Sam Darnold - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 1QB Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold had a good debut against the New York Giants in Week 1, tossing for 208 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. However, he is not a top-12 fantasy QB. He has very little rushing upside and is not a high-volume […...

When Will Puka Nacua Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua broke the hearts of many fantasy managers (through no fault of his own) when he went down with a knee injury in Week 1 and had to be carted off the field. Nacua was coming off a historic rookie season in 2023 that saw him break the all-time […...

Is Malik Nabers Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is off to a fine start in 2024, catching five passes for 66 yards in his debut against the Minnesota Vikings. It was a bad day overall for the Giants as they got blown out, so Nabers could have a better game in Week 2 against the […...

Is Kenneth Walker III Injured or Playing In Week 2? Should I Start Zach Charbonnet For Fantasy Football?

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III had a great start to 2024, racking up 103 yards, a touchdown, and two catches for six yards, good for 18.9 PPR fantasy points. Walker had somewhat of a down year in 2023 with multiple dud games, but he is still a fantastic talent and likely struggled due to […...

Wan'Dale Robinson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: New York Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson had a nice start to 2024, earning 12 targets and catching six passes for 44 yards in the Giants' Week 1 opener. However, there's no reason he should continue to out-target fellow WR Malik Nabers, and 12 targets is likely not sustainable. […...

Matthew Stafford - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is a good real-life quarterback, but that doesn't always translate to fantasy scoring. He's also 36 years old and not very mobile, which is a downside for fantasy. Stafford isn't among the top-12 quarterbacks in fantasy in 2024. He's obviously a […...

Daniel Carlson May Struggle To Make Impact Yet Again

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson scored just three fantasy points in his Week 1 debut against the Chargers, and it's unlikely the Raiders will be able to score more against a stout Baltimore Ravens defense in Week 2. Carlson enjoyed a great stretch from 2020-2022, finishing as a top-three kicker three years in a […...

Raiders D/ST Faces Big Uphill Battle Vs. Ravens

The Las Vegas Raiders D/ST will face one of its toughest challenges in just Week 2 of the season when they face the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 1, the Los Angeles Chargers ran the ball well, averaging a whopping 6.5 yards per carry, and controlled the game's tempo, providing few opportunities for stops or takeaways […...

Brock Bowers Looks To Build On Strong Debut Against Ravens

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers had an impressive debut in Week 1, catching six passes on eight targets for 58 yards, good for 11.8 PPR fantasy points. He will look to build off last week's performance in Sunday's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The tight end position started in 2024 at an […...

Alexander Mattison's Pass Catching Upside Makes Him Startable In Deep-Leagues

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison showcased his valuable role in the Raiders offense (as valuable as a role in that backfield can be) when he was targeted six times in Week 1, catching four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. He will try to keep things rolling in a tough matchup against […...

Zamir White Could Need Positive Game Script To Outproduce Alexander Mattison

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White will need a positive game-script against the Ravens to outproduce his backfield mate Alexander Mattison in Week 2. Mattison is the passing-down back, and in losing games where the Raiders are forced to pass more, he should take the lead. That happened in Week 1, with White only […...

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. […...

Jakobi 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 […...

Davante 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 […...

Alexander 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 […...

Tyler 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, […...

Rhamondre 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 […...

Jaleel 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 […...

Joshua 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 […...

Xavier 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 […...

Davante 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 […...

Courtland 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 […...

Brian 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 […...

Keenan 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 […...

Is 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 […...

Mack 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 […...

Jameson 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 […...

Isaiah 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, […...

MarShawn 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 […...

Braelon 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 […...