Weekly Winners for Fantasy Football – Week 2

Week 1 was filled with tons of excitement in the Fantasy Football world, but more importantly, it was a huge learning point to open up the year. Roles, usage, production, and other factors combined to give us our first set of insights into the season. We cannot overemphasize a single week of football, but we can use the information to formulate opinions for Week 2.

Each week, I dive into every NFL matchup and determine who has a positive matchup that can translate into having a big Fantasy Football week. This typically involves looking at the individual player’s production, the opposing defense’s production per game allowed, the opposing defense’s Fantasy points per game (PPG) allowed, possible game script, personnel factors, and other combined pieces. In 2025, this series was on absolute fire. So you best believe I am trying to one-up that for 2026.

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Weekly Winners for Fantasy Football – Week 2

Jayden Daniels vs. DAL

Jayden Daniels opened up Week 1 against a tough Philadelphia defense, with a mix of positives and negatives. Producing 164 passing yards at a 52.9% completion rate was not super great. On the flip side, two passing touchdowns in the fourth quarter and flashes with his legs is encouraging. Touchdowns from newcomers Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams are also encouraging, especially with Daniels still having Terry McLaurin as a weapon, who had a quiet week.

Up next for Daniels is the Cowboys, who Jaxson Dart just threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns against while rushing for 54 yards. Dual-threat production last week foreshadows dual-threat production this week. Daniels did not play a full game against Dallas last season, but in the game he played 69% of he finished with both a passing and a rushing touchdown. Big week to come.

Baker Mayfield vs. CLE

Baker Mayfield had a rough opening to 2026 due to three fumbles, producing just 216 passing yards, and finishing without a passing touchdown. Baker did throw an efficient 23/28 (82.1%), produced 30 rushing yards, and scored with his legs. Better days are ahead, especially if the Buccaneers can learn to limit defenses better in getting to their quarterback. Up next for Mayfield is a “revenge” game against the Browns, who selected him with the first overall pick in 2018 and have left Mayfield with a major chip on his shoulder ever since they gave up on him.

Just last week, Trevor Lawrence lit up the Browns, throwing 18/23 (78.3%) for 245 passing yards and four passing touchdowns. Both Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin are healthy, and each played 86% of the snaps in Week 1. Bucky Irving looks like a major bounce-back candidate, and Mayfield is set to do the same in Week 2 for a game he has had circled on his calendar.

Tyler Shough vs. BAL

If you are looking to stream a quarterback this week, Tyler Shough is a good option. Shough was a top-10 Fantasy quarterback once he took over the starting role as a rookie last year, and he started hot this year with 23.2 Fantasy Points. Shough started slow but ended up 35/56 (62.5%) for 410 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, two interceptions, and rushed for eight yards. Shough led the league in passing yards last week against Detroit, and he may again turn to heavy throwing against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2.

Breece Hall vs. GB

Breece Hall opened up 2026 with a very productive Week 1, rushing 22 times for 102 yards (4.6 YPC) and a touchdown and catching two passes for another 16 yards for 19.8 Fantasy Points. 24 touches while playing 58% of the snaps is encouraging for the dual-threat back. Yes, it was the Titans, but this could be a sign for better days in 2026 for the Jets.

Up next for Hall is the Packers, who just allowed the combination of Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones to produce 99 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. The volume from Week 1 is encouraging for Hall moving forward, and in the event the Jets are trailing the Packers vs. leading the Titans, it could mean more passing game involvement.

Bhayshul Tuten vs. DEN

Bhayshul Tuten may have played just 49% of the snaps in Week 1, but he out-carried Chris Rodriguez by nine carries, silencing the committee talks. Tuten rushed 15 times for 66 yards (4.4 YPC) and caught a 22-yard pass for just 9.8 Fantasy Points, but 16 touches were encouraging to see.

Up next for Tuten is the Broncos, who just let Kenneth Walker III rush for 178 yards, produce 18 additional receiving yards, and score two touchdowns on 26 touches. Tuten does not = KWIII, so I want to make sure I am not insinuating that. But the chunk play after chunk play for KWIII in Week 1 feels encouraging for Tuten, who was efficient with his touches in Week 1. Tuten was also a touchdown away last week from everyone hyping his day, which can turn into a thing this week.

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Kaelon Black vs. MIA

Kaelon Black’s usage was a major surprise and note from Week 1, which made him arguably the hottest waiver wire add of the week. The rookie finished Week 1 with 14 carries for 65 yards (4.6 YPC) and also caught a five-yard pass. This was with a healthy Christian McCaffrey, which showed us two things: 1) The 49ers speaking of how high they were on Black as a prospect was legit, and 2) A 15-15 touch split with CMC shows the 49ers are looking to preserve their veteran running back for a Super Bowl run.

Up next for the 49ers is the Dolphins, who just allowed Ashton Jeanty to rack up 147 total yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. Even the Raiders’ RB2, rookie Mike Washington Jr., rushed for an efficient 41 yards on seven carries (5.9 YPC). I foresee a game where the 49ers, who just smoked the preseason Super Bowl favorite Rams, also smoke maybe the worst team in the NFL this year. And if the game gets away from Miami early, it would only make sense to again preserve CMC and give a bulk of the work to the rookie running back. You are not sitting your studs for Black, but if you are desperate for a running back this week, Black vs. the Dolphins adds up.

Aaron Jones vs. CHI

Aaron Jones was able to “Lambo leap” against his former team last week, scoring a touchdown in the season opener against Green Bay. Jones rushed 12 times for 40 yards with that rushing touchdown and played 46% of the snaps. Jordan Mason finished the game with 15 touches on 45% of the snaps, and news broke on Wednesday that Mason would be placed on the IR. Jones did play 30 of 65 offensive snaps as the “starter” via ESPN but now is in line to potentially operate as a near workhorse heading into Week 2.

Up next for Jones is the Bears, who Chuba Hubbard had a productive Week 1 against via 10 carries for 49 yards (4.9 YPC) and a touchdown, along with three receptions for 38 yards and a receiving touchdown. Jonathon Brooks also rushed for 14 yards and produced 48 receiving yards on a single catch. Jones scored double-digit Fantasy Points in both games against the Bears last season, and with the Bears racking up 59 points last week, there is a good chance the game script gets Jones more involved in the passing game this week, which is encouraging after seeing receiving numbers for the Panthers’ backs in Week 1.

Omarion Hampton vs. LV

Omarion Hampton started hot in the first quarter of Week 1 with a rushing touchdown, but as the game shifted to the Chargers chasing the Cardinals, the game script did not favor the work we would want. Hampton rushed 12 times for 43 yards while playing 58% of the snaps, while Keaton Mitchell operated as the RB2 but only played 31% of the snaps and rushed four times. I am expecting Justin Herbert, Mike McDaniels, and this Chargers offense in general to sort themselves out in Week 2. This will benefit the workload of Hampton against the Raiders. If there was a “vibes” submission to this article, this would be my one plug.

Luther Burden III vs. MIN

Luther Burden had an encouraging Week 1 for a guy who was coming off a groin injury. Burden caught all five targets for 63 yards and also rushed for two yards on a single carry. The Bears’ run game is what elevated them to a 59-point score, but an important Divisional matchup with the Vikings in Week 2 can emphasize the Bears’ playmakers more.

Christian Watson torched the Vikings for 147 yards and two touchdowns, and Matthew Golden also dropped a solid 95 receiving yards in Week 1. Ben Johnson has been praising Burden throughout the preseason, and with him being the most dynamic and versatile receiver on the roster, this could be a huge week for the sophomore. Caleb Williams opened up with an efficient 21/29 (72.4%) for 269 passing yards in Week 1, which even further makes me confident in Week 2 for Burden.

Jameson Williams vs. BUF

Jameson Williams did not have a great Week 1 vs. the Saints, catching just four of his nine targets for 45 yards, but there were positive signs here. Williams’ nine targets were the second-highest for the Lions in Week 1. Williams also flashed his big-play ability with him taking one of his four catches for 22 yards. There was also a visible diversity in Williams’ route tree in Week 1 vs. him just “going deep” each play.

Williams can turn things around for Fantasy this week against the Bills, who should present a positive passing game script. Nico Collins finished with seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown, Jaylin Noel caught two balls for 53 yards, and Kayshon Boutte made a 21-yard reception against Buffalo. A mix of passing production paired with big-play flashes against the Bills in Week 1. Look for Williams to connect on more of Jared Goff’s targets this week.

Malik Nabers vs. LAR

I was concerned about Malik Nabers heading into Week 1 due to him coming off of a major injury and us not knowing if he was even going to play or not heading into Sunday Night Football. A team-high nine targets later in Week 1 spoke volumes to us. Nabers did end up only playing 52% of the snaps, but when he was out there, Jaxson Dart was often looking his way. Nabers caught six of his targets for 69 yards. Nabers will look to up his snap percentage and continue earning heavy targets against the Rams in Week 2.

The Rams allowed 48+ yards and a touchdown to three different 49ers WR’s in Week 1. LA is looking to rebound from a loss and should create a positive game script through the air. Also encouraging for Nabers was Jaxson Dart opening the season by throwing a highly efficient 23/29 (79.3%) for 230 yards and three touchdowns.

Emeka Egbuka vs. CLE

Despite dealing with a toe injury heading into Week 1, and Baker Mayfield turning the ball over multiple times in Week 1, Emeka Egbuka had a respectable first week. Egbuka caught five of his six targets for 63 yards against the Bengals. Egbuka led Tampa receivers in all receiving categories, despite the tough loss. Egbuka was on fire to open up as a rookie last year, then injuries to both him and Baker derailed that, but we know the upside is there.

Egbuka faces a Cleveland defense in Week 2 that just allowed three receiving touchdowns to three different Jaguars wide receivers in Week 1. Parker Washington shined with five catches for 83 yards and one of those touchdowns. Egbuka can be a major beneficiary in the Baker revenge game for Cleveland and have his first spike game of the season for Fantasy Football.

Wan’Dale Robinson vs. PHI

Cam Ward and the Titans offense struggled in Week 1 against the Jets, which is fairly concerning. Wan’Dale Robinson and rookie Carnell Tate both earned a team-high six targets; both turned those into 38 yards, but Robinson caught one more ball. These two receivers play two different positions, with Robinson being the slot while Tate is out-wide, so I am still convinced Robinson is the more reliable target for Ward. Especially after seeing Robinson’s production in New York last season, with his current Offensive Coordinator, Brian Daboll.

Last week against the Eagles, rookie Antonio Williams caught four balls for 64 yards and a touchdown, and Stefon Diggs caught four passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Robinson has a shot to follow this trend against the Eagles if Cam Ward can pick up his play in Week 2. Robinson was utilized for short-yardage plays in Week 1, but his yards after catch numbers should give us confidence for him to playmake more moving forward. Robinson scored 20.4 Fantasy Points against the Eagles in Week 6 last season.

Stefon Diggs vs. DAL

Stefon Diggs made a solid debut as a Commander in Week 1, catching four of his nine targets for 55 yards and a touchdown for 15.5 Fantasy Points. Diggs’ nine targets were more than the combined total of Terry McLaurin (four) and rookie Antonio Williams (four). While Diggs’ catch rate was under 50%, we can expect him to continue to build his connection with Jayden Daniels, who was looking his way often in Week 1.

Diggs will face a Cowboys defense that allowed Malik Nabers to catch six balls for 69 yards and Isaiah Likely to catch eight for 78 and two touchdowns last week. With Diggs being the clear target leader last week, in a matchup I really like for Jayden Daniels in Week 2, I would be very comfortable plugging him into my FLEX position for Fantasy Football this week. This connection can take a step forward vs. the Cowboys.

Dalton Kincaid vs. DET

Dalton Kincaid’s efficiency metrics were off the charts last season despite him playing a shortened season, and in Week 1 his production metrics skyrocketed. Kincaid caught five of his six targets from Josh Allen for 130 yards (26 YPR), which was a hefty 18 Fantasy Points. Via FantasyPros data, Kincaid’s three receiving plays of 20+ yards led all tight ends for the week and also led all wide receivers not named Chris Olave. Huge start to 2026.

Kincaid will face a Lions defense on Thursday Night Football that just allowed Juwan Johnson to catch three balls for 54 yards and a touchdown for 14.4 Fantasy Points, along with Noah Fant to catch four passes for 33 yards and a touchdown for 13.3 Fantasy Points. Beyond the tight end room against the Lions, Chris Olave racked up 182 yards through the air and Devaughn Vele produced 69 yards and a score in Week 1. Start Kincaid with confidence.

Mike Gesicki vs. HOU

In Week 1, Mike Gesicki’s seven targets were more than both Ja’Marr Chase (four) and Tee Higgins (six), and his 78 receiving yards were more than the combination of these two Bengals wide receivers. Gesicki scored, did the griddy, and finished with 18.8 Fantasy Points. Will all of these things be sticky? No. Is this encouraging if you need a tight end? Yes.

Up next for Gesicki is a Texans defense that just allowed Dalton Kincaid to rack up 130 yards and DJ Moore to produce 100 yards and a touchdown through the air. While the trio of Chase, Higgins, and Chase Brown is the focal point of this offense for Joe Burrow, the Week 1 role of Gesicki can be very important and useful in this matchup.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs TB

Harold Fannin Jr. had a very slow start to 2026, catching two of his three targets in Week 1 for 21 yards. 10+ yards per reception is the only positive note there, especially given the fact that rookies Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, along with Jerry Jeudy, were all more productive. No Browns player earned more than five targets in Week 1 from Deshaun Watson, though, so the #1 target role is still wide open. One week of football should also not make you dismiss Fannin’s extremely impressive rookie season, even if it was attached to multiple non-Watson quarterbacks.

Fannin has an opportunity to rebound in Week 2 against a Buccaneers defense that just allowed Mike Gesicki to catch five balls for 78 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. Gesicki out-produced both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, which could be a fluke or could mean that tight ends can attack this Tampa Bay defense more effectively. You invested in Fannin, a tight end who just balled out against the defense he is about to face, so keep him in your lineups.

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