NFL Grind Down: Week 2 - Page Three

by LeoTPP Last Updated 2015-09-19 00:54:38

Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns

Tennessee Titans						Cleveland Browns
Sunday – 1 p.m.						FirstEnergy Stadium
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		-1	41.5	21.25				1	41.5	20.25
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	42.0	1	21	9		Offense	10.0	29	16	14
Opp. Defense	21.1	16	14	32		Opp. Defense	27.4	30	21	31
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
Cleveland Browns	12	27	25			Tennessee Titans	18	5	3	26
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Wright	4	4	1	101		Hartline	5	2	0	20
Douglas	2	2	1	24		Hawkins	6	3	0	24
Hunter	2	1	0	11		Gabriel	4	2	0	20
Walker	3	3	1	43		Barnidge	5	3	0	38

The Titans surprised a lot of people in Week 1 by stomping all over the Buccaneers in a dominant victory on the gulf coast of Florida. They now travel to Cleveland to face a similarly troubled and lacking-in-talent Browns squad that was run over by the Jets in Week 1. As a result, the Titans are road favorites in what should be a low-scoring game.

The Quick Grind

Notable injuries and suspensions: Delanie Walker (TEN, Wrist, Questionable), Josh McCown (CLE, Concussion, Out), Dwayne Bowe (CLE, Hamstring, Questionable), Robert Turbin (CLE, Ankle, Out), Johnny Manziel (CLE, Elbow, Starting)

TEN Matchup Rating: 5.0
CLE Matchup Rating: 3.5

Tennessee Titans

Quarterback: Marcus Mariota (FD $7,400, DK $6,000) wasn’t supposed to be the “pro ready” quarterback in this year’s draft, and could have been expected to show off his wheels and pick up fantasy points on the ground, but no one could have seen him throwing for four scores in his debut. Still, this will attract attention to the Oregon product, who now faces a much tougher test against the Browns, who have a significantly better pass rush than the Buccaneers, and who have a capable cover corner in Joe Haden who will take advantage of any mistakes Mariota makes. Don’t follow the herd and chase the points. Mariota is not in play this week.

Running Game: Bishop Sankey (FD $6,500, DK $4,500) also had himself quite a week, rushing for 74 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries and adding a touchdown reception as well. Last year’s huge disappointment became a breakout player no one expected in Week 1 of 2015, and will get another cupcake matchup this weekend against the Browns. Football Outsiders grades Cleveland as the second-worst run defense in the league since the start of last year, and the Browns have allowed the 12th-most points to the position over that span. It’s tough to know how carries will be split, since Week 1’s blowout didn’t give us a clean look at how the backs in Tennessee will be used, but I think we can count on 15 or more touches from Sankey in this one, which puts him in play for 70-80 total yards and a touchdown. Combined with a couple of points from receptions, and you’ve got a solid value play. However, Terrance West (FD $5,300, DK $3,500) did get more red zone carries, all coming in the first half, so it’s possible that he’ll vulture away the score and render both backs as sub-optimal plays.

Pass Catchers: The Titans use multiple tight ends on a regular basis, as three of their top four skill position players in terms of snaps from a week ago play the position. One of their top options at tight end, Delanie Walker (FD $5,200, DK $3,400), is hurt and unlikely to play, or at least feature as a key part of the passing game. Craig Stevens (FD $4,500, DK $2,500) is more of a run blocker, which means Anthony Fasano (FD $4,600, DK $2,500) is the tight end of choice should Walker be ruled out. This is bargain bin stuff, but might not be a terrible pick if you’re looking to save some coin to load up on other top-priced players. Kendall Wright (FD $6,100, DK $5,000) didn’t play a ton of snaps in the blowout, but saw four of Mariota’s 16 throws come his way while he was in the game. He’s the top target in the passing game for the Titans, which may mean he’ll see a lot of Joe Haden, and, therefore, I’m going to avoid rostering him or any Titans receivers this week.

The Takeaway: The running game is a bit of a toss up, but Bishop Sankey seems like the way to go in a tournament if you’re looking for upside. I’m avoiding the passing game with the exception of taking a healthy Delanie Walker (unlikely) or a punt on Anthony Fasano in GPPs. The defense is also an option against the turnover-prone Browns.

Cleveland Browns

Quarterback: There’s an old adage in football that if you have two quarterbacks, you have no quarterback. Josh McCown (FD $5,900, DK $5,100) is bad and concussed, Johnny Manziel (FD $6,500, DK $5,200) is bad and dealing with a tight elbow. Neither will find his way onto any of my rosters, not even against a Titans defense that allows a decent amount of fantasy points to the quarterback position.

Running Game: The Titans have a poor running defense that was shredded by Doug Martin for a few carries before the Bucs were out of contention and benched their talented runner for an inferior Charles Sims. They rank fifth in points allowed to the position over the past season and a week, which means Isaiah Crowell (FD $5,800, DK $4,400) might be able to do better than his 12 carry, 20 yard performance from a week ago. Duke Johnson (FD $5,500, DK $3,400) didn’t fare much better, and the two split snaps fairly evenly. Crowell is the favorite to get goal-line work and find the end zone, so he’s the tournament play if you’re looking to capitalize on a weak run defense. I’m not.

Pass Catchers: Other than offensive linemen, Gary Barnidge (FD $4,500, DK $2,500) was the leader in snaps for the Cleveland offense. He and the rest of the Browns passing attack are not worthy of your consideration, not even against a Titans team that would seem to be vulnerable to the pass.

The Takeaway: There are so many options this weekend that you don’t need to spend your time digging for plays on a team that is a home dog to last year’s holder of the second draft pick.

Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants

Atlanta Falcons						New York Giants
Sunday – 1 p.m.						MetLife Stadium
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		2	51	24.5				-2	51	26.5
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	26.0	14	8	12		Offense	26.0	14	25	15
Opp. Defense	22.5	21	25	30		Opp. Defense	23.4	24	32	22
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
New York Giants	29	22	12	29		Atlanta Falcons	14	32	18	10
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Jones	11	9	2	141		Beckham Jr.	8	5	0	44
White	8	4	0	84		Cruz
Hankerson	4	2	0	16		Randle	5	3	0	23
Tamme	3	3	0	19		Donnell	4	3	0	21

The Quick Grind

With a total over 50, this matchup between the Falcons and Giants promises to be one of the more exciting and appealing from a fantasy perspective. And with the home-standing Giants favored by just about a field goal, this one should stay competitive and keep the ball flying to key passing game targets all afternoon. Both teams play at a high tempo, as well, meaning we should see a good amount of plays, making this a perfect DFS contest.

Notable injuries and suspensions: Victor Cruz (NYG, Out, Calf), Daniel Fells (NYG, Out, Foot), Julio Jones (ATL, Probable, Hamstring)

ATL Matchup Rating: 7.0
NYG Matchup Rating: 8.0

Atlanta Falcons

Quarterback: Matt Ryan (FD $8,700, DK $7,400) lived up to expectations in Week 1, with a pair of interceptions representing a bit of a blemish on an otherwise strong finished product against the Eagles. Ryan finished with 298 yards and two touchdowns against a weak Philly secondary, and now gets a change to throw against a New York defensive backfield that features more talent, but still rates as one of the below average pass defending units in the league according to DVOA and Pro Football Focus. The Falcons are projected to score at least three touchdowns, and as underdogs, we can expect Ryan to be involved in a passing game that will look to keep up with the Giants in an unfriendly stadium. He’s a core play just as he was a week ago.

Running Game: Tevin Coleman (FD $6,500, DK $4,500) dominated the carries in his first career game, getting nearly 20 more snaps than Devonta Freeman (FD $6,300, DK $4,200). Their prices are similar on both major DFS sites, and when you take a glance at the box score, you might wonder why. The matchup this week is favorable, as the Giants are weak against the run, allowing the eighth-most points to the position since the start of last season, and grading out as the 23rd team in run defense according to PFF over that timeframe. So which back do we choose? Coleman had more volume, and can break a big play at any time if his college production is any indication. But Freeman got three looks in the red zone and was targeted on a pass inside the opponent’s 20 as well, making this a tough situation to navigate. I think Coleman has more talent, but the more talented player doesn’t always get the chances we think he should. Both are secondary options, and I’d pick Coleman over Freeman almost every time.

Pass Catchers: This is where the money is made for the Falcons. Julio Jones (FD $8,800, DK $8,900) is dealing with an injury, but it doesn’t sound like it’s going to threaten his status for this weekend’s action. That’s good, as showing up on an injury report might bump down his ownership just a bit, which would be great for those of us who will target Julio. The Giants have not been as giving from a fantasy points perspective to wideouts as they have been to quarterbacks since the start of last year, but Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant and Jordan Matthews all had big games against the G-Men a year ago. Julio Jones is on that same level (and he also had a solid game against this team last year, going over 100 yards on 11 receptions), and is not going to be limited by the Giants impressive corners. Roddy White (FD $7,400, DK $5,800) was a lot more involved than most people expected him to be, and will be an option again this week as a trusted target for Matt Ryan. And with those two receivers and their 19 targets mentioned, there’s not enough left to mention any other players. That’s a good thing, as it helps focus the opportunities to the top options, and allows us to roster Jones or White with the assumption of a safe floor.

The Takeaway: Ryan, Jones and White are all top options, with Ryan and Jones standing out as a popular but possibly tournament-winning stack. The running game isn’t so clear-cut, but Tevin Coleman has a chance to break out against a struggling run defense.

New York Giants

Quarterback: Eli Manning (FD $8,000, DK $7,100) threw the ball 36 times, and none of them wound up in the hands of a wide receiver in the end zone. That won’t happen again. His inability to stretch the field (only one pass longer than 19 yards, per PFF, and only two completions on eight attempts between 10-19 yards) made the offense dull and predictable, and didn’t allow his top receiving option to get in positions to make splash plays. Hopefully the Giants learned their lesson and will give Manning a chance to air it out against the Falcons, who do have a top cover corner in Desmond Trufant, but lack everywhere else on defense, and are a bottom five team against the pass according to DVOA and PFF grades for coverage and pass rush since the start of last season. No pressure and open receivers? Eli Manning should do very well, and is a top play at the quarterback position.

Running Game: If you thought the Atlanta running game was frustrating to sort through, you’ll hate the New York backfield. Rashad Jennings (FD $6,400, DK $5,000) got the most carries last week, and did a decent job from a statistical perspective. But he didn’t play all that many snaps (only 21 of 62), and was outsnapped by Shane Vereen (FD $6,200, DK $4,200). However, of Vereen’s 26 snaps, 22 were passing plays, whereas 13 of Jennings’ 21 snaps led to a carry for the Liberty University product. This would seem to be a sensible split in work between two backs if it weren’t for Andre Williams (FD $5,300, DK $3,000), who played 14 snaps and carried the ball six times. Jennings is the better all around back when compared to Williams, but Vereen is a better receiver, and there’s no way of telling who will get red zone looks of this trio. Atlanta is the most favorable fantasy point matchup for opposing backs since the start of last season, so some clarity into this backfield would be appreciated, but won’t come before rosters lock. Jennings is a secondary option, and Vereen is an interesting PPR play after his five targets last week.

Pass Catchers: Odell Beckham Jr. (FD $8,700, DK $8,800) never got off the ground against the Cowboys, and was unable to recreate the magic of “The Catch” in his first meeting with Dallas since his now famous moment of brilliance. He led his team in targets, but failed to do much with those opportunities, as he gained only 44 total yards on five receptions. No one else in the passing game for the Giants fared much better, as Shane Vereen actually led the team in receiving yards. Beckham will likely see a decent amount of Desmond Trufant this weekend, which worries me a bit, and has me considering mixing up my exposure to Giants wideouts from being a majority OBJ to being a mix of Beckham and Rueben Randle (FD $5,400, DK $4,700). Roob was targeted only five times last week, less than Preston Parker (FD $4,500, DK $3,000) who inexplicably was second on the team in looks in the passing game, but he remains the second-best receiving option in a matchup that favors secondary receiving options.

Last year, according to Football Outsiders’ DVOA, the Falcons were better than average at defending number one wideouts and tight ends, but near the bottom of the league against any other wideout or against running backs. That reinforces Vereen’s status as an interesting running back play on PPR sites, but also boosts Randle to a solid play in tournaments and a cash game option on FanDuel, where his size and his role in the red zone (21 targets inside the opponent’s 20 since the start of last year) give him good odds of scoring the touchdown he needs to exceed his value at his very reasonable price tag. He doesn’t stand out quite as much on DraftKings since he’s not a PPR darling, but he’s still a possibility for your cash game lineups there, as well. If you don’t want to get cute, you can still roster Beckham, as he’s a generational talent and capable of winning in even the toughest of matchups.

The Takeaway: Eli Manning is a top play at quarterback, and Rueben Randle is a sneaky play at wide receiver. Odell Beckham is obviously in play, but may face a tough matchup, and Shane Vereen represents the most interesting option out of the backfield for New York.

St. Louis Rams at Washington Redskins

St. Louis Rams						Washington Redskins
Sunday – 1 p.m.						FedExField
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		-3.5	41	22.25
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	34.0	2	9	23		Offense	10.0	29	23	3
Opp. Defense	26.3	29	28	15		Opp. Defense	22.1	20	22	17
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
Washington Redskins	7	3	27	13		St. Louis Rams	17	16	24	20
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Britt	3	2	0	37		Jackson
Austin	5	2	1	15		Garcon	8	6	0	74
Quick						Roberts	4	3	0	36
Cook	6	5	0	85		Reed	11	7	1	63

Week 1’s biggest surprise, the St. Louis Rams, will get a chance to follow up their upset victory over Seattle by traveling to our nation’s capital to take on a struggling Washington team. St. Louis gets plenty of respect from Vegas as a decent favorite on the road, and while this matchup does feature two of the league’s slower teams in terms of pace, it should still offer some fantasy options.

The Quick Grind

Notable injuries and suspensions: Todd Gurley (STL, Knee, Questionable), Tre Mason (STL, Hamstring, Questionable), Jordan Reed (WAS, Quad, Questionable), DeSean Jackson (WAS, Hamstring, Out)

STL Matchup Rating: 3.5
WAS Matchup Rating: 3.5

St. Louis Rams

Quarterback: Nick Foles (FD $6,500, DK $5,500) stood tall against the imposing Seattle defense last week, throwing for 297 yards and a touchdown on 27 attempts. He also ran for a score on an awkward yet effective bootleg at the goal line. This weekend he gets a much easier matchup with Washington, who have allowed the most points to opposing quarterbacks since the start of last year, and rank second-worst in DVOA against the pass and worst in coverage and overall defense according to PFF. As a road favorite in a good matchup, I think Foles is right there with Dalton and Palmer as the best of the secondary options at the QB position this week, especially thanks to his low prices.

Running Game: Last week I expressed concern about the Miami running game against a Washington run defense that was better than many were giving credit for. And while part of the struggle for Lamar Miller was usage rather than strong defense, I still think there’s some merit to avoiding backs against Washington until they’ve proven they’re willing to allow teams to beat them on the ground. Washington has allowed the second-fewest points to running backs since Week 1 of 2014 and rank well in DVOA against the run as well. So with a muddy situation regarding health and role in the St. Louis backfield, I’m just going to fade Todd Gurley (FD $6,300, DK $4,800) or Tre Mason (FD $7,200, DK $4,700), while Benny Cunningham (FD $5,800, DK $4,400) will continue to chip in as a receiver and holds value in PPR formats as a vital check down option for Foles. He has 14 targets in his last two games, and totaled 134 yards through the air in those games, both against a tough Seattle defense.

Pass Catchers: So, if we like Nick Foles, who do we pair him with? The aforementioned Benny Cunningham led the team in targets, with tight end Jared Cook (FD $5,200, DK $3,000) and Tavon Austin (FD $4,900, DK $3,500) splitting another handful of looks. Austin wound up with a negative receiving yard total, but scored on one of his four carries, and returned a punt for a touchdown as well. This is the kind of boom or bust you can expect from Austin, who is not someone I’d invest in this week. Cook is probably the best bet to see a decent volume and level of production in this passing game, but I’m more likely to use Foles on his own than as a part of a stack.

The Takeaway: No receiver is reliable enough to pair with him, but Nick Foles is a great value option at quarterback. The matchup isn’t good enough to try to sort through the messy running back situation, so Benny Cunningham is the only back worth a look, and even then, he’s PPR only and a tournament play at best. The defense is also in play against Kirk Cousins and the sloppy Washington offense.

Washington Redskins

Quarterback: Kirk Cousins (FD $5,700, DK $5,500) is not a good quarterback, and now faces a team with an incredible pass rush and that doesn’t allow fantasy points to the quarterback position. Washington aren’t even projected to score 20 points at home. Avoid this passing game.

Running Game: Despite being at home, Washington is not favored, and will need a game script identical to last week to even hope to establish the running game again. Alfred Morris (FD $7,300, DK $5,000) played fairly well against Miami, but didn’t score, and really needs to find the end zone or get more involved in the passing game to reach value in the future. The Rams rank fifth in DVOA against the run since the start of last season, making them a much tougher test than the Dolphins, who don’t have a superstar like Aaron Donald disrupting the middle of the offensive line. I’m avoiding this offense altogether, and that includes the running game.

Pass Catchers: With DeSean Jackson injured, and now Jordan Reed (FD $5,000, DK $3,700) dealing with a bit of a quad issue, Pierre Garcon (FD $5,400, DK $5,000) and Andre Roberts (FD $4,500, DK $3,300) both look to be key targets in the passing game. That doesn’t make them viable daily fantasy options, and I’m avoiding them for better picks in other games.

The Takeaway: I don’t want any part of the Washington offense, with Alfred Morris representing the closest thing to a secondary option this team has to offer this week.

Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars

Miami Dolphins						Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday – 4:05 p.m.						EverBank Field
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		-6	41.5	23.75				6	41.5	17.75
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	17.0	24	18	24		Offense	9.0	31	27	18
Opp. Defense	25.8	28	26	28		Opp. Defense	23.3	23	12	24
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
Jacksonville Jaguars	10	8	15	3		Miami Dolphins	4	15	8	24
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Landry	12	8	0	67		Robinson	6	1	0	27
Stills	3	1	0	12		Hurns	7	5	0	60
Jennings	3	3	0	29		Lee
Cameron	7	4	0	73		Lewis

The Dolphins make a trip up the Atlantic coast to visit the Jaguars, who enter this home game as a healthy underdog to a Miami team that struggled against Washington in Week 1. The Jaguars are projected to stumble to just over two touchdowns, and to lose by six points in their friendly confines. I’m sure you can guess where the DFS options can be found in this one.

The Quick Grind

Notable injuries and suspensions: Dion Sims (MIA, Concussion, Out), Allen Robinson and T.J. Yeldon (JAC, Minor injuries, Probable), Marqise Lee and Rashad Greene (JAC, Hamstring/Back, Probable)

MIA Matchup Rating: 6.5
JAC Matchup Rating: 2.5

Miami Dolphins

Quarterback: Last week, Ryan Tannehill (FD $8,000, DK $7,000) managed 226 yards and a touchdown against a lackluster Washington defense. Fantasy players will hope for something a bit more impressive out of the Texas A&M product in this contest, as the Miami signal caller gets yet another enticing matchup against a team that grades out as one of the worst teams against the pass according to Pro Football Focus. However, the Jags do manage to limit the damage and embarrassment through the air from a fantasy perspective, ranking 15th in points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and finding themselves in the middle of the DVOA rankings against opposing passing games over the last 17 games. Both teams play fast, so there will be volume for Tannehill against a team that lacks in talent but still manages to keep opponent passing games in check. He’s got a decent floor but an uncertain ceiling in this one. Quarterbacks find the end zone at least once against the Jaguars, that’s a virtual certainty, but getting production beyond that isn’t guaranteed.

Running Game: Running backs fare a bit better against Jacksonville, as the team has allowed the sixth-most points to opposing backs since the start of last year. That means this is the week to roster Lamar Miller (FD $7,300, DK $5,500), especially on DraftKings, where 80 rushing yards, a handful of catches and a touchdown (an easily attainable stat line against Jacksonville) would reach value. Jeremy Hill, Rashad Jennings and Alfred Morris (all backs on the same tier as Miller in terms of talent) netted two touchdowns against the Jaguars last year, despite Miller himself failing to get more than 78 yards on the ground on only 14 carries. His workload will be an issue, as the Dolphins obviously have no intention of pushing him anywhere near his limit as a back, but 15 carries for 85 yards, five catches for 35 yards, and a touchdown via run or pass would be enough to make everyone happy. Miller dominated the red zone carries a year ago, and should be the one called upon to punch in a score when the Dolphins get close to the end zone this weekend.

Pass Catchers: Despite the concerning numbers mentioned in the Tannehill write-up, there is one way the Jacksonville pass defense has been exposed, at least according to DVOA: top receiving options. WR1s gave the Jags fits last season, as Jacksonville ranked last in Football Outsiders rankings against that position in the passing game. The unquestioned top receiver for Miami this season is Jarvis Landry (FD $7,100, DK $5,900), who will work from the slot (and therefore possibly be covered by the defenders who led to a 28th ranking in the league against WR3s or worse, according to the same FO rankings) and get open all day for short passes from Tannehill. Landry also returns punts, and found the end zone in Week 1 via a punt return, earning those who rostered him and the Miami defense the elusive “double dip” of touchdowns. He should break through on offense and find the end zone as a receiver this week, and easily hit value on DraftKings thanks to his volume as a receiver.

Jordan Cameron (FD $5,500, DK $4,000) was high on Tannehill’s priority list when the quarterback scanned the field a week ago, and while his price is competitive with most of the top non-Gronk options, he’s still a viable tournament play at a position full of question marks. Rishard Matthews (FD $4,900, DK $3,000) looks to be the other receiver in the Miami offense, ahead of Greg Jennings (FD $4,700, DK $3,900) and Kenny Stills (FD $5,200, DK $4,100). He drew praise during training camp and won the job ahead of Stills, and also outsnapped Jennings in Week 1, seeing the second-most targets on the team at the receiver position. He’s a tournament punt play thanks to a high percentage of red zone looks over the past two years despite limited time on the field.

The Takeaway: Ryan Tannehill faces a matchup that can be quite favorable to quarterbacks, but is tougher than it seems. He’s a tournament option, as is Lamar Miller, who is a slightly stronger tourney play thanks to his upside as a goal line threat against a team that allows plenty of fantasy points to opposing backs. Landry is a core play at receiver, especially on DraftKings, and Cameron and Matthews are tournament plays of different kinds. The Miami defense is in play against a Jacksonville offense more likely to turn the ball over than score a ton of points.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Quarterback: I want to believe in Blake Bortles (FD $6,100, DK $5,300). I liked him coming out of college and think he has talent. But he’s not putting it all together in the NFL, and lacks a good offensive line or a consistent target or two in the passing game. He’s not an option against an average but capable Miami defense that features a star corner in Brent Grimes.

Running Game: T.J. Yeldon (FD $6,500, DK $4,800) got 15 touches in Week 1, but was unable to do all that much with them. This week he’ll face a Miami defense that allowed Alfred Morris to rack up rushing yards, but otherwise has been average against the run, which isn’t enough to justify rostering runner from a home underdog with a spread of nearly a touchdown.

Pass Catchers: Allen Robinson (FD $5,700, DK $4,900) was a huge letdown in Week 1, and will likely spend time locking horns with Grimes this weekend. He’s not a viable option, nor are any of the other pass catchers for Jacksonville.

The Takeaway: A home team projected to fall short of 20 points against a mediocre defense is more than just a red flag. It’s a barricade designed to keep you away from a fantasy wasteland.

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