Looking for some lineup advice? You've come to the right place. First things first: go through every game on the schedule right here to find out who Dave is starting and sitting for all 32 teams on the schedule for Week 2.
Then, head over to the lineup cheat sheets for help with those toughest lineup decisions. Dave has player ratings for PPR leagues here; Non-PPR ratings are here.
Bengals (0-2) at Bills (2-0)
1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Point spread: Bills -6
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The Bengals have given up three touchdowns to receivers through the first two weeks of the season, including two long scores on defensive breakdowns. Brown compiled 72 yards on seven catches in Week 2 and nearly had a 52-yard touchdown bomb if not for a Josh Allen overthrow. Brown has yet to miss a snap, has seen 27% of the target share so far and ranks seventh in Air Yards (139), according to Sports Info Solutions. Seems like a great combination to go with.
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Dolphins (0-2) at Cowboys (2-0)
1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Point spread: Cowboys -21
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This one's elementary: Witten has scored in consecutive weeks, should see an uptick in targets with Michael Gallup not on the field and takes on a Dolphins defense that's been exploited badly. He definitely shouldn't be asked to help block against this weak pass rush. No doubt, he's a touchdown-or-bust tight end, but you have to like his chances to come through against this brutally bad defense that's given up 13 yards per catch to tight ends so far.
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With Michael Gallup sidelined, Smith is expected to be the Cowboys' No. 2 outside receiver. In a normal matchup, I wouldn't even bring up his name, but given the Dolphins' laughable pass defense, he's got a shot to put up some nice numbers. A former second-round pick in the 2015 draft, Smith has dealt with injuries throughout his career but shined this preseason and has regained his form as a speed receiver. The opportunity should be there, particularly after playing 12 of 16 snaps last week following Gallup's injury — but scoring from 51 yards out much earlier in the game. He's a terrific under-the-radar DFS pick (3,400 on DraftKings, 5,200 on FanDuel) and an all-or-nothing dart in seasonal leagues.
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Falcons (1-1) at Colts (1-1)
1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Point spread: Colts, -2.5
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After watching the Falcons' first two games, I get why Ito Smith (44.5% of the Falcons' snaps) is taking work away from Freeman. He's using his patience and cutback skills to make plays, picking up at least one run a game for 15-plus yards. Both he and Freeman are impacted by the Falcons' O-line, which does neither back any favors. But while Freeman appears to be maybe a quarter-step slower and not nearly as efficient at following his blockers, Smith is creating yardage. Per Pro Football Focus, Smith has already forced five missed tackles and is averaging 4.6 yards after contact per attempt while Freeman has forced one missed tackle and is averaging 1.42 yards after contact per attempt. This split figures to keep Freeman's workload below 15 touches per game. It also stabilizes Smith's value as a bench running back (he's available in 60%+ of CBS leagues). If there was ever a matchup to go with either back, but particularly Freeman since he's getting more work than Smith, it's this one against the Colts. Indianapolis has allowed 5.5 yards per carry to running backs with at least one rushing score yielded per game. The Colts also might play without stud linebacker Darius Leonard. Freeman is worth the start, but if he lets you down this week, don't expect him to rebound against the Titans or Texans in Weeks 4 and 5. It's basically a make-or-break week for him.
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Ravens (2-0) at Chiefs (2-0)
1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Point spread: Chiefs, -6.5
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Robinson struck it big last week with his speed to burst zone coverage and better-than-expected skills to win contested catches in single coverage. Baltimore plays a lot of man coverage, so count on Patrick Mahomes to give Robinson some opportunities to make plays. It especially helps if the Chiefs' run game is as inept as it was last week, which it very well could be given the Ravens' tough run defense and the injuries to Damien Williams and LeSean McCoy.
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The Ravens have held Dolphins and Cardinals running backs to 1.6 yards per carry, but it's been on 18 rush attempts TOTAL. This doesn't mean they're great against the run, just that teams haven't been able to run it on them. Chances are the Chiefs will prefer to throw because that's just what they do. Kansas City's running backs have averaged 22.0 rush attempts per game, high compared to last year's average of 18.7, but that was done with two primary backs. With Damien Williams ruled out, it seems unlikely for McCoy to handle a ton of handles, especially after dealing with his ankle injury all week. Could he see 15 touches? If he does, it could be good news. Last year, with a run defense that we think was better than this year's version, the Ravens allowed 10-plus non-PPR points to 7 of 9 running backs with 15-plus touches. That's a plus, but it doesn't cover the player's situation. McCoy is a 31-year-old back who could easily re-injury himself, and there's no doubt that Darwin Thompson and Darrel Williams will play some snaps. It feels like there's a little more downside than upside, which is why he's a risky play.
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We're at the point where Brown should be started as at least a flex every week. After playing just 14 measly snaps in Week 1, Brown had 12 targets in Week 2 while upping his work to 51 snaps and 38 routes run. There's no sign of him slowing down and there's not a lot of hope for anyone in the Chiefs secondary to keep up with him. Sunday's game is expected to be high scoring, so getting Brown in lineups is a no-brainer.
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Broncos (0-2) at Packers (2-0)
1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Point spread: Packers -8
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Anyone with a 25% target share automatically warrants strong Fantasy consideration. Sanders has it — he has 20 targets on the season and has turned them into a 16-184-2 line. The battle between Sanders and left-side cornerback Jaire Alexander figures to be fun but it's when the Broncos line Sanders up in the slot that should give him some significant space to operate. Tack on the Broncos' likelihood to be playing from behind and he's at least a No. 2 Fantasy receiver.
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It's basically a 50-50 split between Lindsay and Royce Freeman through two weeks (Lindsay's played one more snap than Freeman), but Freeman's been the more productive of the two. He not only has better rushing metrics than Lindsay so far but also has exactly as many receiving yards on two fewer catches and five fewer targets. He's also the bigger bruiser, whereas Lindsay doesn't run with as much power. This particularly shows up in the red zone, where Freeman has played 17 snaps (nine inside the 10) while Lindsay has 12 red-zone snaps (four inside the 10). The Broncos figure to continue utilizing both backs against the Packers, whose run defense was torn up by Dalvin Cook last week. It's particularly telling that the matchup is favorable since Green Bay looked great against a Chicago run offense that barely tried in Week 1 before faltering in Week 2. Unfortunately, neither Broncos back is a safe start because they split too evenly, but if you must start one, Freeman's seeing more high-leverage snaps and is posting better numbers.
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Raiders (1-1) at Vikings (1-1)
1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Point spread: Vikings -7.5
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Waller has succeeded based on the volume of targets he's getting (13 of 15 caught) and his ability to beat zone coverage. The Vikings should play a lot of zone coverage, primarily because their defensive line is strong enough to pressure Derek Carr and because they figure to play with a lead. When that scenario played out for the Vikings against Atlanta, Austin Hooper had plenty of room to make catches and picked up a decent enough stat line (9-77-0). Look for something similar, if not slightly better, from Waller.
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Jets (0-2) at Patriots (2-0)
1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Point spread: Patriots -21.5
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Initially a sit, White's outlook changed dramatically when the Patriots cut Antonio Brown. Without an extra target in the Patriots offense, perhaps White can improve on his disappointing 7.5 touches per game in 2019. With any luck, he'll reach the 10.9 touch average he had in 2018 in games played with Sony Michel. There's another factor: The Patriots' offensive line is a mess. Both starting tackles could end up missing the game. One way for the Patriots to get around that problem is to throw, and any pass sent White's way is basically a run extension. Many should be in store, making White worth a look in PPR more so than non-PPR.
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Opposing No. 1 receivers have rocked the Jets for over 120 yards and a touchdown in each game so far this season. With Brown no longer on the team, Gordon is in line for a great game against the likes of Trumaine Johnson and Darryl Roberts. We'd like to see Gordon pick up some end-zone targets (he has zero), but it does help that he's drawn three deep-ball targets from Brady. He should be part of the reason why the Patriots build a big lead.
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Lions (1-0-1) at Eagles (1-1)
1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Point spread: Eagles -7
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We saw Hockenson's amazing receiving skills in Week 1, and we saw his amazing blocking skills in Week 2. Hockenson ran 15 fewer routes in Week 2 because he was asked to help protect Matthew Stafford from the Chargers' incredible pass rush. That meant fewer targets. The Eagles have four sacks through two games but rank third in quarterback pressures per Sports Info Solutions. Philadelphia also is a busted play to Vernon Davis away from being close to tops in the NFL in Fantasy points allowed to tight ends. The Eagles made Austin Hooper disappear last week. Hockenson will always be a threat to score, which keeps him among the top-12 tight ends, but his blocking usage could especially be relied upon if left tackle Taylor Decker doesn't play.
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Case Keenum and Matt Ryan have posted consecutive 320-plus-yard, three-touchdown stat lines on the Eagles. Stafford hasn't been spotless, but he has completed 65% of his throws for 8.4 yards per attempt with five touchdowns in two games. The Lions' move to ditch C.J. Anderson suggests a shift in offensive philosophy where they'll lean a little more on the passing game. Considering Philadelphia's struggles with receivers but impressive takedowns of the run, that's probably going to be the way the Lions roll.
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Panthers (0-2) at Cardinals (0-1-1)
4:05 p.m. ET (Fox)
Point spread: Panthers -2.5
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There's no good reason to leave him on your league's waiver wire, and there's almost no good reason to leave him on your bench. Even if Kyle Allen is throwing to him, Olsen has proven to be effective as a middle-of-the-field option for the Panthers, corralling 10 of 11 catchable targets for 146 yards. The Cardinals have been unbelievably horrific against tight ends, yielding over 100 yards and a touchdown to T.J. Hockenson in his first NFL game and repeating the futility against Mark Andrews last Sunday. Allen proved to be an adept quarterback in one start last year and should evade the Cardinals' pass rush with quick throws.
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I can't get over how perfect many of Kyler Murray's throws were last week. On the road against a tough Ravens defense, Murray put the ball into tight spaces downfield en route to a 349-yard day. The Cardinals may have had problems finding ways to score touchdowns, but Murray's arm and this spread scheme is working. A home matchup against the Panthers is going to be good for both Fitzgerald and Kirk given how they line up and play. Through two games, Kirk has run 84% of his routes out of the slot and Fitzgerald has run 93% out of the slot. Carolina has a nice pair of outside cornerbacks but unless they start moving them all over the field, Arizona's going to make some plays against the likes of slot corner Javien Elliott and safety Eric Reid. It helps that the Panthers (four sacks) don't have a ferocious pass rush.
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Giants (0-2) at Buccaneers (1-1)
4:05 p.m. ET (Fox)
Point spread: Buccaneers -6.5
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The Giants are one of six teams to allow three rushing touchdowns through the first two weeks and are among the bottom-10 in rush yards allowed after contact and broken tackles against. These data points speak positively to the matchup for Barber, who is far more of a powerhouse back (3.16 yards per attempt after contact) than an elusive one (six missed tackles on 34 touches). It is fair to say that the Bucs' offensive line is the worst one the Giants will see so far this season, and that Barber is a solid back and not a special one. The Bucs clearly stuck with Barber last week but could continue their hot-hand approach if Barber struggles early. As juicy as the matchup looks, Barber is safest as a flex starter.
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Steeler (0-2) at 49ers (2-0)
4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Point spread: 49ers -7
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Through two games, Breida has played exactly one snap in the red zone. By comparison, all three of Raheem Mostert (8), Jeff Wilson (6) and Tevin Coleman (5) have more, and Coleman's played one half of football! Breida also has two targets and one catch so far, putting him behind Mostert and good ol' one-half Coleman in those categories. Until there's a fundamental change, you have to count on Breida for rush yardage only. He's a good running back as evidenced last week and many times in 2018. However, the Steelers run defense got better with the addition of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick; only one running back had double-digit Fantasy points against them on the year before the trade. Breida's part of a three-headed monster with limited opportunities to score. It makes me nervous to start him.
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Texans (1-1) at Chargers (1-1)
4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Point spread: Chargers, -3
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The Chargers' secondary is decimated. Their top two safeties are hurt and out indefinitely. Boundary cornerback Brandon Facyson has been ripped for an 83.3% catch rate with 126 yards and a touchdown allowed, and slot corner Desmond King is off to a bad start (55 yards and a touchdown allowed on three completed targets). In what could be a high-scoring game, Fuller has the best chance to break his slump against very soft competition. Of his 10 targets through two games, six have been deep and one per game has been caught. Fuller's five games after Week 3 offer equally juicy matchups, so hopefully he doesn't let you down at the Bolts.
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Saints (1-1) at Seahawks (2-0)
4:25 p.m ET (Fox)
Point spread: Seahawks, -4.5
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It's stunning that Wilson wasn't a consensus start in Week 2. That should change in Week 3 as the Seahawks entertain a Saints defense that stayed in the Seattle area all week after giving up 21 Fantasy points to Jared Goff in Week 2 and 36 points to Deshaun Watson in Week 1. I doubt Wilson throws 35 times like he did in Week 2 but he should come through with his trademark efficiency on about 30 attempts. Last week, Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore got burned on a deep touchdown to Brandin Cooks and allowed a big catch-and-run to Cooper Kupp — and he's their best cover corner! Tyler Lockett, who should line up across from nickelback P.J. Williams, should be a regular target for Wilson.
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Rams (2-0) at Browns (1-1)
8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Point spread: Rams, -3
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Goff's last 10 games going back to last year, including the postseason, have been miserable. In them, he's had one with over 300 yards and two with two-plus total touchdowns (one last week when he tumbled into the end zone for a score). Playing on the road is never easy, but going against a defensive scheme you saw twice last year and a secondary that isn't as good as the stats suggest should invoke confidence. Browns defensive play-caller Steve Wilks coached the Cardinals last year and the Rams owned them. They did it with the run in '18, but because their run game isn't on point, the hope is the passing game makes up for it. And the Browns have yet to allow any wide receiver to score this year, but A.J. Brown hit 100 yards against them in Week 1 and Robby Anderson, who caught passes from Luke stinkin' Falk, managed to land 81. If Goff can't get it going this week, he'll be hard to start confidently next week against Tampa Bay at home.
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Bears (1-1) at Washington (0-2)
Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Point spread: Bears, -4
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We saw the kind of numbers we were pretty much expecting from Montgomery in Week 2 -- 68 total yards and a touchdown at Denver. The Bears are on the road for the second week in a row against a Redskins defense that may be hyped for Monday Night, but has struggled to contain the run. Philadelphia used three running backs to amass 145 total yards on Washington in Week 1 and Ezekiel Elliott led the way for the Cowboys with 120 total yards and a score in Week 2. The Bears really did not take many chances offensively last week, preferring to keep Mitchell Trubisky from making tough throws. Giving Montgomery the ball helped them accomplish that, and they'll probably continue to do so in what amounts to a tough but winnable game in Week 3.
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Of Robinson's seven targets last week, three came in the final 31 seconds of the game. So when the Bears were desperate to move the ball, Mitchell Trubisky leaned on Robinson, just like they did in the fourth quarter of Week 1 when he had 5 of his 13 targets. The Bears weren't nearly as interested in passing before then in Week 2, prefering a conservative gameplan with a lot of running, almost making up for ignoring their backs in Week 1. They won the game that way, so don't be shocked to see them try to run their way to a win again at Washington. Mitchell Trubisky is a liability in this regard, and the Bears offense just isn't as consistent nor effective as the passing offenses Washington saw to begin the year.
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Titans (1-1) at Jaguars (0-2)
Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Point spread: Titans, -1.5
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I noticed last week that Walker was a part-time player and not in on every down for the Titans. Sure enough, he was that way in Week 1, too. Through two weeks he's maxed out at 56% of the snaps, 25 routes run and six targets per game. By comparison, Walker ran AT LEAST 25 routes in 14 of 18 games in 2017 and exceeded six targets in nine games including the playoffs. Sharing snaps with Jonnu Smith and MyCole Pruitt won't help him earn Fantasy achievements. It's also a rough matchup -- the Jaguars' stiff zone defense has stymied tight ends to under 70 yards in 15 of their last 18 regular-season games. The only effective tight ends against the Jaguars have turned out to be receiver-esque, and Walker doesn't quite qualify anymore. If you're starting Walker, you're hoping for a touchdown.
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A week after looking sharp against the Browns, Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler melted down against the Colts, giving up touchdowns to Eric Ebron and T.Y. Hilton. Given more opportunities in Week 2, Chark caught 7-9 targets with a score. He meshed well with rookie Gardner Minshew on sideline passes last week and connected on a 69-yard bomb down the middle of the field in Week 1. A gigantic receiver with speed, Chark registers on the fringe of No. 3 receivers.
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