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  • Sorry, Rams fans -- it's nothing against you that our fantasy football busts for Week 2 include a Los Angeles running back once again. Last week it was Cam Akers, and now it's Malcolm Brown. Can you blame us? One of the biggest factors in predicting busts is uncertainty about roles, and is anyone really confident that they know what will happen in the Rams backfield against the Eagles? Don't worry, we're struggling to believe in another hot waiver claim this week, too, with Nyheim Hines joining Brown in headlining our "sit 'em" picks.Hines was given an unusual workload relative to what he's seen in his career, and people Yasmani Grandal Jersey might be going overboard in how much Philip Rivers' dump-off pa ses matter for Hines. Don't forget Jonathan Taylor can catch pa ses, too.WEEK 2 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | Our busts outside of the RB position include some more proven names -- Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz, and Cam Newton at QB and Rob Gronkowski and Evan Engram at TE. In their cases, it's more about matchups (and some disappointing Week 1 performances by Gronk and Engram). Cornerback matchups are our main concern at WR, while a few celebrateddefenses might struggle in Week 2, as well.WEEK 2 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | Our Week 1 busts had some good calls. Both Akers and D'Andre Swift didn't receive adequate workloads in their NFL debuts (though Swift scored and should have had a second TD). Carson Wentz and Daniel Jones both had i sues with tough defenses. Austin Hooper and Rob Gronkowski struggled, too. It was really only Aaron Rodgers totally blowing up in our face -- and it probably won't be the last time Rodgers makes our busts article, anyway.MORE WEEK 2: |Week David Freese Jersey 2Fantasy Busts: Running backsNyheim Hines, Colts vs. Vikings (Billy Heyen).In Week 1, Hines was used in both short-yardage and red-zone situations that we've never seen him utilized in before. Could that continue with Marlon Mack (Achilles') out? Sure, but it's much more likely Jonathan Taylor becomes the workhorse here and Hines is relegated to Rivers' dump-off buddy. That still gives him value in PPR formats but not much in standard leagues.Melvin Gordon, Broncos @ Steelers (Vinnie Iyer). Expect him keep hitting a wall against Pittsburghs front with his straight-ahead running style.Malcolm Brown, Rams @ Eagles (Matt Lutovsky).Brown looked much better than rookie Cam Akers last Sunday night, scoring twice and averaging over1.5 more yards per carry. However, it's worth noting that Brown had just four more carries, and L.A.'s prized rookie back isn't simply going to be "phased out" of the offense. Brown has had big games in the past (like Week 1 last year), only to regre s quickly, so we're not exactly bullish on him as he faces an Eagles defense that allowed just 2.3 yards per carry to Washington's RBs last week.WEEK 2 NFL DFS CASH LINEUPS: | | Week 2Fantasy Football Busts: QuarterbacksMatt Ryan, Falcons @ Cowboys (Heyen). Ryan had a big Week 1 on the back of garbage-time production. Weve seen him do that before, so he could do it again in Week 2, too, but at some point, Ryans bound to see his early-game struggles carry on for four quarters and just not put up the same kind of numbers.Carson Wentz, Eagles vs. Rams (Iyer).The offensive line isnt doing him many favors and neither are the wide receivers. The Rams really did well to limit Dak Prescott in Week 1, too.Cam Newton, Patriots @ Seahawks (Lutovsky).Newton looked close to his old self running the ball last week, but the pa sing left a lot to be desired. To be fair, he threw just four incompletions and didn't "need" to pa s much, but New England's lack of true receiving talent was once again on display. Seattle was roasted by Atlanta's pa sing game in Week 1 (though garbage time inflated those numbers), but this is still Babe Herman Jersey a stout defense with playmakers all over the field. Newton always has a decent floor because of his running ability, but his ceiling is a lot lower as he heads out to face a team that has given him fits over the years.Week 2Fantasy Football Busts: Wide receiversTyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Patriots (Heyen). Will Stephon Gilmore follow Lockett to his various alignment Logan Forsythe Jersey points in Seattles offense? Maybe. Even if he doesnt, Bill Belichick will know that slowing down Ru sell Wilsons security blanket in Lockett will slow down Ru s himself.Sammy Watkins, Chiefs @ Chargers (Iyer).He had another big opening game but will immediately cool off against the Chargers' cornerbacks. Also be wary of deploying Tyreek Hill in DFS because of that, as this will be more of a Travis Kelce game with no Derwin James.Ru sell Gage, Falcons @ Cowboys (Lutovsky).Gage was a nice surprise in Week 1, but his stat line was padded by garbage-time production. It's po sible Atlanta finds itself trailing big in the second half again, but with Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley always ahead of him on the pecking order and TE Hayden Hurst destined for an uptick in production, Gage will have a tough time replicating his opening-week performance.WEEK 2 NFL DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: | | Week 2 Fantasy Football Busts: Tight endsEvan Engram, Giants @ Bears (Heyen). The Bears still have a pretty solid defense, and even though T.J. Hockenson performed well against them to open Julio Urias Jersey the season, Engram and Daniel Jones looked like they were reading totally different books against the Steelers.Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers vs. Panthers (Iyer). O.J. Howard looks like the preferred receiver from the position for now for Tom Brady, and they wont need much of Gronk to light up Carolina.T.J. Hockenson, Lions @ Packers (Lutovsky).This might be dependent on whether Kenny Golladay (hamstring) plays. If he does, Hockenson figures to lose some targets, particularly in the red zone. Even if Golladay is once again out (Update: He is.), Hockenson is probably a touchdown-or-bust option against a team that shut him down last year (four catches, 21 yards in their lone meeting).WEEK 2 DFS: | | Week 2Fantasy Busts: DefensesMinnesota Vikings @ Colts (Heyen). The Vikings have talented individuals that gave up 43 points in Week 1. Philip Rivers topped 360 pa sing yards in Indys opener, and the Jonathan Taylor/Nyheim Hines combo could cause problems. Minnesota isnt a sure thing this week (although a late-game Rivers INT probably is).New England Patriots @ Seahawks (Iyer). The Patriots defense rocks against bad offenses without elite mobile quarterbacks. Ru sell Wilson and Seattle on the road isnt one of those teams.Denver Broncos @ Steelers (Lutovsky).Ben Roethlisberger looked particularly immobile and sack-prone on Monday night
      August 15, 2022 7:39 PM PDT
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