Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Wan’Dale Robinson, A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte

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?

Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – NYG)

“Wan’Dale Robinson is an excellent sleeper Flex option if his Week 1 usage is anything to go by. He finished second on the team in targets with eight, securing six of them for 55 yards. This shows that he will be a key piece of the Giants’ passing game, especially in PPR leagues where his high target share gives a safe floor. His role as a high-volume slot receiver makes him a good Flex play with some upside for a solid fantasy outing.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)

Kayshon Boutte (WR – NE)

“Kayshon Boutte was a wide receiver that most fantasy owners weren’t thinking about heading into the season, but then Week 1 happened. He had six receptions for 103 yards. He was Drake Maye‘s top-targeted receiver. This week, he gets to play the terrible Miami Dolphins secondary. He was probably one of the top three waiver claims in all leagues, and now he is a great sleeper for teams heading into week 2.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

“Kayshon Boutte. Over his last four games, Boutte has averaged 5.5 catches, 87.5 yards, 0.5 touchdowns and 14.5 half-PPR points. In Week 1, Boutte led the team in routes (44) and target share (17.78%). We should expect this to continue as Stefon Diggs only ran 19 routes and is still ramping up in his recovery from injury. Boutte saw almost all of his yards come through the air, ranking third in the league in air yards and only accumulating three yards after the catch. The Patriots get the Dolphins this week, whose defense was 30th in expected points added (EPA) in Week 1 (only behind the Bills and Ravens) despite playing the Colts. It’s somewhat likely we see Miami’s defensive woes continue as injuries in their secondary pile up.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

Week 2 Fantasy Football Duds

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

A.J. Brown (WR – PHI)

“I said it in the pre-season here, and I’ll say it again: A.J. Brown will not have the volume to warrant his lofty ranking. If you look at Jalen Hurts‘ spray chart of pass attempts against the Cowboys, he had only one completion more than 10 yards downfield. The Eagles stick to what they are good at: Running the ball and throwing short, high-percentage passes. Brown does not figure into that enough anymore.”
– Michael Tomlin (Fantasy Six Pack)

“A.J. Brown is going to be a scary start this week. He gets Kansas City, and they have been good at taking away the No. 1 WRs. Coming off a terrible performance and the consistencies we saw last season, do we bench Brown? Probably not, unless you have some really solid options. The Eagles plan to run the ball and run the clock. Brown’s role could vary week to week in this offense, similar to last year.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)