Week 2 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: MUST-START Players

Expected to be a top-15 running back in PPR this week with approximately 18 touches per game; will handle goal-line work and receive catches in a game where Minnesota needs to keep pace with Chicago's offense. Ranked ahead of Javante Williams and Breece Hall, and ahead of DeAndre Swift in PPR formats due to superior receiving volume. Jones is in a really good spot in a high-total game, getting volume as a runner, receiver, and at the goal line. The source emphasizes that volume is king in fantasy football and Jones is the clear choice over other Vikings backfield options.

Favored over both Jared Goff and Carson Wentz in Week 2 start/sit decisions. Against Tampa Bay, has the upside to put five touchdowns on the board; his 'yolo nature' contrasts with Goff's conservative approach against Buffalo. Week 1 fumbles were anomalies tied to communication issues (headset problems) and holding the ball too long, not fundamental issues. Should bounce back well.

Used as a ranking comparison point; Aaron Jones is ranked ahead of Breece Hall in the source's RB rankings.

Completed passes to 11 different receivers in Week 1 with no interceptions; positive start for a QB under pressure; distributes ball widely, supporting multiple pass-catcher targets.

Godwin has a higher floor in PPR against Cleveland in Week 2. He showed strong route participation and middle-of-field positioning in Week 1 despite offensive breakdowns, and Cleveland's defense is vulnerable to middle-field attacks. The source projects Godwin will have a great season and is a strong PPR play this week due to expected volume.

Confirmed as short-yardage and goal-line back for Jacksonville; had only 6 touches in Week 1 compared to Bashel Tutin's 15. Handles red-zone and short-yardage carries, limiting Tutin's scoring opportunities in those situations.

Faces a tough matchup against Minnesota's elite run defense; not 100% healthy heading into the game. Ranked below Aaron Jones in PPR formats due to inferior receiving volume despite similar overall touches.

Swift downgrade affects broader Bears lineup strategy; if managers downgrade Swift, they pivot to stacking other Chicago Bears players instead, suggesting reduced confidence in his Week 2 ceiling.

Scored three touchdowns last week and will get significant volume, but ranked below Malik Neighbors in flex start/sit decision; Cincinnati matchup is not unfavorable, but Neighbors has better target upside in chase-game scenario against Rams.

Strong usage metrics (15% target share, 15+ touches, 88% snap share) with non-existent usage from other running backs; however, faces very difficult matchup against San Francisco 49ers; offense has many challenges; the source still ranking him in line with consensus despite fade talk and scary times for managers.

Robinson is recommended as a fun dart throw and waiver-wire add for super-deep formats, particularly in start-three-WR-with-flex lineups. He's one of several older players on the San Francisco roster, and the source added him on multiple waiver wires as an upside bet.

Underperformed in Week 1 with only 2 catches for 12 yards despite being impossible to cover. The source expects Chase to be hyperargeted in Week 2 as the Bengals offense prioritizes getting him back on track, which is best for their overall offensive performance.

Coker had a monster Week 1 and has back-to-back monster games when considering his NFL playoff performance against the Rams last year; three of his last four games played (including Week 1) have resulted in 16+ points. Coker has strong chemistry with Bryce Young and outscored Ted McMillan in the last four games they played last year, making him a steal at his draft position who should be played until you don't have to.

Williams is a locked-in start for Week 2 Thursday night game against Minnesota with 9 targets and a 23% target share in Week 1 despite a couple of drops, indicating high volume and involvement in the Lions' passing attack. However, Detroit's offensive line injuries—right tackle Blake Miller out and left guard Christian Mahogany out—create a concern: Buffalo will likely send extra pressure knowing Detroit is down two offensive linemen, making it hard for the offense to execute downfield passing plays and get Williams on deep routes.

Ranked below Baker Mayfield in Week 2 start/sit decisions. Against Buffalo, Goff and Detroit will be tight and conservative, valuing the football and avoiding chances that give Josh Allen extra opportunities. Also dealing with injuries to his right tackle and left guard, which is problematic for an immobile pocket passer.

Used as a ranking comparison point; Aaron Jones is ranked immediately after Javante Williams in the source's RB rankings.

Severely underutilized in Week 1 with only 3 targets and 1 catch for 2 yards despite being acquired in the first, third, and fourth round picks. The source expects a bounceback in Week 2 against Jacksonville. Davis Webb is calling plays for his first game and has been heavily coached by Sean Payton, who spent significant time in the office with him; the source guarantees Waddle will get the football this week. The team spent premium draft capital on Waddle specifically for his yards-after-catch ability, similar to their role for Troy Franklin last year (8–10 targets per game for five straight weeks), and he was not used that way in Week 1. If the offense struggles in the first half, Sean Payton will call plays in the second half.

Warren is a strong RB2 start in Week 2 against New England. He had 5 catches and 46 rushing yards in Week 1 with 6 targets, positioning him as a dual-threat receiving back. The source notes that New England's defense stops the middle run but allows edge runners to thrive, and Warren's edge-running capability and receiving ability create a double-up matchup advantage. The source projects volume and production will be there.

Being downgraded for Week 2 due to volume concerns; Arizona is easing Love in from a preseason injury and the split will favor him more over time, but currently the volume is not where fantasy managers want it. The source believes if this were three or four weeks later there would be more volume for Love, but for now he's a downgrade. Additionally, this is a difficult matchup against Seattle's defense, which is strong against running backs.

Placed on injured reserve, creating a significant volume opportunity for Aaron Jones in the Vikings backfield.

Had a 30% target share in Week 1 but the source advises against chasing that stat line in Week 2, suggesting the target share was an anomaly and unlikely to be sustained.

Andrews is being upgraded this week after the source was an Andrews hater in the offseason, typically fading him as a structural pick rather than an upside swing. The biggest catalyst is Jacobe Lane now on injured reserve; Lamar Jackson was hyperargeting Lane both in the end zone and inside the 10-yard line (including three straight attempts on one drive), and Andrews should absorb those targets. Additionally, when tight end Isaiah Flowers left the game with six minutes remaining in the first half, Andrews recorded three catches in the second half, signaling increased opportunity. Against New Orleans' run-focused defense, Andrews will operate over the middle on play-action with two projected big plays down the seam; positioned as last man standing in Baltimore's passing game.

Was outscored and outtargeted by teammate Michael Wilson in Week 1, suggesting he is not the primary receiving option in the Arizona offense and may see limited target volume.

Ran most routes of any Green Bay Packers wide receiver in Week 1; 12 targets, 6 catches; the source putting him in lineups and feels better about him than flex alternatives (Marshon Lloyd, Dantavian Wixs, Jordan Addison); preseason hype materializing into production.

Easily outscored and outtargeted teammate Marvin Harrison in Week 1, indicating he is the primary receiving option in the Arizona offense and should continue to see strong target volume.

Evans looked fantastic in Week 1 with a really good connection to Baker Mayfield, especially early in the first half, and the source projects him as a top 10 to top 12 wide receiver for at least the next two months. He has a fabulous matchup against Miami in Week 2 with extra rest for Tampa Bay after flying home from Australia. The team will have to continue using Evans heavily now that Jake Ton is out. The source ranks him around WR16-17 but believes he could finish well above that, comparing him to 2025 Devonte Adams with a fantastic playoff runout. Evans is a locked-in WR1 moving forward, though age and injury risk are long-term concerns.

Nico Collins runs the big crossers behind the linebackers in the Texans offense and serves as a two-high safety buster—a specialized role that is critical to the passing attack. If Collins is out, secondary receivers like Kahan Booty cannot replicate this function; Booty runs perimeter downfield routes instead, which does not fit CJ Stroud's game as well. Collins' injury status directly impacts Texans pass-catcher fantasy relevance for Week 2.

Washington is an auto-start every week and is better than anybody thought; he's a perfect fit in Shane Waldron's offense and with Trevor Lawrence as an explosive slot player. He was only throttled down in Week 1 because Jacksonville blew out Cleveland so badly they didn't need him. Against Denver this week, despite Denver's strong outside corners, Washington will continue to eat. He has scored at least 19 PPR points in five straight games including last week, and could be the most productive wide receiver season ever attached to a Trevor Lawrence offense—potentially better than Calvin Ridley (WR18) or Christian Kirk (WR15) by season's end. Washington offers more reliable floor production and consistency than T. Higgins, with unbelievable consistency of production.

Hamstring injury carries reinjury risk heading into Week 2 start/sit decision; same injury from training camp. Even if Flowers plays, Baltimore will likely limit his usage to avoid extended absence, reducing ceiling in favorable matchup against New Orleans.