Getty Images. Pictured: Ravens TE Mark Andrews, Bucs WR Mike Evans, Browns RB Nick Chubb
Whether you’re 1-0 or 0-1, the march to fantasy football championships continues with Week 2 and being diligent about in-season management.
To help you start making your start/sit decisions, I’ve outlined the early version of my Week 2 fantasy rankings into tiers so you can better visualize the drop-off in expected production at each position.
There will be a ton of volatility until kickoff, though, so be sure to check my updated rankings before making final decisions. I’ll also publish an updated version of these tiers before Sunday afternoon games kickoff, but for now, let’s dive into the initial version of my Week 2 tiers below!
Fantasy Rankings & Tiers
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QUARTERBACKS
Tier 1
Kyler Murray (vs. MIN)
Lamar Jackson (vs. KC)
Josh Allen (@ MIA)
Patrick Mahomes (@ BAL)
Russell Wilson (vs. TEN)
Tier 2
Tom Brady (vs. ATL)
Justin Herbert (vs. DAL)
Dak Prescott (@ LAC)
Jalen Hurts (vs. SF)
Aaron Rodgers (vs. DET)
Tiers 1-2 feature must-start QBs who are matchup-proof. Many of them have favorable matchups
Tier 3
Ryan Tannehill (@ SEA)
Matthew Stafford (@ IND)
I expect Ryan Tannehill to have a bounce-back game this week against Seattle. However, if he struggles again, it would be fair to wonder if Arthur Smith’s departure was something we all overlooked heading into 2021.
Tier 4
Baker Mayfield (vs. HOU)
Teddy Bridgewater (@ JAX)
Kirk Cousins (@ ARI)
Ben Roethlisberger (vs. LV)
Jameis Winston (@ CAR)
Teddy Bridgewater is the best short-term streaming option this week, considering he faces a Jaguars defense that just made Tyrod Taylor look like Deshaun Watson. Bridgewater gets the Jets next week, making him a nice two-week QB rental.
Jameis Winston is the better long-term streaming option after throwing for five touchdowns in Week 1. He will have his up and downs but should have a stronger hold on the starting job (at least for now).
Tier 5
Joe Burrow (@ CHI)
Taylor Heinicke (vs. NYG)
Joe Burrow’s matchup against the Bears may not be as imposing as it seems. The Bears secondary is beatable. Therefore if Burrow’s offensive line can give him time to throw, he should be able to pepper his stud WR trio with targets and post QB1 numbers.
Taylor Heinicke takes over for Ryan Fitzpatrick and has sneaky upside for a QB2 (given his rushing ability). However, we shouldn’t expect much from him this week in what should be a low-scoring affair. Week 4 at Atlanta is when he could provide QB1/2 upside.
Tier 6
Matt Ryan (@ TB)
Tua Tagovailoa (vs. BUF)
Jimmy Garoppolo (@ PHI)
Mac Jones (@ NYJ)
Trevor Lawrence (vs. DEN)
Carson Wentz (vs. LAR)
Derek Carr (@ PIT)
Sam Darnold (vs. NO)
Tyrod Taylor (@ CLE)
Daniel Jones (@ WAS)
The low-end 2QB/Superflex Tier is littered with mediocre quarterbacks in tough matchups this week. I wouldn’t blame you for treating Tyrod Taylor as a Tier 5 QB after his Week 1 performance. However, I will need to see him play against a non-Jaguars defense before trusting him as a QB2.
Tier 7
Andy Dalton (vs. CIN)
Zach Wilson (vs. NE)
Jared Goff (@ GB)
We have reached the point in the season where Andy Dalton could get benched at any given time for Justin Fields. Play at your own risk.
Bill Belichick now has a full game of film on Zach Wilson and will put together a game plan that forces the rookie to make mistakes. Sit him this week.
Tier 8: The ‘Taysom Hill Role’
Taysom Hill (@ CAR)
Trey Lance (@ PHI)
Justin Fields (vs. CIN)
Last week was the first time I ever went out of my way to make a Tier consisting of backup QBs. As a result, Trey Lance and Justin Fields managed to score their first NFL TDs in limited playing time. Thus, the “Taysom Hill role” Tier was born.
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RUNNING BACKS
Tier 1
Christian McCaffrey (vs. NO)
Dalvin Cook (@ ARI)
Alvin Kamara (@ CAR)
The Vikings’ offensive line was to blame for Cook’s lackluster 20/61/1 line on the ground in Week 1. However, it could force them to use Cook in the passing game more, as seen by his 6/48/0 receiving line.
Tier 2
Nick Chubb (vs. HOU)
Derrick Henry (@ SEA)
This week, Nick Chubb is teed up for a ceiling game as a 12-point home favorite against the Texans. Betting on Derrick Henry to bounce back after a lackluster Week 1 should be considered the easiest bet of all time.
Jason Miller/Getty Images. Pictured: Nick Chubb.Tier 3
Joe Mixon (@ CHI)
Najee Harris (vs. LV)
Austin Ekeler (vs. DAL)
Ezekiel Elliott (@ LAC)
Aaron Jones (vs. DET)
Antonio Gibson (vs. NYG)
David Montgomery (vs. CIN)
Jonathan Taylor (vs. LAR)
Najee Harris played every single snap in the Steelers’ Week 1 win over the Bills. Unfortunately, his stat line was subpar as he went for 16/45/0 on the ground and 1/4/0 through the air. In addition, the Steelers offensive line gave him zero running lanes, as illustrated by 35 of his 45 yards coming after contact. Nevertheless, I expect him to succeed against the Raiders this week and consider him a buy-low candidate.
Ezekiel Elliott’s Week 1 struggles were expected. He had a brutal matchup against the No. 1 run defense in Tampa Bay and was missing RT Zack Martin. However, Zeke has a much easier matchup against the Chargers and gets Martin back from the COVID list this week.
Tier 4
Darrell Henderson (@ IND)
D’Andre Swift (@ GB)
Damien Harris (@ NYJ)
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (@ BAL)
Chris Carson (vs. TEN)
Every one of these backs had an encouraging Week 1 and should be treated as solid RB2 options for Week 2.
Tier 5
Saquon Barkley (@ WAS)
Miles Sanders (vs. SF)
Elijah Mitchell (@ PHI)
Melvin Gordon (@ JAX)
Saquon Barkley predictably flopped in Week 1 as he eases his way back from his ACL injury. The short week means he could be limited again and has a tough test against a stingy Washington defense. However, anyone who drafted Barkley may have overlooked his potential slow start, and he may be a buy low after this week. Barkley will have 10 days to rest up before his Week 3 matchup against the Falcons. That would be the window to buy low on him.
Elijah Mitchell was the crown jewel of the waiver wire this week. He’s locked in as an RB2 with Raheem Mostert on season-ending IR and Trey Sermon currently in the doghouse. Mitchell is the perfect fit for the Shanahan outside-zone running scheme. I’m not writing off Sermon quite yet, and I still think the plan is to use him once Trey Lance takes over as QB.
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images. Pictured: 49ers RB Elijah MitchellIf Kyle Shanahan wants to run a similar offense his father used for Robert Griffin III in 2013, you would pair him with more of a power back than you’d typically see the 49ers trot out there. Alfred Morris thrived in that role in 2013. Sermon has many similarities with Morris, which is why I think they selected him in the third round. Keep this conjecture (on my part) in mind when they switch to Lance as the full-time starter.
Tier 6
Mike Davis (@ TB)
Kareem Hunt (vs. HOU)
Josh Jacobs (@ PIT)
Myles Gaskin (vs. BUF)
Chase Edmonds (vs. MIN)
Mike Davis finds himself in the same situation Zeke was in last week. Davis is a dicey RB3/Flex option who could see enough work in the passing game to overcome the brutal matchup.
Tier 7
James Robinson (vs. DEN)
Leonard Fournette (vs. ATL)
Devin Singletary (@ MIA)
Javonte Williams (@ JAX)
Jamaal Williams (@ GB)
Ty’Son Williams (vs. KC)
Carlos Hyde led the Jaguars backfield with nine carries to Robinson’s five. It’s an alarming development that makes Robinson a must-sit until we can be assured that he is the lead back in this offense.
Ty’Son Williams looked like a potential RB2 in the first half of Monday Night Football … then the Ravens opted to go with Latavius Murray in the second half. Considering the Ravens used Williams as the main pass-catching back, that should help his chances of staying on the field against the Chiefs.
This situation is going to be very volatile until we have a couple games in the books.
Chris Keane/Getty Images. Pictured: Ravens RB Ty’son Williams.Tier 8
Nyheim Hines (vs. LAR)
James Conner (vs. MIN)
Both backs have favorable game scripts given their role. Hines should be used more heavily with the Colts home underdogs while Conner should have an increased role as a home favorite.
Tier 9
Mark Ingram (@ CLE)
Carlos Hyde (vs. DEN)
James White (@ NYJ)
Ronald Jones II (vs. ATL)
Kenyan Drake (@ PIT)
Don’t be tempted to start Mark Ingram after the Texans leaned on him heavily in their 37-21 win over the Jaguars. This week, they will likely be in a trailing game script as 12-point underdogs, which favors David Johnson considering he is the preferred pass-catching back.
Tier 10
Damien Williams (vs. CIN)
A.J. Dillon (vs. DET)
Latavius Murray (vs. KC)
Ty Johnson (vs. NE)
Tevin Coleman (vs. NE)
Kenneth Gainwell (vs. SF)
Tony Jones Jr. (@ CAR)
Tony Pollard (@ LAC)
J.D. McKissic (vs. NYG)
David Johnson (@ CLE)
JaMycal Hasty (@ PHI)
Michael Carter (vs. NE)
It’s a tier of high-upside backups who provide little Week 2 value, but all should be rostered in the event their team’s starter were ever to miss time. Week 1, we learned that Kenneth Gainwell is already the clear backup to Miles Sanders (not Boston Scott). Head coach Nick Sirianni has said that he intends to use Gainwell in the “Nyheim Hines” role in this offense. He could have sneaky Flex appeal whenever the Eagles are faced with a potential negative game script.
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Tier 1
Davante Adams (vs. DET)
Tyreek Hill (@ BAL)
Aaron Rodgers is coming off arguably the worst game of his career. Look for him to take out his frustration on the Lions and lean on his go-to wide receiver.
Tyreek Hill went ballistic in Week 1, going for 11/197/1. This could be a special season for the Hill-Patrick Mahomes connection. Mahomes enters his prime at 26 while Hill is in the tail end of his prime at 27. This could be the peak season for one of the most exciting QB-WR pairings in NFL history.
When watching them this season, savor it.
Dylan Buell/Getty Images. Pictured: Tyreek Hill and Patrick MahomesTier 2
Stefon Diggs (@ MIA)
D.K. Metcalf (vs. TEN)
CeeDee Lamb (@ LAC)
DeAndre Hopkins (vs. MIN)
Amari Cooper (@ LAC)
Calvin Ridley (@ TB)
CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper both shoot up to mid-range WR1 territory following Michael Gallup’s multi-week injury.
Tier 3
Tyler Lockett (vs. TEN)
A.J. Brown (@ SEA)
Keenan Allen (vs. DAL)
Chris Godwin (vs. ATL)
Justin Jefferson (@ ARI)
Justin Jefferson had a relatively quiet Week 1, going for 5/71/0. He’s down in my rankings this week because I am very concerned about the Vikings’ offensive line. Kirk Cousins was under pressure 50% of the time in Week 1 against the Bengals. As a result, he was forced to get rid of the ball quickly (2.59 time to throw), and his 6.1 aDOT was the sixth-lowest of Week 1.
Now the Vikings face a Cardinals defense that steamrolled over a good Titans offensive line and sacked Ryan Tannehill six times. So if Justin Jefferson posts a dud this week, it’ll likely be due to his offensive line.
Tier 4
Deebo Samuel (@ PHI)
Cooper Kupp (@ IND)
Allen Robinson (vs. CIN)
Mike Evans (vs. ATL)
Adam Thielen (@ ARI)
Terry McLaurin (vs. NYG)
Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp and Adam Thielen all erupted in Week 1. All three are looking like steals at their pre-season ADP.
Mike Evans had a very quiet opener, going for 3/24/0. However, we have seen Bruce Arians and Tom Brady publicly state they’d like to get Evans involved after a down week. So expect the “squeaky wheel” treatment for Evans this week.
Chris Graythen/Getty Images. Pictured: Bucs WR Mike EvansTier 5
Diontae Johnson (vs. LV)
Robert Woods (@ IND)
Julio Jones (@ SEA)
Tee Higgins (@ CHI)
Ja’Marr Chase (@ CHI)
D.J. Moore (vs. NO)
Brandin Cooks (@ CLE)
Mike Williams (vs. DAL)
Devonta Smith (vs. SF)
Jarvis Landry (vs. HOU)
Antonio Brown (vs. ATL)
Juju Smith-Schuster (vs. LV)
Ja’Marr Chase put to bed any concerns of his four drops in the preseason. He should be viewed as a low-end WR2 going forward.
I was bullish on Brandin Cooks heading into the season but was worried about Tyrod Taylor limiting his ceiling. However, Taylor was willing to push the ball downfield (9.5 aDOT) and connected on all three of his deep ball targets to Cooks in Week 1. As a result, he should be viewed as a high-end WR3 until further notice.
One of my biggest Week 1 misses was ranking DeVonta Smith too low. He will be a high-end WR3 going forward and will play a massive role in Jalen Hurts’ Year 2 leap.
Tier 6
Chase Claypool (vs. LV)
Corey Davis (vs. NE)
Cole Beasley (@ MIA)
Courtland Sutton (@ JAX)
Tyler Boyd (@ CHI)
Marquise Brown (vs. KC)
Jakobi Meyers (@ NYJ)
Robby Anderson (vs. NO)
Kenny Golladay (@ WAS)
Sterling Shepard (@ WAS)
Marquez Callaway (@ CAR)
Darnell Mooney (vs. CIN)
Laviska Shenault (vs. DEN)
Sammy Watkins (vs. KC)
If you find yourself in any sit/start decisions with Cole Beasley this week, I’ll make it easy for you — start him.
He’s set up for a big Week 2 for a few reasons:
- He ran a route on nearly all of Josh Allen’s dropbacks (98%).
- He has the best matchup of the Bills pass catchers against the Dolphins. Since he lines up in the slot, he should avoid Byron Jones/Xavien Howard coverage.
Gabriel Davis (ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday. If he were to miss Week 2, Beasley’s target share would only go up.
Tier 7
Marvin Jones (vs. DEN)
Brandon Aiyuk (@ PHI)
Nelson Agholor (@ NYJ)
D.J. Chark (vs. DEN)
Jaylen Waddle (vs. BUF)
Some experts have pondered if Brandon Aiyuk’s Week 1 dud was due to Trent Sherfield passing Aiyuk up on the depth chart.
What?!
Even despite this coach speak — that I believe is intended to be motivational — I don’t buy that’s what’s happening here:
Kyle Shanahan spoke out on #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk today 👀 🐶 🏡 pic.twitter.com/U4wZlAXlzF
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers_) September 15, 2021
Kyle Shanahan has also said that the hamstring injury that prevented Aiyuk from practicing 10 straight days right before Week 1 was the reason the receiver was limited. Aiyuk was a 2020 first-round pick and looked like a true alpha wide receiver in the making. He will become a WR2/3 once he returns to 100% health.
Tier 8
Mecole Hardman (@ BAL)
Will Fuller (vs. BUF)
DeVante Parker (vs. BUF)
Michael Pittman Jr. (vs. LAR)
Rondale Moore (vs. MIN)
Christian Kirk (vs. MIN)
Tim Patrick (@ JAX)
Rondale Moore posted a modest 4/68/0 line in his NFL debut, but he is a buy-low candidate I am sounding the alarm on.
The only discouraging stat from Moore’s NFL debut was his playing time — he ran a route on only 39% of Kyler Murray’s dropbacks. However, Moore saw a staggering 36% target share when he was on the field. There’s no way any player could sustain that level of usage, but it shows that head coach Kliff Kingsbury will scheme up ways to get the ball in Moore’s hands when he is on the field.
Moore will be one of the more dangerous runners with the ball in his hands, and after Week 1, he leads the league in YAC/R at 16.1. The Cardinals were the perfect scheme for Moore to end up in because they’ll create plays that maximize his skill set.
You can see this on full display on his 25-yard catch and run here (via NFL NextGenStats):
You can see it was a designed screen pass that sent TE Maxx Williams (#87) in motion to block the free corner (#31), D.J. Humphries (#74) to kick out to pick up LB Jayon Brown (#55) and allow Moore (#4) to evade five (!) would-be tacklers to pick up a huge gain.
I remember being blown away by Moore’s elusiveness watching his college film and believe he will be special in this scheme. His playing time should only go up (from 39%), and he could sneak into the WR3 discussion in PPR formats very soon.
Tier 9
Jalen Reagor (vs. SF)
Zach Pascal (vs. LAR)
A.J. Green (vs. MIN)
K.J. Hamler (@ JAX)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling (vs. DET)
Donovan Peoples-Jones (vs. HOU)
Russell Gage (@ TB)
Emmanuel Sanders (@ MIA)
MVS is in a potential blow-up spot against a decimated Lions secondary. I would consider forcing him into your lineup if you are a massive underdog heading into Week 2. He provides a high ceiling in this spot.
Donovan Peoples-Jones flopped with a 1/4/0 game despite starting for an injured Odell Beckham Jr. He’s an intriguing DFS flier this week as everyone will be off of him (and onto rookie Anthony Schwartz). DPJ saw a healthy routes run rate of 84% but only saw one target. If he can see similar playing time this week, I expect him to bounce back and surprise people with a big game.
Tier 10
Cedrick Wilson (@ LAC)
Bryan Edwards (@ PIT)
Hunter Renfrow (@ PIT)
Elijah Moore (vs. NE)
Deonte Harris (@ CAR)
Henry Ruggs (@ PIT)
Allen Lazard (vs. DET)
Terrace Marshall (vs. NO)
Van Jefferson (@ IND)
Dyami Brown (vs. NYG)
K.J. Osborn (@ ARI)
Gabriel Davis (@ MIA)
Darius Slayton (@ WAS)
Amon-Ra St. Brown (@ GB)
Kalif Raymond (@ GB)
*assuming Tyrell Williams misses Week 2 due to concussion
Cedrick Wilson will replace Michael Gallup until he can return from a calf injury that’s expected to keep him out for 3-5 weeks. Wilson should provide value in deeper leagues in the meantime.
Van Jefferson is a must-stash in deeper leagues. He may not have WR3 value now, but he is the No. 3 WR in a revitalized passing attack under Matthew Stafford. If either Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods or DeSean Jackson were ever to miss time, he would offer instant WR3 value.
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TIGHT ENDS
Tier 1
Travis Kelce (@ BAL)
Travis Kelce lived up to his first-round draft capital with a dominant 6/76/2 game in Week 1.
Tier 2
Darren Waller (@ PIT)
Darren Waller went off for a 10/105/1 game in a thrilling OT win over his former team on Monday Night Football. His 19 targets led the league in Week 1, and his stock continues to go up.
Dustin Bradford/Getty Images. Pictured: Darren Waller.Tier 3
George Kittle (@ PHI)
Mark Andrews (vs. KC)
Tyler Higbee (@ IND)
T.J. Hockenson (@ GB)
Don’t overreact to Mark Andrews’ disappointing 3/20/0 performance in Week 1 — his underlying usage was encouraging and big game(s) are on the horizon.
T.J. Hockenson was dubbed my “most valuable player in 2021 fantasy drafts” given how cheap he was and the steep drop-off at the position once he was off the board. He did not disappoint in Week 1 with a 8/97/1 stat line. He’s in for a massive season.
Tyler Higbee was solid in Week 1 with a 5/68/0 game. However, his underlying usage was highly encouraging, and this could be a chance to buy low (if you can).
I’m sounding the fantasy alarm right now on Higbee; he will be an elite TE1 the rest of the way.
For starters, he played every single snap in Week 1 and ran a route on 93% of Matthew Stafford’s dropbacks. With Gerald Everett no longer with the Rams, it’s clear that Higbee has zero competition for playing time. It’s also clear that Stafford will elevate the Rams’ offense to the levels we saw in 2018-19.
Higbee will play a key role within this scheme, and Sean McVay will set the TE up for success. This NextGenStats highlight of Higbee’s 37-yard catch is the perfect example:
DeSean Jackson (#1) runs a go route that takes Bears CB Kindle Vildor (#22) with him, leaving a 13-yard window for Higbee (#89) to make a wide-open catch, with room to run. Cooper Kupp is used as a decoy as he runs into the flat, which causes Bears LB Roquan Smith (#58) to hesitate just enough to lose his assignment in Higbee, leaving the Rams TE wide open for the huge gain.
Higbee will be used as a mismatch like this often.
Tier 4
Kyle Pitts (@ TB)
Given the hype on Kyle Pitts heading into his rookie season, his 4/31/0 line will be seen as a disappointment. However, his underlying usage was encouraging and his breakout game is imminent.
Tier 5
Rob Gronkowski (vs. ATL)
Noah Fant (@ JAX)
Logan Thomas (vs. NYG)
Robert Tonyan Jr. (vs. DET)
Noah Fant had a solid start to 2021, going for 6/62/0 in a game he was expected to be “limited” due to a knee injury. However, I’m projecting him to see an increase in playing time this week, along with an increase in target share with Jerry Jeudy out.
Tier 6
Jared Cook (vs. DAL)
Dallas Goedert (vs. SF)
Jared Cook has taken over the Hunter Henry role in this offense, which means we need to view Cook as a TE1/2 going forward. Cowboys-Chargers has the second-highest total of the week at 55.5 points, which means Cook has elevated TD odds in what should be a shootout.
Tier 7
Mike Gesicki (vs. BUF)
Gerald Everett (vs. TEN)
Hunter Henry (@ NYJ)
Austin Hooper (vs. HOU)
Adam Trautman (@ CAR)
Mike Gesicki and Gerald Everett split playing time with their backups (Durham Smythe and Will Dissly). Everett was able to salvage his fantasy stat line with a TD, going 2/20/1. However, Gesicki was less fortunate and failed to record a catch on two targets. I’ll need to see another week’s worth of data before hitting the panic button on these two TEs, but it was not an encouraging start.
Adam Glanzman/Getty Images. Pictured: Mike Gesicki.Juwan Johnson had a monster game (for fantasy), going for 3/21/2, while Adam Trautman only went for 3/18/0. However, Trautman ran twice as many routes (18) as Johnson (9). It’s a tricky situation to evaluate, given it was a 38-3 route over the Packers. Johnson was more active on passing downs, which means he could have seen more usage in a more neutral game situation. I will want to see another week’s worth of data to feel comfortable projecting the Saints’ TEs.
Tier 8
Cole Kmet (vs. CIN)
Will Dissly (vs. TEN)
Jonnu Smith (@ NYJ)
James O’Shaughnessy (vs. DEN)
Anthony Firkser (@ SEA)
James O’Shaughnessy is worth an add in deeper leagues or as a sneaky Week 2 DFS play. He ran a route on 77% of Trevor Lawrence’s dropbacks and hauled in six passes for 48 yards. This year, the Jaguars should be a pass-heavy team, giving JOS a high weekly floor/ceiling combo for a low-end TE2.
Tier 9
Dalton Schultz (@ LAC)
Dawson Knox (@ MIA)
Blake Jarwin (@ LAC)
Juwan Johnson (@ CAR)
David Njoku (vs. HOU)
Hayden Hurst (@ TB)
Zach Ertz (vs. SF)
Tyler Conklin (@ ARI)
C.J. Uzomah (@ CHI)
Tyler Kroft (vs. NE)
Kyle Rudolph (@ WAS)
Eric Ebron (vs. LV)
David Njoku and Hayden Hurst both saw their stock shoot up after Week 1. Despite being backups, their underlying usage was high enough to tee them up for TE2/3 value going forward. Additionally, they could provide TE1/2 value if their team’s starter (Austin Hooper or Kyle Pitts) were ever to miss time.
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KICKERS
Tier 1
Ryan Succop (vs. ATL)
Harrison Butker (@ BAL)
Jason Myers (vs. TEN)
Tristan Vizcaino (vs. DAL)
Tier 2
Matt Prater (vs. MIN)
Justin Tucker (vs. KC)
Brandon McManus (@ JAX)
Mason Crosby (vs. DET)
Chase McLaughlin (vs. HOU)
Matt Gay (@ IND)
Tier 3
Greg Zuerlein (@ LAC)
Robbie Gould (@ PHI)
Tyler Bass (@ MIA)
Chris Boswell (vs. LV)
Nick Folk (@ NYJ)
Jason Sanders (vs. BUF)
Tier 4
Cairo Santos (vs. CIN)
Younghoe Koo (@ TB)
Aldrick Rosas (@ CAR)
Rodrigo Blankenship (vs. LAR)
Evan McPherson (@ CHI)
Michael Badgley (@ SEA)
Dustin Hopkins (vs. NYG)
Tier 5
Jake Elliott (vs. SF)
Greg Joseph (@ ARI)
Daniel Carlson (@ PIT)
Graham Gano (@ WAS)
Josh Lambo (vs. DEN)
Ryan Santoso (vs. NO)
Matt Ammendola (vs. NE)
Austin Seibert (@ GB)
Tier 6
Joey Slye (@ CLE)
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DEFENSES
Tier 1
Washington Football Team (vs. NYG)
Green Bay Packers (vs. DET)
Denver Broncos (@ JAX)
New England Patriots (@ NYJ)
Cleveland Browns (vs. HOU)
Tier 2
New Orleans Saints (@ CAR)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. ATL)
San Francisco 49ers (@ PHI)
New York Giants (@ WAS)
Los Angeles Rams (@ IND)
Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. LV)
Tier 3
Chicago Bears (vs. CIN)
Carolina Panthers (vs. NO)
Buffalo Bills (@ MIA)
Arizona Cardinals (vs. MIN)
Cincinnati Bengals (@ CHI)
Tier 4
Los Angeles Chargers (vs. DAL)
New York Jets (vs. NE)
Miami Dolphins (vs. BUF)
Indianapolis Colts (vs. LAR)
Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. DEN)
Las Vegas Raiders (@ PIT)
Minnesota Vikings (@ ARI)
Seattle Seahawks (vs. TEN)
Kansas City Chiefs (@ BAL)
Philadelphia Eagles (vs. SF)
Tier 5
Dallas Cowboys (@ LAC)
Tennessee Titans (@ SEA)
Houston Texans (@ CLE)
Baltimore Ravens (vs. KC)
Atlanta Falcons (@ TB)
Detroit Lions (@ GB)
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