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Amani Hooker was excellent in Week 2, notching three solos, three assists, one interception, and one pass defended. Hooker has had a stronger start to the season than most would have anticipated and enters the top-25 conversation for Week 3 due to a plus matchup against a banged-up New York Giants offense. Tap Hooker as an upside DB3 play going forward.

Andrew Wingard showed up again in Week 2, tallying five solos, three assists, and one tackle for loss. Wingard's strong start to the season puts him in the elite DB3 conversation, and we will be counting him as a DB2 option during the byes. Tap him as a top-30 option for a plus Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Wingard is someone who should be rostered in all competitive leagues.

Marcus Sigle was excellent in Week 2, racking up three solos, three assists, one sack, and one tackle for loss. Sigle stood out in Week 1 as well with his four solos and five assists, putting him in the top-25 conversation for Week 3, thanks to a plus matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Sigle should settle in as a DB3, who will have matchup-based DB2 upside during the byes. Add Sigle wherever needed.

Evan Williams was at it again in Week 2, reeling off seven solos, one assist, one tackle for loss, and two passes defended. Williams had six solos in Week 1, putting him at 13 in just two contests. This type of solo consistency puts him squarely in the DB2 mix going forward, and especially in Week 3, thanks to a plus matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Packers safety deserves to be rostered in all competitive leagues based on his blistering start. Make the add wherever he is available.

Christian Elliss showed out in Week 2, racking up seven solos, five assists, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one forced fumble. Elliss is going to have his ups and downs this season, but he is playing an everydown role for the Patriots alongside Robert Spillane, putting him squarely in the LB3 mix. Elliss will likely enter the LB2 conversation during the byes (which start next week), making him someone shrewd fantasy managers will want to roster, even if it is just as a depth piece/bye week filler.

Pete Werner is splitting time with Danny Stutsman but still managed six solos, three assists, one sack, and one tackle for loss on 53 percent of the snaps. The snap share actually decreased from the 66 percent he saw last week, but some of that can be explained away by New Orleans giving Stutsman extra burn to match the speed of Lamar Jackson. Whatever the case, Werner is not someone you want to risk outside of the flex spot, but as long as he keeps producing, he warrants serious consideration not only for your roster but to be plugged into your lineup. Start him where needed, add him everywhere.

Dee Winters was excellent for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, tallying seven solos, two assists, one tackle for loss, and one fumble recovery. Winters now has 11 solos through two games, and that is with him leaving this week's contest briefly with a shoulder injury. Winters displayed his LB2 upside with San Francisco last season and looks like he will stay in that conversation as a member of the Cowboys. Treat him as such for a plus Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

Derrick Barnes was at it again in Week 2, racking up four solos, two assists, one sack, and one tackle for loss on 100 percent of the snaps. If he wasn't before, Barnes has locked himself into the role opposite Jack Campbell, leaving Devn White and Malcolm Rodriguez to soak up WILL snaps when the Lions aren't using nickel looks. Barnes has bullied his way into the LB2 conversation and may not be done yet. For now, treat him as a top-25 option based on his two consecutive LB1-level performances. Add Barnes everywhere.