Week 2 Fantasy Football Sleepers
We are back for Week 2 for Fantasy Football Sleepers! Last week, I went 3/7, but was very happy to see Roschon Johnson come through as RB8 (according to Sleeper). We also hit on Josh Reynolds as a FLEX play and the Commanders defense who finished in the Top 10 amongst defensive scoring last week. This week we are going to get a little spicier, and we were off to a rocking start as the Thursday Night Football play of the week, D’Andre Swift, had one of the best games of his career. He finished with about 27 fantasy points, depending on your scoring, but there is no question he is a factor moving forward. As for Week 2, let’s see who has a chance to light up the scoreboard…
1. Allen Robinson - PIT (WR)
Monday Night (9/18) vs. Cleveland
Robinson used to be a stand out receiver long, long ago in a galaxy far away. Since his breakout season in Jacksonville, he has jumped around from Chicago, to LA and is now in Pittsburgh. In Week 1, Robinson put up a decent 11 points (5 catches for 64 yards) in a decent showing. Now, Diontae Johnson is out for at least a month and has a decent matchup Monday night. He led the Steelers in targets in Week 1 with 8 and came is as WR38, teetering on the cusp of a backend FLEX play. I think Robinson can be a low-end WR2 or a high FLEX play this week.
2. Hayden Hurst - CAR (TE)
Monday Night (9/18) vs. New Orleans
Hurst was far and away Bryce Young’s favorite target last week, leading Hurst to finish as TE2 in Week 1. A lot of people will stay away as Hurst has never been able to be consistent from game to game. I’m rolling the dice this week. Yes, the Saints held Chig Okonkwo to 0 catches for 0 yards last week. However, if Ryan Tannehill had the ability to throw a decent ball, that would be different. Last season, the Saints ranked 32nd against Tight Ends.
3. Green Bay Packers DST
Sunday Afternoon (9/17) @ Atlanta
To be very, very blunt - I am streaming the Packers defense across all my leagues this week. They had a dominant performance against the Chicago Bears in week 1, including a defensive touchdown by Quay Walker. The Atlanta Falcons are the NFC’s version of the Titans; meaning they have a good run game with a sub par pass game. Desmond Ridder does not scare anyone, and the Packers defense is much better than Carolina’s. I expect Green Bay to put up double digit points and get multiple turnovers.
4. Durham Smythe - MIA (TE)
Sunday Night (9/17) vs. New England
Remember when we were all saying who in the world would catch passes for the Dolphins at the Tight End spot? Well, we have our question answered. Smythe was a factor in the passing offense last week at LA, and fits the mold that Miami has been going with. He has speed. He played 100% of the snaps last week and finished as TE16. There was no other tight end that remotely seems like they will take targets away from him, and with Miami playing the Patriots (who are sure to try and take away Tyreek Hill), Smythe should have upside going into Week 2.
5. Luke Musgrave - GB (TE)
Sunday Afternoon (9/17) @ Atlanta
That’s right - I am double dipping with the Packers, and TRIPLE dipping in the tight end space. Musgrave would have had a much bigger game last week if he didn’t trip himself up near the Bears goal line. Even without scoring, Musgrave finished as TE13 in Week 1 while playing 75% of the snaps. And as we spoke about before, he is going against an Atlanta defense that let Hayden Hurst eat last week.