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Top 25 Ranked Fantasy Players: Week 2
In need of some quick fantasy advice? Look no further! Below are the top 25 ranked fantasy players per our esteemed panel of experts. The higher the player, the safer the start according to our experts. Not many of these names will surprise you, but it's a great way to get a quick sense of how well our experts collectively think each player will perform each week. You can view the full rankings HERE to help get your starting lineup set in stone prior to the kickoff of this weekend's games.
![It's no surprise that Week 1's top fantasy wide receiver gets the honor of being our No. 1 ranked player for Week 2. Jones collected 141 yards and two touchdowns against the Eagles last week. Now, he faces a Giants' secondary which surrendered 157 receiving yards on 14 receptions to the Dallas receiving corps on Sunday night. Make sure Jones is locked and loaded for your Week 2 matchup.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/gx35em3soijhx59f9sx4.jpg)
It's no surprise that Week 1's top fantasy wide receiver gets the honor of being our No. 1 ranked player for Week 2. Jones collected 141 yards and two touchdowns against the Eagles last week. Now, he faces a Giants' secondary which surrendered 157 receiving yards on 14 receptions to the Dallas receiving corps on Sunday night. Make sure Jones is locked and loaded for your Week 2 matchup.
![Had it not been for Carlos Hyde's 30.20 fantasy point performance on Monday night, Gronk would have been Week 1's highest scoring non-QB player in all of fantasy. He has the longest active streak in the NFL with a receiving touchdown in seven straight games (including playoffs) and is currently averaging 0.86 touchdowns per game. That's the highest all-time average. Smell that? Yep, that's the smell of a fantasy victory thanks to a few Gronk spikes that are basically inevitable in Bufflao.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wipcjjk93txe9l9cpdzq.jpg)
Had it not been for Carlos Hyde's 30.20 fantasy point performance on Monday night, Gronk would have been Week 1's highest scoring non-QB player in all of fantasy. He has the longest active streak in the NFL with a receiving touchdown in seven straight games (including playoffs) and is currently averaging 0.86 touchdowns per game. That's the highest all-time average. Smell that? Yep, that's the smell of a fantasy victory thanks to a few Gronk spikes that are basically inevitable in Bufflao.
![In each of his last two games against the Packers, Beast Mode has collected greater than 100 rushing yards and scored one or more touchdowns. Last week, Green Bay let Matt Forte run wild for over 150 total yards and a score. Grab some Skittles and enjoy watching Lynch hook up your fantasy team in Week 2.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ed9zprjtr8zofulmfbbr.jpg)
In each of his last two games against the Packers, Beast Mode has collected greater than 100 rushing yards and scored one or more touchdowns. Last week, Green Bay let Matt Forte run wild for over 150 total yards and a score. Grab some Skittles and enjoy watching Lynch hook up your fantasy team in Week 2.
![Brown has an NFL record of 33 straight games with five or more receptions and 50 or more receiving yards which quite simply translates to PPR gold in fantasy. When he's not scoring, which he has now in three straight games, he's getting you valuable yardage totals. He went off last week for 133 yards and a score and will likely be up to his usual ways as the top offensive weapon for Pittsburgh with Le'Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant still sidelined.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kngetfqnesceufzu2kqq.jpg)
Brown has an NFL record of 33 straight games with five or more receptions and 50 or more receiving yards which quite simply translates to PPR gold in fantasy. When he's not scoring, which he has now in three straight games, he's getting you valuable yardage totals. He went off last week for 133 yards and a score and will likely be up to his usual ways as the top offensive weapon for Pittsburgh with Le'Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant still sidelined.
![Hill didn't surprise anyone with his 66-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Raiders last week. He'll look to keep his hot start rolling against a San Diego defense that gave up 178 total yards and two total touchdowns (29.80 fantasy points) to the running back position a week ago. As the keystone of the Bengals offense there is nothing that will hold Hill back from dominating in fantasy all season.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qonp3vfcjh5f9i5fqvdd.jpg)
Hill didn't surprise anyone with his 66-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Raiders last week. He'll look to keep his hot start rolling against a San Diego defense that gave up 178 total yards and two total touchdowns (29.80 fantasy points) to the running back position a week ago. As the keystone of the Bengals offense there is nothing that will hold Hill back from dominating in fantasy all season.
![Wondering why they call him 'Zeus'? Try six catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns on for size. Week 1 was huge for tight ends but many of the fantasy totals among the position were outliers. Kelce's production was not. He may be the most talented tight end in the league after Gronkowski and we expect him to step up in the Thursday Night Football spotlight against the Broncos as one of the biggest weapons that the Chiefs boast.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/a4g0k6x85tetshxqlg6v.jpg)
Wondering why they call him 'Zeus'? Try six catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns on for size. Week 1 was huge for tight ends but many of the fantasy totals among the position were outliers. Kelce's production was not. He may be the most talented tight end in the league after Gronkowski and we expect him to step up in the Thursday Night Football spotlight against the Broncos as one of the biggest weapons that the Chiefs boast.
![Although he only totaled 189 passing yards, Rodgers threw three touchdowns against the Bears in Week 1. The chemistry between Rodgers and former teammate James Jones will only grow as the season goes on. When you toss in Randall Cobb's improving health (shoulder) and second-year wideout Davante Adams to gobble up targets, Rodgers will be in a great position to secure revenge on the Seahawks from the 2014 NFC Championship game.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/tpx1zztdzxjndpnypyjr.jpg)
Although he only totaled 189 passing yards, Rodgers threw three touchdowns against the Bears in Week 1. The chemistry between Rodgers and former teammate James Jones will only grow as the season goes on. When you toss in Randall Cobb's improving health (shoulder) and second-year wideout Davante Adams to gobble up targets, Rodgers will be in a great position to secure revenge on the Seahawks from the 2014 NFC Championship game.
![The 2014 fantasy phenom collected just 44 yards in Week 1 against the Cowboys, but is a great candidate to bounce back in Week 2. As the Giants best offensive weapon, Beckham goes up against an Atlanta defense that surrendered 336 passing yards a week ago and in what should be a shootout, the second-year receiver needs to be started in fantasy leagues across the board. It's only a matter of time until he blows up the stat sheets.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ywmuuifankruffnccj88.jpg)
The 2014 fantasy phenom collected just 44 yards in Week 1 against the Cowboys, but is a great candidate to bounce back in Week 2. As the Giants best offensive weapon, Beckham goes up against an Atlanta defense that surrendered 336 passing yards a week ago and in what should be a shootout, the second-year receiver needs to be started in fantasy leagues across the board. It's only a matter of time until he blows up the stat sheets.
![In his debut with Seattle, Graham hauled in six of his eight targets for 51 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. He tied wideout Jermaine Kearse for the most targets on the Seahawks and looked like he's set to play a huge role in the red zone as half of his targets came inside the 20 yard line. Fantasy owners can start Graham with confidence on a weekly basis and he should have plenty of opportunities to rack up points this week in what should be a high-scoring game against Green Bay.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yraydxmoxrvyc3li33t3.jpg)
In his debut with Seattle, Graham hauled in six of his eight targets for 51 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. He tied wideout Jermaine Kearse for the most targets on the Seahawks and looked like he's set to play a huge role in the red zone as half of his targets came inside the 20 yard line. Fantasy owners can start Graham with confidence on a weekly basis and he should have plenty of opportunities to rack up points this week in what should be a high-scoring game against Green Bay.
![Many were down on Forte this year from a fantasy perspective due to a coaching change in Chicago. Welp, he proved everyone wrong on Sunday when he ran for 141 yards and a score and added 25 receiving yards. It makes sense that he's our No. 10 overall ranked player for Week 2, just bear in mind that the Saints running backs only managed 43 yards on the ground last week against Arizona, but 149 yards through the air. So Forte will have to get his damage done on passing plays, something we all know he's capable of.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qyryq1hrrgt2pifhhhqg.jpg)
Many were down on Forte this year from a fantasy perspective due to a coaching change in Chicago. Welp, he proved everyone wrong on Sunday when he ran for 141 yards and a score and added 25 receiving yards. It makes sense that he's our No. 10 overall ranked player for Week 2, just bear in mind that the Saints running backs only managed 43 yards on the ground last week against Arizona, but 149 yards through the air. So Forte will have to get his damage done on passing plays, something we all know he's capable of.
![Brees threw for the third-most yards in the NFL last week against the Cardinals in a losing effort in which his top receiver, Brandin Cooks, was basically shut down by cornerback Patrick Peterson. Now, in quite possibly the juiciest matchup of the week against Tampa Bay, Brees should be able to emerge as at least a top-3 option at the quarterback position, which is why he's our second-highest ranked signal-caller for Week 2.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/p9n8g6slw1jublpfkkir.jpg)
Brees threw for the third-most yards in the NFL last week against the Cardinals in a losing effort in which his top receiver, Brandin Cooks, was basically shut down by cornerback Patrick Peterson. Now, in quite possibly the juiciest matchup of the week against Tampa Bay, Brees should be able to emerge as at least a top-3 option at the quarterback position, which is why he's our second-highest ranked signal-caller for Week 2.
![Luck struggled mightily against a ferocious Buffalo defense last week, and failed to score at all in the first half. Yet when the smoke cleared, Luck emerged with 17.72 fantasy points, just outside the top 10 quarterbacks in standard leagues. Despite the potential absence of T.Y. Hilton as he deals with a knee injury, the Colts boast enough offensive weapons for Luck to shine in the national spotlight against the Jets on Monday night. Have faith in a quarterback you likely drafted with one of your first two picks. We surely do.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/q4qpaxlxedudeasjmzze.jpg)
Luck struggled mightily against a ferocious Buffalo defense last week, and failed to score at all in the first half. Yet when the smoke cleared, Luck emerged with 17.72 fantasy points, just outside the top 10 quarterbacks in standard leagues. Despite the potential absence of T.Y. Hilton as he deals with a knee injury, the Colts boast enough offensive weapons for Luck to shine in the national spotlight against the Jets on Monday night. Have faith in a quarterback you likely drafted with one of your first two picks. We surely do.
![In what many thought would be a huge Week 1 for the veteran tight end, Olsen put up quite a dud against the Jaguars with just 11 total yards and a mere three targets the entire game. With Olsen's opponent, the Houston Texans, coming off a game where they allowed Travis Kelce to go ham for 106 yards and two touchdowns, Olsen should bounce back nicely as Cam Newton's most reliable red zone target.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/cnqfamwqv27giiq4kyuy.jpg)
In what many thought would be a huge Week 1 for the veteran tight end, Olsen put up quite a dud against the Jaguars with just 11 total yards and a mere three targets the entire game. With Olsen's opponent, the Houston Texans, coming off a game where they allowed Travis Kelce to go ham for 106 yards and two touchdowns, Olsen should bounce back nicely as Cam Newton's most reliable red zone target.
![Like many of the top drafted fantasy wideouts in Week 1, Megatron disappointed with just two catches for 39 yards. He was even targeted less than tight end Eric Ebron in the Lions losing effort. But in his last two games in Minnesota, he has averaged 157.5 yards per game and collected three touchdowns. So, as our No. 14 ranked player for Week 2, we expect Johnson to eat against the Vikings. He remains one of the top wideouts in the league with the potential to blow up on any given Sunday.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ikpb14xpmk13vhroxbfv.jpg)
Like many of the top drafted fantasy wideouts in Week 1, Megatron disappointed with just two catches for 39 yards. He was even targeted less than tight end Eric Ebron in the Lions losing effort. But in his last two games in Minnesota, he has averaged 157.5 yards per game and collected three touchdowns. So, as our No. 14 ranked player for Week 2, we expect Johnson to eat against the Vikings. He remains one of the top wideouts in the league with the potential to blow up on any given Sunday.
![Despite the fact that the Steelers got Gronked in the 2015 season opener last Thursday night, Big Ben still managed to rack up 351 yards and a touchdown for 18.04 fantasy points. That total was good enough to rank him in the top 10 signal-callers for the week. As long as he has Antonio Brown to distribute the pigskin to, his fantasy totals will remain high enough to be an every-week starter. And when running back Le'Veon Bell and wideout Martavis Bryant return, Roethlisberger will be even more productive. For this week, he's our No. 3 ranked QB and No. 15 overall fantasy player against the 49ers, even without the aforementioned offensive playmakers.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uxdltabd1sbrtv8ouu0o.jpg)
Despite the fact that the Steelers got Gronked in the 2015 season opener last Thursday night, Big Ben still managed to rack up 351 yards and a touchdown for 18.04 fantasy points. That total was good enough to rank him in the top 10 signal-callers for the week. As long as he has Antonio Brown to distribute the pigskin to, his fantasy totals will remain high enough to be an every-week starter. And when running back Le'Veon Bell and wideout Martavis Bryant return, Roethlisberger will be even more productive. For this week, he's our No. 3 ranked QB and No. 15 overall fantasy player against the 49ers, even without the aforementioned offensive playmakers.
![Don't panic just yet. Peterson had a poor showing in Week 1, but keep in mind that it was his first live game action in over a year. So it makes sense that he might need to knock some rust off. He could be the NFL's most dangerous game changer and in fantasy he remains a top option at running back. In his career against Detroit, he's averaged 121.2 yards per game with 12 total touchdowns and has seven 100-yard rushing games when facing the Lions. That's why he's our No. 16 overall ranked player for Week 2, so lock him into your lineups with no fear.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/fdyzqsvmglucwsusydeg.jpg)
Don't panic just yet. Peterson had a poor showing in Week 1, but keep in mind that it was his first live game action in over a year. So it makes sense that he might need to knock some rust off. He could be the NFL's most dangerous game changer and in fantasy he remains a top option at running back. In his career against Detroit, he's averaged 121.2 yards per game with 12 total touchdowns and has seven 100-yard rushing games when facing the Lions. That's why he's our No. 16 overall ranked player for Week 2, so lock him into your lineups with no fear.
![Palmer threw for over 300 yards and tossed three touchdown passes in Week 1 against the Saints and will look to keep rolling against a suspect Chicago secondary. The Cardinals could focus more on the passing game with the absence of running back Andre Ellington (knee), so look for Palmer to be connecting with trusty targets like John Brown and Larry Fitzgerald early and often. According to our rankers, Palmer is a top-5 fantasy option heading into Week 2.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nmwqvstjxjwfdwvpqhtm.jpg)
Palmer threw for over 300 yards and tossed three touchdown passes in Week 1 against the Saints and will look to keep rolling against a suspect Chicago secondary. The Cardinals could focus more on the passing game with the absence of running back Andre Ellington (knee), so look for Palmer to be connecting with trusty targets like John Brown and Larry Fitzgerald early and often. According to our rankers, Palmer is a top-5 fantasy option heading into Week 2.
![Matty Ice connected with his best wideout, Julio Jones, nine times for 141 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. We expect this duo to keep it up against a Giants defense that let Tony Romo shred them for 356 yards and three scores just a week ago. Because of these factors, Ryan is our No. 6 ranked signal-caller for the week so let him rip against New York on Sunday.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/legheigrycym3kemdh6b.jpg)
Matty Ice connected with his best wideout, Julio Jones, nine times for 141 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. We expect this duo to keep it up against a Giants defense that let Tony Romo shred them for 356 yards and three scores just a week ago. Because of these factors, Ryan is our No. 6 ranked signal-caller for the week so let him rip against New York on Sunday.
![Lacy got the job done for his fantasy owners against the Bears in Week 1 with 85 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and finished as a top-10 fantasy running back. He hasn't scored a touchdown in two straight games against Seattle, but as our No. 5 ranked running back for the week, we expect that to change when the Packers take on the Seahawks at Lambeau on Sunday night. Lacy will have to be involved heavily in the Packers game plan if they want to take down the defending NFC champions in front of their home crowd. Besides, would you really consider benching him?](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/lc6evsy7b5m6l4u6sclx.jpg)
Lacy got the job done for his fantasy owners against the Bears in Week 1 with 85 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and finished as a top-10 fantasy running back. He hasn't scored a touchdown in two straight games against Seattle, but as our No. 5 ranked running back for the week, we expect that to change when the Packers take on the Seahawks at Lambeau on Sunday night. Lacy will have to be involved heavily in the Packers game plan if they want to take down the defending NFC champions in front of their home crowd. Besides, would you really consider benching him?
![Another one of fantasy's top receivers who didn't live up to expectations in Week 1, Green is poised for a bounce back at home against San Diego this week. He did haul in five of his eight targets for 53 yards in Week 1, but with Tyler Eifert and Jeremy Hill dominating the touchdown opportunities, Green failed to score. He remains atop our WR rankings for the week and is still the No. 1 option for Andy Dalton in the Bengals passing game. You invested in Green for a reason, so don't give up on him just yet.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/df0dxpyypa78hs8pue5v.jpg)
Another one of fantasy's top receivers who didn't live up to expectations in Week 1, Green is poised for a bounce back at home against San Diego this week. He did haul in five of his eight targets for 53 yards in Week 1, but with Tyler Eifert and Jeremy Hill dominating the touchdown opportunities, Green failed to score. He remains atop our WR rankings for the week and is still the No. 1 option for Andy Dalton in the Bengals passing game. You invested in Green for a reason, so don't give up on him just yet.
![In PPR leagues, Thomas came through for his owners in Week 1, but still didn't get into the end zone. He was second in WR targets only to Emmanuel Sanders in a game against the Ravens and caught seven passed for 63 yards. Thomas remains a legit WR1 in fantasy, even if Peyton Manning is on a decline. Also in Thomas' favor for a Thursday night tilt is the fact that Kansas City allowed 283 yards and two touchdowns to the WR position just a week ago against Houston.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xqkfc7bpuprcrbuyehzl.jpg)
In PPR leagues, Thomas came through for his owners in Week 1, but still didn't get into the end zone. He was second in WR targets only to Emmanuel Sanders in a game against the Ravens and caught seven passed for 63 yards. Thomas remains a legit WR1 in fantasy, even if Peyton Manning is on a decline. Also in Thomas' favor for a Thursday night tilt is the fact that Kansas City allowed 283 yards and two touchdowns to the WR position just a week ago against Houston.
![Still on the waiver wire in some leagues, Eifert needs to be added immediately if still available. He's making a case for the No. 2 option in the Bengals passing game and was the fourth-highest scoring tight end of Week 1 with 104 yards and two scores. Get him in your lineups against San Diego as you prepare for Week 2.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qvnedigmapsbpw9y39xb.jpg)
Still on the waiver wire in some leagues, Eifert needs to be added immediately if still available. He's making a case for the No. 2 option in the Bengals passing game and was the fourth-highest scoring tight end of Week 1 with 104 yards and two scores. Get him in your lineups against San Diego as you prepare for Week 2.
![Witten finds himself in the top 25 this week due to the absence of Dez Bryant in Dallas. With Bryant out we expect Tony Romo to lean heavily on his veteran tight end, especially in red zone situations. He was targeted three times in the red zone and scored twice last week against New York, including the game-winning touchdown. Witten will likey be a productive fantasy tight end in what should be a high-scoring affair in Philadelphia in Week 2.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/aosjbub5hatflv1bhvdg.jpg)
Witten finds himself in the top 25 this week due to the absence of Dez Bryant in Dallas. With Bryant out we expect Tony Romo to lean heavily on his veteran tight end, especially in red zone situations. He was targeted three times in the red zone and scored twice last week against New York, including the game-winning touchdown. Witten will likey be a productive fantasy tight end in what should be a high-scoring affair in Philadelphia in Week 2.
![Charles is one of the best all-around backs in the league. He racked up 57 rush yards, 46 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown last week against Houston and finished as a top-10 option at running back. If you watch some of his tape, he appears to be one of the slipperiest backs in the entire NFL, eluding and shedding tacklers as he gains tough yardage. We expect the Chiefs to lean heavily on their top playmaker against Denver on Thursday night.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wbzd4qsc8vcywa3yyd61.jpg)
Charles is one of the best all-around backs in the league. He racked up 57 rush yards, 46 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown last week against Houston and finished as a top-10 option at running back. If you watch some of his tape, he appears to be one of the slipperiest backs in the entire NFL, eluding and shedding tacklers as he gains tough yardage. We expect the Chiefs to lean heavily on their top playmaker against Denver on Thursday night.
![Wilson managed to put up 15 fantasy points against the Rams last week in a game that Seattle's offense struggled in. He makes our top 25 this week as he'll have to step up in order to keep pace with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense at Lambeau if he wants to help the Seahawks earn their first win of the season. When you combine his rushing ability with the fact that Jimmy Graham and Marshawn Lynch are his supporting cast, Wilson is a great option at quarterback this week, and is our No. 7 ranked signal-caller for the week.](https://res.cloudinary.com/nflleague/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/lt92lqp8gewpqccpalea.jpg)
Wilson managed to put up 15 fantasy points against the Rams last week in a game that Seattle's offense struggled in. He makes our top 25 this week as he'll have to step up in order to keep pace with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense at Lambeau if he wants to help the Seahawks earn their first win of the season. When you combine his rushing ability with the fact that Jimmy Graham and Marshawn Lynch are his supporting cast, Wilson is a great option at quarterback this week, and is our No. 7 ranked signal-caller for the week.