Bears D/ST Bound to Struggle Against Lions

The Chicago Bears' defense struggled in the second half of Week 1 despite scoring a pick-six. The unit surrendered 27 points overall but managed to salvage 5 fantasy points thanks to the interception return for a touchdown. Key absences didn't help, as the Bears were without top corners Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon, along with […]

Cole Kmet Faces Tough Matchup in Week 2

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet had a quiet season opener, catching just one of four targets for 31 yards in the 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. His lone grab came on the final drive, a highlight-worthy one-handed diving catch over the middle. While rookie Colston Loveland has entered the rotation, Kmet still dominated […]

Colston Loveland A Must-Sit Against Lions

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland made his NFL debut in Week 1 but had a quiet outing, catching both of his targets for just 12 yards in the 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. As expected, Loveland operated behind starter Cole Kmet, playing 57% of the snaps compared to Kmet's 90%. In one-tight […]

Luther Burden III Off Fantasy Radar in Week 2

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III opened his NFL career quietly, finishing with one catch for -3 yards in the Bears' 27-24 loss to the Vikings. As expected, Burden wasn't a starter in Week 1 under head coach Ben Johnson, instead rotating in behind Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, and Olamide Zaccheaus. He logged […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Expected to Contribute Again In Week 2

Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus made an immediate impact in his debut under head coach Ben Johnson. He caught four of seven targets for 42 yards in the Week 1 loss to Minnesota, operating as Chicago's clear WR3. Zaccheaus played 44% of the snaps and ran a route on 59% of dropbacks, both behind […]

D.J. Moore Has Upside Against Lions Secondary

Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore had an up-and-down season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, catching three of five targets for 68 yards while adding three carries for eight yards on the ground. Moore had chances for a bigger day, including a potential touchdown that Caleb Williams overthrew and a missed fourth-down conversion where Moore […]

Rome Odunze Set For Big Game Against Lions

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze looks to rebound after an inefficient Week 1 performance. The second-year wideout caught six of nine targets for just 37 yards, though he salvaged his fantasy day with a late touchdown in Chicago's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. While the box score wasn't impressive, Odunze's usage was extremely […]

Roschon Johnson Back In Action In Week 2

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson has been removed from the injury report and is set to make his 2025 debut in Week 2. Johnson returned to practice late last week after being sidelined with a foot injury since early August. The Bears struggled to establish the run in Week 1, with rookie quarterback Caleb […]

Kyle Monangai Unlikely to Be Fantasy Relevant in Week 2

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai will look to carve out a role in Week 2 after head coach Ben Johnson voiced confidence in him. Monangai saw minimal involvement in the Week 1 loss to Minnesota, catching one pass for 11 yards while logging just 14% of the snaps. Starting running back D'Andre Swift […]

D'Andre Swift Touchdown-Dependent Against Lions

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is looking to bounce back after an inefficient outing to start the season. Swift was the workhorse in Week 1, totaling 20 attempts for 65 yards against the difficult Minnesota Vikings run defense. Head coach Ben Johnson stated, "He needs to call more run plays." The matchup is just […]

"Dual Threat" Caleb Williams Has Fantasy Appeal Against Lions

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is coming off a strong fantasy performance, completing 21 of 35 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown while adding six carries for 58 yards and another score on the ground. Despite Chicago's tough loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Williams showcased his dual-threat ability and the kind of upside that […]

Jonnu Smith Leads NFL in Designed Targets in Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith led the team in designed targets in Week 1, per Fantasy Points Data. Despite an inefficient outing, he salvaged his day by scoring on an end-around from inside the five-yard line. Smith drew four designed looks, ranking ahead of notable receivers such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, and Travis […]

Kareem Hunt Remains Short-Yardage, Third-Down Back in Chiefs Backfield

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt remains locked into the short-yardage role to open the 2025 season. In Week 1's loss to the Chargers, Hunt logged five carries for 16 yards and added two receptions for 10 yards while splitting work with Isiah Pacheco. Notably, Hunt dominated the high-leverage snaps, playing 15 of 17 […]

Hunter Henry Remains Top Target for Drake Maye

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry profiles as one of the better tight end options for Week 2. In the season-opening loss to Las Vegas, Henry caught four of eight targets for 66 yards, leading the team in looks. His chemistry with rookie quarterback Drake Maye is well established, as Henry has seen 8+ […]

RapSheet: Jacory Croskey-Merritt Expected to Be Lead Back Moving Forward

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected to step in as the Washington Commanders' starter following the devastating Achilles injury to Austin Ekeler in Thursday night's 27-18 loss to Green Bay. Croskey-Merritt has flashed efficiency early, posting 14 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown through two games despite […]

LeQuint Allen Jr. Listed As Team's RB3 in Updated Depth Chart

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back LeQuint Allen Jr. enters Week 2 as the team's RB3 on the updated depth chart. In the season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, Allen logged one carry for seven yards and added one reception for four yards, while Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby dominated the backfield with 83% of the […]

Bhayshul Tuten Listed As RB2 in Team's Updated Depth Chart

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten has climbed into the RB2 role on the team's updated depth chart. In Week 1, Tuten logged three carries for 11 yards during the win over Carolina, while Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby combined to play 83% of the snaps, with Etienne dominating the touches. Following the game, […]

Should I Start Elic Ayomanor, Isaac TeSlaa, Jaydon Blue in Week 2? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookies (2025)

We have officially arrived at Week 2, and you either made fantastic start/sit decisions or ones that left you shaking your head. Fantasy managers got their first looks at their new players and now know what to expect as we enter Week 2. Rookies made massive impacts during the first week of the season, including […]

Elic Ayomanor The Clear-Cut WR2 in Titans Offense

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is emerging as the clear-cut WR2 in the offense. While his Week 1 box score was modest, with only two catches for 13 yards against the Denver Broncos, the usage tells a different story. Ayomanor drew seven targets, far outpacing veteran Tyler Lockett (1) and fellow rookie Chimere […]

Is Michael Penix Jr. The Breakout QB of 2025?

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is shaping up as an early breakout candidate. Despite missing wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) in Week 1, the rookie delivered an impressive performance, completing 27 of 42 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown, while adding 21 rushing yards and another score on the ground. Penix's passing production […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III to be Phased Out of Falcons Offense?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III was quietly phased out of the offense in Week 1. Despite Darnell Mooney (shoulder) being a surprise inactive, McCloud caught just three of five targets for 51 yards in the Falcons' season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCloud logged 72% of the snaps, which was a noticeable […]

Tre Tucker A Focal Point in Raiders Offense

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker looks like a focal point in the team's passing attack. The third-year wideout caught two of three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 20-13 win over the New England Patriots. Just as important, Tucker played 90% of the offensive snaps, ranking 18th among all […]

Bill Belichick Advocated for Tyquan Thornton in Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton found his way to Kansas City thanks to a surprising advocate, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. Belichick personally recommended Thornton to Andy Reid, telling him, "He's really got great potential." After three underwhelming seasons in New England, Thornton was released following the 2024 season. The Chiefs took […]

Aaron Rodgers Due for Regression in Week 2?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock in Week 1, completing 22 of 30 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns in the Steelers' 34-32 win over the New York Jets. The 42-year-old quarterback completed passes to seven different receivers in Week 1 and looked fantastic in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme. Rodgers […]

Travis Kelce Takes Accountability on Xavier Worthy Injury

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce took accountability after colliding with second-year wideout Xavier Worthy on the opening drive of the season. The collision left Worthy with a dislocated shoulder that sidelined him for the rest of the game. "There is no excuse for me running into my own guys like that," Kelce admitted […]

Xavier Gipson Released Following Costly Fumble

New York Jets wide receiver and return specialist Xavier Gipson is being released, per Brian Costello. Gipson has been a steady contributor in the return game, but a costly fumble in the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers sealed his fate. Head coach Aaron Glenn has made it clear that he "wouldn't tolerate […]

LeQuint Allen Jr. Expected to See More Touches in Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back LeQuint Allen Jr. is in line for more playing time following the trade of veteran Tank Bigsby. In Week 1, Allen saw nine offensive snaps, recording one carry for seven yards and adding a four-yard reception in the Jaguars' 26-10 win over Carolina. By comparison, fellow rookie Bhayshul Tuten logged […]

Harold Fannin Jr is a Priority Stash Heading Into Week 2

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. will look to build on a promising Week 1 performance as the team heads into Week 2. The third-round pick led the Browns in targets, catching seven passes for 63 yards and even adding a three-yard carry. Cleveland leaned heavily on 12 personnel, using two-tight end sets […]

Bhayshul Tuten Expected to See More Touches in Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten is set to see increased opportunities in Week 2 following the trade of Tank Bigsby. Tuten logged three carries for 11 yards in Jacksonville's 26-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The backfield was dominated by starter Travis Etienne, who piled up 156 scrimmage yards on […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Dont'e Thornton, Elic Ayomanor, Jayden Higgins Fantasy Football Outlooks

After a long offseason, we have finally arrived at the first waiver wire period of the season. Whether you dominated in the opening week or are scrambling to fill massive holes in your roster, everyone is looking for league winners on the free agent market. Three under-the-radar rookie wide receivers played significant roles in Week […]