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Fantasy Football Discord AMA & Mailbag
So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the questions and answers from my Week 2 Discord AMA.
Lineup Questions
Which Seattle Seahawks running back should I start in Week 2?
I’ll be honest, I’m not sure how to handle this backfield. Zach Charbonnet outperformed Kenneth Walker III in every metric in Week 1, playing 18% more of the snaps (58% vs. 40%). Yet, I know the minute I start Charbonnet, Walker will see 90% of the backfield workload. Ideally, I would avoid starting either this week and see how things shake out. However, I will likely have Charbonnet ranked ahead of Walker in my Week 2 rankings, but both outside the top 20 running backs.
Should I be worried about starting Mike Evans and Davante Adams?
While Evans was outscored 23.6 to 10.1 in PPR scoring by Emeka Egbuka in Week 1, the future Hall of Famer led the team with eight targets. Furthermore, he spent much of the game covered by A.J. Terrell. More importantly, Baker Mayfield will have more than 32 pass attempts in most of the games this season. Meanwhile, Adams spent most of Sunday’s game shadowed by Derek Stingley Jr. I feel confident in starting both veteran wide receivers moving forward.
Waiver Wire Questions
With George Kittle injured, which tight end should I add off the waiver wire?
Unfortunately, Kittle will reportedly miss 3-5 weeks with a hamstring injury. While Jake Tonges played well filling in the superstar tight end, he isn’t an ideal replacement option in standard-size leagues. Instead, Juwan Johnson, Harold Fannin Jr., and Jonnu Smith are solid options. All three are rostered in under 25% of ESPN leagues. However, check your waiver wire for Dalton Kincaid or Kyle Pitts. I like both over the previous three tight ends.
Which quarterbacks should I target off the waiver wire if I have Brock Purdy?
Hopefully, Purdy can play in the fantasy-friendly Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, he is dealing with toe and shoulder injuries, putting his status in doubt. Fantasy players should check the waiver wire for Justin Fields. However, he is rostered in over 70% of ESPN leagues. Some appealing one-week replacement options for Purdy include Michael Penix Jr. against the Minnesota Vikings and Geno Smith against the Los Angeles Chargers.
How much FAAB should I spend on Ja’Marr Chase in a guillotine league?
Excellent question. Making waiver wire decisions in guillotine leagues can be extremely stressful. While the superstar had a poor Week 1 performance, totaling 4.6 PPR fantasy points, I would spend half of my budget on Chase. He was the only non-quarterback to average over 22.5 fantasy points per game last season. Chase should have a similar year in 2025 despite the slow start on Sunday. The superstar could be the piece that puts your team over the top.
Is Quentin Johnston the top wide receiver waiver wire target?
Fantasy players who want a wide receiver with the most long-term appeal should target Johnston off the waiver wire. He was the Chargers’ highest-scoring wide receiver, totaling 24.9 PPR fantasy points against the Kansas City Chiefs. Johnston caught five of his seven targets for 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns, leading the team in yards and scores. More importantly, he finished second on the team with 36 routes run, only two fewer than Ladd McConkey.
Trade Questions
Should I sell high on Keon Coleman?
I would explore trade options for Coleman. If you can package him and a running back for a star wide receiver who struggled in Week 1, like Nico Collins, A.J. Brown, or Tee Higgins, that’s a deal I would make in a heartbeat. However, I’m not panic selling Coleman. While he won’t average 25.2 PPR fantasy points per game for the rest of the season, Coleman could average half that and be Josh Allen’s No. 1 wide receiver.
Thoughts on trading for Tyreek Hill following rumors that he could get traded to the Kansas City Chiefs?
Making fantasy moves based on rumors is a dangerous game to play. While returning to Kansas City is possible and would make sense, I’m not trading for Hill based on a rumor. The Miami Dolphins won’t just give away the veteran wide receiver, even if they give up on the season by Week 6. Furthermore, Hill isn’t the superstar he was during his time with the Chiefs. More importantly, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy aren’t going anywhere, limiting Hill’s potential upside.
Other Questions
What should we do with Tank Bigsby after he got traded to Philadelphia?
Bigsby got traded to the Eagles last night for a fifth and sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Reportedly, Philadelphia traded for him because of his kick return abilities. However, fantasy players should consider Bigsby as Saquon Barkley’s new handcuff. Therefore, fantasy players should either trade Bigsby to the Barkley own or drop him, as he has no fantasy value with an injury to the reigning Offensive Player of the Year award winner.
How worried should I be about Malik Nabers?
I suggested that fantasy players try to trade for Nabers in my trade advice article on Sunday. While the superstar had only 12.1 PPR fantasy points in Week 1, he was the focal point of the passing attack. Nabers had a team-high 12 targets and 32.4% target share. Unfortunately, he only caught 41.7% of his targets. However, Nabers didn’t play in the preseason and missed multiple practices with multiple injuries. I’m not worried about the superstar wide receiver, as better days are ahead.
What are your expectations for Bhayshul Tuten post Tank Bigsby trade?
The Bigsby trade doesn’t mean Tuten will have fantasy value anytime soon. Travis Etienne Jr. was the featured guy in Week 1, accounting for 64% of the backfield rushing attempts (16), 82.7% of the yards (143), and 80.9% of the PPR fantasy points (18.6). Meanwhile, Tuten had three touches while Bigsby had five. The rookie remains a stash candidate with hopes that he could be this year’s Bucky Irving. However, Tuten is droppable if fantasy players need his roster spot to make a waiver claim.
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