Week 2 Ranks & Previewing Lions v Bills

The source expects Aaron Jones to be heavily rostered in DFS this week and believes the Packers will try to ride him as much as possible against the Bears, with potential mixing in of other backs like DeMond Claiborne. The Bears' defense does not present a significant concern.

The source is stacking Baker Mayfield at $5,600 with Mike Evans against the Browns in a revenge game. Despite Mayfield's fumbling issues, the source believes the Buccaneers' offensive plan centers on early and frequent targets to Evans, making the stack attractive for DFS.

Corum is ranked as a usable second running back in the 49ers offense, similar to how other backup running backs are evaluated; his role is secondary to Christian McCaffrey.

The source ranks Blake Corum as a usable player and one spot ahead of Kalen Black, positioning him as a viable second running back option; Corum is on a good offense and could see more work than expected.

The source is building a DFS stack around Carson Wentz starting for the Vikings against the Bears defense, which is described as permissive. Wentz is priced at only $4,600, making him an attractive value play to pair with Justin Jefferson in a stack against a Bears defense that seems designed to allow offensive production.

Brooks looked slightly better than Lloyd in the Packers backfield split; stayed behind blockers and came up just short of a touchdown; had a strong first carry of 15 yards, the only significant play either back produced; ranked RB41 due to frustrating split backfield and tough matchup on the road against a strong Jets defense.

McCaffrey dealt with cramps in week one, raising questions about whether he returns to his normal workhorse role or if the 49ers implement a planned workload split with Kalen Black to mitigate injury risk; if the team is actually committing to keeping him healthy through shared carries, it could be positive for both his durability and Black's value.

The source views McCaffrey positively in the 49ers' new offensive approach, noting he's 'always going to score' and 'always going to be good' as a great player; the source ranks second running backs as usable players but emphasizes McCaffrey's elite status and effectiveness with a one-cut, hit-it, punish-a-tackler running style.

Christian Watson received positive headlines from the Packers' Week 1 performance, but Matthew Golden out-targeted him and looked like the more obvious wide receiver option. The source chose Golden at $4,700 over Watson for DFS.

Despite receiving significant hype on the show with analysts suggesting him as a tight end two ahead of Trey McBride, Loveland failed to catch a single pass in the Bears' 59-point scoring game. The source remains bullish on Loveland's talent but acknowledges the Week 1 disappointment.

DJ Moore had a solid Week 1 with five catches for eight targets and a touchdown against Stingley; the source expects Moore to have an even bigger Week 2 against the Bills, as the Lions lack a cornerback of Stingley's caliber; Moore is ranked as a must-start and elite wide receiver one in the Lions offense, with the source ranking him at WR10 for Week 2.

Dalton Kincaid had a strong Week 1 performance with a key catch that set up the winning score and an impressive play before halftime; the source 'fully gave in' on Kincaid and moved him up significantly in rest-of-season rankings; Kincaid was second on the team in routes and targets, operating as the team's wide receiver two; notably, he started Week 2 not on the injury report, which is unusual for Kincaid who typically ends up on the injury report after big games; ranked inside the source's top five tight ends for Week 2.

The source expects the Packers to ride Aaron Jones heavily against the Bears but notes that DeMond Claiborne or another back could be mixed in for additional carries.

The source is using Derrick Henry at $7,200 against the Saints, noting that when you can afford him, you should. The Saints' defense allowed significant production to Jameer Gibbs in the first half against Detroit, suggesting a favorable matchup for Henry's rushing volume.

Drake London faced poor quarterback play from Cooper Rush in Week 1, getting open repeatedly but receiving inaccurate throws; the source watched the tape and saw London 'bullying' coverage but Rush unable to deliver the ball on time or accurately, resulting in London falling from a plug-and-play WR1 to the 'wide receiver three and infinite sadness bucket' for Week 2; now facing JC Horn coverage, the source lowered London to WR15 in rankings, down from his previous tier.

Dobbins did not look good in week one and the role was not appealing; ranked below Kalen Black despite being drafted ahead of him, suggesting a significant downgrade in expectations after week one performance.

The source is placing Jamar Chase in the flex spot of a DFS lineup at $7,600 after he underperformed in Week 1, using the flex designation as a way to 'deliver a message' and allow Chase to 'work his way back.' This reflects skepticism about Chase's immediate production despite his premium salary.

Jordan Mason is on injured reserve, which affects the 49ers' backfield composition for Week 2.

With Carson Wentz starting for the Vikings against the Bears, Jefferson is expected to return to his usual stellar form; the source notes that when Jefferson has a capable quarterback, he can look like his usual self, contrasting with his experience under J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosber last year. At $7,800 salary, the source is building a DFS lineup around Jefferson as a premium stud.

Lloyd looked poor on tape with cutting angles that were off and facing the sidelines, requiring 90-degree cuts; went down on first contact every time despite analytics showing 2.5 yards after contact per touch; consensus rankings have him at RB30 based on box score (more carries), but much of that volume came late in the game when the game was decided.

The source selected Matthew Golden at $4,700 for DFS, noting that Golden looked like a true and obvious wide receiver for the Packers and out-targeted Christian Watson. At the modest $4,700 price, the source is comfortable with the selection despite Watson receiving more headlines.

The source observed in the Buccaneers-Bengals game that the offensive plan seemed to be 'Abuka early and often,' and is stacking Evans at $6,400 with Baker Mayfield against the Browns, expecting high volume and yards. The source anticipates 'bonkers amounts of yards' from the Buccaneers offense against Cleveland's defense.

The source believes Parker Washington is poised to become a top-12 receiver in fantasy, citing not just his Week 1 production but the way he looks on film. At $5,900, the source considers him underpriced despite concerns about potential usage of Travis Hunter on offense cutting into his targets.

The source noted that Pat Bryant at $4,200 looked like the number one receiver at times in the Packers game, making him a cheap option for DFS consideration.

Rashad Bateman led the Ravens in routes run in Week 1 but received only one target, a zero-point performance; despite being a full-time player, he ran 40 routes for one target, which the source calls 'the trappiest of all traps'; the source acknowledges Bateman has boosters like Matt Harmon who believe he's a good player, but a lengthy injury history and consistent underproduction have made the source skeptical; ranked at WR42 heading into a shootout against New Orleans, but the source 'couldn't punish him as much as the tape warranted' despite considering it.

Dowdle looked sluggish in week one and is ranked below Kalen Black despite likely being drafted ahead of him, indicating a downgrade in expectations after his week one performance.

Romeo Dobbs looked 'horrendous' in Week 1 with poor ball tracking on an interception and a drop on a wide-open third-down catch, ranking outside the top 100 based on tape; however, the source acknowledges a larger sample from his Green Bay tenure suggests he's a 'decent NFL player' and shouldn't be completely overreacted to; ranked at WR40 (two spots ahead of Bateman), the source expects the Patriots to game-plan him as a focal point in Week 2, but harbors lingering concerns that Matt Collins, Navarro Douglas, or Hunter Henry could end up getting extra work, making Dobbs a 'frustrating guy that doesn't do much again.'

The source expressed concern that Travis Hunter could be used on offense for a few plays, which might cut into Parker Washington's target share and production.

The source considered Trey McBride for DFS but ultimately could not afford him at the tight end position while also affording a premium flex player. McBride remains a consideration for lineups with different salary allocations.

The source mentioned Woody Marks at $4,500 as a cheap running back option for DFS consideration, though not as a primary selection.