Week 2 Start Sit Advice (Part 1) | MUST-Start Players & Big Names to AVOID (09/17 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Summary
Fantasy Football Today hosts Adam Aser, Heath Cummings, and Jamie Carr provide Week 2 lineup advice, highlighting the Jaguars' strong start and the Lions' offensive line injuries. The panel debates whether to start or sit key players like Drake Maye, Joe Burrow, and Aaron Jones, while also discussing a controversial proposal to replace playoff matchups with a two-week best-ball format. Injuries to Nico Collins and Brock Bowers are addressed, and the hosts offer streaming options for tight ends and wide receivers facing tough defenses.
Topics discussed
Memphis trip, BBQ, and intro to We Share Health
We Share Health insurance sponsor segment
Week 2 preview: Matchups and Jaguars stats
QB rankings: Goff, Burrow, and Lions odds
Fantasy playoff format proposal and discussion
Jacksonville at Denver: Lawrence and Baker analysis
Jaguars WRs: Thomas Jr. injury and start percentages
Players to love: Love, Jones, and Burden
Aaron Jones vs Bears: Historical stats and injury news
Aaron Jones career performance against Chicago
Vikings defense: WR points and Burden/Loveland
StitchFix sponsor and players to avoid list
Basil Tuton vs Ken Walker and Jacksonville RBs
Denver defense outlook and Tuton flex status
Giants/Chiefs games: Sit/Start for Quins and Dowdall
Marvin Harrison Jr. and Patriots backfield analysis
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Bengals at Texans: Chase, Burrow, and injury updates
Texans RBs: Tucker, Irving, and Harvey status
Dalton Schultz vs Titans: Streaming option analysis
Playoff idea follow-up and Eagles injury news
DeAndre Swift stats and Texans WR scoring drought
Pittsburgh at New England: Drake Maye start/sit debate
Drake Maye bounce back potential and Steelers defense
Game totals and QB matchups: Maye vs Young
Chargers at Dolphins: Waddle, Rice, and Washington
Jets at Packers: Marshawn Lloyd bounce back hopes
Quick hits: Goddard, Kincaid, and Burden decisions
Cincinnati at Houston: Higgins, Chase, and Burrow
Bengals run game and Montgomery vs Irving
Houston lineup: Montgomery, Tuton, and Kaskey
Hutchinson value and budget league strategies
Rapid fire: QB and WR head-to-head matchups
Europe United and Cash App sponsor segments
Mark Andrews role change in New Orleans
Saints at Ravens: Andrews and defense outlook
Saints RBs: Bailey, Thomas Jr., and Camara
Saints backfield split and Donaldson role
Final sit/start decisions: Burden, Watson, Vele
Steelers offense analysis: Pass rate and play volume
DK Metcalf drops and Steelers WR starts
Patriots conservative approach and Steelers RBs
Patriots RB roles: Chevon and pass-catching back
Hunter Henry vs Steelers TE defense
Romeo Dobbs status and waiver wire picks
Final quick hits: Williams, Hollins, and DSTs
Jalen Waddle slot role and Evan Ingram snaps
Jaguars at Chiefs: Defense and Lawrence history
Brian Thomas Jr. injury and Denver correction
Sean Payton game management and Davis Webb
QB matchup: Herbert vs Lawrence vs Goff
Colts WRs: Downs, Pierce, and Allen analysis
Chiefs: Rice, Kelsay, and Robinson target shares
Rashid Rice rankings and Xavier Worthy outlook
Worthy vs Rice: Target disparity and roster spots
Jordan Love and Marshawn Lloyd rankings
Matthew Golden vs Marshawn Lloyd start/sit
Raiders WRs: Tucker, Smith, and Harvey status
Trey Tucker boom/bust and Texans receiver speculation
Justin Herbert and McConkey injury impact
Quentin Johnston role and target upside
Chat question: Purdy vs Herbert and WRs
Eagles: DeVonta Smith and Barkley route running
Final deep league questions: Wix, Johnson, Godwin
FFTDraftathon league tips and outro
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