Lamar Jackson Sets Sights on First Divisional Matchup

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is leading the team into their first divisional matchup with the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 after a devastating loss to the Buffalo Bills. Even though Jackson turned in a great performance, the team gave up 22 points in the fourth quarter to eventually lose by one. The Browns don't […]

Tanner Conner Set for Expanded Role in Week 2

Miami Dolphins tight end Tanner Conner will be in line for more playing time in Week 2 against the Patriots since Darren Waller (hip) will miss a second straight week. In Week 1, Conner split time evenly with Julian Hill, each playing 58% of snaps. Conner was much more involved as a receiver, though, drawing […]

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 […]

Andre Szmyt Looks to Shake Off Brutal Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt will take on the Baltimore Ravens on the road in Week 2. Szmyt did not impress in his first game with the Browns last week, missing one of his two field goals and also misfiring on an extra point in a one-point loss. With many putting at least some of […]

David Njoku Hoping for More Work in Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will head on the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Njoku turned in a quiet performance in a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, catching three of his six targets for 37 yards to finish fifth on the team in receiving. He also had […]

Julian Hill Lined Up for a Big Role?

Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill will be atop the depth chart for a second straight week with Darren Waller (hip) ruled out against the Patriots. In Week 1, the third-year tight end split snaps right down the middle with Tanner Conner, each playing 28 snaps in Waller's absence. While he did not get a […]

Jerry Jeudy a WR3 in Week 2 Matchup vs. Ravens

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy will take on the Baltimore Ravens on the road in Week 2. Jeudy had a solid game in Week 1's one-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, catching five of eight targets for 66 yards to lead the team. The veteran wideout now draws a fantastic matchup against a Ravens […]

Will Smith Heads to the Bench on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Smith will head to the bench for the second straight game and the seventh time in the last eight games. He continues to deal with right hand soreness that has lingered throughout the […]

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+ […]

Cedric Tillman a Solid Fantasy Option in Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman will head on the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Tillman got his 2025 season off to a quick start as he caught five of his eight targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in a one-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. […]

Kenneth Walker III - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has typically been given the majority of attempts, while Zach Charbonnet typically operated as the clear No. 2. However, in their Week 1 contest against the San Francisco 49ers, Walker saw his opportunities decline significantly. In this […]

Jerome Ford Looking to Shake off Slow Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford will take on the Baltimore Ravens on the road in Week 2. Ford is looking to shake off a slow start in Week 1 as he gained just eight yards on six carries while losing three yards on his lone catch in a one-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. […]

Jo Adell Taking a Seat on Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (illness) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Adell will now take a seat for the fourth time in the last five games. He continues to battle a case of vertigo that will sideline him for a second straight game. It doesn't […]

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 […]

De'Von Achane Enters Week 2 As a Fringe RB1

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane was one of the few players on his team who made any fantasy contributions in a disastrous Week 1 loss to the Colts. Achane racked up 55 yards on just seven carries and added three catches for 20 yards and his team's only touchdown of the day. Achane was […]

Dylan Sampson Looking to Build on Impressive Pro Debut

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson will head on the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Sampson turned in an excellent pro debut in a one-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1, catching all eight of his targets for 64 yards. He also dominated the backfield work, earning 12 […]

Tyler Soderstrom Scratched on Friday With Groin Tightness

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (groin) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This news comes after Soderstrom left Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness. The A's were off on Thursday, but it doesn't appear that was enough time. Soderstrom will hit the bench for at least one […]

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 […]

Ollie Gordon II Remains a Deep Sleeper

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II apparently hit the snooze button in Week 1, since the sleeper dozed right through his NFL debut. Gordon is RotoBaller's RB54 for the Dolphins' Week 2 matchup against the Patriots after he only managed four yards on two carries and one catch for negative one yard in Week […]

Tarik Skubal Exits with Side Tightness

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (side) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's start against the Miami Marlins. Skubal only threw 3.1 innings before grabbing his left side after throwing a pitch and calling for the training staff. After further discussion on the mound, the Tigers decided to take the cautious approach […]

Joe Flacco a QB3 in Week 2 Vs. Ravens

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will head on the road to take on his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 2. Flacco, who spent the first 11 years of his career with the Ravens, was busy in a Week 1 loss as he dropped back to pass 45 times in a one-point loss to […]

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, […]

Tua Tagovailoa Is a Shaky QB2 Against the Patriots

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be looking to bounce back after a brutal Week 1 when the Dolphins host the Patriots in Week 2. Coach Mike McDaniel and General Manager Chris Grier have come under fire after the team's brutal 33-8 loss in Indianapolis during Week 1, and change could be on the horizon […]

Travis Etienne Jr. - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB2 ANALYSIS: After competing for the starting job in training alongside Tank Bigsby, the Jaguars' game plan made it clear in Week 1 that Travis Etienne Jr. won the starting job. During their victory over the Panthers, Etienne dominated the backfield as he ran the ball […]

Ricky Pearsall - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range WR2 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall flashed immense upside during his rookie season but struggled to produce on a weekly basis. Through the 11 games he played in, Pearsall eclipsed double-digit PPR points in four of them. However, he fell short of this […]

Tre Tucker Could be in Line for More Targets Against Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker got his 2025 season started on the right foot with new quarterback Geno Smith running the offense in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots, and scored his first touchdown of the year. Tucker caught only two of three targets, but he averaged a robust 27 […]

Aaron Rodgers Set for Encore After Four-Touchdown Week 1?

Even Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' biggest supporters may have been surprised that he turned back the clock to throw four touchdowns in a 34-32 Week 1 win over his former team, the New York Jets, last Sunday. Rodgers did it on 22-for-30 passing while throwing for 244 yards. Only one time last year did […]

Jordan Watkins Could Have Decent Role in Debut in Week 2

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins (ankle) has been removed from the injury report and will make his NFL debut in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday. Watkins, a fourth-rounder in April, was held out of the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks after suffering a high-ankle sprain all […]

Bristol-2 NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

The Round of 16 for this year's NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs concludes this weekend with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday evening. Bristol is a track that needs no introduction. It is a half-mile bull-ring and one of the most storied tracks on the NASCAR circuit. With this Next […]

Tyler Badie to Have More of a Role in Passing Game in Week 2?

Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post writes that Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie could have an elevated role in the passing attack out of the backfield in a Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts because of Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's tendency to bring a lot of "pressure looks." Although Badie didn't have […]