A lot to cover, so let's jump in with the top fantasy storyline for each Sunday team:
Cowboys -- Saturday's question: Zeke Elliott vs. Rico Dowdle. Sunday's answer: Dowdle takes the lead, which strongly suggests the aging Zeke can be safely dropped in most leagues.
Saints -- Saturday's question: Is Alvin Kamara back to being a top-12 RB? Sunday's answer: How about elite? Didn't see this coming. But in hindsight, there's logic behind it. Head coach Dennis Allen overhauled his staff, including bringing in a collection of savvy veteran offensive minds. While we can't yet call New Orleans an offensive juggernaut, crushing Dallas on the road reinforces why this isn't a fluke.
Lions -- Saturday's question: Is Jameson Williams for real? Sunday's answer: Yes, and with Amon-Ra St. Brown banged up, Williams might be Jared Goff's #1 receiver in Week 3. Amon-Ra, of course, will be one of the bigger injury stories to watch this week.
Buccaneers -- Saturday's question: Rachaad White vs. Bucky Irving. Sunday's answer: Irving continues to close the gap. I've been pushing White as a major bust since the summer and Irving as a top-10 RB handcuff. If you haven't traded away White yet, you might be running out of time to unload him for starter-RB value.
Packers -- Saturday's question: Can Emmanuel Wilson build off of his Week 1 numbers? Sunday's answer: Not even close. A healthy Marshawn Lloyd changes the calculus in this backfield. If Josh Jacobs gets hurt, Lloyd is better positioned to serve as the 1A.
Colts -- Saturday's question: What should managers do with Michael Pittman? Sunday's answer: He co-led his team with seven targets, but is a longshot to finish anywhere close to his WR18 ADP. He was my preseason WR26. If you can get top-30 value, I'd take it.
Titans -- Saturday's question: How will the wideout corps shake out? Sunday's answer: A great day for Calvin Ridley, with the hobbled DeAndre Hopkins remaining firmly in the background. On another note, Tyjae Spears' injury could open the door further for Tony Pollard.
Jets -- Saturday's question: Is Allen Lazard now a safe streamer? Sunday's answer: Not at all. Additionally, Braelon Allen -- one of my favorite preseason handcuffs -- netted nine touches in a close game. It's almost too late to trade for Allen without giving up, at minimum, a weekly streamer.
Vikings -- Saturday's question: Aaron Jones vs. Ty Chandler. Sunday's answer: After Jones looked better in Week 1, Chandler returned the favor in Week 2. This remains a week-to-week situation with Jones serving merely as the 1A. Also, Justin Jefferson's injury could throw this entire offensive into turmoil.
49ers -- Saturday's question: Is George Kittle no longer a no-brainer weekly fantasy starter? Sunday's answer: Apparently he still has juice, though we'll see if the nearly 31-year-old can sustain it. More notably, with news that CMC could miss half the season or more, Jordan Mason is priceless.
Patriots -- Saturday's question: Can any Pats receiver exceed 700 yards this year? Sunday's answer: I should've clarified "wide" receivers. While Hunter Henry could eclipse 700, no New England WR is remotely startable in even the deepest leagues.
Seahawks -- Saturday's question: Was Tyler Lockett's Week 1 outburst an outlier? Sunday's answer: Yes. It was only a matter of time before Jaxon Smith-Njigba took over the #2 role. Somewhat safe to assume yesterday marked the turning point.
Commanders -- Saturday's question: Can Terry McLaurin get on the same page with Jayden Daniels? Sunday's answer: He led Washington with eight targets, and no teammate had more than four. It was a quiet game, and it also signaled the team's commitment to get him going.
Giants -- Saturday's question: Can Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson both be fantasy-relevant? Sunday's answer: Kind of. Robinson was saved by a touchdown, and Nabers dominated on 18 targets. This is not a normal split. Expect Nabers to average no more than 10 to 11 targets per game, leaving room for Robinson to up his floor.
Panthers -- Saturday's question: Can Carolina bench Bryce Young? Sunday's answer: Longtime readers know my opinion on this franchise -- that mortgaging part of their present and future to draft Young would likely be a huge mistake. As always, it's not all Young's fault. Had this franchise surrounded him with meaningful talent, he would have been better set up for success. Still, facts are facts: This is shaping up to be one of the worst NFL offenses in decades, and there are no good reasons to start any of their playmakers, and one could argue that none of them should be rostered, either.
Chargers -- Saturday's question: Is J.K. Dobbins "back"? Sunday's answer: Yes. And with the 29-year-old Gus Edwards sputtering toward a potential 2025 retirement (3.6 YPC in his last 10 games), Dobbins doesn't have as much competition as his split workload suggests.
Jaguars -- Saturday's question: Travis Etienne vs. Tank Bigsby. Sunday's answer: Etienne's solid performance and Bigsby's injury ends Bigsby's momentum. Also, Trevor Lawrence hasn't been anything close to what I thought he'd be. Still patient, and also a little nervous.
Browns -- Saturday's question: Is Jameis Winston rosterable in Superflex? Sunday's answer: Now more than ever. Also, D'Onta Foreman put a scare in fantasy managers relying on Jerome Ford. However, Ford played much better despite reduced touches. Continue to trust in Ford for now.
Ravens -- Saturday's question: Will Mark Andrews rebound at Isaiah Likely's expense? Sunday's answer: Yes. It wasn't pretty, and it was also a reminder that Likely's path to weekly relevance is blocked by Andrews, as well as Baltimore's run-friendly offense.
Raiders -- Saturday's question: This week I sold high on Alexander Mattison. Or did I accidentally sell low? Sunday's answer: While Zamir White isn't helping his case, Mattison looked worse despite scoring. It's a horrendous situation, though White is becoming a little-to-lose buy-low option.
Cardinals -- Saturday's question: Can Marvin Harrison get on track? Sunday's answer: Yes. Managers can relax.
Rams -- Saturday's question: Will anyone step up in Puka Nacua's absence? Sunday's answer: Cooper Kupp's injury opened the door for Tutu Atwell and rookie Jordan Whittington. If Kupp misses time, I wouldn't want to start any Ram receiver.
Broncos -- Saturday's question: Javonte Williams vs. Jaleel McLaughlin. Sunday's answer: A horrendous situation. I shared last week that I dumped Williams and also traded Courtland Sutton. I want no part of this offense.
Steelers -- Saturday's question: Can Justin Fields solidify his positioning as Pittsburgh's #1 QB? Sunday's answer: Winning helps, and Fields played well enough. That's good news for deep-league and Superflex managers.
Chiefs -- Saturday's question: Can Xavier Worthy become a near-automatic weekly fantasy starter? Sunday's question: Not yet, even with Travis Kelce neutralized. Also, Isiah Pacheco's injury might make Carson Steele a must-add RB -- though I wouldn't trust him as a top 30 RB even if he starts.
Bengals -- Saturday's question: Could this team finish last in the AFC North for the fifth time in seven years? Sunday's answer: Absolutely. That could wreak havoc on a team with a disgruntled alpha WR.
Texans -- Saturday's question: Is Joe Mixon's late-season handcuff even on this team? Sunday's answer: As suggested, probably not. Whoever Houston adds, be ready to pounce.
Bears -- Saturday's question: Can D'Andre Swift get enough targets to remain a weekly fantasy starter? Sunday's answer: Yes and no. Five targets helps and anemic running doesn't. He could be this year's Miles Sanders -- a normally efficient RB who, after a career-high touch total and relocating to a new city, is no longer at or near the top of his game.
And for tonight's game, no A.J. Brown should mean, in theory, a boost for DeVonta Smith and even Dallas Goedert. Jahan Dotson is a desperation flyer. We also might see more Will Shipley and/or Kenneth Gainwell. This is still a very winnable contest for Philly, and I still believe Smith can be a top-10 WR.
For Atlanta, all eyes should be on Kirk Cousins. If he can't help elevate this offense, then rookie Michael Penix might suit up sooner rather than later.
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