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Whether you had a big win or a close loss last week, it’s always important to look at all your options when tinkering your lineup before Week 2. Here’s a few players I’d consider starting and some I’d think twice about starting.
Starts
Any active players you drafted in the first three rounds: Week 2 is not the week you start panicking about your high draft picks. Fantasy owners need to keep a cool head and give the guys they built their teams around another shot to prove they made a good decision. This means play Dez Bryant despite quarterback issues. This means play Davonta Freeman despite a potential RBBC. This means play Todd Gurley despite his team giving you no indications they can make room for him to run. It’s the second week of the season. You drafted these players for a reason.
Stefon Diggs, WR, Minnesota – Stefon Diggs managed seven receptions for 103 yards with Shaun Hill as his quarterback. Most Rams Talk readers should understand how hard of a task this is. With Sam Bradford presumably taking over in Week 2, Diggs can be relied on for a similar performance.
Arian Foster, RB, Miami – Arian Foster is returning to form with the Dolphins. His stats received a boost last week due to a 50-yard reception, but I have a lot of faith in Foster, and so does Miami. He’s an every down workhorse back for the Dolphins, and he should only get better as he adjusts to being back onto the field full time. Foster is a solid play this week even in a tough matchup against New England.
Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore – Owners with quarterback questions should look no further than Joe Flacco. Available in 72% of Yahoo fantasy leagues, Flacco has a wonderful matchup with Cleveland this week, a team that was just beaten up by rookie Carson Wentz. Flacco went 22 for 33 last week and is a solid play for owners with a weak quarterback.
Gary Barnidge, TE, Cleveland – Barnidge may very well be just a flash in the pan player, but I wouldn’t give up on him just yet. With Josh McCown back in the lineup, Barnidge is sure to get a boost. McCown loved feeding Barnidge when he was at quarterback, and I would expect more of the same this week. He should have a much better game than his scoreless performance in Week 1.
Sits
Jameis Winston, QB, Tampa Bay – I’m on the record as a firm believer in Famous Jameis and fantasy owners should be thrilled to have him. But Jameis is going from a powder puff Atlanta defense to a tough Arizona defense on the road. Winston is not a must sit, in fact I wouldn’t be shocked if he had a solid game this week. But Winston owners likely drafted a solid starter, and for this week I’d continue to roll with the guy you drafted to be the starter.
Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle – Like Jameis, owners who have to start Wilson this week shouldn’t be afraid to do so. But if you have another option, here are some reasons not to play Wilson: he’s a player who relies on his mobility to get out of the pocket and he has a banged up ankle going up against a defensive line that has terrorized him over the years. The Rams love to get to Wilson, who has grown used to having Aaron Donald in his face. Joe Flacco is a great option for Wilson owners who are concerned about their quarterback.
TJ Yeldon, RB, Jacksonville – Yeldon got a boost last week with Chris Ivory out and a touchdown to pad his stats. But Yeldon ran for 39 yards on 21 carries for a brutal 1.9 yards per rush. I wouldn’t trust Yeldon until he proves he can be productive this season.
Tyrell Williams, WR, San Diego – While Tyrell Williams is a great pickup and one of the hottest players on the waiver wire, I’m not rushing to throw him out there right away. Travis Benjamin will likely be the lead receiver in the offense now, and I’d like a chance to see how Williams fits into the offense before throwing him out there. He has great value down the line but I’d advise owners to be patient with Williams.
Tavon Austin, WR, Los Angeles – Tavon Austin’s only fantasy role at the moment should be a desperation play for owners hoping for someone who can randomly have a massive game. And Austin has always been that guy; last season Austin had as many two touchdown games as he did one reception games. Austin and Case Keenum had no chemistry last week, and I wouldn’t expect him to be reliable until a quarterback change occurs. Even then I’m not sure what we can get out of Austin.
Steve Rebeiro is a staff writer and podcast host for Rams Talk. He graduated from Marquette University in 2016. For more of his opinions, follow him on Twitter here.
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Whether you had a big win or a close loss last week, it’s always important to look at all your options when tinkering your lineup before Week 2. Here’s a few players I’d consider starting and some I’d think twice about starting.
Starts
Any active players you drafted in the first three rounds: Week 2 is not the week you start panicking about your high draft picks. Fantasy owners need to keep a cool head and give the guys they built their teams around another shot to prove they made a good decision. This means play Dez Bryant despite quarterback issues. This means play Davonta Freeman despite a potential RBBC. This means play Todd Gurley despite his team giving you no indications they can make room for him to run. It’s the second week of the season. You drafted these players for a reason.
Stefon Diggs, WR, Minnesota – Stefon Diggs managed seven receptions for 103 yards with Shaun Hill as his quarterback. Most Rams Talk readers should understand how hard of a task this is. With Sam Bradford presumably taking over in Week 2, Diggs can be relied on for a similar performance.
Arian Foster, RB, Miami – Arian Foster is returning to form with the Dolphins. His stats received a boost last week due to a 50-yard reception, but I have a lot of faith in Foster, and so does Miami. He’s an every down workhorse back for the Dolphins, and he should only get better as he adjusts to being back onto the field full time. Foster is a solid play this week even in a tough matchup against New England.
Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore – Owners with quarterback questions should look no further than Joe Flacco. Available in 72% of Yahoo fantasy leagues, Flacco has a wonderful matchup with Cleveland this week, a team that was just beaten up by rookie Carson Wentz. Flacco went 22 for 33 last week and is a solid play for owners with a weak quarterback.
Gary Barnidge, TE, Cleveland – Barnidge may very well be just a flash in the pan player, but I wouldn’t give up on him just yet. With Josh McCown back in the lineup, Barnidge is sure to get a boost. McCown loved feeding Barnidge when he was at quarterback, and I would expect more of the same this week. He should have a much better game than his scoreless performance in Week 1.
Sits
Jameis Winston, QB, Tampa Bay – I’m on the record as a firm believer in Famous Jameis and fantasy owners should be thrilled to have him. But Jameis is going from a powder puff Atlanta defense to a tough Arizona defense on the road. Winston is not a must sit, in fact I wouldn’t be shocked if he had a solid game this week. But Winston owners likely drafted a solid starter, and for this week I’d continue to roll with the guy you drafted to be the starter.
Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle – Like Jameis, owners who have to start Wilson this week shouldn’t be afraid to do so. But if you have another option, here are some reasons not to play Wilson: he’s a player who relies on his mobility to get out of the pocket and he has a banged up ankle going up against a defensive line that has terrorized him over the years. The Rams love to get to Wilson, who has grown used to having Aaron Donald in his face. Joe Flacco is a great option for Wilson owners who are concerned about their quarterback.
TJ Yeldon, RB, Jacksonville – Yeldon got a boost last week with Chris Ivory out and a touchdown to pad his stats. But Yeldon ran for 39 yards on 21 carries for a brutal 1.9 yards per rush. I wouldn’t trust Yeldon until he proves he can be productive this season.
Tyrell Williams, WR, San Diego – While Tyrell Williams is a great pickup and one of the hottest players on the waiver wire, I’m not rushing to throw him out there right away. Travis Benjamin will likely be the lead receiver in the offense now, and I’d like a chance to see how Williams fits into the offense before throwing him out there. He has great value down the line but I’d advise owners to be patient with Williams.
Tavon Austin, WR, Los Angeles – Tavon Austin’s only fantasy role at the moment should be a desperation play for owners hoping for someone who can randomly have a massive game. And Austin has always been that guy; last season Austin had as many two touchdown games as he did one reception games. Austin and Case Keenum had no chemistry last week, and I wouldn’t expect him to be reliable until a quarterback change occurs. Even then I’m not sure what we can get out of Austin.
Steve Rebeiro is a staff writer and podcast host for Rams Talk. He graduated from Marquette University in 2016. For more of his opinions, follow him on Twitter here.
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