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Gardner Minshew II Needs To Limit Mistakes, Risky Play For Week 2
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II needs to limit costly mistakes, like fumbles and interceptions, if he wants a victory over the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 2 matchup. He had an interception and a terrible fumble in Week 1, where he threw the ball backward and onto the ground, where the Chargers recovered. […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJakobi Meyers Risky Flex Play Against The Ravens
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is a risky flex play in a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. He only had three catches in Week 1 against the Chargers but made the most of his limited touches as he was the team's leading receiver. The 27-year-old had the biggest offensive […]
John Johnson 2 months agoDavante Adams Ready For Raiders Week 2 Clash Vs. Ravens
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is healthy and will look to build on his five-catch, 59-yard performance on six targets in Week 1 for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are a stiff test for the Raiders, but Adams is still an excellent separator with good hands and should have […]
John Johnson 2 months agoAlexander Mattison - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in Deep PPR Leagues (14+ Team) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Raiders running back Alexander Mattison had a nice debut for his new team, scoring 16.2 PPR fantasy points. However, most of this production was on a long touchdown catch after some missed tackles by the opposing Chargers defense. Silver and Black on […]
John Johnson 2 months agoTyler Johnson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/WR5 ANALYSIS: Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson had a solid game in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. With fellow Rams WR Puka Nacua going on injured reserve, there is more opportunity for Johnson and WRs Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Whittington to earn opportunities. However, none have separated themselves. Whittington, […]
John Johnson 2 months agoRhamondre Stevenson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: Borderline RB1 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson signed a massive contract this offseason and looked to be worth every penny in his 2024 debut. Stevenson racked up 120 rushing yards and one touchdown on 25 attempts and hauled in three catches for six yards. Stevenson is the […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJaleel McLaughlin - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: While Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin had a nice stretch in 2023, showing off impressive explosiveness and efficiency running and catching the ball, he had a dud in Week 1, scoring just 5.8 PPR fantasy points. Five of these points came from […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJoshua Palmer - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4+ ANALYSIS: After significant buzz that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer could be QB Justin Herbert's primary target in 2024, Palmer disappointed massively in Week 1, recording just two catches on four targets for 15 yards and no touchdowns. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh showed his penchant for […]
John Johnson 2 months agoXavier Worthy - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex (For Now) ANALYSIS: Rookie Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy made a big impact in his NFL debut, racking up 20.8 PPR fantasy points and scoring two touchdowns, one receiving and one rushing. Worthy showed off the blazing speed and versatility that gives him a week-winning upside. Did […]
John Johnson 2 months agoDavante Adams - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: While Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams could be heading for another disappointing season, his managers don't have much choice but to start him. He's still a highly skilled receiver despite being in a terrible situation for fantasy scoring. Adams isn't far removed from his stellar 2022 […]
John Johnson 2 months agoCourtland Sutton - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton had a solid 2023 followed by a disappointing start to the 2024 season. However, he's the clear No. 1 target for QB Bo Nix and received a team-leading 12 targets in Week 1. Sutton and Nix may need some time to get on […]
John Johnson 2 months agoBrian Robinson Jr. - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. had a nice start to his 2024 season, showcasing his elusiveness and pass-catching chops on his way to a 17.90 PPR point finish. He nearly had another touchdown, but was stopped just short and QB Jayden Daniels vultured it. Brian Robinson […]
John Johnson 2 months agoKeenan Allen - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen got off to a rough start in his first game of 2024, but he's still an elite route runner and was playing through a heel injury. Despite this, he was a few miscues away from a great performance, and rookie QB Caleb […]
John Johnson 2 months agoIs Christian McCaffrey Injured or Playing in Week 2? Should I Start Jordan Mason for Fantasy Football?
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey missed the Week 1 game against the New York Jets with a calf and Achilles injury. Backup RB Jordan Mason stepped in for McCaffrey and had a huge game. Mason rushed 28 times for 147 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for five yards. Mason certainly […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMack Hollins - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: While Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins scored decently for fantasy in Week 1, putting up 10.5 PPR points, his day was only saved by a touchdown, and he's likely not fantasy relevant. He's competing with fellow WRs Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Curtis Samuel as well as […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJameson Williams - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2/FLEX ANALYSIS: While Amon-Ra St. Brown was the clear no. 1 WR for the Detroit Lions in 2023, Jameson Williams has finally carved out a role. He struggled with drops last season and never got consistent opportunities, but he turned that around in Week 1, putting […]
John Johnson 2 months agoIsaiah Likely - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Borderline TE1 ANALYSIS: While Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is the clear no. 1 TE on the team, Isaiah Likely showed his excellent talent and the coaches showed their willingness to get him involved. The Ravens showed their commitment to running 2 tight end sets, […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMarShawn Lloyd (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Must Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd is a potential game-changer at running back that you can get for free in most leagues. His hamstring injury scared many managers off, but starting Packers RB Josh Jacobs was horribly inefficient for most of […]
John Johnson 2 months agoBraelon Allen (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add As a Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Braelon Allen logged just two touches in his NFL debut against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Starting RB Breece Hall took all the meaningful touches, and given Hall's talent, that's unlikely to change soon. While it's […]
John Johnson 2 months agoDavid Njoku Ruled Out For Sunday's Game Against Jacksonville
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to an ankle injury. Njoku suffered the ankle injury in Week 1 and is considered week-to-week. The 28-year-old limped off the field after being rolled up on by an opposing defender in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys and […]
John Johnson 2 months agoDe'Von Achane, Jeff Wilson Jr., Jaylen Wright: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2
The Miami Dolphins running back situation is interesting heading into week 2. Raheem Mostert was declared "Out" ahead of Thursday's game with a chest injury -- and De'Von Achane will be active, but is dealing with an ankle injury he picked up in last Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Meanwhile, veteran Jeff Wilson Jr. and […]
John Johnson 2 months agoJameson Williams Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a huge season in 2023, finishing as the WR3 in PPR, averaging a massive 20.7 PPR points per game and scoring over 22 points in each of his last four games, proving to be a league-winner down the stretch. Naturally, he was expected to get off to […]
John Johnson 2 months agoWill Raheem Mostert Play In Week 2? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert was incredible for fantasy managers in 2023, finishing the season as the RB5 in PPR and RB2 in standard, with just two games under double-digit PPR points in 15 games played. Mostert didn't get off to a hot start in 2024, scoring just 3.9 PPR points in a win […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMalik Willis - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep 2-QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis may get the chance to start now that fellow QB Jordan Love (knee) is injured, but don't bother picking him up. Even for 2QB leagues, Willis hasn't shown the potential for fantasy football relevance. He's a […]
John Johnson 2 months agoWhen Is Tee Higgins Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) has strung together some impressive seasons in the past few years, providing nice boom games and being a serviceable WR2 in fantasy. However, he's struggled with injuries much of his career, including six hamstring injuries that were significant enough to land him on injury reports. This has been […]
John Johnson 2 months agoMike Williams (WR, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 94% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets WR Mike Williams is owned in most leagues. However, Williams failed to record a catch against the San Francisco 49ers in Monday night's game, with Allen Lazard outshining both he and Garrett Wilson. Williams has recovered from his ACL […]
John Johnson 2 months agoTyler Conklin (TE, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in Very Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin was expected to receive a boost after getting Aaron Rodgers back from injury to throw passes to him, but if he does make an impact this season, managers will have to wait. Conklin was […]
John Johnson 2 months agoSamaje Perine (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (Especially PPR) ROSTERED IN: 74% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine signed with the team just before Thursday's game against the Ravens, and while he contributed minimally, he is worth an add. He could fill the Jerick McKinnon role, which was very productive in […]
John Johnson 2 months agoIs Jake Ferguson Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson had a solid season in 2023, hauling in 71 passes for 761 yards and 5 touchdowns. He became a great safety blanket, scoring double-digit PPR fantasy points in 9 games. Ferguson was a great waiver add or late-round pick for managers in 2023 and looked to build on that […]
John Johnson 2 months agoTyler Boyd (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Drop ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd is off to a rocky start along with QB Will Levis and new offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. The Titans didn't get much going at all against the Bears and Levis had a brutal game, throwing for just 127 yards and […]
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