Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 2
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 2 Week 1 had its share of unpredictable performances. Both good and bad. Now that we have a week’s worth of action to go by, here are the top Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 2 players to target and fade in the second week of the 2024 NFL season. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) at Minnesota Purdy’s fantasy performance in Week 1 was less than stellar, but there’s no need to panic. He faced a tough New York Jets defense, completing 19 of 29 passes for 231 yards and no touchdowns, resulting in 10.3 fantasy points. However, he earned the second-highest quarterback grade of the week and led the 49ers to victory. His outlook improves in Week 2, as he transitions from facing one of the best defenses in the Jets to the more manageable Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings impressed last week, but this matchup will present a new challenge for their defense. Purdy has historically thrived against zone defenses, earning an 85.7 grade versus zone compared to 68.5 against man coverage. Under Brian Flores, Minnesota has tended to lean heavily on zone coverage. You can confidently start Purdy Week 2 Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) at Detroit Mayfield’s transformation since his Week 6 debacle against Detroit last year has been remarkable. In Week 1, he exploded for 37.7 fantasy points against Washington, continuing a streak where he’s posted at least 20.3 points in seven of his last eight games, including playoff action. The Lions limited Matthew Stafford to 16.7 fantasy points last week, but Mayfield has momentum as he enters Week 2. The game’s expected total is 51.5 points, the highest of the week, making it likely that Mayfield will contribute to a high-scoring affair. Sit ‘Em Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) at Houston Williams’s NFL debut was rough, completing less than half his passes for 93 yards and adding only 15 rushing yards, totaling just seven fantasy points. While Anthony Richardson had a strong fantasy day against Houston, it’s important to remember that the Texans generated pressure at a high rate. This makes it hard to trust Williams, especially with injuries to key receivers. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) at Kansas City Burrow’s 8.1 fantasy points in Week 1 ranked 29th among quarterbacks, with no touchdowns and only 5.7 yards per attempt. He faces a tough matchup against Kansas City’s defense, which ranks as the sixth hardest for quarterbacks according to PFF. Burrow’s dealing with a wrist injury, and Tee Higgins’s status remains uncertain, making it difficult to rely on Burrow in Week 2. Running Backs Start ‘Em J.K. Dobbins (Los Angeles Chargers) at Carolina I was drafting a ton of Dobbins during the pre-season and I am so happy it paid off. Dobbins played on 59% of the snaps, turning 10 carries into 135 yards and a touchdown. His explosive runs, while chased down, are even more impressive given that this was his first game back since tearing his Achilles. Dobbins led Chargers’ backs in routes run and targets, showing his versatility. With a favorable matchup against the Panthers, who gave up 180 rushing yards last week, Dobbins is a must-start in all formats. Jerome Ford (Cleveland Browns) at Jacksonville Ford played a career-high 57 snaps in Week 1, accounting for 75% of the Browns’ offensive plays. Heading into Week 2, he faces a Jacksonville defense that surrendered the sixth-most fantasy points to running backs in Week 1 and was one of the 12 worst teams in points allowed to the position last season. Ford’s usage and favorable matchup make him a strong fantasy option this week. Sit ‘Em D’Andre Swift (Chicago Bears) at Houston Swift’s Week 1 was a disaster, managing just 30 yards on 10 carries, with half of those attempts going for minimal gains. His lack of involvement in the passing game is concerning, and a matchup against the Texans, who just held Jonathan Taylor in check, doesn’t inspire confidence. Swift is a low-end flex option at best. Javonte Williams (Denver Broncos) vs. Pittsburgh Williams was on the field for 52% of the snaps in Week 1. But he only saw eight carries and two targets. Meanwhile, Jaleel McLaughlin had more opportunities. With the Broncos’ offense struggling under rookie QB Bo Nix, it’s hard to trust Williams, especially against a tough Pittsburgh defense. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions) vs. Tampa Bay Williams exceeded expectations in Week 1, hauling in five catches for 121 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. His offseason improvements have paid off, and he looks poised for a breakout in his third year. With Tampa Bay’s secondary banged up, Williams should stay hot and is a solid WR2 in fantasy this week. Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) vs. New York Giants McLaurin has been reliable against the Giants, scoring at least 13.0 PPR points in eight of his last nine meetings against Big Blue. While he had a quiet Week 1, recording just two catches for 17 yards in Jayden Daniels‘s debut, Week 2 should see better chemistry between the two. The Giants allowed big performances from Justin Jefferson and others last week. This bodes well for McLaurin to bounce back. Sit ‘Em George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) at Denver Pickens delivered with six catches for 85 yards last week. But he faces a tough test against Denver and star cornerback Pat Surtain II in Week 2. Surtain shadowed DK Metcalf last week, holding him to just 29 yards. With Pittsburgh likely shifting focus to the run, Pickens is best left on the bench this week. Calvin Ridley (Tennessee Titans) vs. New York Jets Ridley had a mediocre Week 1, managing just three catches for 50 yards on seven targets. The matchup against the Jets and their elite corner Sauce Gardner doesn’t bode well for Ridley’s fantasy prospects in Week 2. He’s a
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is the home of Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2.
Ranking You Can Trust
Our staff was ranked No. 1 in 2022, with not one but TWO analysts inside the top 10. With proven projections and former FantasyPro’s Most Accurate Expert Jody Smith, FullTime Fantasy Members get instant access to reliable and trustworthy weekly rankings.
Jody also ranks inside the top 10 at FantasyPros for multi-year accuracy. That makes his combined draft and weekly rankings one of the most accurate and reliable in the business.
Additionally, Jody and Adam Krautwurst co-host the FullTime Fantasy Podcast, which is live-streamed weekly on YouTube. The guys are also active in the FullTime Fantasy Discord channel, helping answer all fantasy and sports betting inquiries.
Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2
To get access to Jody’s Weekly FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Injury Report: Week 2
Injury Report: Week 2 Week 1 was full of highs and lows- mostly lows. Scoring was down and key injuries played a factor. Some of those will carry over into Week 2. Our Injury Report: Week 2 breaks down all the key fantasy-relevant injuries to monitor. Also, a great starting point for staying updated on the latest injuries is to bookmark our NFL Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Christian McCaffrey (RB) San Francisco 49ers – Minutes before Monday Night Football word broke that McCaffrey would be inactive. Shortly after, a report indicated that McCaffrey could also miss Week 2. McCaffrey is dealing with a calf and Achilles issue that prevented him from practicing all summer. Reportedly, he had a setback ahead of Week 1. Subsequently, this is terrible news for fantasy managers who had the 1.01. However, Jordan Mason managers can rejoice. “it was always bothering him to some degree. Sometimes it goes away, sometimes it comes back. & today it was bothering him a little too much to where we didn’t feel good about it.” That doesn’t sound great for Christian McCaffrey. This may linger well into the season.. pic.twitter.com/FGv36BSY6k — Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) September 10, 2024 Puka Nacua (WR) Los Angeles Rams – Another devastating blow for an early 2024 fantasy target, Nacau aggravated the knee injury that hobbled him throughout the preseason. Unfortunately, Nacua has been placed on IR. That means he is destined to miss four-plus games. Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, and Tyler Johnson will see increased target shares. Jordan Love (QB) Green Bay Packers – Love was hurt in the waning moments of Green Bay’s Week 1 defeat. He hurt his MCL and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. However, the good news is the Packers did not place Love on IR, so there is some optimism that he’ll return sooner than later. The absence of Love leaves Green Bay’s offense in Malik Willis’s hands. That’s a massive downgrade. De’Von Achane (RB) Miami Dolphins – Achane is dealing with an ankle injury. This injury isn’t considered serious. However, the Dolphins play on Thursday this week, which complicates Achane’s practice availability. We will update Discord when there is clarity. Raheem Mostert (RB) Miami Dolphins – Mostert is OUT with a chest injury. David Njoku (TE) Cleveland Browns – A high-ankle sprain is expected to hobble Njoku for multiple weeks. Jordan Akins will fill in for the Browns and is worth a modest waiver wire bid for desperate fantasy managers. Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Higgins missed Cincinnati’s opener with a hamstring injury. Adam Schefter already opined that he expects Downs to miss Week 2. We’ve lowered Higgins in our Week 2 projections. Rome Oduze (WR) Chicago Bears – Chicago’s rookie wideout is dealing with an MCL injury. Expect him to be sidelined for a week or two. UPDATE: He did not practice Wednesday. Bears WR Rome Odunze week-to-week with MCL sprain https://t.co/0QjpRNnmUa pic.twitter.com/PdrJz3GxL9 — Bears Wire (@TheBearsWire) September 10, 2024 Jake Ferguson (TE) Dallas Cowboys – Ferguson is dealing with a bone bruise and MCL ailment. The team said there is a chance Ferguson won’t miss any time. However, if he suits up, we imagine that Ferguson would be deployed in a decoy role. Luke Schoonmaker is the TE2 in Dallas. Russell Wilson (QB) Pittsburgh Steelers – Justin Fields did enough to garner another start. Meanwhile, Wilson is dealing with a calf injury. Our money is on Fields to retain the job. For now, at least. Jordan Addison (WR) Minnesota Vikings – Addison injured his other ankle in the opener. It isn’t a serious injury, but his status will need to be monitored ahead of this week’s game against San Francisco. Josh Downs (WR) Indianapolis Colts – Downs missed Indy’s opener with an ankle injury. We will update his practice participation throughout the week and update the FullTime Fantasy Discord channel. Jauan Jennings (WR) San Francisco 49ers – Jennings is day-to-day with an ankle injury. Audric Estime (RB) Denver Broncos – Placed on IR with an ankle injury. Will miss at least four weeks. Dalton Schultz (TE) Houston Texans – Did not practice Wednesday with an ankle injury. ENTER OUR WEEK 2 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: Firstly, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 2 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 2 Player Rankings to help. Firstly, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 2 TEAM and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Waiver Wire: Week 2
Waiver Wire: Week 2 The 2024 opener had its share of disappointing performances and injuries. There were also a few unheralded players that piqued our interest. However, it was nothing like last season when Week 1 produced a pair of
The 2024 opener had its share of disappointing performances and injuries. There were also a few unheralded players that piqued our interest. However, it was nothing like last season when Week 1 produced a pair of league winners.
Therefore, there’s no need to panic or blow your entire FAAB budget chasing last week’s production. But that doesn’t mean there’s not some solid option on the Waiver Wire: Week 2.
Here are the low-rostered players you should consider adding ahead of the season’s second week.
JK Dobbins (RB) Los Angeles Chargers – Dobbins is most likely rostered in your league. However, if he’s available, consider a very healthy FAAB bid. Dobbins ranked second in the NFL with 135 rushing yards on just 1o totes. He also secured all three of his targets. It’s early, but Dobbins looks like the main back in a run-first offense. That makes him a priority in the few leagues he somehow went undrafted.
Isaiah Likely (TE) Baltimore Ravens – If you follow @ScottFantasy or our 2024 projections, you already roster Likely. I admit, I was skeptical that the Ravens would run enough 12 sets to get Likely and Mark Andrews involved. Lesson learned. Likey performed huge on the grand stage. However, I don’t expect him to repeat those gaudy stats. Regardless, Likely should be considered one of the top adds for this week.
Justin Fields (QB) Pittsburgh Steelers – The Steelers were unable to get into the end zone but they still pulled out a victory in Atlanta. Fields was fine. He accumulated a 91.9 QB Rating, rushed for 57 yards, and avoided turnovers. There’s a very good chance that Mike Tolmin will stick with Fields as his starter. He offers more upside than Russell Wilson. That gives Fields solid streaming value in Superflex leagues.
Keon Coleman (WR) Buffalo Bills – Coleman had trouble gaining separation all summer, which made him a volatile…
To get access to Jody’s Weekly WAIVER WIRE PICKS…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Friday Night Football Preview
Friday Night Football Preview The Packers and the Eagles will travel to Brazil to open their NFL seasons. This will be a new environment for these teams which always adds a variable NFL teams sometimes underestimate its impact. Which team will be ready to play in the first NFL game in the new continent? Our Friday Night Football Preview breaks down all the fantasy football angles. Additionally, we’ve included a bonus look at Thursday’s Ravens vs. Chiefs contest. Here is FullTime Fantasy‘s first-ever look at a Friday Night Football Preview. What’s New on the Teams Green Bay: Jordan Love emerged down the stretch last year and got paid handsomely for the flashes he showed in limited game action. He’s not a new player, but clearly, he’s thought of differently going into this season than last. Also, the Packers added Josh Jacobs as their new front-line running back after Aaron Jones departed for the Vikings. The Packers seem to have an embarrassment of riches at receiver. However, it’s unclear if they have a dominant WR1 on this team. Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks all look like intriguing values in drafts. Additionally, Bo Melton and Grant DuBois have looked interesting as young receivers but their paths to consistent snaps are blocked. Also, two solid tight ends, Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft, proved they could play last year. The amount of targets Love will have to work with could make many of the league’s quarterbacks jealous. Green Bay also used their first-round draft pick on an offensive lineman and it looks like he’ll start this year. Philadelphia: The new shiny piece the Eagles added was Saquon Barkley on offense. They also switched offensive coordinators to Kellen Moore. Moore’s system has tended to pass to the RB more than the Eagles have in their recent history. Defensively, the Eagles also changed coordinators and spent their first two draft picks on pieces to shore up their secondary. Their secondary was a problem last year. Will these young players patch that hole and return Philadelphia’s defense to a competitive standpoint? Players to Watch Philadelphia’s Offense: How much changed to one of the better offenses this year? There is a lot of talk about DeVonta Smith playing more in the slot – how will that impact the target distribution on this team? It’s been a pretty funnel offense with A.J. Brown and Smith accounting for over half the targets from Hurts. Will this change? Can a third receiver emerge? Will they use Barkley in the passing game more than they did D’Andre Swift? Will Shipley: Shipley could be a passing down specialist and if Barkley were to miss time, he’d likely get into a timeshare with Kenneth Gainwell. The interesting question for week 1 waiver wires and drafts still to be completed is will Shipley have an offensive role that could take advantage of his skill set? It’s probably too early in the season to expect Shipley to gain traction but, his snap count should be monitored. Jayden Reed: Due to the log jam at receiver for the Packers and him coming in third at snap share in a scrimmage, Reed doesn’t get the respect his rookie year performance earned last year. This will be our first look at how he is deployed by the Packers this year. Will he look like a lower snap slot-only player or will he figure into 2-WR sets more? Or will they run a ton of 11 personnel and it not matter? Dontayvion Wicks: Wicks looked like the most efficient receiver for the Packers last year. But it also seems like he’ll have a limited role behind the first three receivers. What will Matt LaFleur do with the receiver rotation? Can Wicks see the field and with his play can he force himself into a meaningful snap share? Green Bay’s RB2: AJ Dillon is on IR. MarShawn Lloyd is just starting his return from aggravating his hamstring – it’s not certain he’ll play in Week 1. Emanuel Wilson looks like he’ll be the RB2, but he’s also appeared on the injury report heading into week 1. How much will the Packers be able to utilize a second RB? If so which one and how much? How well will they perform? Green Bay’s TE Rotation: Luke Musgrave vs Tucker Kraft. Kraft is dealing with some back soreness right now, so it’s unclear if that will impact his availability. But assuming they are both available how does the TE rotation look in Green Bay? Will both tight ends counterfeit each other’s opportunity at fantasy goodness or will one emerge and become a TE1 this year? This should be another great game to watch and see how these two teams enter the year and fight for a critical first win of the season. No team with playoff expectations wants to start the year 0-1. Good luck to all the fantasy GMs as they put the pieces to the puzzle together in the NFL’s first Friday Night Football Preview. As a bonus, here is more on Thursday’s season opener. For an in-depth fantasy breakdown and Jody’s best bet, click here. Thursday Night Football Preview The Chiefs and the Ravens lock horns to open up the NFL season this year which will potentially be a preview of the AFC championship game. It’s a critical game for these teams to get off to a good start on the season and should be a great game for fans and fantasy managers alike. What’s New on the Teams Baltimore: It’s well-publicized that that Derrick Henry has come over to take the keys to the power running game. However, the Ravens have three new offensive linemen this year. Will the line be able to perform to previous levels and enable Henry to plow through the defense while they also have to be aware of the threat Lamar Jackson poses as a rushing QB will be a key to this game? Kansas City’s defense is
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is the home of Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1.
Ranking You Can Trust
Our staff was ranked No. 1 in 2022, with not one but TWO analysts inside the top 10. With proven projections and former FantasyPro’s Most Accurate Expert Jody Smith, FullTime Fantasy Members get instant access to reliable and trustworthy weekly rankings.
Jody also ranks inside the top 10 at FantasyPros for multi-year accuracy. That makes his combined draft and weekly rankings one of the most accurate and reliable in the business.
Additionally, Jody and Adam Krautwurst co-host the FullTime Fantasy Podcast, which is live-streamed weekly on YouTube. The guys are also active in the FullTime Fantasy Discord channel, helping answer all fantasy and sports betting inquiries.
Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1
To get access to Jody’s Weekly FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Injury Report: Week 1
Injury Report: Week 1 Welcome to the 2024 NFL season! There are already plenty of injuries to account for. Before you finalize your Week 1 lineups, our Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 1 will catch you up on all the fantasy-relevant injury updates. Also, a great starting point for staying updated on the latest injuries is to bookmark our NFL Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Higgins (hamstring) is DOUBTFUL for Cincinnati’s opener. The Bengals will be short-handed with Ja’Marr Chase (questionable) at odds with the team. Marquise Brown (WR) Kansas City Chiefs – Brown (shoulder) has already been ruled out for Kansas City’s opener against the Ravens. Mark Andrews (TE) Baltimore Ravens – Andrews is back at practice and will be in the starting lineup on Thursday. 🚨NEWS🚨: The Baltimore Ravens have released their first injury report of the season and TE Mark Andrews is not on it. He’s good to go for Thursday Night Football 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DwhIST6M4o — Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) September 2, 2024 Jaylen Warren (RB) Pittsburgh Steelers – A hamstring injury sidelined Warren during the preseason. However, Warren was able to practice on Monday and should be active in the season opener. Warren was a limited practice participant on Tuesday. UPDATE: Warren was removed from the injury report. He’s good to go. Ricky Pearsall (WR) San Francisco 49ers– The rookie wideout was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list after he was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt. Therefore, Pearsall will miss at least the first four games. Stash the rookie on your IR until October. Keenan Allen (WR) Chicago Bears – A heel injury has Allen officially listed as questionable for Chicago’s opener. Russell Wilson (QB) Pittsburgh Steelers – Wilson is uncertain with a late-developing heel injury. DeAndre Hopkins (WR) Tennesse Titans – Nuk returned to practice on Wednesday and looked pretty good. It’s a tough matchup for the Titans but if Hopkins is starting, he’s a strong WR3. Welcome back, DeAndre Hopkins pic.twitter.com/FUxd9Ue4eo — Buck Reising (@BuckReising) September 4, 2024 MarShawn Lloyd (RB) Green Bay Packers – Lloyd is back practicing after missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury. These ailments tend to reoccur, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see Lloyd have a limited role in Week 1. Lloyd wasn’t participating on Tuesday, which makes his Friday availability unlikely. Rookie MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) not with the running back group during pre-practice stretch. He was on the stationary bike and looks like a no go after practicing the last two days. Everyone else went outside to practice. First injury report for GBvPHI out later today. pic.twitter.com/neArqwWuaB — Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 3, 2024 Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB) Kansas City Chiefs – Kansas City placed Edwards-Helaire on the reserve/NFI list due to a personal matter. That means CEH will miss a minimum of the first four weeks. Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are the KC reserves to target. Edwards-Helaire can be dropped. Josh Downs (WR) Indianapolis Colts – Downs hasn’t practiced since suffering a high-ankle sprain on August 7. Shane Steichen said Downs was “processing well” but his status ahead of the Texans game will need to be verified before lineups are finalized. Jordan Addison (WR) Minnesota Vikings – Addison is progressing from an ankle injury. However, the severity of this ailment is unknown. His Week 1 status is still to be determined. However, we’re shying away from the second-year wideout in 2024. UPDATE: Addison no longer has any injury designation. Roman Wilson (WR) Pittsburgh Steelers – Wilson (ankle) is limited. He’s missed multiple weeks. Expect a slow start for the rookie. UPDATE: Wilson won’t play. A.T. Perry (WR) New Orleans Saints – After missing back-to-back practices with a hand injury, Perry looks very questionable to play against the Panthers. Should he sit, Cedrick Wilson would be the Saints’ No. 3 WR. Trey Palmer (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Questionable with a head injury. Players Ruled Out Malik Washington (WR) Roman Wilson (WR) Josh Downs (WR) D.J. Chark (WR) Finally, thanks for reading the Fantasy Football Injury Report. The 2024 NFL season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES AND UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
Waiver Wire: Week 1
Waiver Wire: Week 1 Reunited and it feels so good. Welcome to the 2024 fantasy football season. Some of us have been at it since March. Whether you drafted that early or this weekend, perusing the fantasy football Waiver Wire: Week 1 can help fortify any roster. The fantasy playoffs are a long way off. However, the best way to get there is to be proactive and reinforce your lineups as early as possible. Last year, I recommended players like De’Von Achane and Puka Nacua as Week 1 pickups. It’s also not too late to build that championship contender from scratch. Fantasy Football World Championship drafts are scheduled all week. Find out if you have what it takes to win the $150,000 Grand Prize! Let’s get to the Waiver Wire: Week 1 picks for those who drafted. Rico Dowdle (RB) Dallas Cowboys – If you drafted early, you likely scooped up plenty of Ezekiel Elliott early. We’re off him now. Mike McCarthy said he views Dowdle as a three-down back. Additionally, Dowdle was more efficient than Tony Pollard late last season. Teammate Dalvin Cook is also worth a speculative bid for those with deeper rosters. Darnell Mooney (WR) Atlanta Falcons – Mooney’s considerable talents were wasted in Chicago. He now finds himself in a much better situation with the Arthur Smith-less Falcons. Mooney averaged 119 targets and 71 grabs in his first two seasons. In this new-look Falcons offense led by Kirk Cousins, Mooney has weekly flex value. Not bad for a wideout who is going undrafted in many leagues. Jaleel McLaughlin (RB) Denver Broncos – Even if you’re all in on Javonte Williams, the release of Samaje Perine indicates that McLaughlin will have a fantasy-viable role in Denver’s offense. In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton’s RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton’s RB2 averages… — Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) August 30, 2024 Samaje Perine (RB) Kansas City Chiefs – Speaking of Perine, he didn’t take long to wind up in a better locale. By quickly signing with the division rival Chiefs, Perine inherits the Jerick McKinnon role that resulted in RB26 and RB45 finishes in the last two years. Perine is younger and bigger than McKinnon as well as being an excellent receiver. Subsequently, he’s a priority waiver add for RB depth. Andrei Iosivas (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Iosivas will open the season as Cincinnati’s WR3- a role that Tyler Boyd made more than fantasy-relevant for years. But with Ja’Marr Chase looking very iffy to play in the season opener, Iosivas is looking like a quality start against New England. Jalen McMilliam (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – A rookie third-rounder, McMilliam beat out Trey Palmer for WR3 duties in Tampa. Palmer posted WR75 numbers in that role last year. McMillian is bigger and more agile than Palmer and offers more big-play ability. Zach Ertz (TE) Washington Commanders – Rookie QBs and their trusty veteran tight ends. Ertz looked good in Arizona last season and will open this year as the starter in a Kliff Kingsbury offense. If he stays healthy and keeps that job, Ertz will contend for TE1 numbers. Jordan Mason (RB) San Francisco 49ers – Elijah Mitchell will miss the 2024 campaign. That makes Mason the undisputed No. 2 back in San Francisco. Considering the track record for running backs that eclipse 400 touches, Mason is a priority add for any fantasy managers that invested the 1.01 on Christian McCaffrey. Jalen Tolbert (WR) Dallas Cowboys – Dallas utilized three wide receivers on 61.5% of their snaps last season. That rate could grow with the lack of a proven running back on the roster. Tolbert appears to have secured the club’s WR3 job. Therefore, he’s got middling fantasy value. Noah Fant (TE) Seattle Seahawks – Fant missed a big chunk of preseason action. However, he’s still the unquestioned starter for a new Seattle offense that plans to push the pace. That gives Fant solid TE2 value. Justice Hill (RB) Baltimore Ravens – Hill projects to be the main pass-catching back in Baltimore. Last year he commanded 39 targets in that role. Also, if Derrick Henry were to miss time, Hill would offer weekly RB2 value. Kalif Raymond (WR) Detroit Lions – For the third year in a row, Raymond posted top 70 WR numbers. Yet, he went undrafted in nearly every format. With Josh Reynolds gone, Raymond has Detroit’s No. 3 wideout role secured. He’s not flashy but should be a reliable source of targets in deeper leagues. K.J. Osborn (WR) New England Patriots – Kendrick Bourne is listed as the starter on New England’s “un” official depth chart. However, Bourne will miss at least the first four weeks of the season. Osborn is listed as Bourne’s direct backup and was running with the starters in the preseason. Ja’Lynn Polk and Demario Douglas are also worth speculative waiver adds. Lastly, If you have time to prepare, make sure you mock in our Mock Draft World Championships. No better way to practice for the real thing. NEW THIS YEAR: FullTime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Mock Drafts in our contest! Head to MockDraftNow.com and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email. How it Works: Draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. If you like it, enter it into the best-ball contest. Just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard! The winner gets to choose from the fantastic prizes below. Everyone’s first team is free! CLICK HERE. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! Are you a Die-Hard Fantasy Football Player? CLICK HERE to Start Your Road to the 2024 Fantasy Football World Championships.
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and sports betting accuracy. This is the home
FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is the home of Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)
Jody was named Fantasy Pros’ Most Accurate Expert in 2012 and currently stands as a top-10 multi-year ranker. With over 30 years of overall experience and 15 as an analyst, Jody has one of the best and most reliable track records in the industry.
FullTime Fantasy Members get exclusive access to Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) to help dominate your drafts this summer.
2024 Fantasy Football Rankings…
WANT TO CRUSH YOUR DRAFT AND NEED ACCESS TO JODY SMITH’S ACCURATE 2024 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS?
To get access to Jody’s rankings and much more….
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use SAVE20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY.
GO PRO! Join FullTime Fantasy.
Bonus Fantasy Football Bust
Bonus Fantasy Football Bust Everyone loves targeting the next big sleeper. However, avoiding the players who are destined to disappoint is just as important. Age, new surroundings, and injuries play big factors in determining why these players will bust. And
Everyone loves targeting the next big sleeper. However, avoiding the players who are destined to disappoint is just as important. Age, new surroundings, and injuries play big factors in determining why these players will bust. And in 2024, we’re going back to the well to avoid a big-name veteran wideout who still commands a hefty price on draft day.
FullTime Fantasy’s world-famous Fantasy Football Draft Kit is loaded with exclusive content. This includes our unique Preseason Pro series that dives deep into the minds of some of the most successful high-stakes veterans and fantasy experts in the world. Part of the Preseason Pro includes players these insiders are avoiding in 2024.
FullTime Fantasy’s 2024 BONUS Fantasy Bust of the Year is…
WHO IS THE PLAYER YOU SHOULD AVOID?
FIND OUT WHO IS FULLTIME FANTASY’S BONUS BUST OF THE YEAR…
USE CODE: BLITZ50 FOR 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS! —OR— Use save20 for 20% off our 6-month package!
DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY.