Week 2 Start Sit Advice (Part 2) | Sneaky Starts & Players to BENCH (09/18 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Aaron Jones is considered a trade candidate to move for higher-upside players like Jamison Williams, as his window of value is expected to close once Jordan Mason returns from injury.

Aaron Jones is a strong spot-starter and RB2 with a huge opportunity to lead the Vikings' ground game, especially with Jordan Mason out.

Baker Mayfield is a recommended start for a bounce-back game against the Browns, citing his strong home performance history and the defensive struggles of his opponent.

Purdy is considered a must-start quarterback for Week 2, with consensus rankings placing him as a top-tier option across various A.j. Brown boards.

Bucky Irving is considered a top-12 running back start, though there is minor concern regarding potential goal-line work for Sean Tucker.

Caleb Williams is a top-four quarterback this week, with only Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson ranked ahead of him, despite facing a Vikings defense that was strong against QBs last year.

Carson Wentz is being targeted in Superflex leagues as a stop-gap quarterback, with managers spending significant FAAB to secure him while starters like Kyler Murray are injured.

Chris Godwin is a preferred flex over Quinshawn Judkins due to a favorable game script against the Browns, with expectations of 4-5 catches and touchdown potential.

Godwin is viewed as a solid number three receiver, though he did not look like his former self in Week 1. His role as a slot receiver (60% of snaps) is expected to remain stable despite Jalen McMillan's return. If his target-per-route rate stays below 15% this week, he should be benched.

D.J. Moore is dealing with an injury that is not considered serious, with a chance to play in Week 3. However, there is concern regarding his usage, as he was not playing as much as expected even prior to the injury.

DeAndre Swift saw 18 carries, but his snap share remains consistent with his 60-40 split from the second half of last year.

Dalton Kincaid is a must-start tight end, having posted 40.5 fantasy points on 14 targets through his first two games.

Drake London is a borderline starter in two-receiver leagues due to a poor quarterback situation, though he remains a must-start in most formats despite low confidence.

Drake London is viewed as a bust candidate due to poor quarterback play from Cooper Rush, though some analysts remain moderately optimistic he can rebound if the Falcons shift to short-area passing.

Kittle is expected to be more involved in the 49ers' offense in Week 2 after running less than half the routes in the previous game. He is a viable start depending on roster alternatives.

Jadarian Price is a borderline RB2/flex play, but there is realistic upside for him to become a bell-cow back with 18 touches given the team context.

Brian Flory confirmed the team intends to increase Jadarian Price's opportunities after a cautious Week 1 workload; he is viewed as a better start than Jeremiah Love due to the matchup against Arizona's defense.

Jalen Coker has outperformed Ted Aroa McMillan in targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns over the last seven games, making him a viable start and a potential top-24 receiver if other starters are out.

McMillan is a viable stash candidate who has consistently scored touchdowns when on the field, including seven in his final five games of 2024. He is trusted by Baker Mayfield and could provide a needed speed injection to the Bucs' offense.

Despite a disappointing start, Jamison Williams remains a 'buy low' candidate. He has seen 13 targets over two games, and missed touchdown opportunities due to pressure on Jared Goff suggest better production is possible.

Jared Goff is expected to have a high-scoring season, and A.j. Brown suggests that managers should not panic if they played against him or had a poor start to the week.

Jeremiah Love is a borderline RB2/flex play; there is concern regarding his opportunity and goal-line usage, and he faces a tough matchup against Seattle.

While Jeremiah Love is considered the better prospect, he is currently a less favorable start than Jadarian Price because he faces a tougher run defense in Seattle.

Jerry Judy saw a disappointing 65% route participation rate in Week 1, suggesting he may not be a full-time player in two-receiver sets.

Jordan Addison is viewed as a high-upside play who scores touchdowns and has significant opportunity for a big game against the Bears, despite a rocky start with Carson Wentz in Week 1.

Jordan Addison remains a high-upside play despite a poor Week 1; he is worth starting given receiver injuries and the potential for a high-scoring game against the Bears.

Keon Coleman looked impressive in the second half of his recent game, recording six catches for 63 yards on six targets while running 80% of the routes.

Kyle Monongai is a viable flex option who may see low start percentages but carries scoring upside.

Kyle Pitts is a borderline starter across the board; it is recommended to replace him if possible given the poor quarterback play and lack of confidence.

Nabers is a must-start player who has room to improve after a Week 1 performance where he struggled with footing but saw significant target volume. He is expected to have a better game as he adjusts to the physicality of the NFL.

The analysts express significant concern regarding Marvin Harrison Jr.'s immediate fantasy outlook, noting he is not a must-start and has been disappointing, though he remains an end-zone threat.

Stafford is considered a borderline start for Week 2. While he struggled in Week 1, he faces a banged-up Giants secondary, though there is concern about whether his poor performance was due to lack of preseason, travel, or age-related decline.

Michael Wilson is ranked behind Chris Godwin and Rome Odunze, generally falling into the WR3 range with limited upside compared to other options.

Quinshawn Judkins is a risky flex play; his outlook is dependent on the Browns reaching the goal line, and he faces a potentially negative game script.

Rashod Bateman is the second-best option among the discussed group only if Zay Flowers is ruled out.

Rome Odunze is currently a low-end WR3; it is recommended to wait another week before trusting him in lineups due to playing time concerns.

Sam LaPorta is a must-start tight end, having recorded 15 targets through the first two games of the season.

McLaurin is a concern for fantasy managers after a poor Week 1 showing where he appeared to loaf on routes compared to Stephon Diggs. He is currently ranked around WR30, and his usage in a zone-heavy defense may be limited compared to other Commanders receivers.

Trey Harris is a priority add/start due to the offensive environment he plays in, offering more upside than other deep-league options.