10 hours agoArizona Cardinals running back
James Conner took 21 carries for 122 rushing yards and a touchdown in the team's 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. He also caught his lone target of the game for a gain of two yards. Conner did lose the ball on the Rams' five-yard line in the fourth quarter, but tight end
Trey McBride fell on top of it as it bounced ahead into the end zone to give the Cardinals their fifth touchdown of the game. The eighth-year veteran was as elusive as ever, forcing six missed tackles in the game. Thanks to the lopsided score, Conner ceded backfield duties to
Trey Benson and
Emari Demercado after his fumble but there is no question he is the top dog in Arizona's running backs room. In Week 3, Conner will be in the RB1 conversation again when the Cardinals take on the Detroit Lions.
--Dan Stephens - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
11
hours
agoArizona
Cardinals
quarterback
Kyler
Murray
went
off
against
the
Los
Angeles
Rams
on
Sunday,
completing
17
of
his
21
passes
for
266
yards,
three
touchdowns,
and
no
interceptions.
No
stranger
to
the
ground
game,
he
also
added
59
yards
on
five
carries
in
the
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11 hours agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Rashee Rice caught five passes for 90 yards and a touchdown in the 26-25 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Rice once again led the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards but was able to find the endzone in this contest. Rice's touchdown came on a 44-yard reception down the sideline in the second quarter. The second-year receiver has continued establishing himself as the top option in the Kansas City passing attack. Rice will look to continue his strong start against the Atlanta Falcons next week. The Falcons were one of the tougher matchups for wide receivers in 2023, allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to wideouts. Despite the matchup, Rice should still be an elite option at the wide receiver position due to his MVP-caliber quarterback and imaginative play-caller. Rice figures to rank as a fringe WR1 in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons.
--Joshua Costello - RotoBallerSource: NFL - Twitter
11 hours agoKansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco (leg) had 90 rushing yards on 19 carries in the 26-25 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Pacheco was also involved in the passing game, catching five passes for 21 yards. The Chiefs starting running back showed that he was an integral piece of the offense, earning 24 total touches against a formidable AFC rival. Pacheco did not find the end zone in this contest but still managed to make an impact for fantasy as a rusher and a receiver. The 25-year-old will look to score in next week's contest against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons were one of the tougher matchups for running backs last season and gave up the fifth-fewest rushing touchdowns and were middle-of-the-pack in rushing yards allowed. Pacheco was seen leaving the stadium in a walking boot and on crutches, so this is a situation to monitor. If Pacheco is healthy enough to suit up, he should be a strong start despite the difficult matchup.
--Joshua Costello - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Darlington - Twitter
11
hours
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
quarterback
Patrick
Mahomes
completed
18
of
25
passes
(72%)
for
151
yards
and
two
touchdowns
in
the
26-25
win
against
the
Cincinnati
Bengals
in
Week
2.
Mahomes
passed
for
less
than
300
yards
for
the
second
straight
game
and
had
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11 hours agoDetroit Lions running back
David Montgomery had 11 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Iowa State product also caught all four of his targets for 35 yards through the air. Even with Montgomery's production being poor and
Jahmyr Gibbs getting more looks, the former third-round pick got the lone touchdown of the Detroit backfield. With this being what fantasy managers drafted him for, they should have nothing to worry about after a good week from Montgomery. He also had more receptions Sunday than in any game during the 2023 season. Montgomery will look to build on Sunday's performance and is a mid-range RB2 against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3.
--Jacob BillingsleaSource: NFL.com
12 hours agoDetroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff completed 34 of 55 pass attempts for 307 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He did not throw a touchdown during Sunday's loss. Goff has now had two average games to start the 2024 season. The 29-year-old is considered a low-end QB2 if he doesn't pick it up soon. After struggling against the Los Angeles Rams and an average Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, the former No. 1 overall pick will look to bounce back against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3.
--Jacob BillingsleaSource: NFL.com
13 hours agoOn Sunday, the Chicago Bears' defense and special teams performed admirably, keeping the team in the game despite a challenging matchup. Although
C.J. Stroud started strong, the Bears made crucial adjustments at halftime, limiting the Texans' high-powered offense for most of the second half. The Bears' defense recorded three sacks, four quarterback hits, six tackles for loss, and forced a fumble during a critical drive in the fourth quarter. While the offense struggled, the defense played its part, providing a chance for a comeback. This performance highlighted the Bears' defensive unit's potential to compete with and disrupt even the most formidable offenses. They are proving to be a reliable fantasy option week in and week out.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
13 hours agoChicago Bears rookie wide receiver
Rome Odunze (knee) had a subdued performance in Week 2 against the Houston Texans, catching only two passes for 33 yards while playing through an injury. With the Bears still struggling to find a passing touchdown after eight quarters of action, Odunze has seen limited volume and no scoring opportunities. The team's offensive line also struggled, with
Caleb Williams being sacked seven times, and Williams has yet to throw a touchdown or exceed 200 passing yards in the first two games. Despite the challenges, there is potential for the Bears' offense to improve. However, with just three receptions on nine targets and no touchdowns so far, Odunze is a risky fantasy option. His next chance to make an impact will come in Week 3 against Indianapolis, where he should be on fantasy benches.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
13 hours agoJacksonville Jaguars tight end
Brenton Strange stepped in and played well after a last-minute
Evan Engram injury in an 18-13 defeat to the Cleveland Browns. He finished with three receptions for 65 yards on six targets. The second-year pro did not contribute much as a rookie, but made the most of this sudden opportunity. Strange was tied for the team lead in receptions, second in targets, and second in receiving yards. For fantasy managers desperate at the tight end position (which seems to be most as of right now) Strange is an intriguing option as long as Engram is out. For fantasy managers with Engram, if Engram is at risk of missing next week as well, Strange is a perfect direct replacement. Even for non-Engram managers, Strange is worth looking into on waivers for next week. In Week 3, the Jaguars take on the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: Jaguars vs Browns Box Score
13 hours agoChicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore had a relatively quiet night by his usual standards despite making some impressive plays. He led the team with six catches for 53 yards but could not find the end zone. Through two games this season, Moore remains the favorite target of rookie quarterback
Caleb Williams. Although the lack of touchdowns is a concern, Moore's high volume of targets has helped mitigate the absence of scoring. The Bears' offensive line is also a concern, as Williams was sacked seven times in this game. Williams has yet to throw a touchdown pass and has not surpassed 200 yards in either of his first two games. Despite these struggles, Moore's consistent target share and talent keep him a low-end WR2 for fantasy managers. As Williams continues to develop and the Bears' offense improves, Moore's production should rise. The Bears will look to make adjustments and find the end zone as they head to Indianapolis in Week 3.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
13 hours agoIn the Chicago Bears' Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans, running back
Khalil Herbert scored the team's only touchdown. Despite only getting two carries, Herbert made a significant impact, including a 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter that brought the Bears within 13-10. With the Bears needing a score before halftime, they turned to Herbert, a former Virginia Tech standout, to deliver. The touchdown came on a critical third-and-goal situation, frustrating
D'Andre Swift's managers, who were hoping for a score from Swift. Although Herbert isn't the primary back for the Bears, his role in the offense remains clear. Since being drafted by Chicago in 2021, Herbert has consistently contributed, and his performance solidifies his value as a handcuff for Swift owners. While he may not lead the backfield, Herbert's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
13 hours agoChicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift had another challenging performance in Week 2 against the Houston Texans. In the first half, the Bears managed only 18 rushing yards on 11 carries, with Swift contributing just six yards on seven attempts. Rookie quarterback
Caleb Williams, who led the team in rushing yards, gained nine yards on two carries. The offensive line struggled throughout, failing to create space for the running game and getting dominated on the interior and on the edges. The Bears ended the game with 22 carries for 71 yards, but Williams led the team with 44 yards on five carries. Swift finished with a disappointing 14 yards on 18 carries, averaging just 1.3 yards per carry. He added 24 yards on four receptions, but the team's shift away from the interior run game in the second half highlighted a significant issue. Swift's season may remain tumultuous without a solution for the struggling offensive line. For now, he should be considered a matchup-dependent RB3/flex option.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
13
hours
agoJacksonville
Jaguars
wide
receiver
Christian
Kirk
put
up
yet
another
dud
in
an
18-13
loss
to
the
Cleveland
Browns.
He
finished
with
just
one
catch
for
negative
one
yard,
giving
him
two
catches
and
29
yards
through
two
games.
Kirk
was
considered
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13
hours
agoChicago
Bears
rookie
quarterback
Caleb
Williams
had
a
promising
start
in
Houston
on
Sunday
but
struggled
in
the
second
half.
The
No.
1
overall
pick
was
impressive
early,
completing
all
five
passes
for
55
yards
on
the
Bears'
opening
drive,
including
two
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