Fantasy Soccer Week 2 Rankings: Newest Place-by-Place Rundown

Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season obtained underway on Thursday evening, and Sport 1 got here with its fair proportion of fantasy surprises.

Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver had his second straight recreation with a receiving landing, whereas Philadelphia Eagles operating again D’Andre Swift stole the highlight on the bottom. Many fantasy managers have been hopeful that Swift would see a big workload with Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) inactive, however they most likely did not foresee 181 scrimmage yards and a landing.

For those who managed to seek out Swift into your lineup, kudos. For those who’re going in opposition to Swift, Addison, Justin Jefferson (11 catches, 159 yards) or DeVonta Smith (4 catches, 131 yards, 1 TD), chances are you’ll be scrambling to play catch-up over the ultimate 15 video games.

Right here, we’ll dive into the highest performs at every key fantasy place for Week 2, and dive into one potential sleeper for every.

1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Payments

2. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs

3. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

4. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

5. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

6. Justin Fields, Chicago Bears

7. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins

8. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions

9. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

10. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts

11. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers

12. Daniel Jones, New York Giants

Sleeper: Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints

Whereas 20222 fantasy stars like Joe Burrow and Geno Smith struggled in Week 1, New Orleans Saints signal-caller Derek Carr had his typical regular efficiency.

Towards the Tennessee Titans, Carr threw for 305 yards with a landing and an interception. These aren’t eye-popping fantasy numbers, after all, however Carr is a good spot-starting possibility for managers involved with their present quarterbacks.

The Carolina Panthers surrendered simply 91 passing yards in Week 1, however that is extra of a mirrored image of the Atlanta Falcon’s run-heavy offense. A yr in the past, Carolina ranked twenty second in passing yards allowed.

The Panthers have additionally misplaced standout cornerback Jaycee Horn to a hamstring harm. Do not be shocked to see Carr with one other 300-yard passing day to go together with a few touchdowns.

1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

2. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants

3. Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys

4. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

5. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans

6. Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

7. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns

8. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

9. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders

10. Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks

11. David Montgomery, Detroit Lions

12. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

13. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers

14. Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals

15. Aaron Jones, Inexperienced Bay Packers

16. Breece Corridor, New York Jets

17. James Prepare dinner, Buffalo Payments

18. Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos

19. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers

20. Dameon Pierce, Houston Texans

Sleeper: Joshua Kelley, Los Angeles Chargers

Austin Ekeler has missed observe this week with an ankle harm. He is definitely well worth the begin if he is capable of go in opposition to Tennessee, however he is formally uncertain, based on ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Now is a good time to scoop up backup Joshua Kelley off the waiver wire.

Kelley is rostered in 61 % of Yahoo leagues and solely 41 % of ESPN leagues.

Towards the Miami Dolphins, Kelley compiled 91 yards and a landing on 16 carries. He noticed as many carries as Ekeler, and he’ll see an excellent greater function this week if Ekeler is at lower than 100%.

The Titans have a robust run protection, so Kelley’s ceiling is not fairly as excessive because it was in opposition to Miami. Nonetheless, with a number of backs battling accidents—together with Gainwell, Ekeler and Zack Moss—Kelley has sturdy fill-in potential on the flex spot this week.

1. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins

2. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

3. Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Payments

4. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals

5. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

6. Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders

7. Calvin Ridley, Jacksonville Jaguars

8. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys

9. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins

10. Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers

11. Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers

12. DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks

13. Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

14. DeAndre Hopkins, Tennessee Titans

15. Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns

16. Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks

17. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers

18. Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts

19. Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers

20. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens

Sleeper: Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints

There’s merely no motive why New Orleans Saints wideout Rashid Shaheed continues to be undervalued in fantasy. Sure, the Saints have Chris Olave and Michael Thomas, but it surely’s develop into clear that Shaheed is a giant a part of the offensive recreation plan.

Towards Tennessee, Shaheed caught 5 passes on six targets for 89 yards and a landing. He additionally carried twice for 11 yards.

Carr is a succesful distributor, and he’ll get a couple of participant concerned within the passing recreation. Olave will draw loads of defensive consideration, and with Horn out, Shaheed is prone to get a number of one-on-one alternatives.

Shaheed is rostered in solely 44 % of Yahoo leagues and 19 % of ESPN leagues. He is a viable flex possibility for Week 2, and he is price a direct goal on the waiver wire if he is obtainable in your league.

1. Travis Kelce, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs

2. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

3. Darren Waller, New York Giants

4. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens

5. Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars

6. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers

7. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions

8. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots

9. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons

10. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns

11. Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams

12. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Payments

Sleeper: Hayden Hurts, Carolina Panthers

Going into the weekend, Carolina Panther tight finish Hayden Hurst is rostered in solely 35 % of Yahoo leagues and 19 % of ESPN leagues. He is a prime waiver-wire goal at his place and a viable beginning possibility for Week 2.

Hurst caught 5 passes for 41 yards and a landing in Carolina’s season-opener and proved to be rookie quarterback Bryce Younger’s most dependable goal. The Panthers do not have a ton of reliable receiver depth, so Younger will proceed wanting in Hurst’s route throughout a pivotal matchup with the rival Indianapolis Colts.

And sure, Younger is prone to forgive Hurst for chucking his first profession landing ball into the stands.

“They threw it again and the ball is in secure arms… everybody can loosen up and dial it again about 30%,” Hurst posted on X, previously often known as Twitter final Sunday.

*Fantasy roster data through FantasyPros. Rankings based mostly on PPR scoring.