TNF REAX + 6 biggest fantasy questions we want answered in Week 2

Amon-Ra St. Brown has graduated to the elite tier of wide receivers. Matt Harmon argues that St. Brown is not just a slot merchant and is capable of competing with top-tier receivers like Puka Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase. His production is bolstered by a Lions defense that will likely force the offense to play from behind all season.

Matt Harmon notes that Amon-Ra St. Brown is having a Hall of Fame start to his career and is one of the best wide receivers in football. Harmon suggests this season could be the 'cherry on top' where his elite status becomes obvious to everyone.

Matt Harmon highlights Brian Robinson Jr. as an elite running back and a 'PPR scam' who is legitimately taking wide receiver snaps and running screens, making him the focal point of the Falcons' offense.

Brian Thomas Jr. is currently a boom-bust fantasy play due to his role as a designated X receiver and a nagging shoulder injury that may be limiting his field time. Matt Harmon notes that he may not be a perfect fit for Liam Cohen's scheme, which prioritizes crossing routes over the middle, an area where other roster players are currently more effective.

Matt Harmon suggests the Raiders should consider sitting Brock Bowers for one more game to ensure he is fully healthy, even if he is an auto-start when active.

Bryce Young is showing signs of improvement under new offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, with the Panthers shifting to a more aggressive, downfield passing attack. Harmon notes that Young is playing more like his 'Alabama' self, with increased play-action and pace.

Chris Olave popped up on the injury report with a hamstring issue, but it is considered precautionary and not expected to be a problem. Harmon remains very high on Olave's fantasy outlook for the rest of the season.

DJ Moore is expected to be a stud in the Bills offense once healthy. He suffered an apparent AC joint injury in Week 2, which typically carries a one-to-three-week recovery timeline. The team can afford to be patient with his return given their strong start.

Dalton Kincaid is emerging as a premier fantasy asset, with his route participation increasing toward the 70% mark. Hayden Winks highlights that Kincaid is being targeted even in 13 personnel packages, making him a key weapon for beating man coverage and a top-tier fantasy pick.

Matt Harmon and Hayden Winks are high on Dalton Kincaid, calling him an 'awesome pick' who looks physically improved and more explosive. Harmon notes Kincaid is now built like a 'real NFL tight end' and is firmly in the TE3-TE5 conversation.

Matt Harmon expects Devonta Smith to have a big Week 2 against the Titans, noting that he faced heavy coverage shading in Week 1 and is a confident start.

Drake London's fantasy outlook is volatile due to the Falcons' quarterback situation. While he saw 84% of his snaps lined up out wide, his production is heavily dependent on the quarterback play, with Matt Harmon noting that even with Michael Penix, the usage will remain volatile.

Josh Norris notes that Ja'Marr Chase had a slow start in Week 1, similar to last year, but expects him to blow up in a positive direction soon. He expresses frustration that Chase hasn't yet provided a 'normal' high-scoring fantasy performance.

Jack Besh is utilized correctly by the Raiders, playing over the middle of the field rather than running deep routes, though he remains a part-time player not yet viable for fantasy lineups.

Jahan Dotson surprisingly led all wide receivers in average route depth in Week 1, a role Matt Harmon describes as a 'sacrificial field stretcher' that is bizarre given his career profile.

Jahmyr Gibbs remains a fantastic fantasy pick, doing significant damage through his receiving workload in Week 2. He recorded eight targets and six catches, proving his value as a dual-threat weapon in the Lions' offense.

Matt Harmon is comfortable with Jahmyr Gibbs' workload, noting 22 touches in his recent game as a positive sign. While he doesn't want to see 34-touch games consistently, he expects Gibbs to be a major factor in upcoming matchups against weak defenses.

Matt Harmon advocates for rolling out Jalen Nailor, noting he has been an effective man-coverage receiver with nice grabs in Week 1, despite his limited 30% route participation.

James Cook remains a productive fantasy back, but his goal-line usage is limited, as Josh Allen and the tight ends are preferred in those situations. He is also not seeing the high-volume receiving workload some expected, leading to a slight downgrade in his draft value from a late first-round pick to an early second-round pick.

Matt Harmon and Hayden Winks agree that Jameson Williams is a 'great buy low' candidate. Despite expected volatility and games where he may only score five fantasy points, Harmon projects him to finish around WR25, noting that his increased slot usage (up to 26%) and the Lions' poor defense will force the team to keep him involved.

Jared Goff is a high-floor fantasy quarterback who is projected to be among the league leaders in passing yards again this season. Given the Lions' defensive struggles, Goff will likely be forced into high-volume passing situations, leading to frequent 300-yard, multi-touchdown games.

Josh Norris reports that Joe Burrow is dealing with a back issue following hits in Week 1. Matt Harmon emphasizes that Burrow's lack of availability has been a primary reason for the Bengals' failure to make the playoffs in recent years.

Josh Allen is playing at an elite level, finishing with 99th percentile total EPA in Week 2. Hayden Winks notes this is the best he has ever seen Allen play, citing his 100% success rate as a runner (11 positive plays on 11 attempts) and his ability to diagnose coverage. He is currently in a tier of his own, and his high-scoring performance makes him a league-winning asset despite preseason concerns about opportunity cost.

Matt Harmon notes Justin Herbert had a bad game in Week 1, failing to target running backs for the first time in his career, but maintains he is still within the 'circle of trust' despite the poor performance.

Matt Harmon believes Kayshon Boutte is a sneaky start but expects him to be sacrificed to DJ Turner in coverage, limiting his fantasy potential.

Matt Harmon suggests Kayshon Boutte is a 'sneaky start' for Week 2, as he is expected to step into the X-receiver role for the Texans if Nico Collins is unable to play.

Kendre Miller is emerging as a threat to Travis Etienne's workload, having handled both backfield touches inside the 10-yard line in Week 1 and converting one for a touchdown.

Keon Coleman showed flashes of potential in Week 2, demonstrating the ability to settle into open space when Josh Allen enters creation mode and winning against man coverage. He remains a secondary piece who will benefit from the overall strength of the Bills' passing attack.

Matt Harmon believes Michael Penix will be good enough to save Kyle Pitts' fantasy value to a degree, noting that Pitts had a 50-plus yard gain down the seam in Week 1 that was only missed due to an underthrow by Cooper Rush.

Ladd McConkey was working off to the side with a trainer during practice, and Matt Harmon expresses concern about the Chargers' offense without him, noting a significant drop-off to the secondary options.

Josh Norris reports that Nico Collins is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and has not been practicing. Matt Harmon believes the Texans' offense is centered entirely around Collins and will struggle significantly if he is sidelined.

Parker Washington is considered matchup-proof by the analysts, especially against Denver, following a 145-yard performance against them last year; he is a recommended start in flex or WR3 spots.

Pat Freiermuth is emerging as a legitimate fantasy tight end option that managers should take seriously following his Week 1 performance.

Quentin Johnston historically performs well against the Raiders, and Matt Harmon suggests he should have a good game in Week 2 based on the matchup, despite his inconsistency.

Matt Harmon views Sam LaPorta as an 'awesome pick' and expects his production (e.g., 6 catches, 52 yards, 1 TD) to be a consistent baseline for the rest of the season. He ranks LaPorta firmly in the TE3-TE5 tier.

Despite a poor Week 1 performance behind a struggling offensive line, Saquon Barkley remains a strong start. He accounted for 80% of the Eagles' backfield touches, and Harmon expects the run game results to improve against the Titans.

Tank Bigsby had the third-most forced missed tackles in Week 1 and showed impressive ability to avoid contact and fall forward, leading to calls to stack his performances.

Travis Etienne's fantasy value is in jeopardy after a disappointing Week 1 where he played only 39% of routes and saw limited snap percentages. Harmon notes that Etienne's previous production was heavily inflated by favorable field position from turnovers, and if the current backfield rotation continues, he could be a 'small loss' player.

Trevor Lawrence is viewed as a top-six quarterback for the upcoming slate due to his arm strength and the Jaguars' well-constructed offense, regardless of the matchup.