It’s only Week 2 of the fantasy season, but the stakes already feel high. Week 1 brought us breakout rookies, surprise struggles and more lineup second-guessing than anyone cares to admit.
Don’t panic just yet — early weeks are about spotting trends and staying ahead of the curve.
Each week, I’ll lay out the best starts, the strongest other locks and the players you should avoid to gain the edge.
Let’s dive into Week 2.
Quarterbacks
Start: Geno Smith, Raiders vs. Chargers
Smith opened the season with 362 passing yards and a touchdown, showing complete command of Chip Kelly’s new-look offense. The Raiders will need him again in a divisional battle against the Chargers, whose secondary just gave up multiple chunk plays in Week 1. Smith’s efficiency and growing chemistry with his receiv