Fantasy Football Picks: The 16 Players to Include and Bench for Week 2

Every week, The Press suggests to poolers eight players to include in their lineup and eight players to leave on the bench. Here are the 16 picks of the week.

Updated September 17

In the fray

Jared Goff (QA, Detroit Lions)

Jared Goff sent a clear message during his first game against the Kansas City Chiefs: he is ready! With new targets like tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs responding positively, the ball will travel against the Seattle Seahawks.

Jordan Love (QA, Packers de Green Bay)

Love did very well in his first start of the season, throwing three touchdown passes and 245 yards. It’s hard to believe he’ll be shaken by the Atlanta Falcons defense.

Dalvin Cook (DO, Jets de New York)

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Dalvin Cook (33)

With Aaron Rodgers’ injury, the Jets may play a little less passing than expected. Then, with Breece Hall’s knee problems, Cook could touch a lot of balls against the Cowboys.

Isiah Pacheco (DO, Chiefs de Kansas City)

He is fast and frisky. We knew it. And he also proved to be a surprisingly effective receiver during the first week. He will be a go-to option for Patrick Mahomes against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mike Williams (R, Chargers de Los Angeles)

Williams was barely used against the Miami Dolphins. He still caught four of the five passes aimed at him. Justin Herbert will distribute the ball a lot more against the Tennessee Titans, one of the worst aerial defenses.

Christian Kirk (R, Jaguars de Jacksonville)

Discreet during the first match, Trevor Lawrence will have no choice in turning to his favorite target in 2022. Against the meager tertiary of the Chiefs, Kirk could have fun.

Dalton Kincaid (AR, Bills de Buffalo)

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Dalton Kincaid

Kincaid will be in only his second career game, but he showed encouraging signs in his first outing with four receptions for 26 yards. The young man could obtain valuable points against the Las Vegas Raiders.

David Njoku (AR, Cleveland Browns)

There will be a lot of pressure on DeShaun Watson from the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is why the colossus David Njoku will become a mandatory option for short wins.

On the bench

Dak Prescott (QA, Cowboys de Dallas)

If the New York Jets defense was able to read and contain Josh Allen, they will be able to read and contain Dak Prescott. There are too many risks in sending him into the fray.

Geno Smith (QA, Seahawks de Seattle)

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Geno Smith

Smith wasn’t able to find his feet in the first week. Against the explosive Detroit Lions, he will still have difficulty finding his rhythm.

Raheem Mostart (DO, Miami Dolphins)

Against the New England Patriots, the Dolphins will want to exploit the deep zones. The ground game should not be part of the game plan any more than it should be.

Ezekiel Elliott (DO, New England Patriots)

His role is still to be defined in the New England Patriots offense. It’s still too early to jump into the den of the wolf with Zeke starting in his pool in the second week.

Jahan Dotson (R, Commanders de Washington)

He was the most targeted receiver in Week 1 for the Commanders, but it would be surprising if he caught four passes again against the Denver Broncos defense.

Drake London (R, Falcons d’Atlanta)

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Drake London

London is the Falcons’ highest potential receiver, but he was targeted just once in the first game. Something is wrong.

Chigoziem Okonkwo (AR, Tennessee Titans)

The tight end did not collect any data during the inaugural game. Against the versatile Los Angeles Chargers, it’s a safe bet that his use will be further restricted.

Irv Smith Jr. (AR, Bengals de Cincinnati)

The Bengals were unrecognizable in their first game. Joe Burrow will want to get back on track, so he will make sure to feed his three star receivers abundantly before targeting his tight end.

2023-09-17 07:00:00
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