Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: Week 2 Start Em/ Sit Em

Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Fantasy Football Quarterbacks /

It’s week 2 of the fantasy football season and who doesn’t want to win in week 2 to get your fantasy football season either on track or keep rolling. As you work to set your roster which fantasy football quarterbacks should you start and which should ride the pine!

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: START

Eli Manning, NYG (vs. NO)

This one is easy. Manning is playing at home against a Saints team that always makes opposing quarterbacks top 5 fantasy players. Manning put up a solid 18.28 fantasy points last week in Dallas and now gets to face a Saints defense that gave up 7.6 yards per play in week 1. Even if you drafted Manning as your QB2, don’t overthink this, start him.

Matthew Stafford, DET (vs. TEN)

Since Jim Bob Cooter took over as the offensive coordinator in Detroit, Stafford has averaged 20.76 fantasy points per game.

Stafford looked great last week, shredding the Colts defense for 340 yards on 31 of 30 passes to go along with three touchdowns. Now, Stafford and the Lions welcome the Titans to town, who weren’t exactly tested last week against the Vikings. Since Jim Bob Cooter took over as the offensive coordinator in Detroit, Stafford has averaged 20.76 fantasy points per game. That includes 23 touchdown passes and a mere four interceptions. Stafford should once again score 20+ fantasy points this week.

Derek Carr, OAK (vs. ATL)

Carr had an excellent start to his 2016 season last week, scoring 22.36 fantasy points against the Saints and that was on the road where Carr usually struggles. This week Carr and the Raiders return home for their home opener where Carr has thrown 15 touchdowns in his last seven home games. The Falcons come to town this week, who just happened to give up four touchdowns and 25.5 fantasy points to Jameis Winston last week.

Jameis Winston, TB (@ ARI)

Most people would probably sit Winston this week against the Arizona Cardinals, who do have one of the best defences in the NFL. But don’t forget that last week Jimmy Garoppolo–in his first NFL start with several starters, including future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski, missing on offense–still managed 264 yards and a touchdown in the exact same spot in Week 1.

Winston looked amazing in week 1 (281 yards and four touchdowns) and he’s an underdog in a game that is projected to be a potential shootout (over/under: 50), which means high volume, and he has a lot of play makers at his disposal. Another Top-5 week may be difficult, but I expect Winston to again put up QB1 numbers in 12-team leagues.

Next: SIT THESE QBs...

Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks won 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: SIT

Russell Wilson, SEA (@ LA)

A mobile QB with a potential ankle sprain? No thanks. Even if he plays, and throws the ball a ton (he threw the ball an unprecedented 43 times against Miami), it’s just not worth having him in your lineup just in case something happens. Plus, Wilson is playing in the Rams home opener as they finally return to play in LA and the Rams always play the Seahawks tough.

Matt Ryan, ATL (@ OAK)

Ryan has averaged a mere 14.87 fantasy points in his last nine road contests.

Ryan played great last week against the Buccaneers. He scored 24.36 fantasy points, but he was at home and has a history of dominating the Bucs. This week you should return Ryan to the bench as he has averaged a mere 14.87 fantasy points in his last nine road contests. Plus, look for the Raiders defense to be a whole lot better this week in their home opener than they were the last week in New Orleans.

Andy Dalton, CIN (@ PIT)

Dalton played well in week 1, and his stat line of 23-of-30 passing for 366 yards, one touchdown with one interception is probably what he is going to average every week. That might sound good, but it’s only 18 fantasy points. The last time Dalton faced the Steelers in Week 8 of last year he had just 231 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for 11 Fantasy points at Pittsburgh, and he has just one game with more than 20 Fantasy points in his past five trips to the Steel City. He should have another tough game at the Steelers this week and is only a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback at best.

Andrew Luck, IND (@ DEN)