Fantasy Football is moving into Week 2 and some sleepers and starters to pick up for this week include Carlos Hyde, Chris Johnson, Ameer Abdullah, Terrance Williams, Tyler Eifert, Benny Cunningham, Brandon Coleman, Amari Cooper, Melvin Gordon, Tevin Coleman, Danny Woodhead, Tevin Coleman and Tyler Lockett after strong Week 1 performances.
Fantasy owners are always looking for bench players to stash and after Week 1 there are some under the radar players to keep an eye on moving forward. Injuries also can bring out some sleepers, as players like Donte Moncrief, Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley, Devin Street, Alfred Blue and Benny Cunningham could be worth starting with their teams dealing with some injuries. Dez Bryant could be out for over a month with a foot injury and that could give Williams and Beasley the chance to step up.
Carlos Hyde came into the season as a strong start option for fantasy owners and with Reggie Bush banged up, he could get even more work moving forward. Hyde had a nice debut for the Niners, rushing for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Vikings. Hyde had a solid season last year and he outplayed Adrian Peterson on Monday night football. Even if Bush is not seriously injured, Hyde is worth starting this season for fantasy owners, as the 49ers are likely going to be more of a rushing team this season.
Ameer Abdullah is a player to get your hands on, as the Lions plan on using him the same way they did in Week 1, which means he could basically be the lead back moving forward. Joique Bell is a nice player, but he has issues staying healthy and Abdullah showed on Sunday that he has the skills to be a factor back in the NFL. Abdullah can return kicks, run the ball and catch it and that makes him a versatile option for the Lions. Tevin Coleman also had a strong debut for the Falcons.
According to PFT, Abdullah set a mark as the first rookie in multiple decades to have 50 rushing yards, 40 receiving yards and 100 return yards in the first game of his career. Abdullah had more touches and more snaps than Bell in Week 1 and while that isn't always the best measure of how things will be moving forward, Abdullah is worth starting until the Lions show they will use Bell more. Abdullah had seven rushed for 50 yards and a TD and he added four catches and 105 return yards on kickoffs.
Terrance Williams is worth starting until Dez Bryant returns, as he is a solid option for Tony Romo and could step up into the top WR spot with Bryant down. Cole Beasley should get a boost as well and Williams comes in after putting up five catches for 60 yards in the game against the Giants. Williams is a breakout candidate after scoring eight touchdowns last season.
The Arizona Cardinals have Andre Ellington banged up heading into Week 2 and he could give way to Chris Johnson and David Johnson for the Cards. Bruce Arians said that Chris Johnson will be the "lead dog" if Ellington can't go or is limited, but the other Johnson is worth a look as well. Both players could see some work on Sunday if Ellington is out and they are solid handcuffs until Ellington returns. Tyler Eifert, Benny Cunningham and Brandon Coleman are also players to watch in Week 2
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