wait another week.

I'm worried the 2024 Steelers are exactly like the 2023 Steelers. Justin Fields certainly adds an exciting element on the ground, but we have yet to see the passing translate on the field. I've been his biggest supporter, but my lofty expectations from this offense are squashed until I see something different. Luckily the Broncos are a run-funnel defense for the rushing attack.

  • Marvin Mims Jr. is only logging 17% of the snaps.
  • Courtland Sutton earned a whopping 12 targets.
  • Jaleel McLaughlin has legitimate flex receiving upside in the future.

Key Start

  • Najee Harris RB, Steelers
  • Jaylen Warren RB, Steelers

Key Sit

  • The entire Broncos

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Josh Reynolds WR, Broncos
  • Larry Ogunjobi DE, Steelers
  • Dan Moore LT, Steelers
  • Patrick Queen ILB, Steelers

OUT

  • Audric Estime RB, Broncos
  • Devaughn Vele WR, Broncos

Questionable

  • Russell Wilson QB, Steelers
  • Roman Wilson WR, Steelers
  • Isaac Seumato LG, Steelers
  • Garett Bolles LT, Broncos
  • Luke Wattenberg C, Broncos

Chicago +240 @ Houston -298

Sunday, 8:20 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 45.5 Spread: 6.5

Fantasy Game Points

Caleb Williams may have been the best rookie prospect in a while, but he's still a rookie and it showed. It showed a lot. Plenty of rookies throughout history have opened up the season with a stinker so I'm not ready to panic just yet, but they're playing a much better defense while Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen are banged up.

The Texans WR room is for real and you should be happy to have any piece. Nico Collins is the WR1, while Stefon Diggs is mainly used underneath and Tank Dell handles everything in between. It might not always be your WRs day, but you're playing every Texan week to week because of the upside. This game expects a modest amount of points, but keep in mind that this Bears' defense might be elite.

  • The Bears won the last game without an offensive touchdown.
  • Joe Mixon is thriving in the Texans' outside zone scheme and could be a legitimate Top-5 back.
  • Velus Jones Jr. looks like the Bears' backup RB.

Key Start

  • Tank Dell WR, Texans

Key Sit

  • Cole Kmet TE, Chicago

Injury Report

Healthy

  • Nico Collins WR, Texans
  • Dalton Schultz TE, Texans

OUT

  • Jeff Okudah CB, Texans

Questionable

  • Rome Odunze WR, Chicago
  • Keenan Allen WR, Chicago
  • DeMarcus Walker DE, Chicago
  • Dameon Pearce RB, Texans

Atlanta +260 @ Philadelphia -310

Monday, 8:20 PM EST Kickoff | O/U: 47.5 Spread: 6.5

Fantasy Game Points

Kirk Cousins might be cooked.

Doesn't that sound like a QB that can't move? I'd be even more concerned if I didn't have a little hope for Penix to at least be better than what we saw last week, but I don't have much hope for this next matchup against a stout Eagles defense coached by Vic Fangio. The secondary has holes, but who knows if the Falcons have a QB to exploit them.

The Eagles should look less sloppy with another week of real reps, but Atlanta's defense is no slouch despite the offense's struggles. You're still starting every stud.

  • Cousins never took snaps under center last game.
  • Kenneth Gainwell is still the primary backup to Saquon Barkley.
  • Jahan Dotson is already the clear WR3.
  • Bijan Robinson dominated snaps with 89%

Injury Report

OUT

  • None so far

Questionable

  • Surprisingly still none.

 

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