Week 2 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

Hey, the opening week of games was fun! There were very few injuries (*knock on wood*), and with bye weeks still to come, fantasy managers can still mostly start the lineup they drafted. However, there will be overreactions to last week's stinkers and risers. An opening week boom week turning into a dud season is […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers, Avoids: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

As always, the opening week of the fantasy football season brought plenty of surprise boom and bust performances. Several big-name receivers were silenced in the opening week of the NFL season, while players like Quentin Johnston and Daniel Jones delivered big-time performances. It's important not to overreact to Week 1, but we can take those […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 2 (2025) - Ja'Marr Chase, Cee'Dee Lamb, Ricky Pearsall, Chris Olave, Kayshon Boutte

Welcome to the Wide Receiver Matchups to Target column for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. We're now working with a tiny one-game sample size in 2025, so we'll factor that in while giving more weight to other factors like implied totals, projected pace, and Vegas lines. Week 1 wasn't pretty for a lot […]

Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 2 (2025) - James Conner, Jahmyr Gibbs, Breece Hall, more

Certain running backs are what we call "game-script independent" - meaning they are likely to get their 15 to 20 touches regardless of how the game unfolds. If their team is leading and running the football, they will see plenty of rushes, while they can still pile up touches as a pass-catcher if their team […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 2

Hey RotoBallers! With the first week of football in the books (and the first game of Week 2), it is time to begin planning ahead on the waiver wire. Last week, several recommendations, like Michael Penix Jr., became highly sought-after assets on the wire. If you have stashed them before you, you likely saved some FAAB, which is […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Laghezza vs. Mariano Rankings Comparisons

Welcome back to our Week 2 RotoBallers' Rankings Clash Of The Titans! They say if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best — so here goes nothing. Last week, Nick and I battled to a tie thanks to Ricky Pearsall, though I'm granting him an undisputed win for the epic […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 2 Fantasy Football (2025)

We are just one week into the NFL regular season, and already some fantasy teams are dealing with the injury bug. The good news is that byes do not start for a couple of weeks! You should have most of your lineup available to you. For those who need to replace an injured player or […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 2 (2025)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 2 of the 2025 fantasy football season. Don't overreact to one week of fantasy football, but we'll have a decent sample of data after a few weeks. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

With one week in the books, it's already time to balance that first splash of data with our preseason priors with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet! While many of you are only concerned with the current week, one should also consider all remaining games. That's our aim with the Week 2 fantasy football half-PPR rankings […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's Week 2 Picks (2025)

We're onto Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, so it's a good time to use what we learned in Week 1 to help find our bold predictions. With that said, we have to balance this new information while trying not to overreact to what we saw. My Week 1 bold predictions worked out well, […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

The opening week of NFL action did not bring much in the way of fantasy studs. Oh boy, were the duds plentiful. In a week in which hardly any games hit the over on their scoring line, fantasy managers paid with many fantasy teams failing to score 100 points in PPR formats. This is not […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 2? Jaylen Warren, DeVonta Smith, Baker Mayfield, more

Week 1 is complete, and for some of you, it was a week of joy, while for others, it was a frustrating reminder of how quickly the game can humble you. Regardless of where you stand, the time for celebration or self-pity is over. The temptation is real: to overvalue a player who had an […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 2 Targets and Avoids

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 2) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Week 2 of the NFL season is here, and we're back with our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks article for the 2025 season. We again begin with a marquee NFC clash to get the week started, with the Washington Commanders traveling to Lambeau Field to meet the Green Bay Packers. There are multiple other matchups with […]

NFL Injuries Week 2 Report - Fantasy Football Injury Updates and Expected Return Dates for Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Brock Bowers, Xavier Worthy, more

Welcome to Week 2, RotoBallers! Doesn't it feel great to have the NFL back? Sundays are certainly more exciting when we get to cheer on our favorite teams, enjoy some appetizing meals, and watch our fantasy teams perform after weeks (or months) of studying up on who to draft. Now that we have a week […]

Buy Low, Sell High - Week 2 Fantasy Football Trade Values and Avoids

Welcome back to my buy low, sell high trade targets for Week 2 of the 2025 season. The opening week of the NFL season is complete, and that means fantasy managers are overreacting to both the good and the bad. This opens up prime opportunities to sell players who overperformed and buy players who underperformed. […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 2 Weekend Updates

It's already time to set those Week 2 fantasy football lineups, and there are already injury and matchup concerns to be aware of. Use these updated Week 2 fantasy football rankings as your guide to crush your start-sit decisions and find out where key players such as A.J. Brown, Travis Etienne, Marquise Brown, Ricky Pearsall, Jaylen […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2 (2025)

In the opening week, fantasy managers saw several high-level running backs post mediocre performances. In addition, several fringe running backs made a strong claim to take over their backfield, one of which we will highlight in this piece. Even though we are early in the season, it is essential to take all the data we […]

Dynasty Rankings Risers/Fallers and Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart (September Updates)

The NFL returned to action on September 4th, setting in motion all kinds of movement in the dynasty market as fantasy managers ingest all the information they collected from the first slate of games. With the market in flux through the early portion of the season, it is key that fantasy managers have the proper […]

Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2 (2025)

Choosing the right wide receivers to start can make or break your fantasy football teams on a weekly basis, o rin the long term. It's important to make sure you don't start players that will drop duds. It's hard to predict when this will happen, but it's also difficult to ascertain which receivers are on […]

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2 (2025)

Tight end is one of the few positions you can consistently stream in fantasy football because it is one of the most volatile positions. Sure, we can expect to see some names at the top of the scorers board each week, but for the most part, tight end comes down to nailing a player’s usage […]

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2 (2025)

Week 2 of the NFL season has arrived. Hopefully, you kicked off your fantasy football season with a victory last week. If things didn't go your way, try not to worry. There is still a long way to go before the fantasy playoffs begin. A lot will change from now to December, so there is […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Kickers (K) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Whether you believe it or not, kickers matter in fantasy football, and they can decide who wins fantasy matchups. Use our updated Week 2 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025 to find the best option for your lineups. In the rankings below, you will see where key kickers like Brandon Aubrey, Matt Prater, Jake Bates, […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Defense (DST) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Most fantasy managers are playing the streaming game at the D/ST spot, so use our updated Week 2 fantasy football defense (DST) rankings for 2025 to find the best option for your lineups. In the rankings below, you will see where the Rams, Broncos, Cardinals, Steelers, Lions, Eagles, Cowboys, Texans, and more stand among all […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 2 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Weekend Updates

Whether you began the new fantasy football season with a win or a loss, there is plenty of time for things to change, so it's important not to overreact. We're here to help you finalize your Week 2 lineups with our updated Week 2 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. Find out where notable flex considerations […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Quarterbacks who are not must-start fantasy studs can be highly volatile, so it's important to identify QBs with plus matchups when deciding who to start. We're here to help with our Week 2 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. A big performance from a quarterback can carry your fantasy team, so check the rankings below to […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Tight Ends (TE) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Start-or-sit decisions never get any easier, as there are just a few must-start TEs, and the position is largely matchup-dependent. We're here to help you set those Week 2 lineups with our Week 2 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. See where key TEs on the start-sit bubble like Mark Andrews, Hunter Henry, Harold […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (WR) Week 2 Weekend Updates

The wide receiver spot is the deepest in fantasy football, which can make it tough to decide between options with similar outlooks. Let us help you decide on those close start-sit calls with our Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025. Where do key pass-catchers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DJ Moore, Courtland Sutton, Michael […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 2 Weekend Updates

It's almost go time for Week 2, and we're here to help you prepare with our updated Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. If you are looking for assistance with your start-sit calls at RB, check the rankings below to find out where key ball carriers and chain movers like Omarion Hampton, Kenneth […]