A Likely Path To Victory

With Jordan Mason out, Jones is expected to receive the vast majority of carries, making him a necessary start despite concerns about his workload.

Fantasy managers should feel confident sitting Aaron Rodgers and not thinking twice about it.

A.J. Barner is a viable fantasy option as he appears to have secured the secondary pass-catching role for the Seahawks, putting to rest concerns about Elijah Arroyo encroaching on his playing time.

Antonio Williams should be added everywhere and is a sleeper flex option. With Chig Okonkwo out, Williams stepped into a prominent role in the Commanders' offense and is expected to be involved in three-wide receiver sets.

Baker Mayfield is a recommended start for Week 2 due to the revenge game narrative and the Browns' defensive struggles without Myles Garrett.

Robinson commanded a massive 52.5% target share, which is unsustainable but makes him a must-start for fantasy gamers.

Nix is incredibly hard to trust for fantasy because he lacks the scrambling ability and high pass volume that fueled his success last year.

Bo Nix is difficult to trust for fantasy after a poor Week 1 performance where he lacked the scrambling ability and high pass volume that fueled his previous success. His underlying metrics were poor, including an ADOT under 4 yards, only 20% of passes reaching the first down marker, and a 15% splint rate.

Thomas looked very good before his injury and is expected to be fine for fantasy purposes.

Bucky Irving is a strong fantasy asset who earned all the receiving work in Week 1 and looks like an RB1 value.

Stroud is not recommended for fantasy lineups without Nico Collins, as On Plus is not comfortable starting him without his top receiver.

C.J. Stroud is not a recommended start without Nico Collins in the lineup.

Chase Brown is a workhorse with 20 touches; he is expected to benefit from a better game script this season due to the Bengals' improved defense.

Chris Brooks looked more efficient than Marshawn Lloyd in the Packers' backfield, potentially due to his longer tenure in the offense; he is a player to watch for workload increases.

Chris Godwin is a solid start for managers seeking a comfortable 10 fantasy points in PPR formats.

Chris Olave looked good in Week 1 but tweaked his hamstring; fantasy managers should monitor his status and have a backup plan ready.

Fantasy managers should be worried about Christian McCaffrey heading into the Week 2 matchup against the 49ers, who are significant favorites.

Christian Watson is viewed as the best player on the field with the ball in his hands, appearing a step faster than everyone else, though there is a boom-or-bust concern regarding defensive attention.

Loveland is coming off a disappointing 'goose egg' performance despite having the expected usage, leaving On Plus frustrated with his production.

Rush is viewed as a liability with poor EPA per dropback and a high 23% rate of sacks or interceptions, making him a player to avoid if better options exist.

Courtland Sutton led the Broncos' wide receivers in snaps, routes run, and air yards in Week 1. While the offense is struggling, he is a forced start in many situations due to his role, despite the team's overall offensive inefficiency.

Dallas Goedert performed well in Week 1 and is a recommended start for Week 2 against Tennessee.

Schultz is a reliable safety blanket for the quarterback and is considered a trustworthy start given the current tight end landscape.

Dalton Schultz is a comfortable start as he has proven to be a reliable safety blanket for C.J. Stroud.

Montgomery is a recommended start; he showed significant involvement in the passing game, receiving more targets than Woody Barks in the previous week.

De'Von Achane's ceiling is concerning with Alvin Kamara back in the mix, leading to a preference for other options in starting lineups.

Claiborne is a recommended waiver wire stash who has received offseason hype and carries comparisons to Devon Achane.

Despite a disappointing Week 1, DeVonta Smith remains a strong start due to a 97% route participation rate and a lack of competition for targets in the Philadelphia offense.

Dontayvion Wicks is a sneaky streamer and free agent add who should be prioritized over players like Carnell Tate due to being attached to a more functional offense.

Despite concerns regarding the quarterback situation with Cooper Rush, London is considered a near-elite receiver who should not be rushed to the bench.

Drake Maye is facing a tough defensive matchup against Pittsburgh, and while the emphasis is on getting the ball out fast, he is not a recommended start this week.

Elijah Surratt is a speculative waiver add for those with deep benches, but he is not a priority given his lack of preseason impact and absence from the Week 1 rotation.

Emeka Egbuka is a recommended start and the de facto wide receiver one for the Buccaneers, having looked better than expected in Week 1 despite injury concerns.

Harold Fannin Jr. should likely remain in most lineups out of desperation, though his Week 1 performance was disappointing.

Hunter Henry is a strong start and the true WR1 for New England in the absence of A.J. Brown; he serves as a security blanket for Drake May and is a red-zone threat.

J.K. Dobbins is a fade because he lacks upside without scoring a touchdown. In Week 1, he managed only 8 carries and 0 targets for 36 total yards, leading to the conclusion that he will be a disappointing start most weeks.

Ja'Marr Chase is expected to get back into the saddle as the Bengals face a negative game script, which should help achieve offensive equilibrium.

Jadarian Price is the preferred rookie running back over Jeremiah Love. Price demonstrated strong fundamentals in Week 1, including pass protection, and ran 11 routes without allowing any pressures, earning the team's trust.

Jake Ferguson is a drop candidate following the Cowboys' poor offensive performance in Week 1, where the passing game struggled significantly.

Jalen Hurts performed well in Week 1 and is a recommended start for Week 2 against Tennessee.

Javonte Williams is a true workhorse back. Despite potential frustration from fantasy managers regarding his Week 1 production, his usage is secure and he remains a valuable asset.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has proven to be 'matcher-proof' and showed no drop-off in production with Drew Locke at quarterback in Week 1.

Jaden Reed earned seven targets but had a low output, making him more of a flex-type player in the current Green Bay offense.

With Jennings likely out, Addison becomes an intriguing flex play who has shown the ability to pop off for big plays.

Jordan Love is expected to pass frequently due to backfield circumstances; he performed well against the Vikings, throwing for nearly 400 yards and two touchdowns in the second half.

Herbert is technically a start, but On Plus feels begrudgingly about it due to the poor offensive line and lack of offensive efficiency.

Jefferson remains an elite wide receiver who is a must-start as long as he has a half-competent quarterback throwing him the ball.

Kendre Miller is a recommended waiver add because he received 100% of the goal-to-go attempts in Week 1, offering high-value touchdown potential.

Kendrick Bourne is a recommended add. He performed well in his first game and is considered a viable option in the Cardinals' passing attack alongside Michael Wilson and Trey McBride.

Kenyon Sadiq is a physical freak with high burst, evidenced by a 20 mph foot speed on a three-yard run; he posted a 25% target-per-route rate and 1.75 yards per route, making him a player to watch.

Makai Lemon is a sit candidate after a poor Week 1 performance featuring negative yardage on his targets.

Mark Andrews is the primary beneficiary of the Ravens' wide receiver injuries and is a recommended start.

Marshawn Lloyd is a concern after a poor Week 1 performance (13 carries for 37 yards, <3 yards per attempt); fantasy managers should monitor his workload relative to Chris Brooks to determine if he remains viable.

Marvin Harrison Jr. should be benched for the upcoming matchup. He has not established himself as the clear wide receiver one on the Cardinals, and the team's passing game is currently too messy to trust.

Matthew Golden is emerging as the true WR2 for Green Bay, out-targeting Christian Watson in the last game and showing improved rapport with Jordan Love; he has 10 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown over his last two games.

Mayer is a recommended start as part of the Raiders' two-man show in the passing game.

Mike Gesicki's recent usage was likely game-script dependent; fantasy managers should not chase his recent performance.

Johnston is considered a desperation flex play only, as On Plus does not feel comfortable starting him.

Rashid Shaheed is a drop candidate. There are concerns about his target depth and route maturity with Drew Locke at quarterback, and there is a possibility that Torrey Horton could eventually work his way into the offense.

Rashad Bateman is not recommended as a replacement for injured players despite coaching staff claims of wanting to get him the ball, as his actual usage and production remain poor.

Rhamondre Stevenson remains the preferred start over Trevion Henderson, as the trust level in his role is higher despite the team's overall offensive struggles.

Romeo Doubs is a hold for fantasy managers, as his profile remains promising in the absence of the team's main pass catcher.

Saquon Barkley performed well in Week 1 and is a recommended start for Week 2 against Tennessee.

Despite a quiet Week 1, Terry McLaurin is a hold. He was running routes all over the field rather than just being used on go-routes, suggesting he remains a key part of the Commanders' passing attack.

Tony Pollard is a desperation start for the Titans, though he remains a difficult player to trust given the team's poor offensive performance.

Trevion Henderson is expected to return and could step into a featured role for the Patriots in the absence of A.J. Brown, though there is some caution regarding the overall offensive failure.

Tucker Kraft is a recommended start despite a pitch count; he posted a 27% target-per-route rate and nearly three yards per route, showing high efficiency with over six yards after the catch per reception.

Wan'Dale Robinson is a desperation start with some untapped creativity and potential for usage in negative game scripts, particularly against a defense that struggles to defend the slot.