Fantasy Football Week 2 Recap - Rethink Everything!

Aaron Jones is the clear workhorse for the Vikings, playing 90% of snaps at halftime and recording 23 carries in Week 2. Matt Harmon notes that with DJ Dallas as a special teams player and Damond Claiborne as a sub-190-pound rookie, this will be the 'Aaron Jones show' for as long as he can handle the workload, making him a viable top-15 running back.

Adonai Mitchell is heavily involved in the passing game, seeing 12 targets and operating both downfield and underneath.

Alvin Kamara is being heavily utilized in the Saints' offense, playing on both early downs and third downs. Despite a low yardage total in Week 2, he remains the primary focus of the backfield rotation over Travis Etienne, maintaining a consistent role throughout the game.

Baker Mayfield struggled with accuracy and decision-making against the Browns, missing open targets and failing to execute; his performance is part of a broader malaise in the Buccaneers' offense.

Braylon Allen is seeing fringe goal-line work and critical short-yardage carries, but his overall usage remains limited compared to Breece Hall.

Despite a lack of touchdowns, Breece Hall is viewed as healthy and explosive. He is seeing consistent volume with 20 touches in back-to-back games, making him a strong fantasy asset in a competent offense.

Brian Thomas Jr. is struggling to see the field in non-11 personnel sets, running mostly clear-out routes. Harmon notes he is not startable in fantasy given his current role as a designated X receiver who is losing snaps to Travis Hunter.

Bucky Irving was highly efficient for the Buccaneers, recording 17 carries for 89 yards (5.2 yards per carry), though the overall offense remains disorganized.

Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury while scrambling at the end of the game and was carted to the locker room. Hayden Winks notes that while he was seen walking without a limp post-game, the severity of a hamstring injury can range from weeks to months, and even upon return, his fantasy value may be impacted if he is unable to utilize the scrambling and time-buying ability that defines his playstyle.

Chase Brown was very dependable, handling almost all of the backfield work and recording 20 carries for 80 yards plus three receptions against the Texans; the Bengals' under-center work significantly aided his rushing production.

Matt Harmon considers Chris Olave a stud and a fringe top-20 player who is running every route and performing across every quadrant of the field. Olave has recorded 23 targets through two games, with Harmon noting he left 40-50 yards on the field due to drops and penalties.

Chris Olave is performing as a stud, recording 10 targets, eight receptions, and 86 yards in Week 2. Matt Harmon considers him a fringe top-20 player and argues that he is one of the most desirable wide receivers in fantasy football, noting that he is consistently winning on tape.

Christian Watson is a clear fantasy asset who is being utilized in the red zone and remains the team's biggest threat for explosive plays.

Colston Loveland has been a major disappointment through two weeks, recording only one reception for three yards. Ray Garvin expresses 'total panic' regarding his fantasy outlook, noting that Loveland is being used primarily as a blocker rather than a receiver, even in critical late-game situations where he was tasked with blocking Dallas Turner instead of running routes.

Dalton Schultz saw massive volume with 14 targets, though much of this production came in garbage time. He remains a focal point when the team is forced to pass.

Denzel Boston is a standout player for the Browns, leading the team with a 94% route participation rate and showing consistent production; he is a clear hit who should be prioritized over Jerry Jeudy.

Deshaun Watson had his best game in a Cleveland Browns uniform by EPA per drop back (0.2), marking his eighth-best performance since 2020; he effectively exploited the Buccaneers' weak linebacker coverage.

Emmanuel Wilson became the primary back for the Seahawks after Jadarian Price suffered a chest/rib injury, setting a career-high in carries and dominating the fourth-quarter workload.

J.K. Dobbins is dealing with a hamstring injury and has struggled with pass protection and overall performance early in the season. Matt Harmon notes that the injuries appear to be taking a toll on him.

Jamar Chase had a dominant performance with two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to create big plays even when the offensive line struggles.

Jalen Waddle rebounded with 10 targets, 8 receptions, and 138 yards. Matt Harmon notes that while Waddle is being used in the slot and on manufactured touches, his role has a high ADOT, making him potentially more boom-or-bust than expected, but with significant upside.

Jerry Jeudy is a mercurial player who remains a problem for the Browns' offense; Matt Harmon suggests the team should move on from him, noting he is still running 69% of routes without providing sufficient target value.

Jonah Coleman is a top waiver wire priority after stepping up for the Broncos. Matt Harmon and the crew highlight his pass-protection skills and reliability, suggesting he could potentially take over the lead-back job if J.K. Dobbins' injury persists.

Josh Cameron is viewed as a 'dirty work' player similar to a poor man's version of Jacoby Myers, contributing primarily through blocking rather than fantasy-relevant production.

Matt Harmon is worried about Justin Herbert's feel for the new offense, noting that he is forcing throws and making mistakes when he feels he has to play 'Superman.' Despite a low pressure rate, Herbert is struggling with accuracy and decision-making.

Kalief Raymond has emerged as a pesky, consistent option for the Bears, finding soft spots in zone coverage and operating effectively in the short areas. Matt Harmon notes that Raymond's familiarity with the system and his role as an inside-out option make him a reliable contributor, potentially at the expense of younger receivers like Luther Burden.

Ladd McConkey was effectively 'fake active' in Week 2, playing only three of the first 14 snaps. While his route participation increased in the second half, Matt Harmon suggests his health will be a concern all season long.

Luther Burden is struggling to secure a consistent role, playing 55% of snaps at halftime and often rotating out in non-three-wide-receiver sets. Matt Harmon suggests that Burden may not be 100% healthy following training camp and notes that his skill set overlaps with Kalief Raymond, who is currently finding more success in the short-area passing game.

Mark Andrews looked good in Week 2 and remains a strong fantasy play. Despite leaving some yardage on the field due to penalties, he continues to be a focal point of the Ravens' passing attack.

Marshawn Lloyd is considered unstartable after a poor performance and a fumble that led to him being benched for the remainder of the game. His role is further threatened by the return of Josh Jacobs.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is effectively not part of the Cardinals' game plan, recording only one catch for 33 yards through two weeks; he is currently a liability in fantasy lineups and potentially droppable in 10-team leagues.

Matthew Golden is a recommended start, as he is consistently earning targets on a per-route basis and has more explosive upside than Romeo Dobbs in the Packers' offense.

Nico Collins is dealing with a multi-week injury, and the Texans' offense struggles significantly without him, making the entire team's fantasy assets difficult to trust.

Parker Washington led the Jaguars' receivers with 12 targets, 7 receptions, and 98 yards. Matt Harmon notes that his performance was consistent with expectations for the Jaguars' passing game.

Parker Washington is the clear focal point of the Jacksonville passing game, with Harmon suggesting he is approaching fringe top-15 wide receiver status while the other receivers are not startable.

Matt Harmon notes that Rashad Bateman is stepping up into the Zay Flowers role for the Ravens. While Bateman had a great game, Harmon emphasizes that the Ravens struggle to find other options when Bateman is covered, highlighting a need for secondary pass-catchers to emerge.

Rashad Bateman stepped into the primary wide receiver role for the Ravens in Week 2, effectively filling the Zay Flowers role. He was the primary target for Lamar Jackson, including a touchdown on a seam route, and is currently the most reliable receiver on the team.

Travis Etienne is losing significant work to Alvin Kamara and CJ Donaldson, with Donaldson playing 15 of 17 snaps on third and fourth downs. Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin agree that Etienne is not being used as a bell-cow back, and his fantasy value is severely capped by this rotation, leading to concerns that he is no longer a viable starter in fantasy lineups.