Ladies and gentlemen, week 2 is officially in the books! And unfortunately, we’ve been hit by devastating injuries and offense in general, seems down to start the season. Nevertheless, we still keep it going! Here are my official start/sit decisions for week 3 of the NFL season!
Best Week 2 Take: With DK likely being shadowed by Christian Gonzalez, JSN will see 8+ targets. JSN saw 16(!) targets. (Please keep it coming, Geno.)
Worst Week 2 Take: Evan Engram sees a bounce back and scores 2 TDs for the Jags.
Week 2 W-L Record: 7-9
Overall W-L Record: 19-13
* – denotes player who is questionable with injury
Thursday, September 19th
New England at New York (-6)
Jakar’s Pick: New York (17-16)
| New England | Start/Sit | New York | Start/Sit |
| Jacoby Brissett | SIT | Aaron Rodgers | SIT |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | START | Breece Hall | START |
| Antonio Gibson | SIT | Braelon Allen | SIT |
| Ja’Lynn Polk | SIT | Garrett Wilson | START |
| Demario Douglas | SIT | Mike Williams | SIT |
| Hunter Henry | SIT | Allen Lazard | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
New England: Hunter Henry will score a touchdown and finish as a top-12 TE.
New York: Garrett Wilson has under 50 yards receiving, but scores a TD. Christian Gonzalez is one of the best young corners in the league, so for the most part, Garrett will struggle when facing him.
Sunday, September 22nd
New York at Cleveland (-6.5)
Jakar’s Pick: Cleveland (19-7)
| New York | Start/Sit | Cleveland | Start/Sit |
| Daniel Jones | SIT | Deshaun Watson | SIT |
| Devin Singletary | START | Jerome Ford | START |
| Malik Nabers | START | D’Onta Foreman | SIT |
| WanDale Robinson | SIT | Amari Cooper | SIT |
| Darius Slayton | SIT | Jerry Jeudy | SIT |
| Theo Johnson | SIT | Jordan Akins | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
New York: Nabers scores a TD, but has under 70 receiving yards. I think this Cleveland defense will be too much for Daniel Jones.
Cleveland: Jerome Ford will finish as a top-12 RB. Not sure what was up with the Foreman usage, but Ford goes back to his week 1 usage.
Green Bay at Tennessee (-1.5)
Jakar’s Pick: Green Bay (14-13)
| Green Bay | Start/Sit | Tennessee | Start/Sit |
| Malik Willis/Jordan Love | SIT/START | Will Levis | SIT |
| Josh Jacobs | START | Tony Pollard | START |
| Jayden Reed | SIT/START | Tyjae Spears | SIT |
| Christian Watson | SIT | Calvin Ridley | START |
| Romeo Doubs | SIT | DeAndre Hopkins | SIT |
| Dontayvion Wicks | SIT | Tyler Boyd | SIT |
| Tucker Kraft | SIT | Chig Okonkwo | SIT |
| Luke Musgrave | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Green Bay: Josh Jacobs goes for over 100 yards once again. After week 3, Jacobs will be the league leader in rushing.
Tennessee: Will Levis will throw for over 250 receiving yards, but the Titans will struggle in the red zone.
Chicago at Indianapolis (-1)
Jakar’s Pick: Indianapolis (21-17)
| Chicago | Start/Sit | Indianapolis | Start/Sit |
| Caleb Williams | SIT | Anthony Richardson | START |
| D’Andre Swift | SIT | Jonathan Taylor | START |
| Khalil Herbert | SIT | Michael Pittman Jr. | SIT |
| DJ Moore | START | Alec Pierce | START |
| Keenan Allen | SIT | Adonai Mitchell | SIT |
| Rome Odunze | SIT | Josh Downs* | START |
| Gerald Everett | SIT | Kylen Granson | SIT |
| Cole Kmet | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Chicago: DJ Moore scores his first TD of the season.
Indianapolis: Josh Downs scores a TD in his first game back from injury (if he plays)
Houston (-2) at Minnesota
Jakar’s Pick: Houston (22-21)
| Houston | Start/Sit | Minnesota | Start/Sit |
| CJ Stroud | START | Sam Darnold | SIT |
| Joe Mixon* | START | Aaron Jones | START |
| Nico Collins | START | Ty Chandler | SIT |
| Tank Dell | START | Justin Jefferson | START |
| Stefon Diggs | SIT | Jordan Addison | SIT |
| Dalton Schultz | SIT | Jalen Nailor | SIT |
| Josh Oliver | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Houston: Once again, Nico Collins will finish with over 100 receiving yards, being the only receiver to do it in all three games.
Minnesota: Justin Jefferson will have 8 receptions for over 150 yards.
Philadelphia at New Orleans (-2.5)
Jakar’s Pick: New Orleans (31-27)
| Philadelphia | Start/Sit | New Orleans | Start/Sit |
| Jalen Hurts | START | Derek Carr | START |
| Saquon Barkley | START | Alvin Kamara | START |
| Devonta Smith | START | Chris Olave | START |
| Jahan Dotson | SIT | Rashid Shaheed | START |
| Britain Covey | SIT | Taysom Hill | SIT |
| Dallas Goedert | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Philadelphia: Jalen Hurts will rush for multiple touchdowns.
New Orleans: Rashid Shaheed continues his fast start, scoring another large touchdown.
Los Angeles at Pittsburgh (-1.5)
Jakar’s Pick: Los Angeles (19-16)
| Los Angeles | Start/Sit | Pittsburgh | Start/Sit |
| Justin Herbert | SIT | Justin Fields | SIT |
| JK Dobbins | START | Najee Harris | SIT |
| Gus Edwards | SIT | Jaylen Warren | SIT |
| Quentin Johnston | SIT | George Pickens | START |
| Ladd McConkey | SIT | Van Jefferson | SIT |
| Josh Palmer | SIT | Pat Freiermuth | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Los Angeles: Dobbins rushes for 90 yards and a TD.
Pittsburgh: Fields rushes for 70+ rushing yards.
Denver at Tampa Bay (-6.5)
Jakar’s Pick: Tampa Bay (21-13)
| Denver | Start/Sit | Tampa Bay | Start/Sit |
| Bo Nix | SIT | Baker Mayfield | START |
| Javonte Williams | SIT | Rachaad White | START |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | SIT | Mike Evans | START |
| Courtland Sutton | SIT | Chris Godwin | START |
| Josh Reynolds | SIT | Jalen McMillan | SIT |
| Greg Dulcich | SIT | Cade Otton | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Denver: N/A
Tampa Bay: Chris Godwin retains his title as WR1 overall this season after week 3.
Carolina at Las Vegas (-5)
Jakar’s Pick: Las Vegas (28-14)
| Carolina | Start/Sit | Las Vegas | Start/Sit |
| Andy Dalton | SIT | Gardner Minshew | START |
| Chuba Hubbard | SIT | Zamir White | SIT |
| Diontae Johnson | START | Alexander Mattison | SIT |
| Adam Thielen | SIT | Davante Adams | START |
| Xavier Legette | SIT | Jakobi Meyers | START |
| Jonathan Mingo | SIT | Brock Bowers | START |
Boldish Takes:
Carolina: Diontae Johnson gets over 100 receiving yards with Andy Dalton as the QB.
Las Vegas: Gardner Minshew throws for 3 TD passes, one to Adams, Meyers and Bowers each.
Miami at Seattle (-4)
Jakar’s Pick: Seattle (26-14)
| Miami | Start/Sit | Seattle | Start/Sit |
| Skylar Thompson | SIT | Geno Smith | START |
| De’Von Achane | START | Kenneth Walker III* | START |
| Raheem Mostert | START | Zach Charbonnet | SIT |
| Tyreek Hill | START | DK Metcalf | START |
| Jaylen Waddle | SIT | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | START |
| Jonnu Smith | SIT | Tyler Lockett | SIT |
| Noah Fant | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Miami: Tyreek Hill will still finish as a WR1 this week.
Seattle: JSN sees 17+ PPR fantasy points.
Baltimore (-1) at Dallas
Jakar’s Pick: Dallas (28-27)
| Baltimore | Start/Sit | Dallas | Start/Sit |
| Lamar Jackson | START | Dak Prescott | START |
| Derrick Henry | START | Rico Dowdle | SIT |
| Justice Hill | SIT | Ezekiel Elliott | SIT |
| Zay Flowers | START | CeeDee Lamb | START |
| Rashod Bateman | SIT | Brandin Cooks | SIT |
| Mark Andrews | START | Jalen Tolbert | SIT |
| Isaiah Likely | SIT | Jake Ferguson* | START |
Boldish Takes:
Baltimore: Both Flowers and Bateman will score a TD.
Dallas: Jake Ferguson comes back strong, finishing as the TE1 on the week.
San Francisco (-7) at Los Angeles
Jakar’s Pick: San Francisco (31-17)
| San Francisco | Start/Sit | Los Angeles | Start/Sit |
| Brock Purdy | START | Matthew Stafford | SIT |
| Jordan Mason | START | Kyren WIlliams | START |
| Brandon Aiyuk | START | Tutu Atwell | SIT |
| Jauan Jennings | SIT | Tyler Johnson | SIT |
| George Kittle | START | Demarcus Robinson | SIT |
| Colby Parkinson | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
San Francisco: Jordan Mason will run for over 150+ rushing yards in a very positive game script against an injured Rams team.
Los Angeles: Kyren catches a receiving TD.
Detroit (-3) at Arizona
Jakar’s Pick: Detroit (21-20)
| Detroit | Start/Sit | Arizona | Start/Sit |
| Jared Goff | START | Kyler Murray | START |
| David Montgomery | START | James Conner | START |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | START | Marvin Harrison Jr. | START |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | START | Michael Wilson | SIT |
| Jameson Williams | START | Greg Dortch | SIT |
| Sam LaPorta | START | Trey McBride | START |
Boldish Takes:
Detroit: Both Monty and Gibbs score a rushing TD.
Arizona: MHJ continues on his stellar week 2 with 100+ receiving yards.
Kansas City (-3.5) at Atlanta
Jakar’s Pick: Kansas City (24-17)
| Kansas City | Start/Sit | Atlanta | Start/Sit |
| Patrick Mahomes | START | Kirk Cousins | SIT |
| Carson Steele | START | Bijan Robinson | START |
| Samaje Perine | SIT | Drake London | START |
| Rashee Rice | START | Darnell Mooney | SIT |
| Xavier Worthy | SIT | Ray-Ray McCloud | SIT |
| Travis Kelce | START | Kyle Pitts | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Kansas City: Carson Steele rushes for two goal line TDs.
Atlanta: Bijan scores his first TD of the season..as a receiver.
Monday, September 23rd
Jacksonville at Buffalo (-5)
Jakar’s Pick: Buffalo (24-18)
| Jacksonville | Start/Sit | Buffalo | Start/Sit |
| Trevor Lawrence | START | Josh Allen | START |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | START | James Cook | START |
| Brian Thomas Jr. | START | Keon Coleman | START |
| Christian Kirk | SIT | Khalil Shakir | SIT |
| Gabe Davis | SIT | Curtis Samuel | SIT |
| Evan Engram* | SIT | Dalton Kincaid | START |
Boldish Takes:
Jacksonville: Brian Thomas Jr. scores a 60+ yard TD this game.
Buffalo: Dalton Kincaid breaks out and finishes as with 2 TDs against Jacksonville/
Washington at Cincinnati (-7.5)
Jakar’s Pick: Cincinnati (28-14)
| Washington | Start/Sit | Cincinnati | Start/Sit |
| Jayden Daniels | START | Joe Burrow | START |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | START | Zack Moss | START |
| Austin Ekeler | SIT | Chase Brown | SIT |
| Terry McLaurin | SIT | Ja’Marr Chase | START |
| Olamide Zaccheus | SIT | Tee Higgins* | START |
| Noah Brown | SIT | Andrei Iosivas | SIT |
| Zach Ertz | SIT | Mike Gesicki | SIT |
Boldish Takes:
Commanders: Brian Robinson, Austin Ekeler and Jayden Daniels will finish with a combined 200+ rushing yards.
Cincinnati: Zack Moss scores 2 TDs this game in what will possibly be a positive game script.
