NFL Week 2: Predictions, Prop Pick for every game

Fri Sep 12 2:08pm ET
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Field Level Media NFL writers offer their prediction and one intriguing prop bet for every Week 2 game.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Bengals -3.5, Total 49.5

Prediction: Bengals 30-23

Prop Pick: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase over 84.5 yards (-113 Bet365)

Chase was silent Week 1 (two catches, 26 yards). Last season he was held under 45 receiving yards twice. The two games after were a two-TD game vs. Washington (6-118) and a three-TD game at Baltimore (11-264).

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Cowboys -5.5, Total 44.5

Prediction: Cowboys 27-16

Prop Pick: Giants QB Russell Wilson over .5 interceptions (-115, BetMGM)

Wilson's interception in Week 1 didn't count. It was wiped out because of a roughing-the-passer penalty on former teammate Bobby Wagner. Dallas locked down the Eagles' outside receivers in the opener and has a sticky-handed secondary that will make comeback mode a challenge if the Giants fall behind again.

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Lions -5.5, Total 46.5

Prediction: Lions 28-20

Prop Pick: Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs 70-plus rushing yards plus anytime TD (+190, DraftKings)

Gibbs caught 10 passes last week and has been an animal at home. He also destroys the Bears. Gibbs had 975 yards from scrimmage (108.3 per game), 12 TDs (nine rushing) in nine home games last season. In four career games against the Bears, he has 435 total yards (108.8 per game) and three rushing touchdowns.

Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Rams

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Rams -5.5, Total 41.5

Prediction: Rams 24-15

Prop Pick: Rams RB Kyren Williams over 74.5 rushing yards (-115, DraftKings)

Williams had at least 75 rushing yards in 10 games last season and is over 100 rushing yards in three consecutive road games.

Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Dolphins -1.5, Total 43.5

Prediction: Dolphins 26-13

Prop Pick: Patriots WR Stefon Diggs over 41.5 receiving yards (-110, Caesars)

Diggs was targeted seven times and caught six passes Week 1, and the Dolphins allowed more than nine yards per dropback to the Colts in the opener. With Diggs working inside and second-year QB Drake Maye programmed not to hold the ball by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, this connection is very likely to be well-worn in Week 2.

New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: 49ers -4.5, Total 41.5

Prediction: 49ers 23-10

Prop Pick: Saints TE Juwan Johnson over 33.5 receiving yards (-110, FanDuel)

Johnson hit the over on receptions and receiving yards nine times in the past 13 games. He caught eight passes for 76 yards in Week 1.

New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Bills -6.5, Total 46.5

Prediction: Bills 26-22

Prop Pick: Bills QB Josh Allen over 5.5 rushing attempts (-120, FanDuel)

Allen has gone over his rushing total projection in six consecutive road games, and the Jets are committed to man coverage. RB James Cook came out of the Sunday night win banged up and Allen ran nine times with a TD at the Jets in 2024.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Steelers -2.5, Total 39.5

Prediction: Steelers 22-17

Prop Pick: Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet anytime TD (+220, FanDuel)

Pittsburgh's 17 missed tackles were the worst in the NFL in Week 1, and the Jets steamrolled the Steelers' run defense all day long to be in position to pull the upset. There's no fear of Sam Darnold tucking the ball to run, but Seattle does have an RB tandem to move the chains. Charbonnet shares time with Kenneth Walker but is the best option when Seattle needs to pick up hard yards. He scored his 10th career rushing touchdown last week.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Ravens -10.5, Total 44.5

Prediction: Ravens 35-17

Prop Pick: Ravens TE Mark Andrews anytime TD (+165, )

Baltimore led the NFL with 17 red-zone TD passes in 2024. Andrews caught TD passes in both games against the Browns last season and hit Cleveland with a two-TD game in 2023. With all the focus on hemming in QB Lamar Jackson and handling RB Derrick Henry, Andrews is a great prop target Sunday. An Andrews parlay of over 3.5 receptions and 40.5 yards plus a touchdown is worth contemplation.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Broncos -1.5, Total 41.5

Prediction: Broncos QB Bo Nix over 34 pass attempts (+121, DraftKings)

Prop Pick: Nix attempted 40 passes last week and while he was miserable against the blitz and turned the ball over three times, coach Sean Payton doesn't change his stripes. He'll blend the running game, but the ball will be in the hands of the quarterback again this week.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Cardinals -6.5, Total 45.5

Prediction: Cardinals 33-18

Prop Pick: Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard over 61.5 rushing yards (-115 at ESPNBet)

Hubbard hammered the Cardinals for 152 yards on 25 carries last season in an overtime win against Arizona. No doubt Arizona is prepared for the plow horse approach from Carolina this week, but can they stop it? After giving up 126.4 yards per game rushing last season, they allowed 4.9 yards per carry at New Orleans in Week 1.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Eagles -1.5, Total 46.5

Prediction: Eagles 31-23

Prop Pick: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes over 235.5 yards (-112, BetMGM)

Mahomes might not have his preferred pecking order at wide receiver, and Xavier Worthy was the biggest threat to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl loss. Even if Worthy isn't on the field, the Chiefs have to like what they saw out of the Dallas downfield passing game. Dak Prescott was a couple CeeDee Lamb drops from a 300-plus yard game in the opener and Mahomes had more than 235.5 yards in 10 games last season with the same mishmash receiving corps questions.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Vikings -4.5, Total 45.5

Prediction: Vikings 26-23

Prop Pick: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson over 3.5 receptions (-110, Bet365)

Robinson caught six passes for 100 yards in Week 1,and if Drake London (shoulder) winds up missing time or being limited Sunday night, his 15 targets are going to be spread around with backs picking up more target share. Noteworthy value on Robinson at +146 for five-plus catches was also available at FanDuel. If you can get a good number on Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud, he caught eight passes for 98 yards with a season-high 11 receptions at Minnesota in December 2024.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans

Monday, 7 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Texans -2.5, Total 42.5

Prediction: Texans 26-19

Prop Pick: Texans RB Nick Chubb longest run under 13 yards (-110, DraftKings)

Broken tackles and yards after contact are the route to success for Chubb. The Buccaneers wrapped up Robinson (12 carries, 24 yards) last week and Falcons' running backs had a long gain of six yards.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Monday, 10 p.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Chargers -3, Total 46.5

Prediction: Chargers 27-13

Prop Pick: Raiders QB Geno Smith over 244.5 passing yards (-114 FanDuel)

Until Ashton Jeanty gets more consistent alleys to attack, the plan for defenses was set by the Patriots last week: stack the box and shoot gaps to make Smith complete short, quick passes all the way down the field. The over of 31.5 pass attempts is equally inviting, but value is short at -140 at FanDuel.

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Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 2

Player Notes
Graham Gano Sep 13 1:50am CT
Graham Gano

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano is a possible fantasy option for Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, depending on your league. Gano was responsible for all six of the Giants' points in Week 1, making both of his field goal attempts, including a long of 52 yards, for 8 fantasy points. This puts him in a decent position among fantasy kickers, especially since he has a 100% field goal percentage so far. His opportunities for scoring could increase against a Dallas team that gave up 11 fantasy points to kickers in Week 1 of the 2025 season. Given the Giants' offensive struggles and Gano's reliable leg, he should be considered for Week 2.

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Jaxson Dart Sep 13 1:30am CT
Jaxson Dart

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is not a recommended fantasy option for Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, as he is not expected to play. Although the rookie first-round draft pick has impressed in the preseason and is the team's QB2, head coach Brian Daboll has publicly stated that Russell Wilson will remain the starter for Sunday's game. There is some speculation that Dart could see action if Wilson struggles, but given that he has no regular-season statistics for 2025, his fantasy outlook is entirely dependent on an in-game change. Therefore, Dart should be left on the bench or waiver wire for this matchup.

From RotoBaller

Theo Johnson Sep 13 1:20am CT
Theo Johnson

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson is not a recommended fantasy start for Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. He was the TE49 in fantasy football for Week 1, securing just one of his three targets for five receiving yards and one fantasy point. This meager production, despite dominating the tight-end snaps with 46, makes him an unreliable option. Furthermore, the Cowboys' defense was a difficult matchup for tight ends in 2024, ranking second in the league by allowing only 7.66 fantasy points per game to the position. Given the tough matchup and Johnson's minimal usage and production in Week 1, he should be left on the bench in all formats.

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Cam Skattebo Sep 13 1:10am CT
Cam Skattebo

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is not a recommended fantasy start for Week 2, despite facing a favorable matchup. Skattebo was the RB58 in Week 1, with a minimal role, receiving only two carries for -3 yards and two receptions for 12 yards, totaling just 1.9 fantasy points on an 11.8% timeshare. While the Dallas Cowboys' defense was the 23rd-ranked fantasy defense against running backs in 2024 and gave up 158 rushing yards in Week 1, Skattebo is simply not seeing the volume to capitalize on the opportunity. His primary role appears to be as a depth and short-yardage option behind Tyrone Tracy Jr., which severely caps his fantasy upside.

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Chris Olave Sep 13 12:50am CT
Chris Olave

Despite heading to the medical tent twice, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave led the team with 13 targets, turning them into seven receptions for 54 yards in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Kellen Moore's offense appeared aggressive, as quarterback Spencer Rattler attempted a career-high 46 passes in Week 1. This bodes well for the fourth-year receiver, who looks poised to become a go-to target in the pass-heavy attack. Olave should have plenty of opportunities to build chemistry with Rattler and, as long as he remains healthy, projects as a borderline WR2/WR3 this week against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Rashid Shaheed Sep 13 12:50am CT
Rashid Shaheed

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed was the team's third-most productive pass catcher in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, finishing with six receptions for 33 yards on nine targets. His longest catch was just 17 yards, but his speed and explosiveness give him real big-play potential. With Kellen Moore's offense passing aggressively, Shaheed could turn his volume into a breakout performance and projects as a WR4 with upside this week against the 49ers.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Sep 13 12:50am CT
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. had a lackluster Week 1, but his fantasy outlook improves considerably heading into a favorable Week 2 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. As the RB39 in Week 1, Tracy managed only 4.5 fantasy points with 24 rushing yards and 11 receiving yards, but he dominated the backfield with a 66.2% timeshare. This heavy workload, combined with the Cowboys' defensive struggles against the run, makes him an intriguing play. Dallas allowed a whopping 158 rushing yards in Week 1, the fifth-most in the NFL, and was the 23rd-ranked fantasy defense against running backs last season, giving up 22.67 fantasy points per game. Given the potential for a high-volume day, Tracy has a chance to deliver RB2 numbers.

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Blake Grupe Sep 13 12:50am CT
Blake Grupe

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe went 2-for-3 on field goals and 1-for-1 on extra points in the Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. His only miss came in the third quarter on a 37-yard attempt following a 14-play drive, while he converted from 36 and 28 yards. Grupe is a reliable kicker, but the Saints' offense, led by quarterback Spencer Rattler, may struggle to move the ball consistently. He ranks 21st among kickers on RotoBaller this week.

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Spencer Rattler Sep 13 12:40am CT
Spencer Rattler

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler went 27-of-46 for 214 yards with no touchdowns in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, adding 29 rushing yards on four attempts. Despite the volume, his 4.7 yards per pass attempt was inefficient, and the 46 throws marked a career high. He faces a tough matchup at home against the San Francisco 49ers, who allowed just 150 passing yards to Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Week 1. Rattler remains off fantasy radars for Week 2 and will need a more efficient showing to keep his starting role.

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Russell Wilson Sep 13 12:40am CT
Russell Wilson

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson had a tough Week 1, but he has an encouraging fantasy outlook heading into his Week 2 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson was the QB23 in fantasy after mustering only 12.8 fantasy points against the Commanders, throwing for 168 yards and zero touchdowns. However, the Cowboys' defense allowed 24.4 fantasy points to Jalen Hurts in Week 1 and was the 32nd-ranked fantasy defense against quarterbacks last year, giving up 19.6 fantasy points per game. Wilson's 44 rushing yards in the opener, combined with the Cowboys allowing 62 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to Hurts, suggest he has a solid floor and a potential for a major bounce-back performance in this favorable matchup.

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Alvin Kamara Sep 13 12:40am CT
Alvin Kamara

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara rushed 11 times for 45 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Surprisingly, he saw limited action in the passing game despite Spencer Rattler's career-high 46 pass attempts, catching just two targets for 12 yards. Despite this, Kamara showed he still has plenty left in the tank. He looks poised to be effective again against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 and should see an increased workload as a pass-catcher. He remains a high-upside RB2 this week.

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Kendre Miller Sep 13 12:40am CT
Kendre Miller

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller saw limited action in Week 1 but made the most of it, rushing five times for 24 yards. The Saints ran the ball just 22 times while Spencer Rattler threw 46 passes, and Miller was on the field for only 11 offensive snaps. Rookie Devin Neal, who played seven snaps and carried the ball twice, could further limit Miller's role. While he showed flashes of explosiveness against the Cardinals, the Saints' likely pass-heavy approach means Miller can remain on waivers until his usage increases.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Sep 13 12:20am CT
Brian Robinson Jr.

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. may see an uptick in usage when the team faces the Saints on Sunday. With quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) out, wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) questionable, and tight end George Kittle (hamstring) on injured reserve, San Francisco is short on playmakers. In Week 2, San Francisco may prefer to grind things out on the ground now that Mac Jones is under center. If that's the case, Robinson should mix in regularly in order to avoid overworking Christian McCaffrey (31 touches in Week 1). Robinson projects as an RB4 in Week 2. While he is not a must-start, he is a viable flex in deeper leagues and should be rostered in most leagues.

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Tank Bigsby Sep 13 12:00am CT
Tank Bigsby

The Philadelphia Eagles just traded for Tank Bigsby on Monday, and the former Jaguar is currently listed as the third running back on the depth chart. He was far outpaced by Travis Etienne Jr. in Jacksonville's first game, and was splitting touches with Bhayshul Tuten as well. Bigsby only managed 12 yards on five carries against the Panthers in Week 1, which clearly didn't impress the Jaguars front office enough to keep him on the roster. Eagles backup RB Will Shipley (rib) is officially out for the upcoming contest against Kansas City, clearing the runway a bit for Bigsby, but probably not enough for any real fantasy production. Shipley and AJ Dillon combined for 13 snaps on offense against Dallas last week, while Saquon Barkley totaled 50. With a star like Barkley ahead of him, Bigsby should not be considered for lineups in Week 2.

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A.J. Brown Sep 13 12:00am CT
A.J. Brown

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown had fantasy managers second-guessing whether they should have taken him so high in their drafts with his performance against the Cowboys, hauling in just one catch for eight yards on one target. However, with the Chiefs on the horizon in Week 2, Brown looks to cement his spot once again as the top wideout in Philly's offense. Kansas City allowed four players to achieve 50 or more receiving yards last week against the Chargers, and Brown caught a touchdown last time he faced off against this defense in Super Bowl LIX. He's due for a bounceback showing, and despite his lack of looks in Week 1, Brown is still a WR1 in fantasy.

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DeVonta Smith Sep 13 12:00am CT
DeVonta Smith

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith fell victim to a strange week for the Philadelphia passing game against the Cowboys, being targeted just three times for three catches and 16 yards. Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert led the team in targets in Week 1, and Jahan Dotson had the most receiving yards in what was a bit of an anomaly. Philly will likely get back to their normal ways eventually, which favors Smith in this upcoming contest against the Chiefs as the Eagles' typical second option in the passing game. In their Super Bowl LIX clash, Smith led his team in receiving yards (69) and caught a touchdown against Kansas City. He's a player that's known to be up-and-down in fantasy, so managers have to bank on this being an up week for Smith in a favorable matchup-especially with Goedert (knee) being unavailable. The Chiefs let the Chargers pass all over them last Friday, so Smith is a solid WR2 for Week 2 in hopes that his offense can do something similar.

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Darius Cooper Sep 13 12:00am CT
Darius Cooper

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper failed to get any targets in the opening game of the season against the Cowboys. While Cooper did have a solid preseason showing against the Bengals, he was bound to struggle for looks in the regular season with the amount of talent surrounding him. He is currently listed as the fifth wideout on the Philly depth chart and was on the field for only two offensive snaps in Week 1. In an upcoming faceoff against the Chiefs, this undrafted rookie will likely have a similar workload. Cooper isn't worth looking at in fantasy for Week 2.

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Grant Calcaterra Sep 13 12:00am CT
Grant Calcaterra

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Kylen Granson could see an uptick in targets in Week 2 with Dallas Goedert (knee) officially being ruled out. In Philly's season opener against the Cowboys, Granson was the only other tight end besides Goedert to tally any targets, though it was just one which resulted in a one-yard catch. The Eagles' other option as a replacement is former sixth-round draft pick Grant Calcaterra, who did see more snaps (37) last week than Granson (17). With uncertainty at the position, neither of Philadelphia's backups seem like reliable fantasy options this week against Kansas City. Only consider them for deeper leagues.

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Michael Penix Jr. Sep 13 12:00am CT
Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. performed well in Week 1, completing 27 of 42 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown without throwing an interception, while also adding six rushes for 21 yards and a score. In Week 2, he'll have a road matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, who were tough against the run last season, allowing the second-fewest rush yards per game (93.2), and who only allowed 61 rush yards to non-quarterbacks in Week 1. It likely means the Falcons will lean on the pass again in this matchup, and the 25-year-old will have a full complement of receivers as Drake London (shoulder) and Darnell Mooney (shoulder) were both full participants in practice on Friday. The Vikings defense will be without a couple of pieces on Sunday, namely Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion), who nearly led the team in sacks in 2024 with 11.5, so the former first-round draft pick shapes up as a mid-range QB2 this week whose arrow is pointing up.

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Jake Elliott Sep 13 12:00am CT
Jake Elliott

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott impressed in his season debut, going perfect for the game by making his sole field goal attempt of 58 yards and all three of his extra points. In Week 2 Elliott will travel to Kansas City for a matchup against the Chiefs, who allowed 27 points to the Chargers last week in a loss. The Chiefs gave up five scores on seven drives-excluding the final time Los Angeles had the ball when they ran the clock out. Facing a weak defense and having long range, Elliott should remain in fantasy lineups this week.

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