No matter how your fantasy football team fared last week, Week 2 presents a new opportunity for things to go right (or wrong). Bouncing back or keeping the momentum going starts with your lineup decisions, and the more expert analysis, opinions, and projections you can absorb, the better it will make your Week 2 start 'em, sit 'em choices.
To prove we believe in the "more is better" approach to fantasy football research, we’re pleased to offer SN Fantasy readers an exclusive look at Draft Sharks’ award-winning weekly projections and rankings. We'll also highlight players at each position who stand out in our rankings compared to theirs so you get multiple perspectives on a few of the biggest start-or-sit headaches. To see Draft Sharks' exclusive Week 2 3D floor-to-ceiling projections, become a Draft Sharks member today at the link below!
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Week 2 Fantasy Football Projections, Rankings from Draft Sharks
Week 2 fantasy QB projections, rankings
Spotlight Player: Daniel Jones, Giants @ Cardinals (SN Ranking: 15 | DS Ranking: 14)
UPDATE: Draft Sharks gradually moved Jones down in their rankings throughout the week.
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for Jones and the Giants' offense on Sunday night, but things will be better against a much easier opponent this week. How much better is the question. We view him as a borderline starter in 12-team leagues, but Draft Sharks is completely leaning into the better-matchup narrative and ranking him as a relatively safe starter. It will be difficult for Jones' owners to fully trust him after Week 1, but chances are, he'll put up solid numbers.
SN's WEEK 2 PPR RANKINGS:
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Week 2 fantasy RB projections, rankings
Spotlight Player: Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Patriots (SN PPR Ranking: 34 | DS Ranking: 22)
Mostert dominated carries in the Dolphins' backfield last week, but he totaled just 50 total yards on 12 touches. Draft Sharks is focused on playing time vs. actual results, which makes sense, but we're not quite as excited about his prospects on the road against New England's stout defense. It's possible that exciting rookie De'Von Achane is active this week, too. Either way, Mostert will likely need a touchdown to pay off Draft Sharks' RB2 ranking of him.
Spotlight Player: Justice Hill, Ravens @ Bengals (SN PPR Ranking: 23 | DS Ranking: 36)
Nobody really knows what to do with the Ravens' RBs this week. We're higher on Hill than Draft Sharks, at least in PPR leagues, because of his receiving ability and the fact he got both short TDs last week. Draft Sharks is being much more cautious with him, likely because of the uncertainty and the fact he didn't look particularly good in Week 1 (eight carries, nine yards). As with Mostert, Hill will likely need a score to pay off his ranking, but considering Cincinnati struggled against Cleveland's RBs last week, we think he has a decent shot.
SN's WEEK 2 STANDARD RANKINGS:
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Week 2 fantasy WR projections, rankings
Spotlight Player: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Lions (SN PPR Ranking: 56 | DS Ranking: 44)
JSN saw five targets and played on 59 percent of snaps in Week 1, both respectable totals. However, we didn't see anything from the talented rookie to think a big breakout is on the horizon, thus ranking him as a low-end flex in 12-team leagues. Draft Sharks is much more optimistic, viewing has as a borderline WR3. With receivers, touchdowns and big plays can happen anytime and wildly swing a player's final ranking, but we're still taking the cautious approach with the banged-up rookie despite a relatively favorable matchup.
Spotlight Player: Robert Woods, Texans vs. Colts (SN PPR Ranking: 69 | DS Ranking: 49)
Woods caught six-of-10 targets for 57 yards in Week 1, but we're not expecting a repeat in what figures to be a closer game in Week 2. Draft Sharks is likely focusing on how much the Colts struggled against Jacksonville's talented WRs last week and expecting that to carry over, giving Woods a relatively solid floor. We feel that way about Nico Collins, who saw 11 targets last week, but ultimately see Woods as a desperation flex instead of a relatively solid one, even in PPR leagues.
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Week 2 fantasy TE projections, rankings
Spotlight Player: Luke Musgrave, Packers @ Falcons (SN PPR Ranking: 24 | DS Ranking: 13)
Atlanta struggled against Carolina's Hayden Hurst last week, but it's always tough to know how much to make of that in Week 1. On the other side, Musgrave played on 75 percent of Green Bay's snaps. That resulted in just four targets, but it's clear that Musgrave is the preferred option in the TE room. We're still somewhat leery of the rookie TE, though, as almost all of Musgrave's production last week came on a single broken play. Draft Sharks is looking at the underlying numbers to sniff out a potential breakout, which is never a bad move.
Week 2 fantasy defense projections, rankings
Spotlight Player: Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers (SN Ranking: 14 | DS Ranking: 24)
Atlanta took advantage of a home matchup against an inexperienced QB in Week 1, racking up two sacks and three takeaways while limiting the Panthers to 10 points. This week, they get another inexperienced QB at home, and even though Jordan Love looked good in Chicago in Week 1, we like the Falcons to post another respectable showing. Draft Sharks was clearly impressed by Love and the Packers -- or just less impressed by the Falcons -- so they don't see Atlanta as a borderline starting unit.