September 12, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown is "excited" for Week 2's contest against the Kansas City Chiefs, despite his lack of involvement in Week 1. During their season-opening victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the star wideout was targeted just once. He caught this lone pass for eight yards. However, the 28-year-old wide receiver told NFL insider Jordan Schultz on The Schultz Report that he is "excited" for Week 2. Brown noted, "I got zoned the entire game. I didn't get one single am (coverage rap." Even though Brown let many managers down in Week 1, he should still be viewed as a must-start low-end WR1 heading into a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs. Last season, Brown found the back of the end zone seven times and posted his third-straight 1,000-yard campaign. When healthy, he projects to be the clear top option in the Philadelphia receiving room and carries top-10 upside at the position in all matchups.
--Andy SmithSource: Jordan Schultz
September 12, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver
Chimere Dike has been performing well and could see more opportunities. On Friday, head coach Brian Callahan said that he has liked what Dike has done and that he's earned more opportunities as a receiver. In the season opener, Dike had a limited role on the offensive side of the ball and was deployed primarily as a special teams player. In the few offensive snaps he saw, Dike saw one target but was unable to connect with it. He also took one carry for nine yards. As a returner, Dike totaled 144 yards on kickoffs and 12 on punts. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the former fourth-round pick's development as he could carve out a role in the Tennessee offense that lacks proven playmakers behind veteran
Calvin Ridley. For now, he is best left as a stash option in dynasty/keeper formats. If Dike were to begin to emerge as a regular starter in Week 2, he could enter waiver wire territory in deep redraft leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: Jim Wyatt
September 12, 2025
According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, the Patriots could look to modify their backfield roles in Week 2 when they face the Miami Dolphins. Reiss noted that the team's snap distribution could change following their loss in Week 1. In this contest, veteran
Rhamondre Stevenson dominated the workload while second-round rookie
TreVeyon Henderson was deployed as the clear No. 2. However, given that their rushing attack was unsuccessful in this contest, the coaching staff appears to be already looking for ways to improve. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted that, "We have to evaluate everything to make sure we're getting it right based on volume, who's playing, who's getting the ball." While Stevenson will likely remain the leader of the backfield, fantasy managers should expect Henderson to see more than just the five attempts he saw in the opener. As a result, Henderson carries flex appeal with upside, while Stevenson is best left as a volume play in deeper formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Mike Reiss
September 12, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (knee) has officially been ruled out for his team's Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Goedert recorded seven catches for 44 yards in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, but also suffered a knee sprain that will force him to miss at least one game. Without Goedert in the lineup, the fantasy outlook for Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith is significantly improved. In the seven games Goedert missed last season, Smith scored six receiving touchdowns. In the five games where they shared the field, Smith scored just one.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 12, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
Roschon Johnson (foot) practiced in full on Friday and is "good to go" for his team's Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Johnson missed Week 1 due to a foot injury, and in that game,
D'Andre Swift was the only Bears running back to record a carry. Now that Johnson is back in the lineup, he'll battle Chicago rookie
Kyle Monangai for RB2 duties behind Swift. Johnson rushed for just 150 yards on 55 carries in 2024, but he scored six rushing touchdowns and has proven to be effective in a short-yardage role. While Johnson is not fantasy-relevant himself, he threatens to vulture goal-line opportunities away from Swift, who profiles as a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 against Detroit.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
September 12, 2025
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) has been ruled out for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Darrisaw is still working his way back from a torn ACL and MCL that he suffered in October 2024. Justin Skule got the start for the Vikings in Darrisaw's place in Week 1 and was graded 53rd out of 81 tackles by Pro Football Focus for his work against the Chicago Bears. The Falcons are not known for their pass rush, but working with a second-string blindside protector will undoubtedly make life more difficult for Minnesota quarterback
J.J. McCarthy.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 12, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson (ankle) is questionable to play in his team's Week 2 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Robinson did not practice on Wednesday but was able to participate in a limited capacity on both Thursday and Friday. The 24-year-old recorded six catches for 55 yards in New York's Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders. Even if he's able to play, Robinson is a low-end flex option in deep PPR-scoring leagues. Should Robinson be sidelined, it could mean more targets for Giants wideouts
Malik Nabers and
Darius Slayton.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
September 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks kicker
Jason Myers continues to be a quality option at the position. He should push for double-digit fantasy points when the Seahawks visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Myers has remained accurate as Seattle's kicker. He booted home all of his field goal and extra point attempts in Week 1. The Seahawks found themselves in scoring position a handful of times, but they happened to collapse in Week 1. If they can clean up many of the miscues that plagued the offense in the opening game, the team should move the ball with ease against a Steelers defense that just allowed 32 points to the New York Jets. Start Myers with confidence in Week 2.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner had a quiet game in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. He will look to bounce back in Week 2 when Seattle visits the Pittsburgh Steelers. Barner caught one of two targets for zero yards in the season opener. That stat line is completely unusable in fantasy, but his 85% snap share was telling. The Seahawks clearly view Barner as their current No. 1 tight end, and no one behind him did anything to threaten that position in the short term. In Barner's defense, only seven of
Sam Darnold's 16 completions went to anyone not named
Jaxon Smith-Njigba. There was not much to go around in a passing game that was clearly still working through the kinks. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is good at featuring his tight ends. It is only a matter of time before one of the tight ends on this team emerges. With Barner's considerable playing time, he could start to find himself in fantasy relevance. For now, take a wait-and-see approach with Barner remaining on the waiver wire.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
Elijah Arroyo is not worth rostering, let alone starting in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Arroyo played just 31% of the snaps in Week 1. He is going to take time to work into the offense. The athletic and talented young rookie has a chance to push for more touches as the season wears on, but he is squarely behind
AJ Barner in the tight end pecking order. However, each week fantasy managers should keep an eye on his snap share. If that rises, a substantial role in the offense will be predictable. Until then, he is better left on waivers.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
September 12, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver
Jalen Royals (knee) will miss his second consecutive game in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles. With top Chiefs wide receivers
Rashee Rice (suspension) and
Xavier Worthy (shoulder) both currently sidelined, Royals' injury is causing him to miss a golden opportunity to establish a role in the Kansas City offense. Without Royals in the mix,
Marquise Brown,
JuJu Smith-Schuster, and
Tyquan Thornton appear set to anchor the team's wide receiver corps in Week 2.
--Will BradySource: Kansas City Chiefs
September 12, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday and will not carry an injury designation into his team's Week 2 matchup against the New York Jets. Cook was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to log consecutive full practices to end the week. The 25-year-old recorded 102 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 18 touches in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Cook profiles as a high-end fantasy RB2 in Week 2.
--Will BradySource: Buffalo Bills PR
September 12, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is officially listed as doubtful for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Worthy dislocated his shoulder in Kansas City's Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but was able to log limited practices on Thursday and Friday heading into Week 2. While Worthy appears unlikely to play against the Eagles, he could return quicker than initially expected after the injury was diagnosed. Without Worthy, Chiefs wide receivers
Marquise Brown,
JuJu Smith-Schuster, and
Tyquan Thornton could also see expanded workloads.
--Will BradySource: Kansas City Chiefs
September 12, 2025
New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Gonzalez has been sidelined since the first padded practice of training camp in late July. Without him on the field in Week 1, the Patriots' defense gave up 362 passing yards to
Geno Smith and the Raiders, the second-highest total of the week. The Dolphins are coming off a game against the Colts in which they struggled to get the ball downfield, with quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa throwing for only 5.0 yards per attempt. The Dolphins' passing game has been out of synch since last season, but this could be a get-right game for them. The Patriots will also be without defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who has stepped away from the team with his own undisclosed health concerns. Fantasy managers who are heavy underdogs may benefit from starting
Tyreek Hill or
Jaylen Waddle against an undermanned defense, but those who have the luxury of keeping them on the bench should. If neither can make an impact this week, it will be time to look for better options.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Evan Lazar
September 12, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders defense surprised skeptics in Week 1, tying for sixth in fantasy scoring with 10 points against the Patriots. However, Week 2 presents a significantly tougher challenge against
Justin Herbert's Chargers, who showcased the NFL's fifth-ranked passing attack last week. While Las Vegas effectively stifled New England's ground game (allowing just 60 rushing yards), the Chargers' aerial assault poses a different threat entirely. The Raiders' defensive success hinges on Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce generating consistent pressure on Herbert, potentially forcing the turnovers that fantasy managers crave. Despite their promising start, the Raiders defense remains off the streaming radar this week due to the unfavorable matchup, though their overall unit appears notably improved from last season's disappointing campaign. Consider them a high-risk option with limited upside.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Raiders.com
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