Fantasy Football Week 2 Matchups Analysis
The first week of NFL football was notably high-scoring, marking the highest-scoring Week 1 Sunday since 1970. As teams prepare for Week 2, insights from FantasyPros' fantasy points allowed tool provide valuable information on matchups.
Baker Mayfield struggled in his road game against Cincinnati, losing three fumbles, but is expected to bounce back against the Browns. Trevor Lawrence had a strong performance against Cleveland, finishing as the QB5, but faces a tougher challenge against Denver, which has a solid defense.
In the running back category, Jacory Croskey-Merritt showed promise despite a tough matchup, finishing as RB17. Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson had a high snap share but faced challenges against Seattle's defense. For wide receivers, Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze are positioned well against Minnesota's secondary, which allowed significant passing yards in Week 1. Tight end Michael Mayer is also a streaming option due to favorable usage, while Hunter Henry's appeal may be limited if TreVeyon Henderson returns to practice.
