Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Rhamondre Stevenson, D’Andre Swift, Bhayshul Tuten

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?

Rhamondre Stevenson (RB – NE)

“Rhamondre Stevenson, 106th overall, is somewhat intriguing to me this week. The Patriots face the lowly Dolphins coming off a brutal loss in Week 1. Last week, Stevenson got seven carries for 15 yards while Henderson got five carries for 27 yards. Neither were all that impressive, but Henderson did a lot more with his carries than Stevenson did with his. That said, the cheaper price on Stevenson makes him more attractive. He might even be on waivers in some shallower leagues. Against the Dolphins last week, the Colts used Jonathan Taylor and DJ Giddens for a combined 30 carries, and I expect the Patriots to try to copy that game plan. More volume tends to mean more fantasy points. At RB37, I think Stevenson has a lot of upside.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)

Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)

“The runway is starting to clear for rookie Bhayshul Tuten to take off. Jacksonville’s trade of Tank Bigsby to Philadelphia pushes everyone up one rung on the Jaguars’ depth chart. Perhaps no one benefits more than electric rookie Bhayshul Tuten. When it comes to Bhayshul “Rootin'” Tuten, his talent is obvious. He’s the fastest running back north, south, east and west of the Pecos, in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Yosemite Sam Ringo. I’m not sure if Tuten will hit this week, but sooner or later, he is going to make a fantasy impact. He’s a smaller version of Clinton Portis.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Week 2 Fantasy Football Duds

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

D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)

“D’Andre Swift is 38 overall and RB21 for Week 2. He gets the Lions. After the Week 1 meltdown against the Vikings, the Bears are staring at a likely 0-2 start against Detroit. And Detroit is better than how they played against the Packers in Week 1. I’m looking for the Bears to fall short (and Swift too) in Week 2.”
– Tim Metzler (FantasyPros)

“I am firmly worried about D’Andre Swift. Yes, he had the exact role you wanted him to have with an 81% snap share. However, he did not look effective on Monday night. He had 3.1 yards per carry and was 29th in rushing yards over expected with -20. Of course, Minnesota is a tough matchup, but Swift did no favors for Caleb Williams and company in a tough loss. It will not get any easier for Swift as the Detroit Lions held Josh Jacobs to a quiet day of 19 carries for 66 yards. I would likely bench Swift this week if I were able to.”
– Ryan Prosick (Fantrax)

“D’Andre Swift was meh on Monday against Minnesota, and now faces a tough trip to Detroit against what is going to be an angry Lions defense after last week’s loss to Green Bay. Swift totaled 22 touches in the loss yet only managed 65 yards, an inefficient showing. Another question that must be asked is what version of the Bears offense (and Caleb Williams) will show up in Detroit on Sunday? The first half version that moved up and down the field, or the second half version that couldn’t do much of anything right? Swift isn’t a sit because of his safe floor, but expectations should be tempered until the Bears’ offense can figure itself out.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

“D’Andre Swift. He’s on the road against a tough Lions run defense, and I suspect the Lions are going to be in an ornery mood after getting thumped by the Packers in Week 1.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)