5 days agoPittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth came down with all four of his targets for 39 receiving yards in a Week 2 victory over the Denver Broncos. It was fellow tight end
Darnell Washington who scored Pittsburgh's first touchdown of the 2024 campaign, but Freiermuth continued to operate as a reliable weapon for quarterback
Justin Fields. In its current state, the Steelers' offense doesn't offer much for fantasy managers to get excited about, but it's clear that Freiermuth has a significant role as one of the top pass-catchers on the roster. The 25-year-old will look to generate more production with his opportunities when facing the Los Angeles Chargers at home in Week 3.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoThe Las Vegas Raiders went on the road to Baltimore and delivered a huge upset win against the Ravens. Despite this, the Raiders D/ST was again not startable, scoring just four points in normal defensive scoring formats. The Raiders have had their hands full with great offenses to start the season, having faced the Chargers in Week 1. The fact that both offenses were held under 30 points can be seen as a win, considering the Raiders' offense struggled on the ground and wasn't able to chew the clock, keeping their defense off the field. The silver lining for the silver and black is that they will next face a Panthers offense that is significantly worse than any other league, and managers can expect a bounce-back game for the Raiders D/ST in Week 3.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: FantasyPros
5 days agoAbout the only positive note for Denver Broncos tight end
Greg Dulcich on Sunday in the 13-6 loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers was that he garnered a team-high eight targets from struggling rookie quarterback
Bo Nix. Dulcich was only able to come down with three of those eight targets for 16 yards receiving in a day in which the Broncos didn't score a single touchdown on offense. It's clear that Dulcich, and not
Adam Trautman, is the team's top pass-catching option at the position after the first two games of the season. However, with the Broncos' offense looking like one of the worst in the NFL after the first two weeks, Dulcich isn't going to be on the fantasy radar in 12-team fantasy leagues or leagues that start only one tight end. The 24-year-old caught just two of three targets for 12 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
5 days agoLas Vegas Raiders running back
Alexander Mattison carried the football four times for just one yard against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. He recorded no receptions but was able to find paydirt on the ground, thus somewhat salvaging his day. Mattison was out-carried by backfield mate
Zamir White to the tune of nine carries to four, qualifying that White is the primary back in close games. It was surprising to see Mattison receive no targets after catching four passes in Week 1. The former Minnesota Viking is shaping up to be a frustrating game script-dependent player usage-wise, and that's not great for his fantasy managers. That said, the Raiders face the dreary Panthers in Week 3, so every offensive player could see a boost in production.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
George Pickens finished with just two receptions for 29 yards on four targets in the team's 13-6 win over the Denver Broncos. Although Pickens was quiet for fantasy purposes, this is a case where the box score statistics don't quite tell the whole story. In the second quarter, Pickens came down with an impressive catch on an even better throw by quarterback
Justin Fields that was ultimately called back due to holding. On Pittsburgh's next possession, Pickens took a short pass into the endzone for a six-yard score, but an offensive pass interference call on receiver
Van Jefferson erased the touchdown. All in all, this was a difficult matchup for Pickens to begin with, so fantasy managers should choose to be optimistic given his usage as the clear WR1 in this offense. Pickens and the Steelers will hope to put more points on the board in their home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoIndianapolis Colts wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. caught just three of his seven targets for 21 yards in the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers. This now makes the second week in a row Pittman was the most targeted pass-catcher but has been unable to convert the target share into fantasy production. The Colts' passing offense remains unpredictable, with QB
Anthony Richardson at the helm as volume remains relatively low. Although it is another bust of a week for Pittman, he remains the No. 1 option for Richardson which should help ease the worries of fantasy managers. Fantasy managers in more shallow leagues can consider benching him next week until it's seen that he and Richardson's chemistry can materialize. Still, managers in deeper formats can look to include him as a WR3 option in the team's Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears.
--Mo Aneizi - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoDenver Broncos wide receiver
Courtland Sutton disappointed with just one reception on four targets for 26 yards in the team's Week 2 loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers in Denver on Sunday. After seeing a team-high 12 targets in the season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Sutton saw just four looks against a strong Steelers defense this weekend and continued his inefficiency working with rookie quarterback
Bo Nix. Through two games, the 28-year-old has only five catches for 64 yards on 16 total targets. Sutton should finish the year as the team's most targeted wideout, but right now, fantasy managers shouldn't feel comfortable using him as a WR4/flex on a weekly basis. Look for the Broncos to get Sutton more involved in their Week 3 road matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next weekend.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
5 days agoLas Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers took a step back production-wise after his nice Week 1 performance, finishing with just four catches for 29 yards in Sunday's upset win over the Baltimore Ravens, which was good for 6.9 PPR fantasy points. Meyers wasn't able to produce against a Ravens' elite secondary, and that's not a huge surprise considering quarterback
Gardner Minshew II isn't exactly elite. What's more concerning for fantasy managers is Meyers taking a clear backseat to rookie tight end
Brock Bowers. It appears Meyers is, at best, the third option in the passing game. Meyers will have a chance to contribute more significantly when the Raiders face the Carolina Panthers in Week 3.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5
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5 days agoThe Kansas City Chiefs are concerned that running back
Isiah Pacheco (leg) may have suffered a right fibula injury during Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Pacheco was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and in a walking boot on Sunday evening. He finished Week 2 with 111 scrimmage yards on 24 total touches, keeping him firmly in the top-12 range for fantasy football running backs. Pacheco will undergo more tests on Monday to pinpoint the injury and estimate how much time he'll miss, if any. In the event that Pacheco is able to suit up next week against the Atlanta Falcons, he'd rank as a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Mike Florio
5
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5 days agoLas Vegas Raiders running back
Zamir White turned another inefficient fantasy dud in Week 2, taking nine carries for just 24 yards (2.4 yards per carry) and catching three passes for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The 24-year-old has yet to score double-digit PPR fantasy points, logging just 6.8 in this outing, though that's an improvement from Week 1. White was the only Raider to log above two rushing yards, though, so that's encouraging. Baltimore's run defense was at its stifling best, and there wasn't much room for anyone to run against them on Sunday, which is the usual case. The Raiders face the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, which presents a much more inviting matchup for White in fantasy.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoPittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren turned nine carries into 42 rushing yards and two catches into 19 receiving yards in a Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. Warren, who saw just four opportunities in Pittsburgh's season opener, had a much more prominent role on Sunday and was effective with his touches. He continues to run behind teammate
Najee Harris but could push for even more snaps next week as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. Although the third-year pro lacks touchdown upside, he is a skilled pass-catcher who should be rostered in PPR formats. He will project as an RB3 or low-end flex option against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoMinnesota Vikings kicker
Will Reichard went 3-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points during Sunday's Week 2 win over the San Francisco 49ers. His successful field goals came from 22, 27, and 39 yards out. The rookie out of Alabama hadn't previously attempted an NFL field goal, but that didn't seem to slow him down as he cruised to double-digit fantasy points on Sunday afternoon. As long as the Vikings continue to play well, Reichard will have some streaming appeal in fantasy leagues with 14 teams or more.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoLas Vegas Raiders quarterback
Gardner Minshew II led his team to an upset 26-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday but still put up pedestrian passing numbers en route to a mediocre fantasy performance. Minshew passed for 276 yards on 38 pass attempts and a touchdown but tossed an interception
while rushing once for minus-1 yard on one attempt. He took five sacks and was under duress most of the game. Minshew is a solid veteran who can move the offense moderately effectively, but he's not a fantasy asset, and that's unlikely to change. However, the 28-year-old can be used as a streamer in a very favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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