It is still early in the season, with NFL teams still trying to feel things out with their rosters. That being said, as the league heads to Week 2, which players should be picked up for Fantasy Football?
Quarterback
Start’ Em
For quarterback, while he may have lost to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in that miracle comeback Baltimore Ravens QB1 Lamar Jackson was still very solid during that season opener and still warrants a start as he is still one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
Sit’ Em
Aaron Rogers may be a wily veteran, but he is now 41 and he will be leading the Pittsburgh Steelers against one of the best defenses in the league, the Seattle Seahawks, so it would be best to bench him.
Biggest Bust
Russell Wilson was the biggest bust of Week 1 and as he and the New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys, there may be some questions whether he will be getting much playing time as many believe that the team is readying Jaxson Dart to replace him.
Running Back
Start’ Em
Dylan Sampson was on the losing side for the Cleveland Browns, but he performed well against the Cincinnati Bengals with eight receptions for 64 receiving yards, which means that he may be a good choice to pick up.
Sit’ Em
Isiah Pacheco of the Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on that tough Philadelphia Eagles defense, and his struggles may continue against the birds as he only had 25 rushing yards on five attempts last time.
Biggest Bust
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey has hurt his calf and may not be playing at 100% capacity against the New Orleans Saints, which means starting him might be a mistake as that injury might hamper him this week.
Wide Receiver
Start’ Em
Travis Hunter played offense and defense and impressed on both ends during his regular season debut, showing why he won that Heisman in the first place.
Sit’ Em
JuJu Smith-Schuster is currently filling in for the suspended Rashee Rice and may be the target of Patrick Mahomes’ many passes. However, against the defending champions Philadelphia Eagles, he might not perform as well.
Biggest Bust
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney may be missing their next game due to a shoulder injury, and his backup, Ray-Ray McCloud III, has yet to prove himself in getting to the endzone.
Tight End
Start’ Em
Sam LaPorta was impressive for the Detroit Lions after a 32-yard catch and run from QB Jared Goff. He may have a field day against the Chicago Bears.
Sit’ Em
Dalton Schultz only saw five targets for the Texans during their Week 1 clash against the Rams and may be struggling against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense.
Biggest Bust
Raiders star Brock Bowers left week 1 with a knee injury. He says he is fine, but him getting hut still raises some concern.
Defense
Start’ Em
Green Bay Packers with Micah Parsons improving their defensive prowess a lot.
Sit’ Em
Dallas Cowboys lost Parsons and their defensive lapses showed when they took on the reigning champs, the Eagles.
Biggest Bust
The Baltimore Ravens defense collapsed late in the 4th quarter and allowed one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history. ‘Nuf said.
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