Week 2’s fantasy seesaw leaned toward Daniel Jones and Wan’Dale Robinson in New York, and Juwan Johnson in New Orleans, with Spencer Rattler’s passing volume rising. Jones has been precise and the Robinson breakout gives the Giants a real Week-3 ceiling. Johnson’s red-zone usage hints at a top TE floor in the early going.

Lawrence faced a rough day; Harvey’s Broncos backfield remains crowded; Khalil Shakir’s role is uncertain; Kupp rebounded after a rocky opener, underscoring Week 2’s volatility and the need to chase hot hands weekly.

Week 2 fantasy calls lean into strong target shares and workload clues. Sutton remains a solid WR2 with a clear role in Denver’s offense, while Walker III is a flexible play with upside but not a guaranteed workhorse. Evans stays a stable WR1 floor, and Higgins carries upside if Cincinnati stabilizes. Jeanty’s heavy Week 1 usage keeps him in RB2 discussions, with Hill as a must-start. Other names (Shakir, Strange, Brian Thomas Jr., Mooney) present higher-risk flex options depending on matchups and game plan.

Week 2 starts hinge on game scripts, opponent defenses, and how Week 1 adjustments translate. The tool encourages weighing target share, snap counts, and matchup-specific projections to assemble optimal lineups across formats, from PPR to standard leagues. This week’s lineup decisions reward disciplined stacking and selective volatility—prioritizing high-floor options while exploiting upside when the matchup presents clear avenues for production.

In short, Sutton, Evans, and Hill anchor lineups; Walker III and Jeanty offer upside if roles hold; Higgins and the less-established options provide sparing but meaningful value when the matchup aligns. Manage risk with flexibility and lean on the Who Should I Start tool to compare four players at a time for best-week decisions.

Palmer’s Week 2 outlook is cautious after Week 1’s 61 receiving yards on 9 targets. With Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir healthy, Palmer’s target volume is volatile and touchdown-dependent, leaving him as a shaky FLEX in PPR. Against the Jets, expect a low floor unless Bills funnel extra looks due to injuries.

In standard leagues, Palmer remains a sit. In full-PPR formats, he’s a speculative flex unless injuries push more targets his way. Hold only if you’re chasing depth or if Coleman's or Shakir’s availability isn’t certain.

Week 2 fantasy decisions hinge on three receivers from New England and Buffalo. Boutte, nursing a shoulder, flashed big Week 1 numbers (103 yards on 6 catches) and logged Patriots’ top snap share, making him a tempting flex in shallower lineups but risk remains until health confirms. Diggs is trending toward fuller involvement as his knee heals, though Week 1 saw limited snaps. Shakir cemented a solid role in Buffalo as the slot, with 9 targets and a strong target-rate even when Bills spread the targets. Jets loom as a tough test for Shakir, while Baltimore offered a real-life test for the Bills. The Who Should I Start tool remains a useful resource for swapping in and out these WRs based on format and matchup.

In short, Boutte is a viable Week 2 flex if you’re shallow and need upside, Diggs is a buy-low corridor with risk baked in, and Shakir offers a helpful floor in deeper formats. The Week 2 script will be driven by health, game flow, and pass volume, and your lineup should reflect the likelihood of target redistribution as these players settle into their roles.

Key upshots: Boutte could lead as Patriots’ WR1 if aligned with Maye and healthy; Diggs’ eventual ramp should restore his target share; Shakir’s consistent slot role provides a reliable floor in larger leagues. Consider your bench depth and scoring format when deciding who to start.