Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Breece Hall, Trey Benson, Dylan Sampson

Week 1 is in the books, which means half of your fantasy lineup decisions already look like strokes of genius and the other half… well, let’s just say you’ve got some explaining to do. Don’t worry — we’ve all been there. Week 2 brings new matchups, new headaches and a fresh round of “Should I really bench this guy?” debates.

Luckily, our Featured Pros have done the heavy lifting for you. They’ve combed through the numbers, trends and gut instincts to deliver their favorite ‘Starts and Duds‘ of the week. Before you overthink your Flex spot for the fifth time today when making fantasy football start sit decisions, take a deep breath and let the experts steer you in the right direction.

Fantasy Football Week 2 Start/Sit Advice

Week 2 Fantasy Football Sleepers

Which player outside of the top 100 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is a good sleeper start, and why do you think he has upside this week?

Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)

“I doubt he stays outside of the top 100 for long, but Dylan Sampson is a must-start this weekend. In a close game for its entirety, the rookie caught all eight of his targets along with 12 rushing attempts. In a game against a pissed off Ravens squad that will have a large lead most of the day, there should be even more targets going Sampson’s way. This may be the last time to use him with Quinshon Judkins coming in, but it is a great spot.”
– Michael Tomlin (Fantasy Six Pack)

“Dylan Sampson is a clear sleeper for Week 2 at Baltimore. The Ravens just lost a heartbreaking game to the Bills in primetime, and they get to take their frustration out on the Browns. Expect the Ravens to score early and often, which will lead to plenty of passing volume for the Browns. Sampson not only got 50% of the carries, but he also tied for second in targets and led the team in receptions. Even if Quinshon Judkins joins the team for Week 2, Sampson should be in your lineups.”
– Will Urion (FantasyNow+)

“Dylan Sampson was outstanding in Week 1, finishing as the RB9, scoring 17.3 PPR fantasy points against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, he struggled on the ground, totaling 12 rushing attempts for 29 yards (2.4 yards per attempt). Yet, the rookie was outstanding in the passing game, leading the team with eight receptions for 64 receiving yards. Furthermore, Sampson had 66.7% of the backfield touches in Week 1, including 88.9% of the running back targets. While Quinshon Judkins could make his NFL debut on Sunday, expect Sampson to be the Browns’ lead running back until the former Ohio State star is up to speed. Meanwhile, he faces a Baltimore Ravens defense that gave up 24.7 fantasy points to the Buffalo Bills backfield in Week 1, including 11.7 in the passing game. Cleveland will be chasing points most of the game, leading to more targets for Sampson.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Trey Benson (RB – ARI)

“Trey Benson is currently the overall 113th-ranked player and RB39 for Week 2. He tallied eight carries for 69 yards and one reception for six yards. While most of his yards came in a massive 52-yard scamper, he gets the Panthers in Week 2, a team that let Travis Etienne look like a demi-god in Week 1. Even with James Conner getting the bulk of the touches, Benson will return solid Flex value (with the potential to reach low-end RB1 territory).”
– Tim Metzler (FantasyPros)

Week 2 Fantasy Football Duds

Which player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week?

Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)

“Breece Hall could be a letdown for fantasy managers this week, despite a strong performance in Week 1 against the Steelers, where he racked up 107 rushing yards on 19 carries. The concern isn’t about his talent, but more about the matchup. The Jets are set to face the Buffalo Bills, a team that is historically a very tough opponent for fantasy running backs. I know Derrick Henry tore them apart, but he’s a completely different beast. While Hall was good in Week 1, a difficult Bills defense and the likelihood of a negative game script for the Jets will limit production.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)

“Breece Hall. Hall had a very encouraging Week 1, looking like the No. 1 RB for the Jets and a great draft day value. That being said, I’m cautious to buy in too heavily right away. The Jets-Steelers game was a close-fought offensive shootout, which is not the game script we expect going forward for the Jets. This week, they play the Bills, who are favored by 6.5 in a game with a total of 46.5 points, giving the Jets 20 implied points. The larger issue, however, is that Breece was only 22nd in the league in snap share and gave away passing down work to Isaiah Davis, per Pro Football Focus (PFF). We should expect the Jets to be trailing for a lot of this game, which could lead to Hall disappointing at his RB15 ranking.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)