Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings (Flex + QB)

Ranked higher than many other drafted running backs due to Jordan Mason's absence. Jones cannot handle 20 touches per game in the NFL right now, but will receive 'all the high value touches' with Mason out. The Vikings' backfield alternatives—DJ Dallas ('just not very good' with 18 rushes for 33 yards in a game against San Francisco despite two touchdowns, bouncing around as a practice squad back) and Deon Claybourne ('probably a little bit too small and a little bit too inexperienced' to assume Mason's role)—are not viable options. Jones is positioned as a strong play for high-value touches despite age and volume limitations.

With Omar Cooper Jr. sidelined by high ankle sprain, Mitchell and Garrett Wilson are the only receiving options for the Jets; Mitchell will be a primary target in the passing game.

Mattek Fantasy Football notes that Alec Pierce scored 10 points last week on limited route participation, with routes expected to increase this week, suggesting upside potential.

Ranked #11 overall flex player. The source was impressed with his Week 1 performance and highlights his receiving role as the key to his upside; notes his second touchdown came on a receiving route and that this receiving work is what he needs to do to score 20 fantasy points per game as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, who are 9-point underdogs against Los Angeles Chargers. The source describes him as a 'generational talent at the running back position,' has him ranked above consensus for the offseason, has him on multiple fantasy teams, and believes his stock will go even higher. The source suggests buying high on Jeanty as league-mates may undervalue him.

Ranked as one of the top three overall flex players for Week 2 with no scenario where he should not be started. Ranked 52nd in flex rankings; looked like the better, more effective running back compared to Chris Rodriguez and was the only running back to receive a target (a 22-yard screen pass). Source expresses some concern about Atlanta's quarterback situation uncertainty, though this concern is less severe than for Drake London and Kyle Pitts.

Ranked 93 overall in Week 2 flex rankings.

Thomas left last week's game banged up and returned, but his route participation declined after the team built a large lead. He is ranked at 88 overall and will face Patrick Surtain in coverage this week, a challenging matchup that elevates Parker Washington's role as the Jaguars' primary receiving option.

Ranked seventh in Week 2 quarterback rankings against the Miami Dolphins matchup by the source.

Huge riser. Scored 20 points in Week 1 with seven targets on 53% of routes. Kenneth Gainwell was only targeted once and ran 38% of routes, contrary to expectations that Gainwell would take over receiving work. Irving played a reduced version of the Rashad White role and was moved the furthest up in rest-of-season rankings. He now faces the worst team in the NFL (Cleveland Browns), with the only concern being the Buccaneers getting up by too much and Irving not playing.

Ranked 100 overall in Week 2 flex rankings.

Ranked third in Week 2 quarterback rankings by the source.

Ranked 67 overall. Was the clear early-down rusher in Week 1. The source notes this ranking could be slightly aggressive but expects a more competitive game against Kansas City in Week 2, which should increase his usage and opportunity share.

Ranked 94 overall. The source advises against starting any Titans players, calling the situation 'miserable' and stating 'Titans absolutely stink, bro.'

Mattek Fantasy Football struggled with ranking due to very bad matchup against Texans. James Cook scored only 9 points in the same matchup. Source notes you start your studs and won't bench Brown, but acknowledges some fantasy teams may have better options if they also roster Javante Williams and James Cook.

Ranked 64 overall. The source is concerned that Godwin doesn't athletically look the same as he did previously, which is expected given his age. Additionally, the Buccaneers have drafted tight ends in consecutive years (Jaylen McMillan and Ted Hurst), with Hurst running 70% of routes in his debut, suggesting a potential shift in target distribution away from Godwin.

Ranked 110 overall in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 2 flex rankings.

Ranked #6 overall flex player. Source addresses concerns about his role with Kalin Black's arrival by noting McCaffrey had 301 carries last season that didn't result in touchdowns; even if 30 of those were removed, he'd average 17.4 fantasy points per game. Source projects 150 rushes for Kalin Black over the season and still expects McCaffrey to score approximately one touchdown per game and exceed 100 targets. Source is not worried about McCaffrey's role even against Miami Dolphins, though notes he likely won't play in the fourth quarter.

Watson is ranked aggressively off a 30-point Week 1 game; the source believes he will lead the Packers in fantasy points over expectation due to his explosiveness and red-zone prowess, despite Matthew Golden leading in expected fantasy points.

Chuba Hubbard is a 'big riser' after scoring two touchdowns and playing 85% of snaps in Week 1, while Jonathan Brooks managed only 12 snaps; the source anticipates a strong fantasy game vs. a 'very bad' Atlanta Falcons team with an unsettled QB situation.

Did not score a fantasy point in Week 1, but the source is 'not worried' about him. The source argues that viewers should not be concerned about an 89% route participation rate for a team that scored 59 points, and notes that if Caleb Williams had completed a touchdown pass to Loveland that he 'just barely missed,' there would be no panic about him.

The source would be 'much more concerned' if they were a big Courtland Sutton drafter, implying Sutton's Week 2 outlook is more worrisome than Jaylen Waddle's despite similar circumstances with Bo Nix at quarterback. Ranked 102 overall in Week 2 flex rankings.

DJ Moore is ranked 41st overall and is playing in Week 2; the source does not elaborate on his outlook, noting he is 'playing tonight' and therefore not spending much time on analysis.

Ranked 22nd against Minnesota Vikings. Swift's workload was unimpeachable in Week 1; he is clearly the lead back in the Bears offense, which scored 59 points and looks phenomenal under Ben Johnson's direction. Backup Kyle Manungi had only three rushes for four yards before scoring a 60-yard touchdown, confirming Swift's role dominance.

Ranked fifth in Week 2 quarterback rankings by the source.

Ranked 27th. Big riser with three touchdowns in Week 1, but did not play as much as expected. He got 20 carries and three targets in the passing game, but that was only 63% of the team's carries and he played one fewer snap than Woody Marks. The source expects there will be weeks where the game requires more space and horizontal movement, which could limit his touches.

Ranked 69 overall with a great matchup against the Dolphins. Had a strong role in Week 1 including a backfield carry inside the 20-yard line. The source views him as a key reason not to panic about the 49ers after losing Brandon Aiyuk, citing his solid performance and versatile usage.

Ranked 97 overall. The source describes him as a 'low-end starter' who will be 'the deep guy' in the offense.

Ranked #5 overall in flex rankings for Week 2.

Smith's fantasy expectations are being downwardly adjusted after Dantavian Wixs showed immediate excellence with a full route share in Week 1; the emergence of Wixs and potential for the Eagles to develop rookie receivers suggests reduced target share going forward.

Metcalf ran the most crossing routes in the NFL but had a poor Week 1 game with only 8 PPR points and 5 targets. Aaron Rodgers said in his Monday press conference that they need to do a better job getting the ball to Metcalf and that he's going to force-feed him. However, he will face Christian Gonzalez coverage in Week 2.

Ranked 46th overall; the source does 'not feel good about London' due to Atlanta's quarterback situation uncertainty. London played only 14% of his snaps out of the slot last week, which 'is not going to cut it' with backup quarterbacks like Cooper Rush, Jack Strand, or Tuiteaboa. The source emphasizes that only Desmond Ridley will push the ball outside the numbers, which is critical for London's role.

Wilson should be ranked ahead of Breece Hall given the Jets' expected negative game script and heavy ball-control approach (17-minute field goal drive with 14-05 personnel). He and Adonai Mitchell will be the primary passing options for the Jets, though they will face down games when the Jets employ heavy personnel packages.

George Helani will not be used at the goal line for the Seattle Seahawks, limiting his red-zone upside and making him an 'annoying' fantasy asset. Unlike Jaren Price and other backs with clear goal-line roles, Helani lacks that scoring opportunity.

George Kittle ran only 44% of routes in Week 1 but had 10 days to rest before Week 2. There were rumors he might not even play in the Australia game and would stay home to rehab his Achilles. The source views his ability to play at all as bullish and ranks him as a clear start.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Fannon Jr. at 83rd overall but expresses significant concern about his target volume. The source notes that the best receiver Fannon Jr. has ever played with is an over-the-hill Jerry Judy, which is not ideal for his fantasy outlook, and explicitly states worry about Fannon Jr.'s target opportunities.

Ranked 79th overall, directly behind Mark Andrews, and Mattek Fantasy Football cannot rank him any higher. Played only 49% of snaps in Week 1. Research shows play-action pass rate and route participation are critical for tight end fantasy value; if a tight end cannot play on running downs, they cannot play in red zone situations. Mattek was lighter on Likely coming into the season than desired based on how well Jackson Dart looked in the Giants offense.

Ranked #8 overall flex player against Houston Texans. Source likes him this week and believes Cincinnati Bengals coaching staff will make it a point to get him the ball after he scored only 3 fantasy points in Week 1. Source feels 'much better about Jamar Chase this week' and expects it to be 'a Chase centric matchup.'

Moved up to 65 in rankings after a 33.8-point game in Week 1. He has outscored Teroy McMillan in seven of their last eight games played together. The source moved him up significantly but expresses some uncertainty about the aggressiveness of the ranking, citing concerns that the Panthers may not need to throw much against Atlanta, which could limit his ceiling.

Ranked #13 overall flex player against Detroit Lions. The source indicates he is a clear start as part of the S-tier and A-tier group of players you start without hesitation.

Jameson Williams is ranked 42nd overall and was top 10 among wide receivers in expected fantasy points in Week 1 but had 'an absolute nightmare of a game.' The source does not anticipate that poor performance happening again.

Ranked in B tier with both receiving and rushing touchdowns last week; faces Washington Commanders in second-highest game total of the week; has an unbelievable role with 5 total snaps to backup RB and 15 fullback snaps; source notes he may not be efficient in advanced stats but will score fantasy points, which is what matters for fantasy.

Ranked sixth in Week 2 quarterback rankings by the source.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Jaden Reed at 85th overall but expresses lack of confidence in starting him. Reed is a pure slot wide receiver in what the source characterizes as the Gideon Watson show, limiting his role and upside.

Scored 1.2 PPR points last week but the source is 'not worried about Waddle' despite playing the Jaguars, who have the best run defense in the NFL. Bo Nix is a high-variance quarterback, but Waddle will have 85% route participation this week, which should provide clarity on his role. The source is more concerned about Courtland Sutton in the same situation, suggesting Waddle has better upside.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Warren at 57 in Week 2 flex rankings. He did not play as many snaps as Rico Dowdle in Week 1 but got the ball more often with more carries and more targets; Dowdle ran more routes. The Steelers backfield usage is unclear and will require further monitoring.

Jeremiah Love is a 'buy in fantasy football' because he faces the Seahawks backup quarterback, which should keep the game competitive and favorable for his production.

Ranked #10 overall flex player against Kansas City Chiefs.

Jonathan Brooks received only 12 snaps in Week 1 and is ranked 101st overall in Week 2 flex rankings; the source expects his role to 'slowly and incrementally rise for the rest of the season,' though not as a one-week flip, and does not expect him to be startable in fantasy football yet despite eventual upside.

Ranked 91 overall in Week 2 flex rankings. Justin Jefferson was the only Minnesota Vikings receiver to record a reception last week, which will test the Bears defense's weakness this week.

Not going to play this week, which elevates Aaron Jones' role and value in the Vikings' backfield.

Ranked in S tier for Week 2 quarterback rankings with no scenario where you would sit him; top-tier projection for the week.

Josh Downs is ranked 76th overall. He ran 92% of routes in Week 1 but was out-targeted by Keenan Allen. The source is a believer in Downs' talent and points to his large-sample career trajectory showing he will earn targets; he was targeted twice on the team's first drive on scripted plays, suggesting the team has confidence in him.

Ranked #12 overall flex player. The source notes Carson Wentz is likely to start for Minnesota Vikings but still considers Jefferson a clear start and clear buy even with the quarterback change; the source is not a panic-seller on the QB swap. Jefferson faces Chicago Bears defense that allowed 37 points in a 33-point performance to Jaylen Coker and Carolina Panthers, demonstrating the weakness of that defense. The source is bullish on the entire Minnesota Vikings offense this week.

Jawan Johnson almost had two touchdowns in Week 1 despite not being targeted or scoring fantasy points until the fourth quarter. He has a strong role running a ton of routes for the New Orleans Saints. The source expects the Saints to be trailing in Week 2, which should increase his opportunities.

Ranked 109 overall in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 2 flex rankings.

Ranked #3 overall flex player coming off a 34 fantasy point game with 34 opportunities for Kansas City Chiefs; faces Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football. Source is highly bullish, stating 'I could not be more in on Kenneth Walker' and actively trying to trade for him in leagues where he doesn't own him.

Ranked 95 overall in Week 2 flex rankings.

The source does 'not feel good about Pitts' due to Atlanta's quarterback situation uncertainty and the team's inability to push the ball outside the numbers with backup quarterbacks. Ranked 107th overall in Week 2 flex rankings.

Ranked in S tier for Week 2 quarterback rankings with no scenario where you would sit him; top-tier projection for the week.

Luther Burden is ranked at 34 overall; despite only 9.5 points last week (11.5 with fumble), the source views him as 'the most talented player on the offense in general' and is 'starting pretty aggressively' based on Ben Johnson's expected distribution strategy to reward underutilized playmakers week-to-week.

Mark Andrews is ranked 75th overall. He led the team in targets after Zay Flowers went out in Week 1, though he had one bad drop. The source is bullish on the Ravens offense overall, citing Lamar Jackson's excellence and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's enthusiasm for calling plays, suggesting Andrews can benefit from the improved offensive environment.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Harrison Jr. in the E tier (sketchy tier) and notes that anyone who drafted him is frustrated. A key concern: Harrison Jr. has never had eight receptions in his career, but teammate Kendrick Bourne had eight receptions in his first game as an Arizona Cardinal last week, suggesting a significant role and opportunity gap that favors Bourne.

Golden is ranked very aggressively; he led the Packers in routes, targets, and air yards in Week 1 with 6 catches for 95 yards and 15.5 points, and is projected to lead the team in expected fantasy points.

Hardman had a full route share in Week 1 but played quite poorly; the source expects him to improve over the course of the season, suggesting his Week 1 performance was an outlier rather than a baseline.

Mattek Fantasy Football highlights Michael Mayer as a clear start in fantasy football. Mayer had 76% of team routes and 24% target share in Week 1. With Brock Bowers out for approximately three more weeks (earliest return Week 4), Mayer is positioned to maintain heavy involvement in the Raiders offense.

Ranked 77 overall, marking the end of the D tier in the source's rankings.

Mike Evans is ranked 39th overall and is an 'absolutely great start' with no scenario where the source would recommend benching him, indicating strong confidence in his Week 2 production.

Cooper Jr. suffered a high ankle sprain and will not be able to play, removing him from fantasy consideration and elevating Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell as the Jets' primary receiving options.

Washington is the Jaguars' WR1, leading the team in air yards, targets, yards, and touchdowns in Week 1. The source projects him as a potential top-10 fantasy WR for the season; he is one of the better route runners in the NFL, excels at creating separation out of the slot, and had a 'nasty' touchdown grab with Trevor Lawrence 'absolutely on his game' feeding him. The source recommends trading for him if not drafted.

Mattek Fantasy Football moved Freiermuth up to 81st overall and identified him as one of his big breakout bets for Week 2. Freiermuth posted strong peripheral statistics with 64% route participation and 36% first-read target share in Week 1. The source feels he is a great stylistic fit with Bo Nix and the Shawn Payton offense.

Ranked in the tier immediately after the top three (S-tier); coming off a disappointing Week 1 performance but source is not concerned about him or the Los Angeles Rams offense overall.

Ranked significantly lower after being 'absolutely nuked' in rankings. Rice functioned as an extension of the Chiefs' running game, but Kenneth Walker's arrival has fundamentally changed the team's offensive approach. The Chiefs improved from 32nd in explosive run rate (including two of the worst seasons in NFL history in 2024-2025) to 1st in the NFL after Walker's first game. Rice's role is now much less valuable; the source expects him to have 'a bunch of two reception for 19 yard games' going forward, though cannot rank him too much lower.

Ranked 106 overall in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 2 flex rankings.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Odunze at 56 in Week 2 flex rankings and is buying on the Bears despite skepticism about his talent. He did not have a full route share in Week 1 but is now totally off the injury report and should have a full route share in Week 2.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Doubs at 84th overall as the lead receiver for the New England Patriots but expresses significant concern. Doubs played one of the worst games the source has seen in the NFL with negative EPA per target, which is very difficult to achieve.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Sam LaPorta at 80th overall in Week 2 rankings.

Ranked in the B-tier of flex rankings. Had a poor Week 1 performance with 15 rushes for 83 yards and only 21% route participation. The source is worried about his fantasy football value due to concerns about the Eagles defense being pretty good and the offensive line not being strong. Jaylen Hertz looked very in command in the passing game against Washington Commanders in Week 1, which is not great for Barkley's receiving role. The source would not consider Barkley a buy in fantasy football.

Mattek Fantasy Football ranks Diggs at 53 in Week 2 flex rankings and is a believer in him across all leagues; started him in Week 1 and will start him in all leagues in Week 2. As long as he remains healthy and runs 75% of routes, he will be a clear fantasy football starter.

Ran 70% of routes in his first game, indicating strong early involvement in the offense. This high route participation is notable given the Buccaneers' recent tight end investments and suggests a significant role in the passing game.

Ranked 48th overall; the source notes it is a 'tough matchup' this week.

Ranked at 53 and moved down after Week 1 performance. Stefon Diggs was significantly better and earned way more targets. Antonio Williams, who only ran 11 routes last week, looked like one of the most efficient players on the offense. With McLaurin sharing the field with Diggs, Chigga Conquo, Antonio Williams, Rashad White, and Jakori Kwatsky Merritt, the source questions whether the 31-year-old can earn a 20–21% target share. The source acknowledges being lower than the market on McLaurin historically, though that bias burned them in 2024.

Tony Pollard is ranked 73rd overall. The source expresses strong frustration with Pollard, stating he doesn't want to start him and questioning why anyone would draft him. The source criticizes the Titans organization broadly, suggesting Pollard doesn't want to play for them either, and views the team as dysfunctional.

Ranked 68 overall. Scored 10.1 points in Week 1 with five targets and heavy playing time. The source expects the Chiefs to throw much more against the Colts in Week 2 than they did in Week 1, suggesting increased target volume and scoring opportunity ahead.

Trevion Henderson is returning from injury and ranked 60th overall; the source projects he will get 10-12 planned touches as the primary early-down back while Rondre Stevenson remains the passing-down back with around 4 catches. The source compares Henderson to a higher draft capital version of Keaton Mitchell, expecting closer to a 50/50 time share in the backfield. Despite Stevenson being the lead back, the source expects Henderson to have a clear fantasy role because 'the team has so little explosiveness without AJ Brown,' meaning he will not be 'a zero' the way he was at the end of last season.

Lawrence was great in Week 1, throwing an exceptional passing touchdown to Josh Cameron described as 'absolutely one of the most sicko throws' of the season. He is 'absolutely on his game' in the Jaguars passing attack, supporting strong upside for the team's passing game and Parker Washington's breakout potential.

Ranked 44th overall as the first overall tight end in the NFL. Despite facing a very difficult matchup, the source states 'we always feel good about Trey McBride.'

Ranked 66 overall. Limited routes in Week 1, but the source expects his route participation to trend upward week-to-week, suggesting increasing offensive involvement and a path to higher fantasy production as he gains more snaps.

Tucker Craft ran 66 routes in Week 1, a limited workload. The source expects his routes to trend up a little bit more each week going forward, suggesting growing opportunity as the season progresses.

Ranked 63 overall. The source is concerned about route overlap with Keenan Allen and Stefon Diggs, which mirrors the target-distribution challenges that played out in Allen's first game with the Bills. This positioning could limit Warren's ceiling in the Bills' passing game.

Ranked 105 overall in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 2 flex rankings.

Had 24% target share in Week 1, but the source does not think that will continue. The source notes Worthy is 'not very good' and has changed his tune on him, acknowledging his exceptional speed but lack of lateral agility. Highlighted a play where Worthy failed to make a corner miss on a potential 35-yard touchdown despite perfect ball placement from Mahomes, calling it 'a classic Xavier Worthy play.' Chiefs were bottom two in NFL in pass rate over expectation after Week 1.