The Fanatics Sit/Start Advice for Week 2
Last week I talked about how challenging it is determining who we should sit or start. Talked about how we really do not have any information to go on or how the preseason is pretty useless in helping us figure things out. That said week 2 is not that much better. Yes, we have real game action to look at, but it is only one week and not enough to accurately draw conclusions on how players will perform this season. Which is this weeks lesson to not to overreact to a bad week or even overvalue because of a good week. So let’s dive into some sit start options you might have this week.
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Quarterback
The Fanatics Starts of the Week
Dak Prescott (DAL) @ WAS
Other Starts
- Russell Wilson (SEA) @ PIT
- Josh Allen (BUF) @ NYG
The Fanatics Sits of the Week
Jameis Winston (TB) @ CAR
Other Sits
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) @ NYJ
- Mitchell Trubisky (CHI) @ DEN
Running Back
The Fanatics Starts of the Week
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Matt Breida (SF) @ CIN
I am not a firm believer that Breida is a long term answer for the 49ers, but I cannot deny his opportunity this week. As long as Tevin Coleman is out Breida should do well as the lead back for no other reason than plenty of opportunities. He was in a similar situation last year and at times he looked great and sometimes not so much, but in a year where running backs as a whole have gotten off to a slow start, he is worth the flier if you are struggling at running back and are desperate for some points.
Other Starts
- Devin Singletary (BUF) @ NYG
- Duke Johnson (HOU) vs JAX
The Fanatics Sits of the Week
Phillip Lindsay (DEN) vs CHI
Other Sits
- James Conner (PIT) vs SEA
- Aaron Jones (GB) vs MIN
Wide Receiver
The Fanatics Starts of the Week
John Ross (CIN) vs SF
Other Starts
- Jamison Crowder (NYJ) vs CLE
- John Brown (BUF) @ NYG
The Fanatics Sits of the Week
Stefon Diggs (MIN) @ GB
Last week Kirk Cousins only attempted 10 passes. For the record, he played the whole game too. Now I am not suggesting that those numbers will be weekly, but I think it is clear that passing 40 to 50 times a game will be pretty rare moving forward in Minnesota. Even look at the last four games of 2018 where he only averaged 28 attempts a game. The Vikings are clearly trying to be more balanced this year and if Cousins is only attempting 30 passes a game I think we will see plenty of weeks where either Diggs or Adam Theilen will struggle to make a fantasy impact. As a result, I just don’t see and banged up Diggs producing this week the way we have gotten used to in recent years.
Other Sits
- Emmanuel Sanders (DEN) vs CHI
- Marvin Jones (DET) vs LAC
Tight End
The Fanatics Starts of the Week
Darren Waller (OAK) vs KC
Last year Jared Cook caught 68 passes for 896 yards and six touchdowns making him the number five tight end in PPR leagues. This year all of those numbers will be going to Waller. He should have a very good year as the Raiders offense as a whole is much better and when Antonio Brown was escorted out of town things only got better for Waller. Start Waller with confidence that he will at least produce a solid number of receptions with a good amount of yards.
Other Starts
- Austin Hooper (ATL) vs PHI
- Mark Andrews (BAL) vs ARI
The Fanatics Sits of the Week
Delanie Walker (TEN) @ IND
Other Sits
- Greg Olsen (CAR) vs TB
- Tyler Higbee (LAR) vs NO
Defense
The Fanatics Starts of the Week
Shaq Thompson (CAR) vs TB
Shaq is now the starter for the Panthers who have a history to linebackers that make plays and most importantly in IDP, make tackles. Shaq is pretty solid in coverage and stopping the run. I think a game against a struggling Bucs could mean a big night for the linebacker.
Other Starts
- Justin Reid (HOU) vs JAX
- Akiem Hicks (CHI) @ DEN
The Fanatics Sits of the Week
Myles Jack (JAX) @ HOU
I am not sure what is going on in Jacksonville but that team needs to get their act together. Jack who was ejected last week for throwing a bunch is not the type of player I want to put my faith in. He has a tough matchup this week against a Texans team that has a good offense, but not much in the way tight ends. So if Jack is going to be valuable this week it will come in stopping the run, which Houston might not do too much of this year after losing Miller.
Other Sits
- Tre Boston (CAR) vs TB
- Brandon Graham (PHI) @ ATL
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