DraftKings NFL DFS Picks for Week 2 - Top Plays, Value Picks, Lineup Advice for Main Slate (2025)

Week 2 is upon us! I hope our RotoBaller staff was able to help you win a nice chunk of money over the last weekend. The Christian McCaffrey shenanigans threw me off, and I wasn't able to recover in cash. Thankfully, a GPP hit Sunday night (and one in baseball two days later) got me […]

Luke Goedeke Questionable for MNF

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Luke Goedeke (foot) has garnered a questionable tag heading into their Monday night road matchup with the Houston Texans. Goedeke was out there for all of Tampa Bay's snaps in last weekend's win over the Falcons, but apparently picked up a foot injury in the process. After back-to-back DNPs to […]

Jackson Powers-Johnson Ruled Out With Concussion

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (concussion) is officially ruled out for Monday night's home matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. The former second-round pick started the week on Thursday as a full participant, but popped up on Las Vegas' practice report on Friday and closed out the week with two DNPs. It's unclear […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 2 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Zach Charbonnet, A.J. Brown, Keon Coleman

Welcome back to our Key Starters and Tough Calls article for Week 2 of the 2025 season. Scott Engel's Week 2 Lineup Spotlights column features key players to start or sit when faced with challenging lineup decisions. "The King" highlights players that may be causing some close start/sit calls for you this week. The fantasy […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 2 Matchups Analysis (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 2 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks! For anyone new here, this is our main weekly matchups column where we cover all games (except Thursday, which is a separate article). Every week of the fantasy football season, we will offer in-depth analysis of every player in every game. […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

Hey, the opening week of games was fun! There were very few injuries (*knock on wood*), and with bye weeks still to come, fantasy managers can still mostly start the lineup they drafted. However, there will be overreactions to last week's stinkers and risers. An opening week boom week turning into a dud season is […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 2

Hey RotoBallers! With the first week of football in the books (and the first game of Week 2), it is time to begin planning ahead on the waiver wire. Last week, several recommendations, like Michael Penix Jr., became highly sought-after assets on the wire. If you have stashed them before you, you likely saved some FAAB, which is […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 2 Fantasy Football (2025)

We are just one week into the NFL regular season, and already some fantasy teams are dealing with the injury bug. The good news is that byes do not start for a couple of weeks! You should have most of your lineup available to you. For those who need to replace an injured player or […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2 Updates for Top 200 (2025)

With one week in the books, it's already time to balance that first splash of data with our preseason priors with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet! While many of you are only concerned with the current week, one should also consider all remaining games. That's our aim with the Week 2 fantasy football half-PPR rankings […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's Week 2 Picks (2025)

We're onto Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, so it's a good time to use what we learned in Week 1 to help find our bold predictions. With that said, we have to balance this new information while trying not to overreact to what we saw. My Week 1 bold predictions worked out well, […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 2 (2025)

The opening week of NFL action did not bring much in the way of fantasy studs. Oh boy, were the duds plentiful. In a week in which hardly any games hit the over on their scoring line, fantasy managers paid with many fantasy teams failing to score 100 points in PPR formats. This is not […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 2? Jaylen Warren, DeVonta Smith, Baker Mayfield, more

Week 1 is complete, and for some of you, it was a week of joy, while for others, it was a frustrating reminder of how quickly the game can humble you. Regardless of where you stand, the time for celebration or self-pity is over. The temptation is real: to overvalue a player who had an […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 2 Targets and Avoids

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season! Football is back, and the options are endless -- there are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 2) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Week 2 of the NFL season is here, and we're back with our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks article for the 2025 season. We again begin with a marquee NFC clash to get the week started, with the Washington Commanders traveling to Lambeau Field to meet the Green Bay Packers. There are multiple other matchups with […]

NFL Injuries Week 2 Report - Fantasy Football Injury Updates and Expected Return Dates for Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Brock Bowers, Xavier Worthy, more

Welcome to Week 2, RotoBallers! Doesn't it feel great to have the NFL back? Sundays are certainly more exciting when we get to cheer on our favorite teams, enjoy some appetizing meals, and watch our fantasy teams perform after weeks (or months) of studying up on who to draft. Now that we have a week […]

Buy Low, Sell High - Week 2 Fantasy Football Trade Values and Avoids

Welcome back to my buy low, sell high trade targets for Week 2 of the 2025 season. The opening week of the NFL season is complete, and that means fantasy managers are overreacting to both the good and the bad. This opens up prime opportunities to sell players who overperformed and buy players who underperformed. […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 2 Weekend Updates

It's already time to set those Week 2 fantasy football lineups, and there are already injury and matchup concerns to be aware of. Use these updated Week 2 fantasy football rankings as your guide to crush your start-sit decisions and find out where key players such as A.J. Brown, Travis Etienne, Marquise Brown, Ricky Pearsall, Jaylen […]

Dynasty Rankings Risers/Fallers and Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart (September Updates)

The NFL returned to action on September 4th, setting in motion all kinds of movement in the dynasty market as fantasy managers ingest all the information they collected from the first slate of games. With the market in flux through the early portion of the season, it is key that fantasy managers have the proper […]

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2 (2025)

Week 2 of the NFL season has arrived. Hopefully, you kicked off your fantasy football season with a victory last week. If things didn't go your way, try not to worry. There is still a long way to go before the fantasy playoffs begin. A lot will change from now to December, so there is […]

Caleb Williams Focusing on Improving Accuracy

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said the team is working with quarterback Caleb Williams on being more consistent with his footwork to improve his accuracy as a thrower. Per ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Johnson said that there were "probably three or four" throws from Williams' Week 1 performance against the Minnesota Vikings that "we would […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Kickers (K) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Whether you believe it or not, kickers matter in fantasy football, and they can decide who wins fantasy matchups. Use our updated Week 2 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025 to find the best option for your lineups. In the rankings below, you will see where key kickers like Brandon Aubrey, Matt Prater, Jake Bates, […]

Giants Have No Urgency to Bench Russell Wilson

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson doesn't appear to be on the hot seat at the moment. After a lackluster season opener, Wilson's starting job was being called into question by the media. Despite that, the Giants are going to stay committed to Wilson as their starting quarterback. According to Adam Schefter, there is no […]

Adrian Martinez Elevated for Week 2

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Martinez was signed to the 49ers practice squad after failing to make the New York Jets initial 53-man roster. He wasn't expected to be anything more than […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Defense (DST) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Most fantasy managers are playing the streaming game at the D/ST spot, so use our updated Week 2 fantasy football defense (DST) rankings for 2025 to find the best option for your lineups. In the rankings below, you will see where the Rams, Broncos, Cardinals, Steelers, Lions, Eagles, Cowboys, Texans, and more stand among all […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Quarterbacks who are not must-start fantasy studs can be highly volatile, so it's important to identify QBs with plus matchups when deciding who to start. We're here to help with our Week 2 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. A big performance from a quarterback can carry your fantasy team, so check the rankings below to […]

Tristan Wirfs Ruled Out for Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Houston Texans. Wirfs underwent knee surgery during the offseason. He is inching closer toward returning, as evidenced by the Buccaneers keeping him on their initial 53-man roster, but today's news confirms he's not quite ready to […]

Matthew Stafford Could Underwhelm in Week 2

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is not a top fantasy option for Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. Instead, he ranks as a low-end QB2. First of all, the Titans' passing defense showed major strides in Week 1, intercepting Bo Nix twice. This was the lone bright spot for a Tennessee team that struggled […]

Justin Herbert Ready to Ride Momentum into Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is coming off an impressive win against the Kansas City Chiefs, where he threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 32 rushing yards, including a crucial run late in the fourth quarter on a 3rd and 13 to seal the game. This week, Herbert faces a […]

Trevor Lawrence Upgraded Against Weak Bengals Defense

The Jacksonville Jaguars could be in for a shootout with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence succeeding in fantasy because of it. After a 26-10 blowout victory on the back of the defense and run game led to disappointing 10 point fantasy day, Lawrence will be looking to right the ship […]

Joe Burrow and the Offense Looking to Turn it Around Versus Jacksonville

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow didn't play well in the AFC North showdown with the Browns. The signal-caller would go on to finish with only 113 yards and one touchdown off 14-for-23 (60.9%) passing while adding three yards off two carries. Despite the underwhelming performance, the Bengals managed to pull off the win. Without question, […]