Updated Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings (Sunday, 9/20) x 2 – Puka trending towards OUT
Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Update Log
Sunday, 9/20 Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Updates
NEW: Puka “trending in the wrong direction” per Adam Schefter. I bumped Davante Adams to WR8 and have Puka plummeting down the ranks now.
Puka Nacua (hip / grion) misses Friday and Saturday practice, true Game-Time Decision for MNF
Nacua did not practice for the second consecutive day Saturday, and has been listed as questionable for Monday Night Football. Obviously, the later start time complicates things. Adam Schefter labeled him a “pre-game decision.”
Nacua has to be downgraded, especially with the lack of a clear back-up plan for MNF, and he falls from my WR1 to WR7. Still, the potential to shred the pathetic & banged-up Giants secondary is also tantalizing, so I am in the “play him if you have him camp.”
For back-up plans, if you can flex Nacua, Terrance Ferguson could be an OK fill-in. He’s scored a TD in every game that either Adams or Nacua has missed.
Konata Mumpfield is listed as Nacua’s direct back-up, but I’d probably pivot to Giants’ WR Malachi Fields if forced into a MNF decision. Davante Adams would get a substantial boost if Nacua misses time.
Brock Bowers is listed as DOUBTFUL, not expected to play
Despite returning to the practice field Friday, Brock Bowers is listed as doubtful. This is the smart play, as there’s little reason to rush Bowers back out there with capable back-up Michael Mayer waiting in the wings.
Mayer is up to my TE15 this week.
Ladd McConkey trending the right way for Week 2 Fantasy Football
Ladd McConkey is trending towards playing today. The game is in the 4pm ET window, so have a back-up plan ready, but McConkey has to be started if he plays. He was the engine of this passing game and the only pass-catcher who looked truly in-synch with Justin Herbert.
Michael Pittman (foot) OUT vs. Patriots, DK Metcalf & Pat Freiermuth rise
The Steelers downgraded WR Michael Pittman (foot) to out for Week 2 against the Patriots. Pittman was unable to get on the practice field this week and will now miss Week 2 as a result of a foot injury.
Metcalf rose 10 spots in my rankings. He draws a tough Patriots secondary, but Christian Gonzalez did not shadow JSN in Week 1, and the team could shake DK free with the same motion and movement we saw in Week 1.
Pat Freiermuth also becomes a viable TE1 after finishing as the TE6 in Week 1. I would not be going to Roman Wilson or Germie Bernard quite yet, but the latter does make an interesting stash.
RJ Harvey Likely OUT vs. Jaguars
The messy Broncos backfield could gain some clarity in Week 2 with RJ Harvey (hamstring) “likely out.” Harvey led this backfield in snaps, and his removal will mean steadier field time for JK Dobbins.
This is a tough Jaguars run defense, so Dobbins isn’t a must-start, but he’s my RB26. I am intrigued to see what Jonah Coleman does, but he can’t be in lineups yet.
Friday, 9/18 Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Updates
Friday Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Update x 2 – Two Stud WRs OUT for Week 2:
Rashod Bateman becomes the Ravens’ de-facto No.1 WR in Week 2 Fantasy Football. Bateman is up to WR48 for me and a definite streaming candidate. While I wouldn’t start Elijah Sarratt, the rookie WR becomes an intriguing stash, especially if Flowers’ injury lingers.
Meanwhile, Kayshon Boutte is up to WR50. I truly think he’s a baller (as a Pats fan), and expect him to ascend to the WR1 role this week. Xavier Hutchinson ascends as well.
Zay Flowers now DOUBTFUL – he has been removed (ignore the bump below) + Rashod Bateman UP
Cooper Rush starting for Falcons, downgrade Drake London and Kyle Pitts
Unfortunately, Drake London and Kyle Pitts Fantasy Managers will be dealing with another Cooper Rush start. Bijan Robinson managers should be rejoicing, as Robinson posted over 50% target share, the highest of an RB in a single week over at least the past 5 seasons. However, London and Pitts both suffered mightily; London posted just 5.5 FPs with 4 targets, while Pitts was a complete goose egg. Both fall hard in my Updated Week 2 Rankings. London is my WR30 for the week.
Brock Bowers (Knee) Practices?!
Brock Bowers returned to Friday’s practice. The team has yet to release an official injury designation for the talented tight end, but his return to the practice field leaves the door open for a potential return to the game-day roster. Head coach Klint Kubiak has been adamant that Bowers would not miss extended time, and he may have actually been honest (for once). Bowers would immediately leap to my TE2 in Week 2 Fantasy Football Rnakings, where I have placed him for the time being. Michael Mayer would be impossible to trust, despite the Raiders ranking among the league’s highest in heavy-personnel during Week 1.
Zay Flowers (hamstring) returned to practice on Friday.
Flowers missed back-to-back practices to start the week, but his return on Friday is an encouraging sign for him entering the weekend. The Ravens’ final injury report will be out later, but I anticipate Flowers will be QUESTIONABLE. Rashod Bateman still is an interesting flier, as Lamar Jackson has promised to give him more love in Week 2, but Flowers is undoubtedly a Top-15 WR if he plays after smashing for 150 yards in essentially one quarter last week.
Nico Collins (hamstring) not practicing Friday
Collins has missed each of the Texans’ last two practices and is at risk of being sidelined for Week 2’s game against the Bengals. The team will release its final injury report later in the day, but the timing of his injury, coupled with back-to-back DNPs, doesn’t bode well for Collins this weekend. Kayshon Boutte is underrated and would make a sneaky streaming option if Collins sits. Xavier Hutchinson would likely see an uptick in work too.
Other Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Quick Hits:
- Chig Okonkwo has been ruled OUT. Antonio Williams, who played a limited role but feasted when used, could see his snap & route share elevated. At only 10% rostered, Williams is a great stash-and-see, with desperation upside against the soft Cowboys defense if you’re in a true pinch.
Thursday, 9/17 Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings Updates
TreVeyon Henderson practices in full, “ready to go.”
Against a Steelers team that struggled to defend Bijan Robinson as a pass-catcher, Henderson could rip off a few explosives here. As of today, I am +14 ECR with Henderson at RB29, and consider him a viable flex option
Jordan Mason to IR, Aaron Jones rockets up the rankings
Aaron Jones should soak up all the volume, and is now my RB25. Demond Claiborne may prove to be an intriguing stash, but it’s far too early to trust him in fantasy.
Zay Flowers, Ladd McConkey still not practicing, becoming more concerning
Zay Flowers is still not practicing. With Ja’Kobi Lane also sidelined, Rashod Bateman might be the de-facto No.1 WR for the Ravens. He gets a slight bump up, but I am still holding out hope for Flowers.
Meanwhile, McConkey, who was originally day-to-day, is not practicing due to his rib injury. He is not trending the right way, which could open up a massive opportunity for both Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris, as well as David Njoku and Oronde Gadsden at tight end.
Nico Collins Hamstring Concern
Nico Collins has suffered a “non-serious” hamstring injury. While the Grade 1 diagnosis is a positive, Adam Schefter still reports Nico is “in jeopardy” of missing Week 2. Xavier Hutchinson would be the potential No.1 WR, which is a scary thought. Dalton Schultz gets a healthy bump up, especially against the porous Bengals defense, who were historically bad vs. TEs last year.
Other Quick Hits:
- Sean Tucker is practicing in FULL this week. This will make monitoring the GL usage crucial, as Bucky Irving showed well here last week, but this was Tucker’s job all last season. A slight bump down for Bucky.
- Alvin Kamara is IN for Week 2 Fantasy Football. Kellen Moore likes his RBBC’s, so this messy backfield is only getting sloppier. Slight downgrade for Travis Etienne, solid downgrade for Kendre Miller.
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