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Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings — Standard

Archived: the board as published September 16, 2026. Our Half PPR board adjusted for no-PPR scoring. See this week’s Standard rankings →

Quarterbacks

Rk	Player	Matchup	Status	Note
1	Josh Allen Buffalo Bills	vs DET	—	Highest total on the slate at 53.5, and Buffalo is favored by 5.5.
2	Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens	vs NO	—	Home favorite against the defense most boards rank last or near it.
3	Jayden Daniels Washington Commanders	@ DAL	—	Second-highest total at 50.5.
4	Jalen Hurts Philadelphia Eagles	@ TEN	—	Three passing touchdowns in Week 1, but this game carries the lowest total on the board at 39.5.
5	Drake Maye New England Patriots	vs PIT	—	Three interceptions in Week 1 against a top defense.
6	Caleb Williams Chicago Bears	vs MIN	—	Two passing and two rushing scores in Week 1.
7	Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys	vs WAS	—	Quiet Week 1, but the game environment is the second-best on the slate.
8	Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals	@ HOU	—	Comfortable in the new scheme in Week 1 against a Houston defense most boards still rank top ten.
9	Brock Purdy San Francisco 49ers	vs MIA	—	San Francisco is a double-digit home favorite.
10	Bo Nix Denver Broncos	vs JAX	—	Home favorite. Modest 43.5 total keeps the ceiling in check.
11	Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers	vs LV	—	Slightly above consensus, which has him QB13.
12	Trevor Lawrence Jacksonville Jaguars	@ DEN	—	Efficient Week 1, but the market moved Jacksonville’s implied total down sharply against Denver.
13	Jaxson Dart New York Giants	@ LAR	—	Three touchdowns and 54 rushing yards in his return.
14	Matthew Stafford Los Angeles Rams	vs NYG	—	Home favorite in a 48.5-point game.
15	Jared Goff Detroit Lions	@ BUF	—	Best total on the slate, worst road matchup of his top-15 peers.
16	Jordan Love Green Bay Packers	@ NYJ	—	Turnover-prone finish in Week 1.
17	Patrick Mahomes II Kansas City Chiefs	vs IND	—	Cleared and active Monday night.
18	Tyler Shough New Orleans Saints	@ BAL	—	410 yards and three scores in Week 1, but that came from chasing a three-score deficit.
19	Baker Mayfield Tampa Bay Buccaneers	vs CLE	—	Three touchdowns and three fumbles in Week 1.
20	C.J. Stroud Houston Texans	vs CIN	—	Lost two receivers to season-ending knee injuries.
21	Malik Willis Miami Dolphins	@ SF	—	Took five sacks in his first start.
22	Bryce Young Carolina Panthers	@ ATL	—	Carolina’s defense allowed 552 yards in Week 1, so the game script should keep him throwing.
23	Jacoby Brissett Arizona Cardinals	vs SEA	—	Efficient Week 1 win.
24	Daniel Jones Indianapolis Colts	@ KC	—	One interception and no touchdowns in Week 1.

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Running backs

Rk	Player	Matchup	Status	Note
1	Jahmyr Gibbs Detroit Lions	@ BUF	—	29 carries, 156 yards, two scores and ten catches in Week 1.
2	Derrick Henry Baltimore Ravens	vs NO	—	Up from RB9. Three touchdowns in Week 1, hosting the bottom-ranked defense on the slate as a heavy favorite.
3	Bijan Robinson Atlanta Falcons	vs CAR	—	Home favorite against a defense that gave up 552 yards in Week 1.
4	James Cook III Buffalo Bills	vs DET	—	89% of Buffalo’s backfield work in Week 1 and the highest team total on the board.
5	Christian McCaffrey San Francisco 49ers	vs MIA	—	Led all backs in Week 1 touches.
6	Jonathan Taylor Indianapolis Colts	@ KC	—	Two scores in Week 1 despite almost no passing support.
7	Ashton Jeanty Las Vegas Raiders	@ LAC	—	29 touches and two receiving touchdowns in Week 1.
8	Kenneth Walker III Kansas City Chiefs	vs IND	—	Change from our published position.
9	Omarion Hampton Los Angeles Chargers	vs LV	—	Held at consensus RB8-9.
10	Saquon Barkley Philadelphia Eagles	@ TEN	—	Lowest game total on the slate at 39.5, but Philadelphia is the favorite and the goal-line work is his.
11	Javonte Williams Dallas Cowboys	vs WAS	—	Bellcow role holds, and the pass-game involvement props up low-volume rushing weeks.
12	Breece Hall New York Jets	vs GB	—	22 carries and a score, but he ceded third downs almost entirely.
13	D’Andre Swift Chicago Bears	vs MIN	—	Up from RB17 on three touchdowns.
14	Kyren Williams Los Angeles Rams	vs NYG	—	Dominated passing downs in Week 1.
15	David Montgomery Houston Texans	vs CIN	—	Three rushing touchdowns in Week 1 on poor efficiency.
16	Chase Brown Cincinnati Bengals	@ HOU	—	Heavy Week 1 workload in a close road game.
17	De’Von Achane Miami Dolphins	@ SF	—	Miami’s offense produced almost nothing on the ground in Week 1 and this is a double-digit road underdog spot.
18	Rhamondre Stevenson New England Patriots	vs PIT	—	23 touches in Week 1 and roughly three-quarters of the backfield work.
19	Bucky Irving Tampa Bay Buccaneers	vs CLE	—	Consensus riser: a large target share plus heavy route participation, in the best game script of the week as a big home favorite.
20	Chuba Hubbard Carolina Panthers	@ ATL	—	Jonathon Brooks showed lead-back indicators in Week 1, which caps this.
21	Quinshon Judkins Cleveland Browns	@ TB	—	Above consensus (most boards have him mid-20s).
22	Travis Etienne Jr. New Orleans Saints	@ BAL	—	Ranked assuming Alvin Kamara plays.
23	Jadarian Price Seattle Seahawks	@ ARI	—	Half of Seattle’s snaps in Week 1 but zero third-down work.
24	Cam Skattebo New York Giants	@ LAR	—	81 rushing yards returning from an ankle injury, in a committee.
25	Bhayshul Tuten Jacksonville Jaguars	@ DEN	—	Lead back in Week 1 on modest efficiency.
26	Jeremiyah Love Arizona Cardinals	vs SEA	—	With James Conner on injured reserve and Trey Benson on IR, the job should be his — but Tyler Allgeier out-carried him in Week 1, and Love is playing…
27	Jaylen Warren Pittsburgh Steelers	@ NE	—	Consistent with our Steelers outlook: Warren over Rico Dowdle.
28	Jordan Mason Minnesota Vikings	@ CHI	Questionable	Questionable with a thumb injury; splits with Aaron Jones.
29	Jacory Croskey-Merritt Washington Commanders	@ DAL	—	Second-best game total on the board.
30	MarShawn Lloyd Green Bay Packers	@ NYJ	—	Josh Jacobs remains on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and cannot play.
31	J.K. Dobbins Denver Broncos	vs JAX	—	Consistent with our Broncos outlook: Dobbins ahead of RJ Harvey.
32	Blake Corum Los Angeles Rams	vs NYG	—	Touchdown-contingent behind Kyren Williams.
33	Tony Pollard Tennessee Titans	vs PHI	—	Dominated early downs in Week 1 before garbage time.
34	RJ Harvey Denver Broncos	vs JAX	—	Change-of-pace role.
35	Rico Dowdle Pittsburgh Steelers	@ NE	—	Behind Warren.
36	Aaron Jones Sr. Minnesota Vikings	@ CHI	—	Scored the go-ahead touchdown in Week 1 in a split role.
37	Tyler Allgeier Arizona Cardinals	vs SEA	—	Out-carried Jeremiyah Love in Week 1.
38	Kenny Gainwell Tampa Bay Buccaneers	vs CLE	—	Best game script on the board is worth something even in a backup role.
39	Rachaad White Washington Commanders	@ DAL	—	Passing-down back in a high-total game.
40	Kyle Monangai Chicago Bears	vs MIN	—	Rushed for over 100 yards in Week 1 alongside Swift.

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Wide receivers

Rk	Player	Matchup	Status	Note
1	Puka Nacua Los Angeles Rams	vs NYG	—	A third of Los Angeles’ targets in Week 1 on an elite per-route rate.
2	Jaxon Smith-Njigba Seattle Seahawks	@ ARI	—	Near-total snap and route share and close to half of Seattle’s targets in Week 1.
3	Amon-Ra St. Brown Detroit Lions	@ BUF	—	Highest game total on the slate.
4	Justin Jefferson Minnesota Vikings	@ CHI	—	Change from our published position.
5	Ja’Marr Chase Cincinnati Bengals	@ HOU	—	Quiet Week 1. Houston’s secondary is a genuine obstacle, but nobody is benching him.
6	CeeDee Lamb Dallas Cowboys	vs WAS	—	Second-highest total on the board.
7	Nico Collins Houston Texans	vs CIN	—	Houston lost two receivers to season-ending knee injuries, which concentrates the target share further.
8	Rashee Rice Kansas City Chiefs	vs IND	—	Consistent with our Chiefs outlook on his target share.
9	Chris Olave New Orleans Saints	@ BAL	—	New Orleans threw for 410 yards in Week 1 while trailing; expect a similar script in Baltimore.
10	Tee Higgins Cincinnati Bengals	@ HOU	—	Caught the game-sealing conversion in Week 1.
11	George Pickens Dallas Cowboys	vs WAS	—	Quiet opener. The volume and the game environment both argue for a bounce-back.
12	Zay Flowers Baltimore Ravens	vs NO	Questionable	Questionable (hamstring).
13	Christian Watson Green Bay Packers	@ NYJ	—	Green Bay went pass-heavy in Week 1 and he was the beneficiary.
14	Malik Nabers New York Giants	@ LAR	—	Around 31% of the Giants’ targets in his return and, by every report, moving well.
15	DeVonta Smith Philadelphia Eagles	@ TEN	—	Lowest total on the slate is the only thing holding him back.
16	Terry McLaurin Washington Commanders	@ DAL	—	Two catches in Week 1 against a tough defense, but he still led the room in snaps and routes.
17	Emeka Egbuka Tampa Bay Buccaneers	vs CLE	—	Cleared for Week 1 and should see volume in a favorable script.
18	Tetairoa McMillan Carolina Panthers	@ ATL	—	Carolina should be throwing all afternoon.
19	Jaylen Waddle Denver Broncos	vs JAX	—	Consistent with our Broncos outlook, which faded him at roughly this rank.
20	DJ Moore Buffalo Bills	vs DET	—	Strong Week 1 line, but a long touchdown came off a defensive miscue.
21	Ladd McConkey Los Angeles Chargers	vs LV	—	Below consensus (WR13) and questionable.
22	Drake London Atlanta Falcons	vs CAR	—	Capped by quarterback uncertainty — Cooper Rush started Week 1 and both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are questionable.
23	Jameson Williams Detroit Lions	@ BUF	—	Best game environment on the board.
24	Garrett Wilson New York Jets	vs GB	—	Around 30% of the Jets’ targets in Week 1 on a high route share.
25	Mike Evans San Francisco 49ers	vs MIA	—	San Francisco’s receiver room is thin enough that the targets have to go somewhere.
26	Davante Adams Los Angeles Rams	vs NYG	—	Full-time in three-receiver sets, off the field in heavy packages.
27	Parker Washington Jacksonville Jaguars	@ DEN	—	83 yards and a score in Week 1.
28	Luther Burden III Chicago Bears	vs MIN	—	Chicago scored 59 points in Week 1 and the target distribution was wide.
29	Rome Odunze Chicago Bears	vs MIN	—	Active on a managed snap count in Week 1.
30	Stefon Diggs Washington Commanders	@ DAL	—	Nine targets and strong per-route efficiency on limited routes.
31	Brian Thomas Jr. Jacksonville Jaguars	@ DEN	—	Shoulder aggravation being monitored; no designation as of our deadline.
32	Deebo Samuel San Francisco 49ers	vs MIA	—	Only 41% of snaps in Week 1 but an outstanding per-route target rate.
33	Quentin Johnston Los Angeles Chargers	vs LV	—	Above consensus. Ranked on the assumption McConkey is limited or out.
34	DK Metcalf Pittsburgh Steelers	@ NE	—	Four catches on ten targets with two offensive pass interference penalties in Week 1.
35	Courtland Sutton Denver Broncos	vs JAX	—	Home favorite, modest total.
36	Chris Godwin Jr. Tampa Bay Buccaneers	vs CLE	—	Favorable script.
37	Michael Wilson Arizona Cardinals	vs SEA	—	Difficult matchup against a top-two streaming defense.
38	Michael Pittman Jr. Pittsburgh Steelers	@ NE	—	Roughly 8% target share in Week 1.
39	Jalen Coker Carolina Panthers	@ ATL	—	Below consensus, and below our own waiver column.
40	Devaughn Vele New Orleans Saints	@ BAL	—	Beneficiary of a pass-heavy script.
41	DeMario Douglas New England Patriots	vs PIT	—	Well above consensus, which leaves him outside the top 60.
42	Khalil Shakir Buffalo Bills	vs DET	—	Cleared Week 1 designation.
43	Alec Pierce Indianapolis Colts	@ KC	Questionable	Questionable with a hand injury; no fracture and expected to play.
44	Marvin Harrison Jr. Arizona Cardinals	vs SEA	—	Tough matchup, uncertain target share.
45	Josh Downs Indianapolis Colts	@ KC	—	Road underdog script should mean volume.
46	Matthew Golden Green Bay Packers	@ NYJ	—	Led Green Bay with roughly a 30% target share in Week 1.
47	Carnell Tate Tennessee Titans	vs PHI	—	Led Tennessee’s receivers in Week 1 on a high snap and route share, in the lowest-total game on the board.
48	Wan’Dale Robinson Tennessee Titans	vs PHI	—	Almost exclusively a slot player; barely used in two-receiver sets.

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Tight ends

Rk	Player	Matchup	Status	Note
1	Trey McBride Arizona Cardinals	vs SEA	—	Nine catches and a score in Week 1.
2	Colston Loveland Chicago Bears	vs MIN	—	No receptions in Week 1 despite leading the team in routes run.
3	Tyler Warren Indianapolis Colts	@ KC	—	Road underdog script suits him.
4	Tucker Kraft Green Bay Packers	@ NYJ	—	Consistent with our Packers outlook, which called him the offense’s real number one target.
5	Sam LaPorta Detroit Lions	@ BUF	—	Highest total on the slate.
6	Dalton Kincaid Buffalo Bills	vs DET	—	130 yards on a 77% snap share in Week 1 — exactly the snap-rate case our Bills outlook made.
7	Isaiah Likely New York Giants	@ LAR	—	Eight catches and two touchdowns in Week 1.
8	Harold Fannin Jr. Cleveland Browns	@ TB	—	Below our published position.
9	Michael Mayer Las Vegas Raiders	@ LAC	—	Entirely contingent on Brock Bowers.
10	Kyle Pitts Sr. Atlanta Falcons	vs CAR	—	Consensus faller on quarterback uncertainty.
11	George Kittle San Francisco 49ers	vs MIA	—	Two catches in his return from an Achilles tear.
12	Dallas Goedert Philadelphia Eagles	@ TEN	—	A 43-yard catch-and-run score in Week 1, in the lowest-total game on the board.
13	Juwan Johnson New Orleans Saints	@ BAL	—	Pass-heavy script in Baltimore.
14	Brenton Strange Jacksonville Jaguars	@ DEN	—	Tough matchup.
15	Travis Kelce Kansas City Chiefs	vs IND	—	Home favorite in a 47.5-point game.
16	Hunter Henry New England Patriots	vs PIT	—	Above consensus. With A.J. Brown out, he should be second on the team in targets behind DeMario Douglas.
17	Chig Okonkwo Washington Commanders	@ DAL	Questionable	Questionable with a hamstring.
18	Mark Andrews Baltimore Ravens	vs NO	—	Below our published position.
19	Dalton Schultz Houston Texans	vs CIN	—	Houston’s receiver injuries could push targets his way.
20	Jake Ferguson Dallas Cowboys	vs WAS	—	Game environment is the case.

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Kickers and defenses

Rk	Kicker	Matchup	Defense / ST	Matchup
1	Brandon Aubrey Dallas Cowboys	vs WAS	Philadelphia Eagles	@ TEN
2	Cameron Dicker Los Angeles Chargers	vs LV	Seattle Seahawks	@ ARI
3	Tyler Loop Baltimore Ravens	vs NO	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	vs CLE
4	Cam Little Jacksonville Jaguars	@ DEN	Los Angeles Chargers	vs LV
5	Will Reichard Minnesota Vikings	@ CHI	San Francisco 49ers	vs MIA
6	Jake Bates Detroit Lions	@ BUF	Los Angeles Rams	vs NYG
7	Tyler Bass Buffalo Bills	vs DET	Denver Broncos	vs JAX
8	Chase McLaughlin Tampa Bay Buccaneers	vs CLE	Houston Texans	vs CIN
9	Ka’imi Fairbairn Houston Texans	vs CIN	Baltimore Ravens	vs NO
10	Jason Myers Seattle Seahawks	@ ARI	New England Patriots	vs PIT
11	Eddy Pineiro San Francisco 49ers	vs MIA	Jacksonville Jaguars	@ DEN
12	Jake Elliott Philadelphia Eagles	@ TEN	Kansas City Chiefs	vs IND