As we enter week two of the season, we proved to have many players succeed while sitting the appropriate amount to gain those victories. Injuries have become a major issue already with many high-end talents finding their way into the medical room. Finding adequate replacements could become problematic this early – but there are many pieces we covet this week. Follow us as we prepare to get those wins again this week.
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Aaron Rodgers (GB)
Heading back to the offseason, the conundrum of Aaron Rodgers in this Packers offense was the great fear. Now after seeing how the scheme has morphed – Rodgers is back on track as this offense looks very balanced. The concern at hand was the outlook on the receiver room, but everything looked polished last week. Facing the Lions in week two who give up loads in pass yards, fire up Rodgers once again and don’t look back.
Granted, Phillip Rivers didn’t preform the way we would’ve hoped last week, but there were many positives to take from it. Feeding the running backs with heavy targets will eventually open the wide receivers making this offense very powerful. Interceptions appear to again be a problem in his game but hopefully that gets cleaned up this week. We will still provide an endorsement this week for Rivers.
Jonathan Taylor (IND)
With the season ending injury to Marlon Mack, rookie Jonathan Taylor has now been placed as the clubs starting running back and more excited we couldn’t be. Taylor is loaded with ability and talent and should create a fabulous dynamic to this offense. We should absolutely see 20 overall touches and a trip to the endzone verse a Vikings defense that is struggling immensely. Get ready for the points to come.
Week one we witnessed the Bills basically abandon the run game with their backs. There was reason to that madness as the Jets still hold a solid run defense. The Bills exploited the pass as that was their greatest weakness. This week Buffalo will get back to the ground game after watching the film of Cam Newton carving the Dolphins up via the rush. Singletary should have a big role and flourish.
Week one for Mark Ingram didn’t go as planned, as the Ravens utilized rookie JK Dobbins much more than we all anticipated. Seeing Baltimore not use their backs in heavy usage was also a concern in our eyes, but we believe that will get back on track in week two. Ingram will have a bigger role and should find his way into pay-dirt this week. Houston’s defense will struggle for two straight weeks and the benefit will be fantasy points for Ingram.
Cooper Kupp (LAR)
Week one saw a long list of top players not delivering and the Rams Cooper Kupp was one of them also. Taking a backseat to Robert Woods in the pass attack, Jared Goff just took what the Cowboys defense gave him and didn’t look back. Week two verse the Eagles who found themselves to again be littered with injury, Woods should draw Darius Slay, which will give opportunity for Kupp to feast. Start Kupp with ease this week.
News reports have broken and confirmed that AJ Brown will not play in this contest, which leaves a heavy role in targets to follow Corey Davis. Davis found his stride in week one with a much better role and routes that looked to compliment his overall skill. Now without Brown on the field, Tennessee will again force feed Davis against the Jaguars weaker defense. However, rookie CJ Henderson looked very sharp in week one and will likely get the job to lock down Davis. Volume is the key for playing Davis this week.
With the injury to super star Michael Thomas, the next man up to see targets is their 2020 free agent pickup, Emmanuel Sanders. While Sanders wasn’t overly involved in the first contest, this has the makings to once again see him as the primary target. Sanders continues to prove he has plenty left in the tank and should develop instant chemistry with Drew Brees. PPR points should come in bunches for Sanders this week.
Jared Cook (NO)
Keeping down the train of finding Saints players that will eat targets with Michael Thomas now gone for a few weeks, tight end Jared Cook should also see many more targets. Looking sharp in week one himself, Cook has the benefit of previous chemistry with Drew Brees. Let’s not forget this is a revenge game for Cook on Monday Night verse his former team – get ready for fireworks.
The Broncos attempted their best offensive approach in week one, but feel short in finding that explosion. Without Courtland Sutton on the field, Noah Fant become the priority for Drew Lock to find and find often. Facing the Steelers this week who proved to be a major issue for opposing offenses, the quick pass to Fant should again be a common theme if Sutton sits again. He is on the rise and likely will be a constant fixture.
Carson Wentz (PHI)
When we dive back into the last contest where Carson Wentz hit the turf more than any human in recent memory – this week will have a similar tone. While the Washington Football team has a front seven loaded with talent, the Eagles get Aaron Donald and company this week to add to the pain. Philly’s offensive line is in dire straights and will concede with many sacks again. Wentz belongs on the bench this week.
Granted, we undervalued Teddy Bridgewater last week, but will again preach the same as the Panthers face the Buccaneers. The Tampa defense is very sound and showed that verse the Saints on many occasions. The secondary has improved as a whole, while the run defense is lights out. Bridgewater should struggle early and can’t be trusted at this point.
James White (NE)
Before the year began, we had visions prompted by numbers to believe Cam Newton would feed the running back position via the pass just like he did with former teammate Christian McCaffrey. James White was the clear back to take that role but didn’t see much time on the field in week one. This is a major concern for us as we move forward and now need to see proof on the field before we start White. Sit him this week.
Even as the Broncos Phillip Lindsay has been shelved with an injury lifting the outlook of Melvin Gordon, this week against the Steelers defense that shut down Saquon Barkley with distinction – there is no chance we play Gordon this week. If you truly have no choice, we understand the play, but if options rest on your bench this week, take them.
Even thought we still have heavy optimism for the Texans to find their stride and become a competitive club this season, starting the year verse the Chiefs than the Ravens is almost criminal. David Johnson did look very good in the season opener and should still get a lot of work in the pass game – but for our appetite, he is better on the bench this week. This is more cautionary over must sit.
DeVante Parker (MIA)
The Fins DeVante Parker has popped up on the injury report but should suit up for this game against the Bills. Either way, we are not comfortable to recommend playing him this week, as he will have the tough assignment in facing Tre White from the Bills. The Bills secondary is one of the best in the business and will again show that prowess with a weaker Miami offense in their way. Parker will have better days, but this shouldn’t be one of them.
With how the Ravens played in week one, how can we promote Brandin Cooks to play even in your flex spot. The Texans looked disorganized offensively and Coach Bill O’Brien didn’t utilize all the speed he now has on the roster. There could be more shots down the field to Cooks, but this is another situation where we want more proof before we unleash him into our lineups.
We held a very similar opinion last week and that will again be the case in week two. Its not that we question the ability DJ Moore has, but the quarterback that is throwing him the ball is the concern. Last week fell by the wayside in terms of statistics for Moore and we fear that will again be the situation. Moore is a very precise route runner that can get open quickly, but Teddy Bridgewater struggles with that pin point accuracy. We will pass again on Moore this week.
Hunter Henry (LAC)
We have been very strong in our opinions on very talented players not having the opportunity to produce with lesser game manager quarterbacks standing in their way. Tyrod Taylor has and will continue to devalue this Charger offense with his inability to read the field after his first two looks. Hunter Henry and Keenan Allen will continue to suffer and should again be the case against the Chiefs who will light up the scoreboard. Garbage time is the only thing saving his day this week.
We said it all offseason and the fear continues for the Giants Evan Engram. Seeing him drop passes and not be on the same page with Daniel Jones on Monday Night, we truly wonder if we will ever witness the full on-slot of talent come to fruition. The talent he holds will always carry him but injuries and limited big games fills his sheet. We will once again error on the side of caution with Engram this week.
Mitchell Trubisky (CHI)
For big day plays for week two, the Bears Mitchell Trubisky has again found his way back on the list showing much better play in week one. Suggesting to play Trubisky always comes with risk, but facing the Giants defense that struggles on the best days could lift him again to be a top passer this week. If you can move in another direction, we’d probably do that – but don’t be shocked to see another strong contest here.
While we didn’t see the full magic of this offense come together in week one, this week verse the Falcons truly has us licking our chops. The Cowboys offense is loaded with talent but coaching held them back in their first contest. Mike McCarthy was back to his old tricks in placing his club in terrible situations with bad play calling. This week however, we do see things with a greater outlook as the Falcons defense is one of the worst units in the league. Dak Prescott should get over the 20 point mark this week with perhaps much more.
Chris Carson (SEA)
Recommending to fade the Hawks Chris Carson in week one, was one of our misses, but we did have sound reason to justify that operation. Coming off that hip surgery and not seeing him participate in training camp with high volume, it was very tough to trust right out of the gates. Seeing Carson involved in the pass game was a new trick that lifts him into another stratosphere this season. Carson is a great play this week where points could flow.
Even as we continue to preach the displeasure for Tyrod Taylor, this is the week we could see Austin Ekeler come back to great achievements. The encouraging sign for Ekeler was that he carried the ball 19 times from the backfield which should again be the case this week. The point where we could see Ekeler bring back points is in garbage time production. Facing the Chiefs who can literally blow this game up at half time – Ekeler should be used in bunches down the stretch. Is it possible we see Justin Herbert enter the game? We wouldn’t be shocked!
The Falcons Todd Gurley played very well in his first game with his new club, and we truly love the situation against the Cowboys defense. Dallas showed to have great struggle against the run and its no surprise without Leighton Vander-Esch or Sean Lee. Dallas does have power up front to rush the quarterback, but the run defense is something that will have trouble once again. Gurley should be in for another sound day.
TY Hilton (IND)
At this point, we still have great belief in the Colts offense becoming a major producer and this should be the game TY Hilton gets back on track. Phillip Rivers attempted to find Hilton in week one, but wasn’t overly successful. This week, the Colts have a great matchup against the Vikings who possess a secondary littered with holes and inadequacy. Indy will want to iron out their mistakes and this is a great game to do that.
We caught a slight glimpse of what this future star could do, and this week could become the breakout party we all expect. CeeDee Lamb was used sparingly and was easy to tackle in week one. His game in college was predicated upon making plays after the catch and verse a weaker Falcons secondary – Lamb should take flight when given the shot. There is risk here, but could be a huge payoff.
Many didn’t know of the Lions rookie Quintez Cephus before week one, and now with the Kenny Golladay injury – he is on the map. Seeing a heaping 10-targets in the first week, Golladay has already been ruled out leaving this receiver to again hold a very strong role. It is still difficult to trust this start, but if you are stuck with the many injuries to other talents – this rookie could be in for a very good day.
Mike Gesicki (MIA)
Over the first couple seasons, Mike Gesicki has been seen to play very well against the Buffalo Bills. With the week’s injury report showing injuries to Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmonds, this swings the door wide open for Gesicki to have a great day. Buffalo will be forced to bring a safety down to support in coverage on this tight end, but if the mismatch is found verse lesser line backers, he could have a great day.
This recommendation is predicated upon George Kittle not suiting up for this contest. While the 49ers have stated that he is in no danger to miss game action – we find it difficult to believe that notion. Kittle clearly hyperextended his knee on a terrible pass from Jimmy Garoppolo which could promote Reed to have a very big role. Watch the injury report to see Kittle’s status, and if he sits, Reed is the go-to this week.
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