Fantasy Football Week 2 Bold Predictions: Chris Brooks Stuns MarShawn Lloyd, Terry McLaurin Breakout
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Fantasy Football Week 2 Bold Predictions: Chris Brooks Stuns MarShawn Lloyd, Terry McLaurin Breakout
Sep 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (55) attempts to tackle Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks (30) during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Thomas Carelli·Fantasy Sports On SI - Football
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The National Football League is in an unpredictable environment. TheLos Angeles Chargersmanaged to lose in Week 1 despite Jim Harbaugh having been undefeated going into the season.Jalen Cokerfinished as WR1 in fantasy football. The list goes on and on. That helps fuel some bold predictions, and I've made four for NFL Week 2.
In Week 1, Lloyd rushed an average of 2.8 yards per attempt on 13 rushes. Brooks did not stun either, but he hit 4.1 yards per attempt on his 7 rushes. Most interestingly, Brooks played more snaps than Lloyd, 38 to 30.
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Matt LaFleur has never confirmed that this backfield belongs to Lloyd, minusJosh Jacobs. A hot hand shall carry the load, and Brooks seems to have more momentum in that case study. Nonetheless, I would bench both options in Week 2. The Jets have one of the strongest run stops in the NFL.
Sep 13, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) catches a pass for a first down against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
TheDallas Cowboysfinished 2025 as31st in EPA/Pass Allowed. In Week 1, that matched that ranking against theNew York Giants. I have zero confidence that Dallas is good, and all the confidence that the Commanders have a breakout via both McLaurin and his play-caller,Jayden Daniels.
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McLaurin is projected as the WR12 this week. He is projected to have 7.1 targets, 4.6 receptions, 65.8 yards, and 0.5 touchdowns. Let's not forget that McLaurin was the WR7 in Daniels 2024 rookie season.
Despite losingNico Collinsto injury, theTexansremain rated just slightly below average on offense by FPI standards. Their rating is a minus-0.7. I still have the Collins-less offense projected to average 210 passing yards per week. Where do those yards go? Many places, but Boutte is definitely the leader in that argument.
Given his high yards-per-reception, Boutte may only have a 20-25% target share, but I have his yardage share at 30% among all pass-catchers. Boutte is my WR21 this week with 7.3 targets, 4.8 receptions, 61.4 yards, and 0.4 touchdowns.
TheBengalsare among the NFL's worst defenses. I do see this game being among the higher-scoring games of the week, projected for over 47 combined points inHouston's indoor environment.
InESPN's latest FPI update, the Seahawks take a massive hit on offense.Drew Lockis viewed as a harsh downgrade at quarterback.Seattleis rated the NFL's 3rd-worst offense, minus Darnold.
Not only are things looking down for the defending Super Bowl Champions, but things are looking up for Mike LaFleur'sArizona Cardinals. They upset the Chargers in a controlling 26-14 Week 1 victory. I have this game closer than consensus, and actually a dead 19.2-19 tie.
As stated above, this game is intended to be lower-scoring. In fact, the Cardinals have my worst-rated rushing matchup of the week. Instead, look for must-starts in justTrey McBride, Jadarian Price, andJaxon Smith-Njigba.
