Fantasy football analysts have released their start and sit recommendations for Week 2 across multiple platforms, breaking down key matchups and player expectations. Among quarterbacks, Dak Prescott heads home to Dallas for a get-right game against the Commanders following a surprising upset loss to the Giants and a subdued Week 1 stat line. Washington recently allowed a three-touchdown performance to Jalen Hurts, making them a target matchup. Prescott topped 22 fantasy points against the Commanders in both of their meetings last year, finishing as a top-10 quarterback on both occasions. The contest features the second-highest projected point total of the week at 50.5.
Quarterback Matchups and Recommendations for Week 2
Additional quarterback recommendations include Brock Purdy facing the Dolphins. Purdy has established himself as one of the most consistent fantasy quarterbacks, having previously thrown three touchdowns against the Rams. Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart faces the Rams after picking up where he left off last season with plays through the air and on the ground, with his rushing upside making him a weekly fantasy starter. According to data from FantasyLife, Jaxson Dart has ranked as the QB4 in points per game since taking over as the starter in Week 4 of last season, scoring at least 19 fantasy points in 10 of his 12 full games.
Running Back Analysis and Lineup Decisions
Running back evaluations focus heavily on workload shares and injury impacts. Following a thumb injury that landed Jordan Mason on injured reserve, Aaron Jones Sr. of the Vikings is positioned to jump back into the fantasy running back two mix against the Bears. In his four starts against Chicago since arriving in Minnesota, Jones has averaged 96 scrimmage yards per game and scored three touchdowns.
According to si.com, David Montgomery is highlighted as the Start of the Week against the Bengals. Montgomery posted three touchdowns and 28.9 fantasy points in Week 1 against the Bills, registering a near 40% touch share and six red-zone looks. Other recommended starts include Chuba Hubbard against the Falcons after recording a 29% touch share in Week 1, and Cam Skattebo facing the Rams. Conversely, Quinshon Judkins is designated as the Sit of the Week against the Buccaneers due to a Steelers backfield rotation that creates a fantasy headache by limiting his ceiling and floor.
Wide Receiver and Tight End Outlooks
At wide receiver, Christian Watson of the Packers aims to build on a Week 1 performance where he recorded six catches, 147 yards, and two scores. In Carolina, Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan draw favorable attention following strong opening weeks, with Coker coming off a 138-yard, two-touchdown performance. FantasyLife notes that Coker averages over 17 fantasy points per game in matches where he earns at least a 20% target share, a threshold he reached in five of his last seven games.
In Green Bay, Matthew Golden led the team in Week 1 with a 30% target share and an 87% route participation rate. At tight end, Colston Loveland led all tight ends with an 89% route participation rate in Week 1, while Dalton Kincaid posted a 69% route participation rate and a 77% snap rate, marking his highest marks since late 2024.
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