Injury updates + Week 2 Sit/Start

Matthew Friedman ranks Bo Nix as QB18 for Week 2, maintaining his season-long fade stance. Nix's Week 1 performance was underwhelming with 131 passing yards and only two rushing yards, failing to provide the rushing floor expected for fantasy. Friedman compares him to a prime Andy Dalton—a player who can manage a game with a strong defense but lacks the high-end fantasy ceiling, especially without significant rushing production.

Matthew Berry and the source view Bo Nix as a low-end QB option (QB18) who lacks the rushing volume and passing efficiency seen in previous seasons. With a new play-caller and an ankle injury, he is not considered a top-12 start for Week 2.

Robinson is a viable desperation flyer for Week 2. With Dejan Stripling on IR and tight end Jake Tonjes injured, the 49ers are expected to lean into three-wide receiver sets, which should provide Robinson with significant playing time.

Despite Dontavian Wicks' emergence, there is no panic regarding Devontae Smith. He remains a key part of a condensed Eagles passing attack, maintaining a solid target share (24%).

Elijah Surratt is an intriguing deep-league stash for the Ravens given the injuries to Zay Flowers and Jacoby Lane. While Friedman likes his skill set, he notes that Surratt lacks physical dominance and is currently behind other rookie stashes like Caleb Douglas or Antonio Williams in priority.

Despite a disappointing Week 1 (two catches, 21 yards), Fannin maintained a strong 77% route participation rate. While his status as an elite target hog is likely over due to increased competition from Denzel Boston, Casey Concepcion, and Jerry Jeudy, he remains a viable tight end option, especially if the Browns eventually transition to Shedeur Sanders at quarterback.

Jalen Warren is in a timeshare with Rico Dowdle, which is discouraging given his lower snap count and route participation. However, he remains a viable flex play in deep leagues due to his pass-catching floor, especially if the Steelers face a negative game script.

Jeremiah Love is a tentative start for Week 2 against a tough Seahawks defense. While his Week 1 usage was encouraging—including a goal-line carry and no snap count—he is still splitting work with Tyler Algier, who led in snaps and carries. Friedman expects Love to eventually take over the backfield, but advises diminished expectations for the immediate matchup.

Kenyon Sadiq is an excellent stash candidate for fantasy managers. Despite missing training camp time, the Jets are already scheming touches for him, including red-zone carries. Friedman views this as a bullish sign for his potential, especially for managers who already have a reliable starting tight end and can afford to hold a high-upside rookie.

Malik Willis is considered a potential start over Bo Nix due to his locked-in floor via the ground game, despite a difficult matchup against the 49ers.

Marshawn Lloyd is struggling with low utilization (42 score) and losing work to Chris Brooks. With an injured offensive line and diminished team expectations, he should be relegated to flex status rather than RB2.

Harrison is a major concern after a 9% target share in Week 1, finishing with only one catch for 33 yards. He is currently viewed as a 'roster clogger' and is not a recommended start; the analysts suggest he is not a focal point of the Cardinals' offense and may be droppable if he doesn't improve in the next two weeks.

Matthew Golden saw encouraging usage in Week 1 as the Packers' number one wide receiver, but Friedman remains cautious due to his disappointing rookie season. While Golden has a favorable matchup against the Jets, Friedman would still start Jeremiah Love over him, as wide receiver production is more variable than the projected usage for a running back.

Omar Cooper Jr. is week-to-week with a low ankle sprain, with a return timeline of up to four weeks. Friedman advises against holding him in fantasy leagues, as he is currently behind Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and potentially Kenyon Sadiq in the Jets' offensive hierarchy.

With Zay Flowers and Jacoby Lane injured, Rashad Bateman is the primary veteran wide receiver for the Ravens. He recorded a 90% route rate in Week 1, but Friedman is skeptical of his fantasy value, suggesting the offense will likely prioritize Derek Henry and Mark Andrews instead.

Rico Dowdle is currently functioning as the lead back in the Steelers' backfield, out-snapping Jalen Warren and running more routes in Week 1.

Rome Adunze is hampered by a calf injury, which limited him to 58% of routes in Week 1. His fantasy outlook for Week 2 is uncertain due to the injury and a tough matchup.

Odunze was hampered by a calf injury in Week 1, playing only 58% of routes and recording two receptions for 52 yards. While the Bears' offense is expected to remain productive, the presence of Kalief Raymond and other options may limit his ceiling. He remains a viable start given the team's high implied total, but he is not a must-start.

Terry McLaurin is a hold for Week 2 against the Cowboys, a game with a high total. However, his role is being squeezed by the emergence of Stefan Diggs and Antonio Williams, and the offensive line's struggles limit his deep-ball potential.

Tony Pollard is viewed as a player to bench due to the Titans' offensive disarray and a tough matchup against the Eagles. He is splitting snaps with Tajay Spears, and his fantasy outlook is bleak.

Zay Flowers is dealing with a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day and questionable for Week 2. His absence, combined with Jacoby Lane's multi-week wrist injury, leaves the Ravens' wide receiver room in flux.