Fantasy Football Sleepers, Week 2: Carson Wentz worth streaming consideration if Kyler Murray is out
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Tyler Shough was a hit in last week’s sleeper streets, and Khalil Shakir was okay — though probably not needed in most fantasy leagues. The rest of the page was a miss, but that’s how this column goes sometimes. Let’s see what we can uncover in Week 2.
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Quarterback
Carson Wentz at Chicago (4%)
Wentz played hero in Week 1, coming off the bench and orchestrating a comeback win over Green Bay (three touchdowns, 7.0 YPA, 123.5 rating). Wentz has plenty of help in Minnesota — Justin Jefferson downfield, Kevin O’Connell on the play sheet — and the Chicago defense looks like an easy mark, especially in the secondary. If Kyler Murray (concussion) needs to rest in Week 2, Wentz has some DFS and Superflex appeal.
Running Back
Tyler Allgeier vs. Seahawks (51%)
Allgeier has barely slipped over the target roster tag for this article, but after a meaty Week 1 role, he deserves a mention. Allgeier handled 19 touches in the win over the Chargers, and figures to be in close to a 50-50 timeshare with rookie Jeremiyah Love moving forward. The yards won’t come easy against the nasty Seahawks defense, but anytime a player has this many touches in his back pocket before the game starts, we need to consider a proactive play.
Chris Brooks at Jets (4%)
The Green Bay running game never got started at Minnesota, but note that Brooks outsnapped MarShawn Lloyd by a 38-30 count. Brooks is more trusted in pass protection, so that usage trend could continue. The Jets had a messy run defense last year and the Titans did hit some good runs in Week 1, they just couldn’t stick with it because the game got away from them. The Packers struggle to run block, but perhaps Brooks can make 1-2 big plays Sunday and help us in deeper pools.
Wide Receiver
Devaughn Vele at Ravens (45% rostered)
This could be the last week we get to dial up Vele as a sleeper (and pickup); his graduation papers are coming soon. Vele popped for a 7-69-1 opener on nine targets, the second priority in a New Orleans’ passing game helmed by the underrated Shough and creative play-caller Kellen Moore. Baltimore is sure to score plenty in this game; the Saints will have to push the pace to keep up. Vele should see another healthy share of volume.
Caleb Douglas at 49ers (36%)
The rookie Douglas took the lead in the Miami receiver room, with a snappy 5-94-0 debut off seven targets. He landed in the third round of April’s draft largely because of his speed profile. Miami already has him in the Circle of Trust, using Douglas on both slot and outside routes in Week 1. Miami should be chasing the game in the second half, perhaps opening the door for some garbage-time production.
Demarcus Robinson vs. Dolphins (3%)
The estimable veteran had a sneaky 2-50-1 line in the down under win over the Rams, and his role is likely to increase with De’Zhaun Stribling landing on injured reserve. Robinson is just two years removed from a seven-touchdown season, and he’s always shown decent chemistry with QB Brock Purdy.
Tight End
Pat Freiermuth at Patriots (11%)
The Steelers usually have a crowd at the tight end position, but it was essentially Freiermuth and Darnell Washington for the opener, with Freiermuth getting the better of it (5-46-1). Freiermuth also ran 31 routes compared to 16 for Washington, and was prioritized when the Steelers were in must-pass downs. Let Washington do the blocking work early in the count, so long as Freiermuth is a priority on third downs.