Week 2 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Must-Start & Sit Players for 2025

Quarterback Starts and Sits

• 🎯 Jared Goff is a strong start for Week 2 against a Bears defense that lacks a significant pass rush, offering potential for a bounce-back performance at home.
• 💡 Justin Fields is recommended as a confident start against a Bills defense that struggled against Lamar Jackson, given his improvements as a passer and his rushing ability.
• ⚠️ Baker Mayfield is a player to sit due to his touchdown dependency and a projected low team total for the Buccaneers against the Texans.

Wide Receiver and Tight End Analysis

• 🚀 DK Metcalf is a high-end number two fantasy receiver for Week 2 against the Seahawks, showing a good connection with Aaron Rodgers despite facing Sauce Gardner.
• 📈 Hollywood Brown is a viable start if you're in a pinch, expected to see a high volume of targets from the Chiefs against the Eagles due to a likely game script.
• 🏈 Jauan Johnson is a potential fantasy asset for the Saints, with tight ends historically seeing a significant target share in Kellen Moore's offenses.
• 📉 George Pickens is a player to question for Week 2, with concerns about his target share and the Cowboys' potential to win handily against the Steelers.
• 🚫 Zay Flowers is a player to consider sitting in two-receiver leagues due to his historical struggles against the Browns and the Browns' strong defensive performance against receivers.
• ❓ Keon Coleman is a difficult sit after a strong finish, but potential matchups with Sauce Gardner could limit his production.

Running Back Decisions

• 🤔 Kenneth Walker III is a player to avoid or sit if possible, with Charbonnet outperforming him in snaps, carries, and yards in Week 1, and Walker's potential lingering foot injury.
• 💪 Zach Charbonnet is preferred over Kenneth Walker III for Week 2 and potentially moving forward, given his increased usage and performance.

Other Notable Players

• 🌟 Mike Evans is listed as a number two wide receiver, with questions about his ability to get open against shadow coverage.
• 🎯 Jaylen Wright is mentioned as a player who could be better in Week 2, alongside other rookies like Teda McMillan and Trevon Henderson.
• 🏈 Drake Maye is expected to be better against the Dolphins after a tough Week 1 matchup.