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.

Week 2 fantasy decisions center on high-profile wideouts and how injuries, matchups, and QB play shape ceilings. Pittman Jr. may see fewer targets against Denver’s Patrick Surtain II despite practicing; Waddle’s shoulder adds risk against New England if he suits up, while Jameson Williams could benefit from a softer Week 2 matchup with Chicago. Rome Odunze emerged as Caleb Williams’ favorite target early, Marvin Harrison Jr. faces Jaycee Horn’s shadow in a tough Week 2 tilt, and Olave, DeVonta Smith, Diggs, Zay Flowers, and Jeudy are all in the crosshairs of tough lineup calls. The Who Should I Start tool remains the quick path to a confidence-booster, letting you compare up to four players with format-aware projections and up-to-date news.

In short, Week 2 starts hinge on health plus matchup nuance: Lions WRs versus Detroit’s pass-friendly defense, Panthers’ cornerback matchups for Harrison Jr., and the ever-present WR1/WR2 balance in Philadelphia and Buffalo. The piece also highlights the tool’s improvements—tiles, bye-week awareness, and scoring-format options—so fantasy managers can build stronger, data-driven lineups in real time.

Stefon Diggs returns from ACL rehab in a bittersweet opener as the New England Patriots fall 20-13 to the Las Vegas Raiders. Diggs lined up in a four-wide set, played 40 snaps, and snagged 6 of 7 targets for 57 yards, signaling his readiness to play at a high level again. The moment was tempered by the loss, but Diggs stressed gratitude and focus on getting acclimated and staying involved.

Looking ahead to Week 2 in Miami, Diggs pinpoints internal fixes as the key to a stronger Patriots showing. He emphasizes being where he’s supposed to be, catching the ball, and executing as a unit, with the improvement more about self-discipline than game-specific adjustments. Fantasy managers should watch workload trends and how quickly the offense translates practice tweaks into production.

Week 1 delivered a blueprint for fantasy confidence and recalibration. Herbert’s coaches shifted LA’s script to a fuller air attack, producing 318 passing yards and a high completion rate, while also adding 32 rushing yards to his ceiling. Hall logged a heavy workload for the Jets, piling up 145 scrimmage yards on 21 touches and a strong snap presence, signaling reliability even in a crowded backfield. Harrison Jr. impressed with reliable targets as Murray connected for a productive score, and Diggs flashed efficient return potential after ACL rust. Week 2 pivots to the matchups and coaching tweaks that can turn one big-play week into a playoff-pattern stretch run; fantasy gumshoes should adjust lineups, lean into upside and track Week 15 outcomes with sharper data-driven bets.

Weekly matchup rankings guide fantasy players through a schedule-agnostic lens, emphasizing players with favorable Adjusted Fantasy Points Allowed (FPA) matchups across QB, RB, WR, and TE. It highlights Drake Maye vs Miami, Lawrence vs Cincinnati, Herbert vs Raiders, and Baker Mayfield vs Texans, plus RBs like James Conner, Kyren Williams, and WRs such as Ricky Pearsall and Stefon Diggs. TE targets Hunter Henry and Mo Alie-Cox are noted for favorable spots, with Warren also in play.