Players you should start (other than your obvious studs like Peyton Manning, Calvin Johnson, etc.): RB Knowshon Moreno (@BUF) - The great demise of the former-Bronco was one of the bigger overreactions that nearly everybody got wrong in preparation for this season. Moreno's touches outnumbered Lamar Miller's touches 24-15, he's trustworthy and he'll get two-thirds of the work and that is a rarity in today's NFL.
RB Toby Gerhart (@WAS) - Washington's defense didn't exactly stop Arian Foster last week (103 yards) granted, that was on a league-leading 27 carries. Either way, Washington's defense is not going to shut out anyone this season and I see Gerhart getting 70+ yards and his first Jaguar touchdown this Sunday. His ankle might not be 100% right now but he's very likely to play.
WR Allen Hurns (@WAS) - I wouldn't mind seeing somebody start the undrafted Florida rookie this week based off of his stats from his debut (4-110-2) ESPECIALLY as a reaction to Marqise Lee's injury this week. Not much is known on Lee's injury yet but if he's out on Sunday, give Hurns a try.
Every non-RB on the Titans (DAL) - The Cowboys' defense is truly atrocious and Jake Locker is really good (when healthy).
TE Jason Witten (@TEN) - Don't get scared off by a two-catch game, the Niners' defense still has Patrick Willis. Tennessee, however, does not have LB Zach Brown any more, opening up the field for Witten to grab at least six passes.
RB Andre Ellington (@NYG) - His foot was such a huge concern week one... and then he racked up eighty yards. Drop Stepfan Taylor, drop Jonathan Dwyer, start Andre Ellington, never worry about this again (hopefully).
RB Rashad Jennings (ARI) - Arizona has lost Daryl Washington, Darnell Dockett, and now John Abraham likely for the year. The Cards' run defense is nowhere near what it could have been. The new Ben McAdoo offense isn't the solution to the Giants' issues yet but, Rashad Jennings will be involved in the passing game a lot and he'll outperform his actual talent in terms of fantasy points.
WR Cordarrelle Patterson (NE) - He is one game away from being a weekly must-start and a bonafide fantasy stud.
RB Pierre Thomas (@CLE) - The writing on the wall was correct, Pierre Thomas is the new Darren Sproles in Sean Payton's offense. This boosts his value to somewhere between Rashad Jennings and the Bills' RBs.
QB Matt Ryan (@CIN) - Maybe, last week was just an example of Mike Smith forcing four wideouts onto the field to help them beat a division rival. Maybe, those four receivers (Julio Jones, Roddy White, Harry Douglas, Devin Hester) will stay on the field and make Matt Ryan an unstoppable top-8 QB. If I own Matt Ryan, I'm taking my chances with him this week against a nice Bengals defense.
WR Golden Tate (@CAR) - The Panthers are still getting used to playing without CB Captain Munnerlyn on defense and Golden Tate has proven to be a reliable target for Matt Stafford. He might match Calvin Johnson in receptions against Carolina.
QB Cam Newton (DET) - Ankle? He's playing. Just start him. It's Cam Newton for crying out loud.
WR Mike Evans (STL) - Evans wasn't as big of a deep-threat as he's been hyped up to be but, it was one game and he still managed to grab 5 passes. They'll be able to throw deep against St. Louis and Josh McCown will be looking for him in the end zone.
QB Russell Wilson (@SD) - This one seems fairly obvious but I'm sure there's somebody out there facing the conundrum of Wilson vs. Romo or Wilson vs. Brady, maybe even Wilson vs. Rivers. I'm starting Russell Wilson in all scenarios.
WR DeAndre Hopkins (@OAK) - Oakland's pass-d is not a problem and DeAndre Hopkins is making the leap forward week-by-week.
Texans Defense (@OAK) - Did you see J.J. Watt last week? It was like watching Dikembe Mutombo play against a team of twelve Earl Boykins' coached by Mike Brown.
RB Chris Johnson (@GB) - CJ2K looked good week one, even with Chris Ivory fluke-ishly topping 100 yards and Green Bay's run defense is afraid of tackling so you've got a real nice sleeper in Chris Johnson this week.
WR Jarrett Boykin (NYJ) - Richard Sherman won't be on him, Aaron Rodgers is pissed that his team lost last week. Expect a big blowout where everyone gets involved on Green Bay's offense.
WR Anquan Boldin (CHI) - Chicago's pass defense isn't great and although San Fran will likely be running for a majority of the game, Boldin should lead in targets amongst 49ers' Wide Receivers.
Start all of your Eagles and all of your Colts INCLUDING Ahmad Bradshaw but NOT INCLUDING Trent Richardson - These defenses aren't good.
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| Photo via: Sports Illustrated It's a shame Andre Ellington isn't a Charger. Otherwise, I'd call him "Dreadlocks of Thunder". |
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| Kevin Jairaj - USA Today Sports -In my best Hank Hill voice- "That boy ain't right" |
WR Josh Gordon - It's 50/50 on whether or not we see him by Week 3. Take a chance, use your meaningless bench spot.
RB Justin Forsett - He'll be sharing carries with Bernard Pierce even though Pierce is an even-slower Ray Rice. John Harbaugh will figure things out and Forsett will be starting soon (unless they sign LaMichael James).
RB Isaiah Crowell - A lot of people think this is the most talented Running Back on Cleveland's roster. That's hard to believe after he went undrafted but, with 2 touchdowns already under his wing, Crowell is a must-grab.
TE Dwayne Allen - He didn't tear his ACL in week one which means he's already doing better than last year. Add a touchdown onto that fact and Allen has fantasy value.
QB Jake Locker - I know how much people don't trust the injury history but please, for the sake of fantasy waiver wire goodness, pick him up and drop that fifth running back NOW.
WR Brian Quick - With St. Louis's QB situation being super confusing, I don't love Quick but he put up numbers week one (7-99-0) and is way ahead of Tavon Austin in terms of players trusted by coach Jeff Fisher.
TE Jermaine Gresham - Tyler Eifert is out for at least eight weeks and Gresham has made two pro bowls up to this point in his career. I'm not sure when you'd need to start him but Gresham is a terrific option in deep leagues.
WR Kelvin Benjamin - How is this kid only owned in 54% of leagues on ESPN?!?! He needs to be owned in EVERY league. He's the only target in Carolina at WR and excelled on the field with Derek Anderson throwing to him. Cam's back and ready to boost the passing attack.
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| Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated This isn't the only amazing catch we'll see from Kelvin Benjamin this season. |
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| Death From Above 1979 - "Physical World" |
Recommended Track: "Trainwreck 1979"
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| Ryan Adams - "Ryan Adams" |
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