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Jerry Jeudy Not Worthy of Start in Week 2 Matchup at Bucs
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was not heavily involved in Game 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He caught two passes for 26 yards on four targets and was outplayed by fellow wide receivers Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion. That could be the case again in Week 2 when the Browns visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Look for Jeudy to be third in line in the wide receiver pecking order behind Boston and Concepcion. He could get a few targets, but will have to make the most of those targets in order to make an impact at the Buccaneers. The Bucs defense is very solid and did a good job of keeping Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and the Bengals receivers in check in Week 1. The Bucs have a young but talented secondary that should do a good job of defending Jeudy and limiting his output in Week 2. If you need to start a Browns receiver, it might be the smart move to look towards Boston or Concepcion rather than Jeudy this week.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Jaylin Noel Brings Deep-Sleeper Potential
Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel is an intriguing option for DFS value and streaming in Week 2, since his team will be without star WR Nico Collins (hamstring). In Week 1, the second-year slot receiver played only 30% of offensive snaps but caught both his targets for 53 receiving yards, the second-highest total on the team. Noel had five catches for 63 yards in the one game that Collins missed in the middle of last season, and he could see a huge target increase with Collins unavailable. The Bengals' defense was solid in Week 1 against the Bucs, but Noel could be set for enough volume to still be an excellent value option to consider. Even with more work, though, he's only RotoBaller's No. 64 WR for Week 2, so there's still significant risk along with his upside.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Look For Browns To Find Ways To Get KC Concepcion Jr. The Ball
Cleveland Browns wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. was pretty involved in the game plan in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and ended up with four catches for 43 yards on five targets, rushed the ball three times for 15 yards, and lost a fumble. The Browns clearly tried to get Concepcion involved in the game, and it worked a little bit as he averaged 10.8 yards per reception. Concepcion out-targeted fellow wide receiver Denzel Boston. Look for the Browns to try to find ways to get Concepcion the ball in the team's Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers' defense did a good job of holding down the Bengals' prolific passing game in Week 1, so they will be tough to pass against in Week 2. With Deshaun Watson at quarterback for the Browns, it's hard to get excited about any Browns receiver, but Concepcion looks as if he could be the most involved in the short passing game and the run game with his ability to run with the ball after the catch. Look for the Browns to try to find ways to showcase Concepcion's quickness and run-after-the-catch ability.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Woody Marks Offers Sleeper Flex Potential in Deep Leagues
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks split playing time almost exactly evenly with his teammate David Montgomery in Week 1, and with the Texans looking for playmakers in Week 2 against the Bengals, Marks could be even more involved. While Montgomery had 23 touches and three touchdowns, Marks averaged 4.7 yards per carry on his nine carries, compared to Montgomery's 3.0 yards per carry. Montgomery got all six red-zone chances and will likely remain the preferred option near the goal line, which makes him the stronger fantasy play. However, Marks brings receiving ability that the team could lean on more with Nico Collins (hamstring) sidelined. Marks is RotoBaller's No. 38 RB for Week 2 against the Bengals, placing him as a low-end RB3 or deep-league FLEX option. His workload should level out with Montgomery's as the season goes on, giving him stand-alone potential even if he isn't getting scoring opportunities.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
David Montgomery Is a Solid RB2 in Week 2
Houston Texans running back David Montgomery had a huge debut for the Texans with three touchdowns, 60 rushing yards, and 19 receiving yards in Week 1 against the Bills. This week, he'll look to keep rolling against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Texans may have to rely even more on the run game in the absence of WR Nico Collins (hamstring). Montgomery actually played one snap fewer than Woody Marks, but got 23 touches compared to just 10 for Marks. Montgomery also got all six RB opportunities in the red zone, making him the much stronger fantasy option. This week, he's the No. 15 RB and the No. 21 overall player in RotoBaller's rankings, making him a very strong RB2 with a good ceiling since he is lined up for such a significant workload.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
C.J. Stroud Is Hard to Start in Week 2 Without Top WR
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had solid numbers in Week 1 against the Bills, but he lost his top receiver, Nico Collins (hamstring), to a midweek injury and is in a tough matchup against the Bengals in Week 2. Stroud threw for 274 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns in the season opener but lost two costly fumbles, including one when trying to rally his team for a win. He finished Week 1 as the QB15, and for Week 2, he's ranked as RotoBaller's QB20. Without Collins, though, he is a much higher-risk start since his receiving corps is very unproven. The Bengals' defense held Baker Mayfield and the Bucs in check in Week 1, which further makes Stroud an unattractive play in single-QB leagues. He remains a low-end QB2, but comes with significant risk factors.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Trey McBride Still In TE1 Mix Despite Difficult Defense
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride kicked off the 2026 season with nine receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets against the Los Angeles Chargers. With wide receivers Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. keeping the Chargers' secondary busy downfield, McBride exploited the defense on shorter routes outside and underneath. McBride's touchdown came on his 17th end zone target with Jacoby Brissett as his starting quarterback, the same number of end zone targets he had in 54 games without Brissett. McBride's status as a weekly scoring threat cemented, he remains a top option at tight end in Week 2 despite a difficult matchup against the Seahawks on deck. In the division rivals' two meetings last year, McBride was targeted 24 times and brought in 16 catches for 179 yards and one touchdown. He is a must-start tight end regardless of his opponent.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Trey Smack Brings Top-12 Kicker Appeal Into Week 2 Vs. Jets
Green Bay Packers kicker Trey Smack enters Week 2 as a strong streaming option after showcasing his long-distance range in the season opener. Smack converted all three of his field-goal attempts against Minnesota from 26, 43, and 59 yards, with the 59-yarder marking the second-longest field goal in franchise history. He also went 9-for-9 during the preseason, including makes from 58 and 59 yards, reinforcing his long-range ability. The biggest concern is the weather at MetLife Stadium, where rain is expected throughout Sunday's match. Green Bay is favored by 3.5 points with an implied total around 24, putting Smack in position for multiple kicking opportunities. Offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele are questionable with knee injuries, creating another potential obstacle for the Packers offense. Smack's proven range gives him legitimate multi-field goal upside despite the weather concerns. Treat him as a top-12 streaming kicker in Week 2.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Packers Defense Worth Streaming Against Jets In Week 2
The Green Bay Packers defense enters Week 2 with streaming appeal despite surrendering 39 points in its season-opening loss to Minnesota. Green Bay generated three sacks and an interception by Keisean Nixon in the opener, giving the unit the type of disruption fantasy managers look for from a D/ST. Now Green Bay faces a New York Jets offense that protected Geno Smith well and ran the ball effectively against Tennessee. Smith completed 19 of 24 passes for 215 yards without taking a sack, while Breece Hall rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Green Bay is also dealing with injuries defensively, with Warren Brinson ruled out, Javon Hargrave doubtful, and Lukas Van Ness and Benjamin St-Juste questionable. New York carries a modest 20.5 implied point total, keeping Green Bay firmly in the streaming conversation. The Packers D/ST is a matchup-based streamer with enough sack and turnover upside to justify a Week 2 start. In DFS, Green Bay is better suited for tournaments.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jayden Reed a Risky Flex In Week 2 Against Jets
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed enters Week 2 with playing-time concerns against the New York Jets despite drawing seven targets in the opener against Minnesota. Reed played just 56.7% of the offensive snaps and ran 29 routes, well behind Matthew Golden and Christian Watson. He finished with three catches for 20 yards on a shallow 5.6-yard average depth of target. Green Bay's frequent use of two-tight-end personnel pushed Reed off the field, with nearly all of his passing-game work coming from three-receiver sets. Reed's limited route share remains the biggest concern heading into Week 2. New York blitzed on 46.2% of its defensive snaps in Week 1 and will be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Green Bay has offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele listed as questionable. Reed's seven targets are encouraging, but his limited snaps and shallow routes make him a risky weekly option. Treat him as a WR4/Flex in PPR leagues. In DFS, Reed is best reserved for tournaments, where his touchdown upside can offset the uncertainty surrounding his workload.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tucker Kraft Offers TE1 Upside In Week 2 Against Jets
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft enters Week 2 against the New York Jets with TE1 appeal after producing two explosive receptions of 30 and 23 yards in his return from last season's torn ACL. Kraft played 45 offensive snaps against Minnesota, turning six targets into three catches for 65 yards. Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, and Jayden Reed were all active, reinforcing Kraft's place in Green Bay's passing game. Kraft now faces a Jets defense that blitzed on 46.2% of its defensive snaps in Week 1, the third-highest rate in the league. Green Bay could be without starting offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele, who are both questionable with knee injuries. The Jets will be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), who has been ruled out with a groin injury. Jonnu Smith also drew three targets and caught two passes for 50 yards in Week 1, adding some uncertainty to Kraft's weekly target volume. Since 2023, Kraft's 9.1 YAC per reception leads all NFL tight ends with at least 50 catches. His ability to create after the catch gives him upside even on modest target volume. Start him as a low-end TE1 in Week 2. In DFS, Kraft's uncertain target floor and YAC upside make him more appealing in tournaments.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kendrick Bourne Not Likely To Recreate Last Week's Surprise Success
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne stunned in Week 1, bringing in all eight of his targets for 75 receiving yards. After an offseason of speculation over whether the Cardinals' WR1 was Marvin Harrison Jr. or last year's breakout star Michael Wilson, Bourne beat them both on the stat sheet. With the Chargers' secondary focused on his fellow wide receivers downfield, Bourne was free to operate underneath and snag quick, short looks from Jacoby Brissett. In Week 2, Arizona will host the Seahawks, whose defense will likely be less forgiving. In Week 1, Seattle found success by taking away deep throws and forcing quarterback Drake Maye to work in the short field. This might benefit Bourne, but Arizona will likely feature more two-TE sets to counter Seattle's stronger pass rush, thus reducing his time on the field. Bourne projects as a WR5/6 and is only worth considering in the deepest of leagues.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
MarShawn Lloyd Has Risky Flex Appeal In Week 2 Matchup Against Jets
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd enters Week 2 as the team's primary ball-carrier against the New York Jets while Josh Jacobs remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List. Lloyd handled 13 carries for 37 yards in the opener, but his limited role in the passing game remains a concern. Chris Brooks logged seven carries while handling most of the passing-down work, leaving Lloyd without a reception on a lone target. Recently acquired Kaleb Johnson played zero offensive snaps in Week 1. Lloyd and Brooks remain Green Bay's primary backfield rotation. New York limited Tennessee to 68 rushing yards in Week 1, though Tony Pollard averaged 5.0 yards per carry on limited volume. Green Bay could be down two starting offensive linemen, with Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele both questionable with knee injuries. Lloyd should continue handling the bulk of early-down work, offering touchdown upside if the 3.5-point road favorites control the game. If Green Bay falls behind, Lloyd's limited receiving role could significantly lower his fantasy floor. Treat Lloyd as a volatile RB3/Flex option in Week 2, with a slightly stronger outlook in standard and half-PPR formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Matthew Golden Brings WR2 Upside Into Week 2 Test Against Jets
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden enters Week 2 with legitimate breakout appeal after commanding a team-high 12 targets in the season opener against Minnesota. Golden turned that volume into six receptions for 95 yards while accounting for 28.6% of Jordan Love's pass attempts, an encouraging sign that his role may have expanded entering Year 2. The key question is whether that usage holds in a crowded receiving corps if Green Bay's pass volume drops from Love's 42 attempts in Week 1. New York held Tennessee to 140 passing yards in Week 1 and blitzed on 46.2% of its defensive snaps. That aggressive approach could test a Packers offensive line with Aaron Banks and Zach Bako-Bewele both listed as questionable. The Jets will also be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin). Golden still has to compete with Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Tucker Kraft for targets, so another 12-target game is far from guaranteed. Even so, his expanded perimeter role gives him enough weekly upside to finish as a WR2. RotoBaller ranks him WR30, and he belongs in the WR3/high-end FLEX range. In DFS, Golden makes sense as a tournament stacking partner with Love.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mark Andrews' TE1 Outlook Buoyed by Team Injuries
Baltimore Ravens veteran tight end Mark Andrews looks to be one of the prime beneficiaries of an early injury bug to hit the Ravens' wide receiving room before the team's home opener in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Star wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring) carries a doubtful tag into the weekend after logging just one limited practice on Friday. Moreover, promising rookie receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) was placed on IR after surgery Wednesday for a fractured wrist. These absences allow Andrews, who is coming off a down year, and others to lead the Ravens' passing attack, something Andrews has done to great effect in years past. In Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, Andrews brought in four of his six targets for 49 yards, had the second-most routes run (21), and posted a 28.6% target share. Andrews does face a tougher matchup in Week 2. Last week, the Saints defense kept star Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta to just five catches and 48 yards, and the unit ranked top-12 against the tight end position in 2025. Nonetheless, Andrews has enjoyed a deep rapport with quarterback Lamar Jackson since being drafted together in 2018, and he could serve as a trusted safety valve and short-yardage receiver with little competition, making him potentially valuable in PPR formats this weekend. Primarily due to the injury situation, Andrews is a mid-to-low-end TE1 heading into Week 2. Still, fantasy managers should keep their eyes open for tight ends with more rest-of-season value for the weeks ahead.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
