4 days agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Cooper Kupp (ankle) exited Sunday's meeting with the Cardinals. He is doubtful to return. With
Puka Nacua (knee) sidelined, Kupp was potentially in line for a big showing, especially after his stellar performance versus the Lions. While there's still a chance he could return, it doesn't look good. If the 31-year-old doesn't make it back to the field for the rest of Week 2, he'll finish with four catches for 37 yards, with
Demarcus Robinson,
Tyler Johnson, and
Tutu Atwell anticipated to see more attention from
Matthew Stafford. Of course,
Kyren Williams could also have his number called more than initially planned.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
4 days agoCleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy caught five of his six targets for 73 yards in an 18-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. Jeudy finished second on the team in targets but led the Browns in receiving yards in the close win over the Jaguars. The veteran wideout has quickly become a favorite target of
Deshaun Watson early in the season as he is leading the Browns in receiving yards through two games while outperforming No. 1 receiver
Amari Cooper. Jeudy is looking like a solid flex play in fantasy heading into Week 3 against the New York Giants.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
4 days agoThe Green Bay Packers defense and special teams unit were busy against the Indianapolis Colts in Green Bay's Week 2 home opener. The Packers forced three interceptions from Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson as he completed 50% of his passes. Devonte Wyatt added the lone sack for the Packers, while Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, and Eric Wilson added the interceptions in the win. The Packers were excellent throughout, only giving up 10 points to the Colts and being in control through the majority of the game. Next week, the Packers will travel to Nashville to face the Tennessee Titans, where the Packers should be considered a starting D/ST in fantasy football given the turnover-prone nature of Titans' quarterback
Will Levis.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White failed to do much damage during the Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions. White was forced to exit early in the first quarter due to a groin issue. Luckily, White was only out for a few plays, but fantasy managers wouldn't even notice that he came back. The former third-round pick rushed 10 times for 18 yards while hauling in one reception for five yards in the win. It was a bad day for White who was outrushed by fellow back
Bucky Irving and even quarterback
Baker Mayfield. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as White will get a favorable matchup against the Denver Broncos next week. He should be able to bounce back there and hopefully this was a fluke.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCleveland Browns wide receiver
Amari Cooper caught three of his eight targets for 11 yards in an 18-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. It was another quiet outing for Cooper, who struggled with drops for the second consecutive contest. Cooper tied for the team lead in targets but was vastly outproduced by
Jerry Jeudy, who went for 73 yards on five catches. Overall, the veteran wideout has just five catches for 27 yards through the first two games of the season. With Cooper struggling and with
Deshaun Watson taking a liking to Jeudy in the passing game, fantasy managers should downgrade him to a WR4 heading into a Week 3 matchup against the New York Giants.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
4 days agoNew England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry caught eight of 12 targets for 109 yards during the team's 23-20 overtime loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. The veteran was the target on nearly half of
Jacoby Brissett's pass attempts, showcasing a strong rapport and sense of trust between the tight end and quarterback. Nevertheless, this outcome may have surprised some fantasy managers who expected a quieter game from Henry after he caught just two passes in the season opener. Henry's big Week 2 game gives him plenty of fantasy intrigue ahead of Week 3, but managers should still temper expectations knowing that the Patriots want to employ a run-first approach this year. As a result, Henry is more of a security blanket or reliable veteran option rather than a star target. He can be viewed as a mid-to-high TE2 heading into Thursday Night Football against the New York Jets.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield didn't have the prettiest stat line, but he was able to do enough on Sunday. Mayfield completed 12-of-19 passing attempts for 185 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the win over the Detroit Lions. He was running all over the field with the Bucs offensive line struggling to contain Aiden Hutchinson who got to Mayfield five times. Mayfield was able to scramble around for 34 additional yards on five rushing attempts with one rushing touchdown. It wasn't as excellent as Week 1, but Mayfield was serviceable for fantasy managers. He should remain a low-end QB1 for Week 3 against the Denver Broncos.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCleveland Browns running back
D'Onta Foreman carried the ball 14 times for 42 yards while adding nine yards on one catch in an 18-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. Foreman led the Browns in carries just one week after playing only one snap in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. Cleveland appears content to split the backfield work between Foreman and Ford until
Nick Chubb (knee) is ready to be activated from injured reserve. For now, Foreman is worth a waiver add in deeper leagues ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the New York Giants.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
4 days agoGreen Bay Packers kicker
Brayden Narveson had a solid day at the office in his first game at Lambeau Field since being picked up by the Packers after the preseason. In the Packers' 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2, Narveson booted three field goals from distances of 46, 42, and 34, plus an extra point on the Packers' lone touchdown of the day in the first quarter. Narveson also missed a field goal attempt from 45 yards wide right toward the end of the fourth quarter. With Narveson making 6-of-8 field goals on the season, he's starting to make some waves in fantasy football. If you need a kicker in a pinch, the Packers play the Tennessee Titans in Week 3, you can do much worse than Narveson, who has been advertised in his short career. The Packers should need Narveson's services in Week 3, so consider him a low-end streaming option at the position.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCleveland Browns running back
Jerome Ford carried the ball seven times for 64 yards and caught one pass for no gain in an 18-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. Ford ripped off a 36-yard run on fourth-and-one in the second quarter, setting the Browns up for a 38-yard field goal. Besides that big play, however, Ford was quiet as he lost work to
D'Onta Foreman (14 carries) and
Pierre Strong Jr. (two touches). Foreman's usage is a concerning development for fantasy managers rostering Ford after he handled all but four of the running-back touches back in Week 1. Ford is looking like more of an RB3/flex option heading into Week 3 against the New York Giants.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
4 days agoNew England Patriots wide receiver
Ja'Lynn Polk turned three targets into two catches, 12 yards, and one touchdown during the team's 23-20 overtime loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. Even though Polk wasn't very heavily targeted, he actually led all Patriots receivers in targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns in Week 2. In fact,
K.J. Osborn was the only other Patriots receiver to even garner a target in this contest. This tells us that New England is committed to employing a run-heavy approach, making the receivers somewhat of an afterthought. Polk is an appealing dynasty target, but he lacks redraft appeal for the time being.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoNew England Patriots running back
Antonio Gibson rushed 11 times for 96 yards during the team's 23-20 overtime loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. He also caught his lone target for a seven-yard game. In total, he had 103 scrimmage yards on 12 touches. The versatile running back was highly productive on Sunday, though nearly half of his yardage came on one 45-yard gain on the ground. Nevertheless, he has shown explosiveness and is starting to earn the trust of the Patriots' coaching staff. He'll continue to operate behind
Rhamondre Stevenson against the Jets on Thursday but could sneak into the RB3/FLEX tier in fantasy leagues with at least 14 teams.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoNew York Giants kicker
Graham Gano (hamstring) exited Sunday's matchup against the Washington Commanders. The veteran popped up on the injury report on Saturday night due to a groin issue. However, while he initially believed he aggravated the ailment, it was actually a hamstring injury that kept him out for the remainder of Week 2. Gano made both field goal tries during the loss to the Vikings in Week 1, including a 50-yard attempt. But considering his history, fantasy managers may not see him on the field in Week 3 against the Browns, although it's still too early to speculate.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Ryan Dunleavy
4 days agoNew England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed 21 times for 81 yards and one touchdown during the team's 23-20 overtime loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. He also caught two of five targets for an additional nine yards through the air. Stevenson has been the Patriots' workhorse so far this year, and while he wasn't quite as efficient as Week 1, he still impressed with his high volume and nose for the end zone. The talented, young running back remains a very strong RB2 option heading into Thursday Night Football against the New York Jets.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Dontayvion Wicks had a solid day's work in the Packers' 16-10 win at home against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Wicks earned a team-leading four targets, hauling in three of those targets for 26 yards. The lone passing touchdown from starting quarterback
Malik Willis was scored by Wicks as he caught a 14-yard touchdown late in the first quarter. With just 14 passing attempts to go around for the Packers, Wicks made the most of his opportunities. While he's still behind in the pecking order among the team's wide receivers, Wicks is utilized plenty in the Packers' offense. For fantasy purposes, Wicks is tough to trust, so he's not going to be a recommended start in fantasy football when the Packers head to Tennessee to face the Titans in Week 3.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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