Matthew Stafford Bounces Back In Win Over Falcons

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 27-of-36 passes for 272 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in the Rams' 31-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons Week 2. The whole Rams offense looked more in-sync than they did in their sputtering Week 1 showing. Allen Robinson II was targeted four times and made five catches. […]

49ers Defense Shuts Out Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers defense and special teams unit limited the Seattle Seahawks to zero offensive points and forced three takeaways in a 27-7 drubbing of their divisional rivals. Defensive end Nick Bosa made two sacks, the Niners' only two of the game. Cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. both made an interception […]

Robbie Gould Kicks Two FGs, Three Extra Points In 49ers Win

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould made two-of-three field goal attempts and all three extra point attempts in the Niners' 27-7 blowout win over the Seattle Seahawks Week 2. In the third quarter, while attempting a 20-yarder, Seahawks defender Tariq Woolen came unobstructed from the edge and blocked the kick, which was returned for a […]

Brandon Aiyuk Leads 49ers In Receiving

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught five passes for 63 yards on eight targets in the Niners' 27-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks Week 2. He led the team in receptions, yards, and targets. He also drew three penalties on defensive backs covering him. QB Trey Lance got Aiyuk the ball on his […]

Deebo Samuel Gains 97 Scrimmage Yards

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught five passes for 44 receiving yards and added 53 rushing yards on four carries in the Niners' 27-7 thrashing of the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. On San Francisco's second drive, the 26-year-old juked an edge rusher in the backfield then turned upfield for 51 yards to […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Gets Opportunity In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Tyrion Davis-Price gained 33 yards on 14 carries in the Niners' 27-7 rout of the Seattle Seahawks Week 2. Twenty of his yards came on one big gain. If you take that out of the picture, he was only averaging one yard per carry on the rest of his […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Leads 49ers With 84 Rushing Yards

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. gained 84 yards on 18 carries in the Niners' 27-7 romping of the Seattle Seahawks Week 2. Wilson started the game after Elijah Mitchell suffered a sprained MCL in Week 1. The 26-year-old gained the most yards per carry of any San Francisco running back against Seattle. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Scores Two TDs After Trey Lance's Injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 13-of-21 attempts for 154 yards and one touchdown after taking over for the injured Trey Lance in the 49ers' 27-7 trouncing of the Seattle Seahawks. The 30-year-old scored another touchdown on the ground and gained five rushing yards on four carries, mostly sneaking for conversions in short-yardage situations. […]

Fantasy Football IDP Injury Reports For NFL Defensive Players: Week 2 Updates for T.J. Watt, Jamal Adams, Jalen Thompson, Ed Oliver

T.J. Watt owners, you know the feeling... I had T.J. Watt in my home league last season. He was constantly checking out of games early with nagging minor injuries, but he must have led every IDP manager who started him to the playoffs. I went back to the well and drafted him early this year. […]

Nick Bosa A High-End Defensive End In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is a high-end DE/edge-rushing option for IDP leagues in his Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Bosa is coming off a one-sack, multi-pressure showing against the Bears and facing another weak offensive line. PFF ranked the Seahawks the single worst O-line in its preseason rankings, and they […]

49ers Defense Week 2 Outlook

The San Francisco 49ers defensive and special teams unit faces a Seattle Seahawks offense that entered the season with low expectations. The Seahawks ranked 20th in total offense last season—and that was with Russell Wilson at quarterback. Now Geno Smith is the starter. He looked very bad early in his career, then he only played […]

Robbie Gould's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould is coming off a game in which he made the only field goal he attempted, and he's facing a Seattle Seahawks team this week that allowed 6.6 kicking points per game last season, the 13th-fewest in the league. The Seahawks defense is about average, and the 49ers offense is […]

Jordan Mason A Potential Stash

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan Mason could have an expanded role in the 49ers upcoming home game against the Seattle Seahawks. With starting RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) set to miss the next eight or so games with a sprained MCL, other Niners backs will have to step up. Jeff Wilson Jr. is the […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Must Step Up In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. takes on the starting role for the 49ers in their Week 2 home matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson started four games last year and averaged 44.3 yards per game and 3.9 yards per carry in those games. The Seahawks played well on defense in their Week […]

Brandon Aiyuk Has Good Matchup, Poor Situation

While San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk's Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks is favorable on paper, the situation surrounding his team is not. The Seahawks defense allowed the second-most passing yards in 2021 and gave up 340 to the Broncos Week 1. Both the Broncos top two WRs scored double digits in PPR. […]

Deebo Samuel's Dual-Threat Role Brings Upside

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel's role in his team's running game offers him some insurance value in his Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Niners' passing game looked terrible Week 1, and Samuel only made two catches, but he still finished inside the top 30 WRs in standard scoring on the strength […]

Trey Lance Has Rushing Floor In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance will attempt to quiet the doubters when the Seahawks come to Levi's Stadium for a Week 2 divisional matchup. Lance struggled last week against the Bears, finishing as the QB27, but Soldier Field was a sloppy mess from heavy rain. It is likely to rain in San Francisco, too, […]

Rams Defense Faces Improved Falcons Offense

The Los Angeles Rams defense and special teams unit faces the Atlanta Falcons this week in what could be a tough matchup. The Falcons offense didn't do much last season, but now they have a new quarterback who can run in Marcus Mariota, rookie receiver Drake London and record-setting tight end Kyle Pitts entering his […]

Matt Gay A Solid Streaming Option In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay is a solid streaming option in his Week 2 home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons allowed the most touchdowns per game in 2021 but only the 25th-most field goals. In sum, they allowed the 15th-most points to opposing kickers. There is a lot of random variability when […]

Cam Akers Has Favorable Matchup But Is A Risky Option

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers goes into a Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons with questions about his usage. Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, he had only three carries and did not gain positive yardage. Rams coach Sean McVay said that he maintains confidence in Akers and is pushing him to […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. An Exciting Possibility In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. is a hot "start" choice in Week 2 in the  home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing RBs last season and the most total touchdowns to all positions. Because Henderson has a major role in the Rams passing game, […]

Cooper Kupp Has Top WR Matchup In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is a must-start with a favorable home matchup against the weak Atlanta Falcons defense Week 2. Kupp made 13 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown Week 1 against the tough Buffalo Bills defense. Now he faces a Falcons defense that allowed the sixth most fantasy points to […]

Allen Robinson II Should Do Better In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II has a good chance to rebound from his lack of Week 1 production with a favorable home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons Week 2. Robinson disappointed fantasy managers who started him with just one reception for 12 yards against the Buffalo Bills in his first game as […]

Matthew Stafford Has Good Chance To Rebound In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to bounce back from a tough opening game with a more favorable home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons Week 2. Stafford struggled greatly Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, throwing three interceptions and taking seven sacks. He finished as the QB29. In contrast to the No. 1-ranked Bills […]

Should I Pickup Darrell Henderson or Jeff Wilson Jr.? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire

After Week 1 concluded, two NFC West running backs, the Rams’ Darrell Henderson Jr. and the 49ers’ Jeff Wilson Jr., who both started the season number two on their respective teams’ depth charts, are among the hottest waiver wire pickups. Wilson is the top trending player on Sleeper, with 1.5 million adds since Sunday. Henderson […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

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Robbie Gould Hits Field Goal And Extra Point In 49ers Loss

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould went 1-for-1 kicking field goals and 1-for-1 on extra points in the 49ers' 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. The 49ers scored 10 points in the first half, including three on Gould's 25-yard field goal. They struggled to move the ball in the second half after running back Elijah […]

49ers Defense Limits Bears Offense To 204 Yards

The San Francisco 49ers defense and special teams unit limited the Chicago Bears offense to 204 yards and 19 points. While they did a good job slowing down the Bears offense, they did not add many big plays. They produced just two sacks and one interception. Hence, the strong defensive performance did not score many […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Steps In For Injured Starter, Runs For 22 Yards

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. ran for 22 yards on nine carries in his team's 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was also targeted twice and caught both passes for eight yards. The Niners' No. 2 RB, Wilson, took most of his snaps in the second half after No. 1 RB […]

Brandon Aiyuk Catches Two Passes For 40 Yards

San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk hauled in two of two targets for 40 yards in the Niners' 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. He added one carry for seven yards. His receiving numbers were second on the team in both yardage and receptions. The 49ers passing game struggled, as QB Trey Lance completed less […]