Tom Brady Struggles Against Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was once again limited by the New Orleans Saints, producing just 190 passing yards and one touchdown. The Saints have continued to be Brady's kryptonite so there isn't too much concern moving forward in other matchups. However, if Julio Jones (knee) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) remain out, Brady's ceiling […]

Lions Defense Has Solid Day Against Washington

The Detroit Lions defense sacked Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz five times and intercepted him once in the 36-27 win against the Washington Commanders. It gave up almost 400 yards of offense, but the sacks and forced turnover were enough to produce a solid day for a fantasy D/ST. However, it's still tough to think the […]

T.J. Hockenson Has Quiet Day In Win

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught just three of his seven targets for 26 yards. He had two huge drops in the win against the Washington Commanders. It was another disappointing performance for Hockenson, but any tight end who regularly commands five-plus targets will continue to be firmly on the fantasy radar. Boom weeks […]

DJ Chark Busts In Week 2

Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark was targeted four times against the Washington Commanders but failed to catch a pass in the Week 2 win. He was still No. 2 in targets among Lions' wideouts, so it's too early to completely write him off. He's obviously a risky player to trust moving forward, but this […]

Josh Reynolds Grabs Touchdown In Win

Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds caught all three of his targets for 38 yards and found the end zone in the win against the Washington Commanders. It was a nice day for the Lions' current WR3, and he paid off as a flex option in deep leagues. However, since he saw just three targets, he's […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Booms In Week 2 Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown delivered 39.4 fantasy points (PPR) in the Week 2 win against the Washington Commanders. St. Brown caught nine of his 12 targets for 116 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another 68 yards. He looks like a strong candidate to be a WR1 moving forward, so there […]

Jamaal Williams Fails To Score In Win

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams failed to reach the end zone in the win against the Washington Commanders, so he failed to deliver a solid fantasy performance. He's a touchdown-or-bust flex option in deep leagues, so there will be plenty of times he won't produce a ton of fantasy points. Williams saw 13 touches […]

D'Andre Swift Delivers On Small Workload

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift only handled seven touches in the win against the Washington Commanders. However, he racked up 87 yards and secured a receiving touchdown. There was a known risk going into this game since Swift is dealing with an ankle injury, but he still delivered for fantasy managers. It's important to […]

Jared Goff Throws Four Touchdowns In Win

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw four touchdowns to zero interceptions in the win against the Washington Commanders. He delivered 34.04 fantasy points end will end the week as a QB1. Moving forward, he can be inserted in fantasy lineups in favorable matchups. The Lions' offense looks explosive, and could quietly be one of the […]

Titans Defense Not On Fantasy Radar

The Tennessee Titans defense matches up with Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, and the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Put simply, any defense going against the high-powered Bills' offense should not be considered in fantasy football. Tennessee pressured Daniel Jones often in Week 1 and picked him off, but Josh Allen is a whole different […]

Randy Bullock An Unexciting Week 2 Option

Tennessee Titans kicker Randy Bullock was the 11th-highest scoring kicker in Week 1, but ultimately missed the game-winner against the New York Giants. It's always tough to project kickers, but Bullock will likely be on the wrong side of a blowout against the Buffalo Bills, so he carries plenty of risks. That said, the Titans […]

Austin Hooper A Low-Floor Week 2 Option

Tennessee Titans tight end Austin Hooper saw just two targets in Week 1, catching one pass for six yards. In a low-volume passing offense with a lot of intriguing pass-catchers, Hooper won't get a ton of volume in 2022. The Buffalo Bills aren't a favorable matchup for just about any position, so Hooper is a […]

Treylon Burks An Intriguing Option In Week 2

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks didn't produce monster numbers in Week 1 against the New York Giants in Week 1, but there were some positive signs. Burks commanded five targets on just 13 routes run, led all rookie wideouts with 33 yards after the catch, and commanded a 34.1-percent air-yards share in his pro […]

Kyle Philips A High-Floor PPR Flex Option

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kyle Philips led all rookies in Week 1 with nine targets and looks to be Ryan Tannehill's safety blanket early on in the season. Philips put up 66 yards on six catches and outperformed his expectations mightily. His ceiling is likely limited due to a lack of explosiveness and deep-threat prowess, […]

Robert Woods A Risky Low-End Flex Play

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods saw just two targets in Week 1 against the New York Giants and produced just one catch for 13 yards. The Buffalo Bills' defense looks strong, so Woods is a concerning fantasy option on Monday night. However, Buffalo could take a commanding lead early in this contest, meaning a […]

Dontrell Hilliard A Deep-League PPR Flex Play

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard scored 21.9 fantasy points (PPR) in Week 1 against the New York Giants, but it's important to note he only touched the ball five times. He caught two receiving touchdowns, but since his workload was so small, we can't expect that kind of production heading into a tough matchup […]

Derrick Henry Has Wide Range Of Outcomes In Week 2

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was one of the most notable Week 1 busts. Against the New York Giants, he rushed 21 times for just 82 yards, good for 3.9 yards-per-carry. Since he's not a pass-catcher, his fantasy production has often been reliant upon touchdowns, and his Week 2 outlook should be viewed in […]

Ryan Tannehill A Boom-Or-Bust Play

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill faces a tough matchup against a strong Buffalo Bills defense on Monday Night Football. This means he could be one of the lowest-scoring QBs in Week 2, but there's also a scenario where he booms. If Buffalo gets out to an early commanding lead, Tennessee will be forced to pass […]

Lions Defense A Weak Option Against Washington

The Detroit Lions defense/special teams came into the season as one of the worst-ranked units in fantasy football, and for good reason. The defense gave up 38 points against the Philadelphia Eagles and isn't attractive in any matchup. The Washington Commanders offense led by quarterback Carson Wentz looked fairly explosive in the season opener, so […]

Austin Seibert Not Worth Consideration In Week 2

Detroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert doesn't have much appeal in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Kickers are tough to predict and any kicker can boom or bust any week, but since Seibert doesn't have a strong resume of fantasy production, there are plenty of options to consider before inserting him into fantasy lineups. The […]

T.J. Hockenson A Solid Tight End Play

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson posted just 7.8 PPR points in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, fantasy managers who drafted him probably took him as a top-eight tight end, so it's too early to panic and bench him. Ultimately, his upside still places him as a top ten tight end play, at […]

D.J. Chark Has Appeal In Deep Leagues

Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark scored a touchdown in his Lions debut and was clearly ahead of Josh Reynolds in the pecking order. However, his eight targets yielded just four receptions for 52 yards, so it's too early to consider him a strong "fool-proof" fantasy starter. In deep leagues, he's a fine flex option, […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown A Must-Start in Week 2

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is a must-start moving forward after his 12-target game in Week 1. The Washington Commanders gave up 117 yards on six receptions to Christian Kirk from the slot, so St. Brown could be in for a similar day. Detroit might not be as pass-happy as it was in […]

Jamaal Williams Has Flex Appeal In Week 2

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams scored two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles but wasn't an efficient runner or receiver in the contest. He could be a touchdown-or-bust guy, meaning his attractiveness as a flex play is dependent on the size of the fantasy league. However, if D'Andre Swift (ankle) is inactive against the Washington […]

D'Andre Swift A Top RB Play If Active

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is apparently dealing with an ankle injury, but all indications are it's not a worrisome or major ailment. He reportedly rolled his ankle in the loss to the Eagles, so there's a solid chance he could be good to go for Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Washington gave […]

Jared Goff A Low-End QB2 In Week 2

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff posted a low-end QB2 performance against the Eagles, and a similar day can be expected against the Washington Commanders. Goff benefited from a come-from-behind game script last week but still didn't produce monster numbers. The contest against Washington should be a closer game from start to finish, so he should […]

Is Mac Jones Hurt or Healthy? Is Mac Jones Playing in Week 2 for Fantasy Football?

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was apparently dealing with a back injury in the Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. His ailment could be an explanation for a lackluster offensive showing for New England, so this is worth monitoring moving forward. Although Jones showed some flashes of upside in his rookie season, we […]

Is Dameon Pierce or Rex Burkhead the Houston Texans Starting RB?

Houston Texans running backs Dameon Pierce and Rex Burkhead were candidates to be the Texans' RB1 in 2022 throughout the offseason, and although Pierce looked to have a clear leg up, Week 1 has muddied the situation. Fantasy managers usually root for the young rookie to supplant the "boring" and "unexciting" veteran, but that's not […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2: Hayden Hurst, Kyle Philips, Boston Scott, Zack Moss, Donovan Peoples-Jones and more

Welcome to the first deep league waiver wire hunt of the year. These fantasy football waiver wire pickup suggestions are geared toward leagues with deep benches or 14-plus teams, so the obvious Week 1 darlings and obvious pickups such as Jeff Wilson Jr., Jarvis Landry, Dontrell Hilliard, and Isiah Pacheco won't be featured in this […]

Week 2 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 1 is in the rearview mirror, and just like every other position in fantasy football, we can't overreact to guys who had huge spike weeks in their season openers. We also can't get too low on guys who laid an egg. The kicker position is arguably one of the toughest positions to predict in […]