Studs and Duds: Week 2

Mon Sep 15 9:09am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

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Goff has monster Week 2 game


Well, that was more like it. We had a ton of big fantasy performances this week after several duds in the opener. This made for a lot more high-scoring fantasy games. Hopefully, you were able to take advantage of some of those big games and win big in Week 2.

Packers 27, Commanders 18

Fantasy Stud: Tucker Kraft. Kraft had a huge Week 2, catching six passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. Kraft led the way in the passing game for the Packers. He showed his big-time potential in the game. Kraft is on his way to a breakout season and could even be a top-five fantasy tight end if all goes well for him

Fantasy Dud: Matthew Golden. Golden had another disappointing performance in a game the Packers threw for nearly 300 yards and scored 27 points. Golden didn’t catch a pass anf ran twice for 15 yards. He got all sorts of preseason hype but has not lived up to those expectations to start the season.

Game Notes: Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles’ during the game. He is done for the season and might have played his last game in the NFL. This is going to be a tough injury for him to return.

Jayden Reed broke his collarbone early in the game. He is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks of action because of the injury.

Seahawks 31, Steelers 17

Fantasy Stud: Kenneth Walker. Walker had a great game, helping ease the concern for his owners after his Week 1 performance. He ran 13 times for 105 yards and a touchdown. Walker also caught a pass for 13 yards. He showed his explosiveness in the game. Walker could be getting more and more work going forward for Seattle

Fantasy Dud: Zach Charbonnet. Many were high on Charbonnet after last week, getting more touches and the goal-line work for the Seahawks. Well, he got more touches again this week but didn’t produce near that of Kenneth Walker. Charbonnet ran 15 times for just 10 yards. And he didn’t catch a pass in the game. You still have to like the usage but it is a concern to see him do little while his teammate ran wild with less work.

Game Notes: Jaxon Smith-Njigba hit the 100-yard mark. He had eight receptions for 103 yards.

Sam Darnold played a strong game, going 22-of-33 for 295 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. It was an impressive performance on the road for Darnold.

Bills 30, Jets 10

Fantasy Stud: James Cook. Cook was one of the few offensive stars in this one. He ran 21 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a pass for three yards. Cook has scores each of his first two games and topped 20 fantasy points each of those games. He is looking like a top-five fantasy back right now

Fantasy Dud: Josh Allen. His team won big but Allen wasn’t a help to his fantasy owners. He was 14-of-25 for 148 yards without a touchdown. He did run six times for 59 yards but that wasn’t enough to make up for his poor passing numbers. Allen also appeared to break his nose during the game but was able to return.

Game Notes: Justin Fields had a game to forget. He left early because of a concussion but did nothing before the injury. He was 3-of-11 for 27 yards and ran five times for 49 yards.

The Jets rushing game did little. Breece Hall led the team in carries with 10 but managed just 29 yards. Braelon Allen had just two rushes for 11 yards.

Ravens 41, Browns 17

Fantasy Stud: Lamar Jackson. Jackson was held in check on the ground but that didn’t matter for fantasy owners. He was great through the air, going 19-of-29 for 225 yards and four touchdowns without an interception

Fantasy Dud: Derrick Henry. Henry was a huge disappointment, especially after his huge Week 1. He ran just 11 times for 24 yards and didn’t catch a pass. It was a really bad fantasy performance from Henry. You just expect better from him, but it happens.

Game Notes: Quinshon Judkins made his NFL debut and looked pretty good with his limited work. He ran 10 times for 61 yards and caught three passes for 10 yards. Judkins should just get more work going forward.

Zay Flowers kept up his hot ways, catching seven passes for 75 yards. Flowers has 14 receptions his first two games.

Rams 33, Titans 19

Fantasy Stud: Davante Adams. Adams had a great game. He had six receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown. He was targeted 13 times in the game. Adams showed his potential when getting the looks in this offense. He remains an elite receiver in this league

Fantasy Dud: Kyren Williams. Williams got plenty of touches but didn’t produce a whole lot and missed out on a goal-line opportunity. He ran 17 times for 66 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards. He scored just 10 fantasy points. Williams has failed to top 70-rushing yards in a game this year. He is off to a bit of a slow start

Game Notes: Cam Ward had a better showing in his second NFL start. He was 19-of-33 for 175 yards and a touchdown without an interception. He ran four times for eight yards.

Elic Ayomanor had four receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown. He is emerging as a legit target for Ward as the starter opposite Calvin Ridley.

Lions 52, Bears 21

Fantasy Stud: Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown had a monster game. He had nine receptions for 115 yards and three touchdowns. He carried fantasy teams to wins, scoring 39.2 fantasy points. It was quite the showing from St. Brown, who might end up with one of the highest fantasy receiver gams of the entire season

Fantasy Dud: Sam LaPorta. There were few duds in this game but LaPorta disappointed. He had three receptions for just 26 yards. With so many mouths to feed in this offense, though, it isn’t a surprise that some might disappear on occasion. That happened to LaPorta in this one.

Game Notes: Jared Goff was nearly flawless, finishing 23-of-28 for 334 yards and five touchdowns without a turnover. Goff made play after play for the Lions.

Rome Odunze was a bright spot for the Bears, catching seven passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He has scores each of his first two games this season.

Bengals 31, Jaguars 27

Fantasy Stud: Ja’Marr Chase. Chase showed why he was the first overall pick in many fantasy leagues. He had 14 receptions for 165 yards and a touchdown. His poor showing Week 1 looks like a thing of the past after this huge game. Chase scored 36.5 fantasy points.

Fantasy Dud: Chase Brown. Brown was one of the few fantasy disappointments in this high-scoring game. He ran 16 times for just 47 yards and caught two passes for 18 yards. Brown failed to hit double-digit fantasy points, scoring just 8.5 points.

Game Notes: Joe Burrow was forced from the game early because of a toe injury. Jake Browning made some mistakes but moved the offense in relief of Burrow. He was 21-of-32 for 241 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Burrow is going to get surgery on the injury and will be out three months.

Parker Washington led the Jaguars in receiving, outproducing Brian Thomas and Travis Hunter. Washington had five receptions for 76 yards.

Cowboys 40, Giants 37

Fantasy Stud: Russell Wilson. Wilson continued the trend of players that disappointed in the opener but came up big Week 2. He was magnificent, going 30-of-41 for 450 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. Wilson scored 35.8 fantasy points after managing just 12.8 in Week 1. He is going to keep the starter’s job in New York as long as he keeps playing like this

Fantasy Dud: Tyrone Tracy. Tracy got some work in this one but took more of a backseat to rookie Cam Skattebo, who had more carries and overall touches in the game. Tracy ran five times for just 15 yards and caught four passes for 36 yards. Skattebo had 11 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. Tracy could move to more of a pass-catching role going forward.

Game Notes: Javonte Williams continues to lead the way in Cowboys backfield, finding the end zone for the second straight game. He ran 18 times for 97 yards and a score. He also racked up six receptions for 33 yards.

Malik Nabers had nine receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Nabers scored 37.7 fantasy points.

Patriots 33, Dolphins 27

Fantasy Stud: Drake Maye. Maye had a really good game, going 19-of-23 for 230 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. He also ran in a score, rushing 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown. Maye scored 28.6 fantasy points. He is looking more and more like a possible QB1 for fantasy teams

Fantasy Dud: TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson continues to take a backseat to Rhamondre Stevenson in the Patriots backfield. Henderson had just three carries for 10 yards and two receptions for 30 yards. Stevenson had 11 carries for 54 yards and five catches for 88 yards. Henderson is going to be a hard fantasy player to trust until he starts getting more touches.

Game Notes: Tyreek Hill was much more involved this week. He had a 100-yard game, finishing with six receptions for 109 yards.

Devon Achane scored a receiving touchdown for the second straight game. He ran 11 times for just 30 yards but had eight receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets.

49ers 26, Saints 21

Fantasy Stud: Mac Jones. Jones did a great job in his start for Brock Purdy. Jones was 26-of-39 for 279 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Jones looked like a guy fantasy teams might be able to use on a spot start basis if Purdy were to miss any more time. Jones moved the offense well

Fantasy Dud: Ricky Pearsall. You thought Pearsall might really rack up the targets in this one because of injuries for the 49ers, but that really wasn’t the case. Pearsall had just four receptions for 56 yards. Pearsall was pretty ho-hum in a favorable matchup for him.

Game Notes: Christian McCaffrey continues to look as healthy as he has been in a while and it shows in his play on fate field. He ran 13 times for 55 yards and had six receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown.

Spencer Rattler had maybe his best game as a pro. He was 25-of-34 for 207 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover.

Colts 29, Broncos 28

Fantasy Stud: Daniel Jones. Jones played another great game, but this time against what many think is the best defense in football. Jones was 23-of-34 for 316 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. He also ran six times for two yards and a touchdown, finishing with 26 fantasy points. Jones has five total touchdowns without an interception in two games. He is having some kind of revival season in Indy

Fantasy Dud: Courtland Sutton. The Broncos had a lot of success offensively but Sutton was the odd man out. He had just a catch for six yards. It was a very unexpected performance from Sutton, who is normally the top target for the Broncos passing game. He should be fine going forward but this game hurt a lot of fantasy teams.

Game Notes: Troy Franklin had a breakout performance. He had eight receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Jonathan Taylor hit the 100-yard rushing mark. He had 25 carries for 165 yards. He also had two carries for 50 yards, giving him 215 total yards.

Eagles 20, Chiefs 17

Fantasy Stud: Tyquan Thornton. Thornton could have had two long touchdowns, but Patrick Mahomes missed him on a wide-open pass. Either way, Thornton still had two catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. He is the big-play threat in this offense right now and showed well with his chances. He is worth a look as a pickup for fantasy owners this week

Fantasy Dud: Jalen Hurts. His team won but Hurts really wasn’t any good for his fantasy owners. He threw for just 101 yards and ran for 17. He did have a rushing touchdown but that still led to just 12.75 fantasy points. You just expect a lot more from Hurts. It was a disappointing showing.

Game Notes: The Chiefs continue to have struggles running the ball with a host of options. Isiah Pacheco had the most carries, rushing 10 times for just 22 yards, though. Kareem Hunt ran eight times for 31 yards.

A.J. Brown got more looks this week but didn’t get many yards. He had five receptions for just 27 yards.

Cardinals 27, Panthers 22

Fantasy Stud: Bryce Young. Young had a rough first half but came back in a big way and almost got a come-from-behind victory. He finished with 328-passing yards and three touchdowns with an interception. Young had 26.6 fantasy points after scoring just 12.7 in Week 1. It was a much better performance. You hope he can build off this one going forward

Fantasy Dud: Marvin Harrison Jr. Harrison had a rough game, catching just two passes for 27 yards. You thought he maybe was turning the corner after his opener, but he came back down to earth in this one. We just aren’t sure what you are going to get from Harrison this year.

Game Notes: Tet McMillan had his first 100-yard game as a pro. He finished with six receptions for 100 yards.

Hunter Renfrow was more involved offense, finding the end zone two times. He had seven receptions for 48 yards and two touchdowns.

Falcons 22, Vikings 6

Fantasy Stud: Bijan Robinson. Robinson wasn’t able to find the end zone but still produced good numbers for his fantasy owners. He ran 22 times for 143 yards. Robinson also had three receptions for 25 yards, giving him 168 total yards. Robinson scored 19.8 fantasy points

Fantasy Dud: Michael Penix. He is another quarterback that won the game but didn’t help fantasy owners. Penix failed to score a touchdown or even throw for 150 yards. He was 13-of-21 for 135 yards without a touchdown or interception. The Falcons were extremely run-heavy in the game, which could be a theme for them going forward. This will limit the ceiling for Penix on a weekly basis.

Game Notes: Aaron Jones was forced from the game because of a hamstring injury. He was unable to return and finished with five carries for 23 yards.

J.J. McCarthy had a really rough second start. He turned the ball over three times and failed to score a touchdown. McCarthy threw for just 158 yards.

 

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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Devon Achane Sep 15 9:00pm CT
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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane remains an elite running back option for fantasy football every week despite his team's struggles on offense. The Dolphins didn't open much space for Achane in Week 2 against the Patriots, and he only managed 30 rushing yards on 11 carries. No worries, though! Achane is heavily involved as a pass-catcher and hauled in eight of 10 targets for 92 yards and his second receiving score in as many weeks. Achane is an elite PPR producer in Miami's system, and he has a good matchup on Thursday night against the Bills. Despite his team's drama, offensive struggles, and 0-2 record, Achane is a must-start in all formats every week.

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Ollie Gordon II Sep 15 8:50pm CT
Ollie Gordon II

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II only had one carry in the Dolphins' Week 2 loss, and his snap share dropped from 25% in Week 1 to 12% in Week 2. To further complicate Gordon's future opportunities, Jaylen Wright (knee) is back to limited participation in practices, which could give him a chance to return this Thursday against the Bills. With Gordon already in such a small role and Wright's return pending, it looks safe to drop Gordon for now in standard leagues. He's still holdable in deep leagues as a handcuff for De'Von Achane since he showed so much upside in the preseason, but Gordon seems a long way from making an impact in Week 3 against the Bills, or for the foreseeable future.

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Tyreek Hill Sep 15 8:40pm CT
Tyreek Hill

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill turned the page after a disappointing Week 1 with a big Week 2. He only had four catches for 40 yards in the season-opening loss to the Colts, but against the Patriots, he posted 109 receiving yards by catching six of his seven targets. Tua Tagovailoa was more aggressive passing the ball down the field, especially late in the game, but Tua missed Tyreek on a play that could have kept the game-winning drive going. There continues to be plenty of drama with Hill in Miami, but at least with his performance, we know he still has the ceiling to be a productive receiver going forward. This week, he and the 0-2 Dolphins play on a short week against the 2-0 Bills on Thursday Night Football.

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Raheem Mostert Sep 15 8:00pm CT
Raheem Mostert

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert is once again a healthy scratch for Week 2 in a Monday night matchup against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Mostert was also a healthy scratch last Sunday in the season-opening win over the New England Patriots. The 33-year-old is buried on the Raiders' RB depth chart early in the year in his first season in Vegas. The Raiders will roll with rookie starter Ashton Jeanty, Zamir White, and Dylan Laube as their top three RBs. Until further notice, Mostert should remain on the waiver wire in all fantasy formats. He's just a year removed from his first Pro Bowl selection in 2023 with the Miami Dolphins, when he produced a career-high 1,012 rushing yards and a league-high 18 rushing touchdowns in 15 starts. Mostert had only 278 rushing yards and two TDs last year, though, and has had trouble staying healthy in his career.

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Michael Pittman Jr. Sep 15 7:50pm CT
Michael Pittman Jr.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. turned in a modest outing in his team's 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2. After an encouraging Week 1 that saw him catch six balls for 80 yards and a touchdown, Pittman caught four of his five targets for just 40 yards against the Broncos. Of course, Pittman had to contend with lockdown corner Patrick Surtain II for much of the afternoon, which may have led Daniel Jones to look elsewhere when he dropped back to pass. With a Week 3 road matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Pittman is likely to operate as a decent WR4 with upside moving forward.

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Brock Bowers Sep 15 7:50pm CT
Brock Bowers

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is officially active for Monday night's divisional clash in Sin City against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Bowers suffered a knee injury in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots and was listed as questionable for Week 2 on Saturday's final injury report. The 22-year-old second-year tight end will be wearing a brace on his left knee against the Bolts and shouldn't be limited, so fantasy managers who rolled the dice on him on Monday night will have him available. If Bowers is limited at all, it will open up more opportunities for fellow TE Michael Mayer, who is more than capable of having a decent game for any tight end streamers. Bowers had five catches for 105 yards in the season opener before injuring his knee, and he's already one of the best TEs in football in his sophomore campaign.

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Tyler Warren Sep 15 7:40pm CT
Tyler Warren

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren continued to show he's a focal point of the team's offense in a 29-28 Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos. Warren caught four of his seven targets for 79 yards while taking one carry for no gain in the close win. The rookie tight end is off to a torrid start to his NFL career, compiling 11 catches on 16 targets for 155 yards thus far. Warren is safe to treat as a solid, mid-range TE1 in fantasy leagues going forward. He will look to continue his hot start in Week 3's road matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

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Josh Downs Sep 15 7:40pm CT
Josh Downs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs disappointed in Week 1, catching just two passes for 12 yards in a win over the Miami Dolphins. Fortunately for his fantasy managers, Downs looked more like his usual self in Week 2, hauling in six of his eight targets for 51 yards against the Denver Broncos. With the Indy offense humming along with Daniel Jones under center, Downs should continue to string together productive fantasy outings, especially in PPR leagues. He should be treated as a high-end WR3/flex option heading into a Week 3 road matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

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Jerry Jeudy Sep 15 7:30pm CT
Jerry Jeudy

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is off to a decent, yet unspectacular, start to the 2025 season. Through two games, Jeudy has caught nine of his 16 targets for 117 scoreless yards as the Cleveland offense has struggled mightily thus far. The veteran's receiving yardage is good enough to lead the Browns so far, showing just how much moving the football has been an issue. Jeudy will look to break out at home in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers have been tough on defense thus far, as they shut down the Detroit Lions' receivers in Week 1 and gave up just 92 receiving yards and a touchdown combined to Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel in Week 2. Jeudy is looking like a WR4 in fantasy unless the Browns can straighten out their offensive issues.

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Cedric Tillman Sep 15 7:20pm CT
Cedric Tillman

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman continued to show a nose for the end zone in his team's lopsided Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Tillman was mostly quiet, but he salvaged his afternoon with a fluky 18-yard touchdown grab to finish with a two-catch, 22-yard line in the loss. The veteran wideout has now scored in each of his two games to open the season, as he has carved out fantasy value as a flex/WR4 type in leagues. Tillman will hope to keep it going in a tough Week 3 home matchup against the Green Bay Packers, but fantasy managers might want to temper expectations due to the difficult matchup.

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David Njoku Sep 15 7:20pm CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is off to a slow start in 2025. After his four-catch, 40-yard performance in a lopsided Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Njoku has just seven catches for 77 scoreless yards through two games. Meanwhile, fellow Cleveland tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has officially become a concern for Njoku's fantasy managers as the rookie has outproduced the veteran with 12 catches for 111 yards. Njoku is likely to bounce back, although a struggling Cleveland offense led by an ineffective Joe Flacco doesn't offer much hope for upside. Njoku will hope to get his season on track in Week 3 against a Green Bay Packers defense that has given up big games to Sam LaPorta (six catches for 79 yards) and Zach Ertz (six catches for 64 yards and a touchdown) this season. Njoku is worth a look as a low-end TE1 in fantasy thanks to the favorable matchup in Week 3.

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Quinshon Judkins Sep 15 7:10pm CT
Quinshon Judkins

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins made his long-awaited NFL debut in a Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Judkins was initially only expected to play a handful of snaps, but he ended up handling 10 carries for 61 yards while adding three receptions for another 10 yards while relegating Jerome Ford to a backup role. The rookie running back should continue to see a larger role in the Cleveland backfield going forward after missing all of training camp. A Week 3 home matchup against the Green Bay Packers will be a tough test for the Cleveland offense, but Judkins is looking like a solid, high-end RB3 heading into that contest.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. Sep 15 6:20pm CT
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While Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said he's not concerned about the amount of targets that second-year wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. gets, he knows that his being involved is what is best for the offense. "I know he's got to touch the football for our offense to play at its premium," Gannon said. Harrison had five catches on six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints, but he caught only two of five targets for 27 yards in the Week 2 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The Cardinals got out to a big early lead and took their foot off the gas pedal in an eventual 27-22 win, so Harrison wasn't really needed. Harrison and quarterback Kyler Murray reportedly worked on their chemistry this offseason, but it hasn't looked great through two games. Fantasy managers will be expecting a bounce-back game in Week 3 against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers.

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Jauan Jennings Sep 15 6:00pm CT
Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and will be evaluated day-to-day through this week, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. It's been one thing after another for Jennings health-wise since offseason workouts, when he suffered a calf injury. The 28-year-old missed most of training camp and all of the preseason after aggravating his calf issue before injuring his shoulder in the season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks. The good news is that he looked healthy and operated as the WR1 on Sunday against the Saints, catching five of 10 targets for 89 yards and his first touchdown of 2025. Jennings will at least be in play as a WR4/flex if he's active in Week 3 against the division-rival Cardinals, but if he's out or limited, Ricky Pearsall would be the top target for quarterback Mac Jones.

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Matthew Stafford Sep 15 6:00pm CT
Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 23 of his 33 pass attempts for 298 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans. The veteran signal caller was quite productive on the road, finishing just a couple of yards away from a 300-yard, two-touchdown performance. He put together this dominant showing despite Los Angeles leading for more than half the game. In a situation where some teams might run the ball more, Stafford was still given an opportunity to rack up passing yards. He also did so against a solid Titans pass defense that intercepted Bo Nix twice just one week earlier. Stafford's lack of rushing upside is unfortunate, but fantasy managers should rest assured that there's no concern about Los Angeles deviating from a pass-heavy approach while leading in future weeks. He's firmly in the mid-range QB2 conversation for Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Darren Waller Sep 15 5:40pm CT
Darren Waller

Although Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (hip) is not expected to make his debut with the team in Week 3 on Thursday night against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, the Dolphins listed him as limited on Monday's practice estimation. Waller has yet to practice this year and has been inactive for the first two weeks, so his limited status on Monday doesn't mean a whole lot on a short week. The 33-year-old was focusing on his conditioning for all of training camp and the preseason before suffering a hip injury right before Week 1. Whenever he is finally cleared to make his 2025 debut after coming out of retirement, the Dolphins will likely limit his snaps, making him one to avoid in starting fantasy lineups. The Dolphins are expected to move forward with Julian Hill and Tanner Conner at the position on Thursday, but neither TE is a realistic fantasy play.

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Malik Washington Sep 15 5:40pm CT
Malik Washington

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (thumb) is dealing with a thumb injury and was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. Washington apparently came down with a thumb injury in the 33-27 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 2 on Sunday, putting his status somewhat in question for Thursday's Week 3 game against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. The 24-year-old has been Miami's clear WR3 so far through two weeks in 2025 behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, although it hasn't amounted to much on the score sheet. The former sixth-rounder has three receptions on seven targets for 22 yards. He played 35 of 57 offensive snaps on Sunday and also had three carries for 23 yards. Washington will only become an interesting waiver-wire pickup in fantasy leagues if one of Hill or Waddle misses time with an injury.

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Jaylen Wright Sep 15 5:30pm CT
Jaylen Wright

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (knee) was listed as a limited participant for the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Wright has not played in either of the first two games of the season, but he'll have a shot to be active for the first time this Thursday night against the division-rival Buffalo Bills after getting in three straight limited practices, dating back to last Thursday. The 22-year-old will most likely be eased back into Miami's offense when he returns, but he's fully expected to take over RB2 duties from rookie Ollie Gordon II when that happens. Gordon has been a distant No. 2 behind De'Von Achane in two games with Wright sidelined, carrying the football only three times for 12 yards and catching both his targets for a gain of four yards. Wright is merely a bench stash for RB depth right now.

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Dameon Pierce Sep 15 5:00pm CT
Dameon Pierce

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is a healthy inactive for Week 2 on Monday Night Football against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pierce was active in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams but only played seven offensive snaps and had three rushing attempts for five yards. With the 25-year-old in street clothes for this one, Dare Ogunbowale, rookie Woody Marks, and British Brooks will be battling for change-of-pace touches behind veteran Nick Chubb. Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) is typically Houston's clear-cut workhorse back when healthy, but he opened the year on the Non-Football Injury list, and it's unclear when he might be able to return this year. It's possible that Pierce could be active in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but for now, he has no business being rostered in single-year fantasy leagues.

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Kyle Monangai Sep 15 4:40pm CT
Kyle Monangai

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai logged seven carries for 28 yards and added one catch for eight yards in the team's 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions. More importantly, Monangai appeared to leapfrog Roschon Johnson in the backfield rotation, playing 41% of the snaps while Johnson saw zero offensive snaps. Most of Monangai's work came in garbage time with quarterback Tyson Bagent, but head coach Ben Johnson singled him out as one of three players who impressed in the loss. There's even speculation that Monangai could start carving into D'Andre Swift's workload as the season progresses. For now, Monangai looks locked in as Chicago's RB2 and should be stashed in deeper formats. If his role continues to grow, he could emerge as a fantasy sleeper with contingent upside.

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