Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, September 15, 2024, 1:00 ET
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Network: FOX
Seattle Seahawks
Quarterback
Geno Smith: Sit, QB2
Geno Smith ended the week as the QB7, even though he threw for less than 200 yards. He was able to find the endzone on the ground and through the air, though, while also adding 30 rushing yards. He enters Week 2 as my QB22 with the assumption that he will not be making quite the same impact on the ground as he did last week. Smith plays a New England defense that showed out in Week 1, slowing down Joe Burrow and the Tee Higgins-less Bengals. The Seahawks are likely to remain run-heavy in Week 2, with Christian Gonzalez and company giving the receiving weapons fits.
Running Back
Kenneth Walker: Start, RB2
Zach Charbonnet: Start, RB2
Kenneth Walker balled out in Week 1. He played 66% of the snaps and was given 23 opportunities on his way to 108 total yards and a touchdown. He suffered an abdominal injury that has held him out of practice thus far though and that will be worth monitoring. If he does play, he has a much more challenging matchup but one where he should lead the way for the Seahawks offense once again. If Walker does miss the week or is limited in any way, Zach Charbonnet possesses high-end RB2 value. Charbonnet made an impact as a receiver in Week 1, taking a 30-yard reception to the house. He has not been an excellent ball carrier thus far, but he should remain involved to the tune of 8-12 touches each week. That should be good enough to bring low-end RB2 to FLEX-level production. His big frame (6’1, 215 lbs) should allow him to be more durable than Walker has been if he can put some of his soft tissue injuries behind him.
Wide Receiver
DK Metcalf: Start, WR2
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Start, WR3/FLEX
Tyler Lockett: Sit
DK Metcalf and the rest of the Seahawks pass catchers fell victim to a run-heavy game script in Week 1. Unfortunately for Metcalf, he goes from Patrick Surtain to Christian Gonzalez, another shutdown corner. Metcalf has the physical prowess to still produce for fantasy purposes. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was only able to earn two targets falling behind both Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. With the passing game not being as explosive as some were hoping, JSN will need to show more of his run-after-catch ability if he wants to register on the fantasy radar. He is a low end WR3 for Week 2. The veteran of the team, Tyler Lockett, led the Seahawks in targets in Week 1 and is still competing for targets more than most fantasy managers would like. He is still dealing with a thigh injury, so while he led the team in Week 1, I would be hesitant to put him in my lineup in Week 2.
Tight End
Noah Fant: Sit
For tight ends, Noah Fant has all the physical gifts, but he has not been able to be a reliable option since getting to Seattle. He is not a rosterable player in 12-person leagues.
New England Patriots
Quarterback
Jacoby Brissett: Sit
Jacoby Brissett isn’t a starting quarterback for fantasy football in your standard 12-person league. There is no need to expand on this one.
Running Back
Rhamondre Stevenson: Start, RB2
Rhamondre Stevenson was the lone bright spot for the Patriots in Week 1. He was able to rack up 120 rushing yards and a touchdown while adding three receptions. Stevenson is the only Patriots player on the fantasy radar for the foreseeable future. He comes in as my RB18 on the week, facing a tougher run defense but still likely to see 75+% of the snaps and 20-25 touches. Stevenson has some tough sledding ahead, so if he does have another strong week this week, it may be a great time to sell high. The Patriot’s offense will not be immune to injury, and as we saw last season, if any injuries hit this already weak offensive line, Stevenson’s production will take a big hit.
Wide Receiver
Demario Douglas: Sit
Ja’Lynn Polk: Sit
The Patriots’ wide receivers are exciting in dynasty leagues. The issue is that in Week 2, just like in Week 1 we have tons of questions about who will be the top target. Demario Douglas and Ja’Lynn Polk may go target for target, and while that could mean big things once Drake Maye is leading the team, they both are low-ceiling FLEX plays with Brissett.
Tight End
Hunter Henry: Sit, TE2
Hunter Henry is the most senior pass catcher on the Patriots. He should be one of the top targets in the red zone, but the issue is that the Patriots may not make too many trips there all season long. In Week 2, Henry could contend to be the top target, but it doesn’t look to be enough to warrant being in your lineups right now.