Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 2 (Sunday Morning Updates): A.J. Brown, Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Love, Kenneth Walker III, Jameson Williams, and more

Heading into Week 2 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 2 as of Sunday, September 15, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury news for […]

Jordan Mason, Xavier Worthy, Demarcus Robinson: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2

The bulk of the Week 2 fantasy football slate is set to begin, so it's time to zero in on your optimal starting lineups. Ahead of Week 2 action, Jordan Mason, Xavier Worthy, and Demarcus Robinson are hot names in fantasy -- and for good reason. Mason is stepping into a potential workhorse role in […]

Christian McCaffrey Could Miss Six Weeks

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) was placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. This news comes after McCaffrey was sidelined for the season opener due to Achilles tendinitis and a calf strain. He'll miss at least the next four games after being placed on the injured reserve, but he could be […]

When Will Christian McCaffrey Return And Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was the near consensus 1.01 pick in fantasy football drafts this year. Unfortunately, the superstar running back suffered a calf injury during training camp. While many expected the fantasy superstar to play Monday night against the New York Jets, the 49ers made McCaffrey a last-minute inactive because of […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 2 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 2! After an unpredictable first week, we now have more data to help you make the right lineup decisions for your fantasy team. This Week 2 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article is the perfect tool to make sure […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 2 (2024)

The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on offensive players, the defensive matchups and coverages sometimes take a backseat. However, the goal of this weekly column is to cover the potential wide receiver upgrades and downgrades based on the weekly WR/CB matchups for fantasy football. There […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 2: Trevor Lawrence, Javonte Williams, and Christian Kirk

Week 2 of the fantasy football season is underway and while we may have drafted certain players at a premium, it is okay to consider benching them despite their name value. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method, especially earlier in the season. However, when new […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker Week 2

Week 1 is in the books and it is time to look ahead to Week 2 matchups. Whether you won or lost your fantasy matchup in Week 1, it is a long season and there is much work to be done. Week 1 provided some interesting football. Tight ends were practically invisible and quarterback passing […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 2 - Tyler Johnson, Alexander Mattison, Jalen McMillan

And just like that, we are back! Welcome to my fantasy football sneaky starts and waiver wire pivot plays for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. We spend all summer going over fantasy football rosters, usage, and projections, and by Week 2 you are here, clicking on an article with sneaky starts and pivot […]

Week 2 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Malik Willis, Zach Charbonnet

Week 2 is here, and it's time to focus on setting those winning lineups. Superflex and 2QB league formats are continuing to gain popularity, and at RotoBaller HQ, we will guide you through another week with our Week 2 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football. For those unfamiliar with Superflex leagues, it's a […]

49ers D/ST Faces Former QB In Minnesota

The San Francisco 49ers D/ST unit is in Minnesota to take on the Vikings in Week 2. In Week 1, the 49ers defensive performance looked sharp in real football terms, but only produced modestly for fantasy purposes. They gave up 19 points to the New York Jets offense and totaled one sack and one interception. […]

Jake Moody Vaults To Top-Three Status For Week 2

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody will kick off against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. The former third-round pick began his sophomore season last week with a career day, hitting six of six field-goal attempts from 46, 51, 31, 53, 23, and 42 yards away. He also hit both of his […]

Christian McCaffrey Placed On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers are placing running back Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and are aiming for him to fully recover from his Achilles tendinitis over the next four games. McCaffrey missed most of training camp and did not play in the preseason due to a calf strain, which head coach […]

George Kittle Looks For First Touchdown In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle heads to Minnesota this week as the team takes on the Vikings. In last week's home victory over the New York Jets, Kittle caught four of five targets for 40 yards and no touchdowns. The Vikings defense held the New York Giants tight ends Theo Johnson and Daniel […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Depth Charts - Handcuffs, Backups, Waiver Wire Stashes

With wide receivers continuing to be pushed up fantasy football draft boards as a "Zero-RB" approach is growing in popularity, identifying potential backup or "handcuff" running backs to stash is a great way to stack upside on your roster. Many fantasy gamers are used to handcuffing their running backs, while others opt to only grab […]

Jauan Jennings Off The Final Injury Report

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) was removed from the final Week 2 injury report on Friday and is good to go for Sunday's contest on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. Jennings briefly exited the Week 1 win over the New York Jets with an ankle issue but returned to the contest […]

Week 2 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, J.K. Dobbins, Zach Charbonnet, Jordan Mason, more

Week 2 of the NFL season began with two starting running backs having big games, so hopefully, the position is in for more of the same on Sunday. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as […]

Isaac Guerendo (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues (16+ Teams) or as a Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Though San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey is being considered for IR after a worsening of his calf and Achilles injuries, Guerendo is unlikely to see much playing time. Head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't typically give […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include J.K. Dobbins, Jaleel McLaughlin, Jordan Mason, Isaiah Likely, Rashid Shaheed, more

Hey, RotoBallers! What an incredible opening week of NFL action! And now that the 2024 season is really rolling, we are back with more fantasy football waiver wire advice. There were injuries and some role changes after a full slate of NFL games on Sunday. Today, we scour through the waiver wire and help you […]

Week 2 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Anthony Richardson, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff

Many fantasy managers opt to wait on a quarterback in fantasy drafts, which sets them up to play the streaming game each week at the position. If you picked an early quarterback, he's probably a must-start stud, but otherwise, it's time to make a key start-or-sit call at QB. We're here to help with our […]

Week 2 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Justin Tucker, Cameron Dicker, Chris Boswell, Younghoe Koo, Matt Prater, Jake Elliott, Jake Moody

Kickers are one of the most unpredictable positions in fantasy football, but most fantasy managers have been on the right and wrong side of a kicker spike week that can win or lose matchups. That said, we're here to help with our Week 2 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see […]

Is Jayden Reed Injured or Playing In Week 2? Should I Start Christian Watson For Fantasy Football?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (shin/calf) had a massive game in Week 1, finishing as the WR1 overall for the week and scoring 33.1 PPR fantasy points. Reed showed dominance in both receiving and rushing, scoring touchdowns on the ground and through the air. Reed appears to be building off his 2023 season, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 2 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Walker III, Audric Estime

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 2, as of September 14. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 2, including Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Walker III, and Audric Estime. As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 2: Christian McCaffrey, A.J. Brown, Jordan Love, Kenneth Walker III, Jordan Addison

Week 2 of the NFL season has arrived, and, predictably, teams and fantasy managers alike are facing roster decisions as big-time players deal with injuries.  This week features quite a few fantasy regulars on injury reports, including San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, and Seahawks running back Kenneth […]

Zach Charbonnet, Jordan Mason, Tank Bigsby: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet, 49ers running back Jordan Mason, and Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby are all fantasy-relevant running backs that could have an impact in Week 2 of 2024. All three players are in different positions, with varying levels of potential that could potentially lead to big scoring weeks. Should you start Zach […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. A WR1 With Momentum In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is in Minnesota as the team prepares for a Week 2 matchup versus the Vikings. The former South Carolina Gamecock fulfilled expectations and then some in Week 1 against the New York Jets. He finished the game with five receptions on nine targets for 54 yards through […]

Brandon Aiyuk Back To WR2 Status In Minnesota

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will run up against the Vikings when the team visits Minnesota in Week 2. Last week, Aiyuk disappointed fantasy players, a victim of his own offseason "hold-in" rustiness and a negative game script. The 26-year-old with the new contract extension could only muster two catches for 28 yards […]

Jordan Mason To Reprise Starting Role In Week 2

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason will draw another start when the team clashes with the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Mason catapulted himself into the forefront of fantasy football conversations by shredding the New York Jets' run defense last week as the replacement for All-Pro starter Christian McCaffrey (Achilles). Mason […]

Brock Purdy Looks For Touchdown No. 1 In Minnesota

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will try to pick up a second-straight win in a Week 2 matchup versus the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday. He'll be going up against a defense that was almost exactly league-average in 2023 for fantasy points per game allowed to opposing quarterbacks, but who held Purdy to 272 […]

Ricky Pearsall Resumes Working Out

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Friday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (chest) has begun working out again. It's excellent news for the rookie -- who traveled with the team to Minnesota -- as he can now shift his focus to returning to the field for his NFL debut. "He started working out […]