Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 2

We are officially back! Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books. Let it out, this is a safe space. Christian McCaffrey and Puka Nacua managers are going through it right about now. But that’s ok, there’s a lot of season left to be played. Enough of the injuries, we finally have […]

Diontae Johnson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught a mere two passes for 19 yards in his Carolina debut in Week 1. However, Johnson did see a hefty six targets his way, which is a promising sign from a volume standpoint. Quarterback Bryce Young struggled […]

De'Von Achane Active For Thursday Night Football

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (ankle) is officially active for the Thursday night showdown against the division-rival Buffalo Bills after he entered the game with a questionable tag. On a short week early in the year, both Achane and Raheem Mostert (chest) missed two practices earlier this week and were up in the air […]

George Pickens - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has a juicy matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 2, but the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh complicates his outlook. The Steelers are set to start Justin Fields at quarterback again this week. Fields has more fantasy […]

Ja'Marr Chase - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end WR1 ANALYSIS: Ja'Marr Chase is coming off a disappointing first week that saw him finish as the PPR WR28. That’s certainly not the start gamers were hoping for, but it shouldn’t be too surprising considering all the time Chase missed this summer lobbying for a new […]

Kyler Murray - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range QB1 ANALYSIS: Coming off a QB15 finish in Week 1, Murray will look for a better outing in Week 2. The Arizona passing game struggled to get going last week against the Bills defense, and things could be difficult again against a Los Angeles Rams defense […]

Demarcus Robinson – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR50 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was a popular waiver wire target after the team’s Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Rams lost the game and star wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) for at least the next four contests, leaving Robinson […]

Roman Wilson Practices In Full On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (ankle) was a full participant in practice for the first time on Thursday and is hoping this is the week that he will make his NFL debut. Wilson missed the entire preseason and the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle injury that he […]

Mike Williams - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR7 ANALYSIS: Wide receiver Mike Williams made his Jets debut in Week 1 and the results were...bad. There's not really a better way to put it. Williams played just nine snaps in the game and wasn't targeted a single time. If Williams had played more than 18% […]

Allen Lazard – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR57 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard was a complete fantasy football afterthought entering the 2024 season. Many didn’t have him in their preseason rankings, while others cut the veteran from their dynasty teams. However, the former Iowa State star shined in the Week […]

Russell Wilson Limited For Second Straight Day

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) was limited in practice for the second straight day with a calf injury that kept him out of the season-opening win against the Atlanta Falcons. Justin Fields got the start in Week 1, and with Wilson still nursing his calf injury, the Steelers continue to prepare as if Fields […]

Christian Kirk - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk is a low-end WR3 option in Week 2 against a Cleveland Browns defense that struggled to slow down the Cowboys in Week 1. It's possible we see a bounce-back effort from the defense in Week 2, but […]

Chris Olave – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR14 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had high expectations entering the 2024 season. Unfortunately, he fell well short of them in Week 1. The former Ohio State star was the WR88 last week, scoring 2.1 half-point PPR fantasy points. Olave had only two […]

Jake Ferguson Misses Practice Again On Thursday

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) was officially listed as a non-participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day. A previous report stated that Ferguson was working out on the side, but he didn't officially take part in practice, and his status is firmly up in the air […]

Jaleel McLaughlin - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: While Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin had a nice stretch in 2023, showing off impressive explosiveness and efficiency running and catching the ball, he had a dud in Week 1, scoring just 5.8 PPR fantasy points. Five of these points came from […]

DeAndre Hopkins Says He's Dealing With A Sprain

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) said his knee injury is a sprain similar to an ankle sprain, and it isn't a tear. Hopkins played in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears despite entering with a questionable tag, but he played only 27% of the offensive snaps, which was fourth among Titans […]

Chris Godwin – Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR19 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had an impressive Week 1 performance against the Washington Commanders. The veteran was the WR11, scoring 18.3 half-point PPR fantasy points. He had caught all eight targets for 83 receiving yards and a short-yardage touchdown in the […]

Joshua Palmer - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4+ ANALYSIS: After significant buzz that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer could be QB Justin Herbert's primary target in 2024, Palmer disappointed massively in Week 1, recording just two catches on four targets for 15 yards and no touchdowns. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh showed his penchant for […]

Dameon Pierce Pops Up On Week 2 Injury Report

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) was added to the team's Week 2 injury report after he was listed as limited at practice. Mid-week additions to the injury report are usually never a good sign, but at least Pierce was able to do something at practice. Still, the 24-year-old could have an injury designation […]

Xavier Worthy - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex (For Now) ANALYSIS: Rookie Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy made a big impact in his NFL debut, racking up 20.8 PPR fantasy points and scoring two touchdowns, one receiving and one rushing. Worthy showed off the blazing speed and versatility that gives him a week-winning upside. Did […]

Tank Bigsby A Bench Hold After Breakout Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby had a surprising Week 1 performance against the Miami Dolphins, putting up 12 carries and a team-leading 73 rushing yards. After a good preseason, it was clear Bigsby would be the handcuff for Travis Etienne Jr., but not even the most optimistic of fantasy managers expected this kind of […]

Davante Adams - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: While Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams could be heading for another disappointing season, his managers don't have much choice but to start him. He's still a highly skilled receiver despite being in a terrible situation for fantasy scoring. Adams isn't far removed from his stellar 2022 […]

Dalton Schultz Listed As DNP For Second Straight Day

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz's (ankle) was held out of practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday, putting his status up in the air for the Week 2 tilt at home against the visiting Chicago Bears. Schultz will likely have to suit up in some capacity at Friday's practice to avoid […]

Courtland Sutton - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton had a solid 2023 followed by a disappointing start to the 2024 season. However, he's the clear No. 1 target for QB Bo Nix and received a team-leading 12 targets in Week 1. Sutton and Nix may need some time to get on […]

Jordan Addison Still Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) missed another day of practice on Thursday as the team manages a right-ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 1 win over the New York Giants. Addison's status for the Week 2 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers is now firmly in question after two missed practices […]

Jalen McMillan Avoidable For Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan was able to find the end zone during his NFL debut last week. The rookie wideout won the No. 3 role with an impressive performance during camp. He was able to make some noise by hauling in one of his three targets for a 32-yard touchdown in the […]

Brian Robinson Jr. - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/RB3 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. had a nice start to his 2024 season, showcasing his elusiveness and pass-catching chops on his way to a 17.90 PPR point finish. He nearly had another touchdown, but was stopped just short and QB Jayden Daniels vultured it. Brian Robinson […]

Christian McCaffrey Set For Another Practice On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) was on the practice field in uniform with the rest of the team on Thursday for what was not a fully padded session. McCaffrey was listed as limited for the first practice of the week on Wednesday and probably will end up with another limited designation […]

Keenan Allen - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen got off to a rough start in his first game of 2024, but he's still an elite route runner and was playing through a heel injury. Despite this, he was a few miscues away from a great performance, and rookie QB Caleb […]