Jaylen Wright remains sidelined as Week 2 nears, with the Dolphins listing him doubtful after knee surgery that ended his preseason. Mike McDaniel indicated Wright is week-to-week, making Ollie Gordon II the likely backup behind De'Von Achane for a second straight week against New England. Mattison’s season was lost, reshaping Miami’s backfield ahead of a tougher schedule.

Longer-term, Wright’s only real path to fantasy value is a Week 3 return and a potential change-of-pace role in a healthier Dolphins offense. Week 2 remains a sit for most rosters, though a late-week return would shift backfield dynamics in Miami.

Week 2 fantasy decisions hinge on risky rookies and tough matchups. Ward faces a stout Rams defense and a banged-up Titans line, making a solid-day unlikely—bench in most formats. Loveland remains a behind-Kmet stash for now, as Lions’ TE defense is among the best in 2024. Skattebo projects to a small role with limited upside against Dallas, while Jaxson Dart isn’t in the mix for Week 2. Monangai’s role is shrinking behind Swift and Roschon Johnson, and Ollie Gordon II’s Week 2 usage is uncertain. The Who Should I Start tool remains a cornerstone for four-player comparisons, while Week 2 buzz centers on a flood of Start/Sit prompts for Warren and friends.

Week 2 fantasy evals for three late-round rookie backs. Skattebo struggled in Week 1 behind a leaky Giants line, with just two rushing attempts for -3 yards and 12 receiving yards on two catches. Gordon’s debut was muted in a blowout loss, limited to two carries for 4 yards and one catch for -1, as Achane dominated the Dolphins’ backfield. Marks saw minimal usage for Houston, three carries for three yards and no targets. Expectations suggest waivers or bench for Skattebo and Gordon in most leagues, with Marks a deep-dly hold or drop depending on format.

Beyond Week 2, the path to real fantasy relevance hinges on backfield volume and offensive line upgrades. The trio faces crowded roles and game-script dependencies, so rostering them requires patience and a willingness to chase any bump in touches or injuries in the weeks ahead. For now, most managers should lean toward safer options while monitoring opportunity shifts.

Week 2 waiver targets DJ Giddens, Jaxson Dart, and Ollie Gordon II spotlight three rookies in fantasy football. Giddens is a 5% rostered Colts rookie who could step in as a pure handcuff if Jonathan Taylor misses time, but expects limited unreleased upside unless Taylor is sidelined. Dart, rostered in about 55% of leagues, is a stash in 14+ team formats with a path to low-end QB1 upside if he sees NYG playing time. Gordon II, around 40% rostered for Miami, is the top Dolphin handcuff behind Achane and could become a solid RB2 if Achane is unavailable. Croskey-Merritt in Washington is a speculative sleeper to monitor as the backfield situation evolves.

Roster specifics: Giddens 5%, Dart 55%, Gordon II 40%. The piece emphasizes rostering strategy for 12+ team leagues and superflex setups, noting Week 1 notes including Taylor’s neck issue and the Giants’ QB2 usage. It also points readers to a pickup tool for week 2 decisions and highlights several related waiver-wire searches.