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Flock Fantasy prefers Travis Etienne over Aaron Jones in week two despite Jones potentially having a better role. The Saints are 8.5-point underdogs against Baltimore, and the Vikings offense projects to be better than the Saints offense this week. Etienne is viewed as a better running back overall.

The source recommends picking up Alvin Kamara on waivers as a handcuff/backup option, noting that if Travis ETN were to get injured, Kamara would be 'in a pretty damn good spot' with significant opportunity.

The source recommends cutting Antonio Williams from the waiver wire to make room for Alvin Kamara, suggesting Williams is not a priority hold.

Wide receiver rostered in a flex spot on a strong team. The source mentions Thomas as a potential trade piece to sweeten deals; he could be included in a package alongside Jaylen Warren to upgrade at tight end and wide receiver simultaneously (e.g., Jaylen Warren and Brian Thomas for Sam Leaporta and Ibuka). Another team manager (Davos) has already traded Brian Thomas Jr. for Dalton Concincaid before Bowers returned.

Brock Bowers is currently out (injured) and does not practice; the source expects him to probably not play this week but anticipates his return in weeks three or four. Despite the near-term absence, Bowers is identified as a target to acquire by trading Rashid Rice while he is out, as the source believes this trade is worthwhile because the wide receiver position can be backfilled from waivers.

Cut candidate with low ceiling despite week one performance; Flock Fantasy states 'this is now his fourth NFL season and we've never seen him average 14 fantasy points per game or more,' indicating lack of consistent production despite a top-three QB finish in week one; source recommends pivoting to Jordan Love for superior ceiling.

Running back starter in a four-deep rotation alongside Bejian Robinson, Bashel Tuton, and Jaylen Warren. The source advises holding Irving in a three-wide-receiver league due to weak wide receiver depth beyond the top two names, as he may be needed for flex coverage.

Flock Fantasy recommends cutting Caleb Douglas from the roster, stating there is no world in which they would play Douglas given the strength of the wide receiver group, even with Lad Maki's injury.

Expected to start for Vikings if Kyler Murray cannot play due to concussion. Flock Fantasy states 'my expectations are Carson Wentz will be the quarterback for the Vikings,' indicating backup role and contingency starter status.

Chase Brown is identified as one of two running back anchors on the roster alongside Gentry, indicating he is a core piece not to be traded away. The source explicitly states unwillingness to trade Chase Brown, indicating confidence in his role and value as a depth option. In a trade proposal (Chase Brown, Christian Watson, and T Higgins for Christian McCaffrey and George Pickens), the source assesses Chase Brown as a clear upgrade to Christian McCaffrey.

Competing for snaps in Green Bay backfield; Flock Fantasy notes 'Chris Brooks obviously had snaps and touches as well' in context of Marshon Lloyd's role, indicating backfield competition and potential snap share split in a run unit that looked unusable in week one against Minnesota's strong defense.

Chris Rodriguez is a waiver-wire pickup target as an injury contingency at running back; the source recommends picking up Rodriguez at minimum, noting that while Beel Tutin's week one usage is strong, Rodriguez becomes startable if Tutin is injured. The source identifies Rodriguez as a potential future lead running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars if Tutin gets injured.

The source projects Christian McCaffrey to have a dominant performance this upcoming week against JSN's team, expecting him to score around 35 points compared to JSN's projected 15 points, suggesting a significant matchup advantage that could make McCaffrey a strong play or trade asset.

Christian Watson scored 30 points in week one and is ranked 11th in the source's week two wide receiver rankings, just one spot behind Rasheed Rice; the source personally owns Watson and hopes he outscores Rice. Watson is also assessed as a clear upgrade to George Pickens in trade discussions.

Chuba Hubbard is seeing the vast majority of usage in the Carolina Panthers offense and is preferred over Jerian Price in short-term rankings this week, though Price is favored long-term.

Loveland is identified as a needed breakout candidate for the roster to improve its scoring (99 points in week one double flex format). The source also identifies Loveland as a valuable trade target at tight end; he is positioned as a buy candidate requiring significant assets to acquire. Multiple trade scenarios involve pivoting to Loveland as a tight end upgrade (from Jaylen Warren or Judkins), and the source discusses hypothetical trades where Bashel Tuton could be sold to bring in Loveland. Loveland is also considered as a potential trade piece (alongside Travis Etienne) to acquire Trey McBride, though the source acknowledges this trade is unlikely to succeed based on recent performance.

Full participant in practice and expected to be starting quarterback for Atlanta Falcons. Source states 'Cooper Rush is going to be the starting quarterback here for the Atlanta Falcons at this point,' confirming starter role.

Recommended as a preferred Thursday night alternative to Nico Collins in start/sit decisions. Flock Fantasy gives a strong start recommendation for DJ Moore in full PPR format against the Bills. The game has a total of 54.5 points, and according to Poly Market US projections, DJ Moore has a 58% chance of scoring 13 or more PPR points. Ranked only four spots behind George Pickens in week two rankings; both are described as phenomenal starts this week, making the choice between them extremely close.

DeAndre Swift scored 30 points in week one and is part of a three-way decision with Rasheed Rice and Christian Watson for which player to bench. Flock Fantasy's chat consensus favored benching Rice over Swift.

Derrick Henry is listed as part of the running back rotation alongside Jeremiah Love and Jaylen Warren on the roster being evaluated. In a trade comparison question (CMC or Derrick Henry + J Mo and Caleb Williams), the source declines to give a definitive answer without knowing league settings and team context, noting that both sides have merit depending on the specific league and roster situation.

London is part of a crowded receiver room but the source notes the team needs to wait until Michael Pittman Jr. is back to see if London's production improves. He is currently stuck in a lineup with limited flexibility due to the presence of Jefferson, Metcalf, Jaylen Coker, and Colston Loveland.

Harold Fannon is described as 'straight up garbage' because the Browns offense is too bad. The source recommends trading him away, ideally in a two-for-one deal to upgrade to a better tight end. Fannon can be packaged with Rashid Rice to target Trey McBride, or with Jaylen Coker to target Sam Leaporta or Dalton Concaid, as he plays in a much worse offensive environment than those alternatives.

Dobbins is part of a running back group alongside Achan and Travis ETN on a team that could use help at the running back position.

Flock Fantasy believes Jamar Chase will be much better in the long run and prefers him straight up over Gentry in a direct comparison. While Gentry looked better in week one against Miami, that matchup was not representative of typical NFL competition. The key long-term thesis: whenever Chase is healthy alongside a healthy Joe Burrow, he is elite in fantasy, a pattern observed repeatedly year over year.

Jadarian Price is recommended as the flex play in full PPR format, with a conditional caveat: unless Ladd McConkey does not play. If McConkey is out, Price becomes the clear flex choice; if McConkey plays, the source would pivot to Quinton Judkins instead. Price is also characterized as depth at running back behind the two anchors (Gentry and Chase Brown) and is a tradeable asset comparable to Judkins.

Jahmyr Gibbs is described as an elite running back on a strong roster; the source views him as a cornerstone piece in a two-wide receiver one-flex format.

Tight end starter identified as a weak position needing upgrade. The source explicitly states Ferguson's tight end position is problematic and explores whether the team can afford to upgrade the position given strong running back depth (four startable backs) and weak wide receiver depth beyond the top two names. However, Ferguson is available on waivers and may be a better option than Kyle Pitts for this week, particularly if Cooper Rush is the starting quarterback for Dallas, with the Washington-Dallas game over-under at 50.5 points.

Coker is part of a crowded receiver room (alongside Jefferson, London, Metcalf, and Colston Loveland) that makes the roster difficult to trade and limits lineup flexibility. The team scored only 99 points in week one in a double flex format. Coker is also mentioned as part of a potential two-for-one trade package (Coker and Harold Fannon) to upgrade at tight end to Sam Leaporta.

Jalen Hurts' receiver JSN has been unlucky this year with an injury to his quarterback, and the situation continues to look bad heading into the upcoming matchup.

Recommended as a preferred Thursday night alternative to Nico Collins in start/sit decisions. Flock Fantasy strongly emphasizes playing Jameson Williams in the current week, especially given Lad Maki's injury, as Williams provides necessary flexibility and ceiling upside. Personally uses him in their own lineup, pairing him with Dalton Concepcion, expressing personal excitement: 'I personally am going through and I'm starting the combination of Jameson Williams and Daltton Concaid in tonight's game and I'm really excited about it.'

JSN faces an unfavorable matchup against Christian McCaffrey's team this week. The source projects McCaffrey could score around 35 points while JSN scores approximately 15 points, suggesting a significant matchup disadvantage. The source recommends considering trading JSN away before this game or flipping him to the McCaffrey owner after the matchup concludes.

Jaden Daniels is in a really good spot this week going up against Dallas, making him a strong play in matchup-based QB strategy. However, the source notes a horrible matchup in week one with a much better spot in week two; if the owner dislikes Daniels, waiting until after week one to potentially sell him is an option. Daniels is the team's QB1 starter with a secure role.

Cut candidate with poor target share and efficiency; Flock Fantasy states 'I don't know a world in which you get Jaden Reed in your lineup' and notes 'Matthew Golden just had 12 targets in a game in which Jaden Reed came away with five fantasy points,' indicating Reed is significantly underutilized relative to teammate opportunity and explicitly recommends cutting him.

Jaylen Warren is characterized as a depth piece in a running back room with two top-end backs; the source notes limited bench rostering beyond the top two. Warren is one of four startable running backs on the roster and could be traded to upgrade at tight end or wide receiver. However, the source views a trade from Travis Etienne to Jaylen Warren as a downgrade at running back, citing serious concerns about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense similar to concerns about the New Orleans Saints offense.

Listed as limited participant in practice for second consecutive day due to back injury. Flock Fantasy expects him to play but recommends lowering fantasy expectations due to injury status and tough matchup against Houston Texans. If Burrow misses the game, it would change flex decisions, making Jeremiah Love a better play than T. Higgins.

Jonathan Brooks is available on the waiverwire for free and represents a high-upside depth pickup. The source recommends using two-for-one trades to upgrade at tight end while picking up Brooks from waivers at no cost to backfill receiver depth. Brooks is identified as a waiver wire option to maintain roster flexibility after trading away premium assets.

Wide receiver mentioned as a potential trade piece to sweeten a deal for Luther Burden. The source would include Addison alongside Jaylen Warren if the initial offer is rejected.

Recommended upgrade over Bryce Young; Flock Fantasy states 'I think you have a higher ceiling with Jordan Love,' indicating superior fantasy ceiling and preferred target over Young; positioned as the preferred QB option going forward.

Jordan Mason suffered an injury, creating depth issues for a league member's team in a 12-team start-eight format; while one context suggests the roster has sufficient running back depth to absorb the loss, another indicates the team is forced to start weak flex options like Trevian Henderson, Roma Dunay, and Romeo Dos, which the source describes as 'horrendous, disgusting.'

Listed as limited participant in practice for second consecutive day due to concussion. Flock Fantasy expresses low confidence in his playing, stating 'I would be very surprised if Kyler played,' suggesting elevated injury risk and potential absence.

Working with trainers on sideline; injury concern affecting availability. Source notes 'Lad Manki was working on the sideline with trainers' and includes him in group of three receivers with 'high possibility that all three of those guys miss this week,' indicating elevated absence risk.

Wide receiver trade target from a team with desperate running back needs (Tony Pard and Jonathan Brooks as RB2/RB3). The source identifies Burden as a target and would offer Jaylen Warren for him with expectations of rejection, then pivot to include Jordan Addison or Brian Thomas to get the deal done. Burden is rostered on a team with strong wide receiver depth (Puka Watson, Christian Watson, Brian Thomas in flex), suggesting he could be traded to upgrade at the position if the league format were two wide receivers and one flex instead of three wide receivers and double flex.

Receiving significant target volume; Flock Fantasy notes Matthew Golden 'just had 12 targets in a game in which Jaden Reed came away with five fantasy points,' demonstrating Golden is the preferred receiver in the offense and receiving substantial opportunity relative to teammate Reed.

Full participant in practice but not expected to play for Atlanta Falcons; backup status with low likelihood of starting despite practice participation. Source states 'I would not expect that we have Michael Penn playing,' indicating he remains behind Cooper Rush in the depth chart.

The source recommends cutting Mike Washington, stating there is no scenario in which he expands his role and takes snaps from Ashton Gentry. The source suggests picking up Jonathan Brooks instead as a better use of the roster spot.

Non-participant in practice one day after hurting his hamstring in practice. Flock Fantasy recommends avoiding him in start/sit decisions versus Thursday night alternatives like Jameson Williams or DJ Moore due to injury concern and potential absence. Later clarifies there is no confirmed word that Collins is out, treating earlier speculation as unconfirmed. Also suggests offering Rhamondre Stevenson and J.Mo for Collins to a desperate team, betting on a 1% chance they panic about Collins' situation.

Parker Washington is listed as part of the wide receiver roster alongside CeeDee Lamb, Rashid Rice, T. Higgins, and Quentin Johnston. The source suggests he could be used in a two-for-one trade to upgrade at tight end, though he alone is not sufficient to acquire premium tight end targets like Colston Loveland.

Flock Fantasy recommends cutting Pat Bryant from the roster, stating there is no world in which they would play Bryant given the strength of the wide receiver group, even with Lad Maki's injury.

Puka Nacua is part of a top-heavy team construction where a league member made two major upgrades to land him in a 12-team start-eight format; the source also notes the team is rostered as a wide receiver on a strong team with three-wide receiver double flex format.

Rasheed Rice had only two targets in week one compared to DeAndre Swift and Christian Watson who scored 30 points each. Despite being ranked higher coming into the year, Rice is ranked 10th in Flock Fantasy's week two wide receiver rankings, making him a difficult start despite a good matchup against the Colts.

Ray Davis is recommended to be cut despite being the likely direct beneficiary of a James Cook injury; the source cut him from their own team because he was not the only other running back to see work in the Bills backfield in week one, making him expendable.

No longer a must-start due to backfield-by-committee situation. Flock Fantasy states 'Raadre Stevenson is no longer a mustart name because I'm afraid that this is now going to be a backfield by committee,' indicating reduced role and fantasy value. While likely the starter for the New England Patriots, the source expects him to split the backfield ultimately, making him a sell candidate coming off a good week one to upgrade elsewhere on the roster.

RJ Harvey receives an unlimited practice designation, indicating he is healthy and available for play.

Sam Leaporta is recommended as a tight end upgrade target. The source suggests pairing Harold Fannon and Jaylen Coker to acquire Leaporta as an improvement over the current tight end situation. Additionally, the source would 'absolutely love' to make a swap of Jaylen Warren and Brian Thomas for Leaporta and Ibuka to gain both a tight end and wide receiver upgrade simultaneously.

Tee Higgins is suggested as a trade package component in a flex upgrade scenario. The source recommends pairing Higgins with Jaylen Judkins to target a premium flex option like Malik Neighbors when seeking to upgrade from running back depth.

Despite the Saints being 8.5-point underdogs to Baltimore in week two, the source ranks Travis Etienne ahead of Aaron Jones, citing that Etienne is a better running back overall. The source notes Aaron Jones may have a better offense and role but states they could not bring themselves to start Jones over Etienne.

McBride is identified as a premium tight end target worth trading multiple assets to acquire. The source states that trading Rice and Harold Fannon to get McBride would be done 'in a heartbeat,' indicating McBride is viewed as a high-value upgrade at the position. McBride is also considered by far the best player in a proposed trade involving Chicago backs and Tucker Craft for Henderson and McBride; the source approves of acquiring McBride despite the cost.

Did not practice; injury/availability concern for Atlanta Falcons quarterback position. Source lists him as non-participant in practice report, indicating elevated injury risk and uncertainty for upcoming games.

Tucker Kraft is part of a proposed trade where he and the Chicago backs are sent for Henderson and Trey McBride; the source considers McBride the best player in the deal but notes the difficulty of parting with the Chicago running backs after their strong week one.

Tight end trade asset in a league context where the roster has four startable running backs (Bejian Robinson, Bucky Irving, Bashel Tuton, Jaylen Warren) and weak tight end depth with Jake Ferguson. The source identifies Warren as a potential sell candidate to acquire a different running back if either Genty or Jeremiah Love is injured, with the team then streaming tight end.

Zay Flowers is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, making him potentially more obtainable in trades while his value is depressed. The source expresses interest in acquiring him by sending Brian Thomas and Rhamondre Stevenson.