RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2024)

It's time again to talk about those running backs we are starting here in Week 2. I know you've been hurt before, but we have to try and love again if we are going to make it in these fantasy football streets. Last week, Zamir White, Javonte Williams, and Raheem Mostert broke your hearts, and […]

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2024)

After one week of the NFL season, we find ourselves with as many questions as we have answers. Perhaps the most prominent issue fantasy managers are coming to grips with this week is the poor passing performances across the board, where wide receivers were more like wide deceivers. Heading into "Monday Night Football," the 33 […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2: Tank Bigsby, Samaje Perine, Jalen McMillan, Demarcus Robinson, Colby Parkinson, Sam Darnold, and more

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL campaign had plenty of excitement, but there weren't many surprising performances from players available on deep league waivers. Last year in Week 1, we saw players like Puka Nacua, Tyler Allgeier, and Jakobi Meyers have fantastic season-opening games. This year, the choices are less obvious, so we'll have to […]

Jaylen Wright - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues (Pending De'Von Achane game status) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 UPDATE: De'Von Achane is officially active for Thursday Night Football. ANALYSIS: Rookie running back Jaylen Wright was a healthy scratch in Week 1, but the fourth-rounder appears set to make his NFL debut with Raheem Mostert (chest) already ruled out […]

Audric Estime Placed On Injured Reserve

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (ankle) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, forcing him to miss at least four games. The rookie running back had a limited role in the Week 1 26-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, totaling two rushing attempts for 14 yards, including a 12-yard rush. While the former Notre […]

De’Von Achane - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 8+ Team Leagues (Pending health) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 UPDATE: De'Von Achane is officially active for Thursday Night Football. ANALYSIS: De’Von Achane picked up where he left off last season in Week 1 against Jacksonville. The second-year running back rushed 10 times for 24 yards and a score while collecting seven receptions […]

Josh Jacobs Limited On Wednesday With Back Injury

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (back) was limited in practice on Wednesday with a back injury, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The Packers are likely easing the practice workload on their newly acquired running back prior to their Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Jacobs saw a heavy workload on Friday […]

Christian McCaffrey Remains Limited At Practice On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) will continue to practice in a limited fashion on Wednesday, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. McCaffrey was unable to play in the season opener due to a calf/Achilles issue. Inman further reported that the star running back has never been considered […]

James Cook - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Cook is primed to be the lead back for Buffalo this week once again, after a solid Week One outing that saw him pile up 71 rushing yards on 19 attempts and another 32 receiving yards on three catches. Cook ran all over a […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 UPDATE: De'Von Achane is officially active for Thursday Night Football. ANALYSIS: Jeff Wilson Jr. should be strongly considered as a start in deeper fantasy football leagues this week, particularly as an RB2 or flex option, as the Dolphins face the Bills on Thursday night. […]

Steve Avila, Joe Noteboom Placed On Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Rams placed offensive linemen Joe Noteboom (ankle) and Steve Avila (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, meaning the pair of starters will not be eligible to return until after the Week 6 bye. This is a troubling development for the Rams, who also placed Paka Nacua (knee) or IR. While dealing with […]

Ty Johnson Removed From Injury Report

Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (knee) returned to full practice on Wednesday following limited sessions on Monday and Tuesday with a knee injury. The 26-year-old was banged up in the Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals, but he is good to go for Thursday Night against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Johnson […]

James Cook Due For Another Busy Night In Week 2

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook may not get the red zone opportunities that fantasy managers love, but he'll get plenty of touches elsewhere on the field. Although on the field for just over 60% of Buffalo's snaps in Week 1, James Cook dominated backfield touches. He carried the ball 19 times and caught three […]

De'Von Achane Officially Questionable To Face Buffalo

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (ankle) is officially listed as questionable to face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 2 after being limited on Wednesday. The second-year pro missed practice on Tuesday and Wednesday due to an ankle injury. Fantasy managers were hoping his lack of participation was for extra caution, […]

Will De'Von Achane Play In Week 2? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is one of the most productive players in fantasy football. Fantasy managers get a major boost from inserting him into their lineups because of his elite speed and pass-catching skills. However, Achane is injured heading into Week 2, which could impact his availability, especially on a short week. Is […]

J.K. Dobbins - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: J.K. Dobbins should be a strong start in deeper fantasy football leagues this week, particularly as a low-end RB2, as he faces a favorable matchup against the Panthers. Dobbins had a standout performance in Week 1 for the Chargers, recording 10 carries for […]

Ray Davis - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Don't Start in Week 2 POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should avoid starting Ray Davis this week as the Bills face the Dolphins. In Week 1, Davis recorded just three rushing attempts for 13 yards and added one catch for 14 yards, indicating his role in the offense is limited. With James […]

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 […]

De'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 […]

Should I Pickup Jaylen Wright or Jeff Wilson Jr.? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Jaylen Wright was a popular late-round sleeper in preseason fantasy football drafts. The speedster was set to begin his NFL career behind De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert, both of whom have injury histories and concerns. And after Week, 1 the Miami duo is already banged up. Mostert (chest) won't play […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues UPDATE: De'Von Achane is officially active for Thursday Night Football. ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. could have a sizeable workload in their Week 2 matchup and is worth adding in all standard leagues. Raheem Mostert (chest) was recently ruled out […]

De'Von Achane A Game-Time Decision For Thursday Night

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Thursday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. The second-year speedster is dealing with an ankle injury and did not practice on Monday or Tuesday. Veteran running back Raheem Mostert (chest) has already been ruled out. Fantasy managers should pay close attention up […]

Raheem Mostert Won't Play Against Bills

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (chest) will not play on Thursday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The 32-year-old missed practice on Monday and Tuesday with a chest injury. Mostert did not have a promising start to the season in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, rushing six […]

Jaylen Wright Could Emerge In Week 2

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Jaylen Wright was inactive in Week 1 but could make his debut in Week 2 with De'Von Achane (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (chest) banged up ahead of the Week 2 matchup with the Bills on Thursday night. Wright, the talented rookie back out of Tennessee, is likely to make his […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Be In Line For More Work In Week 2

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was active in Week 1 as the Dolphins' third running back ahead of rookie Jaylen Wright and rushed five times for 26 yards in the team's win over Jacksonville. Wilson ended up being the team's leading rusher in the game. De'Von Achane (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (chest) have […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - September 2024 Market Report

Week one of the 2024 NFL season kicks off this week, which means many may believe that dynasty football takes a back seat to its sister leagues. That is not the case. More now than ever, we will see the variance in the dynasty report, week-to-week, and month-to-month. Luckily, our team of RotoBaller experts, which […]

Christian McCaffrey A "Long Shot" For Week 2

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) feels like a long shot to play in Week 2. McCaffrey was a surprise inactive in Week 1 and backup Jordan Mason filled in admirably in the team's runaway win over the Jets on Monday night. Mason could be in line […]

Damage Control: Will These Bad Offenses Produce For Fantasy Football?

Week 1 featured some truly awful football from a handful of teams. Notably, the Panthers, Giants, and Raiders all scored 10 or fewer points. And while the Denver Broncos scored 20, four of those came via safety and another nine were from field goals. With how poorly some of these offenses played, fantasy managers who […]

Fantasy Football Matchups to Target, Avoid (Week 2) - Offensive Line Champs and Chumps

If you like offensive football, Week 1 of the NFL season was underwhelming. Only two quarterbacks threw for over 300 yards. Similarly, just two quarterbacks had more than two passing touchdowns. Part of the issue with Week 1 was the collective struggle of offensive line units across the league. Just nine teams finished the week […]