Sit/Start Week 2: Reviewing All Fantasy Relevant Players In Every Single Game

Game Info

Kickoff: Sunday, September 20th at 1:00 PM ET

Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Betting Odds: NYG +5.5, 43 total via Oddsshark

Network: CBS

New York Giants

Quarterback

Daniel Jones (Sit)

Daniel Jones’ 2020 debut was similar to how his rookie season played out. On a whopping 41 pass attempts, he completed 26 passes for 279 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. The interceptions were avoidable and costly to any chance of the Giants winning the game; and that’s because the run game was non-existent. His two scores did come off great throws, which is the up and down you’ll see from Jones more often than not. Until he can put it together consistently – limiting the turnovers – starting him against the Bears is not recommended.

Running Backs

Saquon Barkley (Start, RB1), Dion Lewis (Sit), Wayne Gallman (Sit)

It was a disappointing start to Saquon Barkley’s 2020 against the Steelers, as the Pittsburgh defense completely removed the run game from New York’s playbook. Barkley was in the negative for some time and ended up finishing with just six yards on 15 carries. His fantasy night was salvaged through the air, as he had six receptions on nine targets for 60 yards. Barkley remains a huge threat in open space; the problem is, he needs the chance to get going. The Giants offensive line is an issue and it will no doubt hinder Barkley’s season-long production should their poor play remain. That being said, you are starting him against Chicago, and hope can get going on the ground. This may be a prime chance considering they just gave up 138 rushing yards to Detroit Week 1.

Neither Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman are fantasy viable unless something were to happen to Barkley.

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Darius Slayton (Start, WR3), Sterling Shepard (Sit), Golden Tate (Sit), Evan Engram (Start, TE2)

The recipient of both of Jones’ touchdowns, Darius Slayton had himself a night. He hauled in six of nine targets for 102 yards, and to be quite honest, is the best WR the Giants have. He poses as a big-play threat, and if he continues to score as he has dating back to 2019, he’ll remain deserving of more targets than his counterparts. Sterling Shepard did end up catching all six of his targets, but only for 47 yards. With Golden Tate’s status up in the air still this week, Shepard could benefit, but I’m not comfortable starting him. And speaking of Tate, if he does start, he’s not a recommended start either, but he would possibly eat into the target share for Slayton and Shepard.

Evan Engram entered Week 1 with high expectations, but certainly flat. He caught two of seven targets for just nine yards. While the target total was encouraging, you simply would have expected more production. Engram could bounce back as he faces a Chicago team that gave up a score to Detroit’s T.J. Hockenson last week.

Chicago Bears

Quarterback

Mitchell Trubisky (Start, QB2)

Don’t let anyone tell you differently: garbage time is appreciated. Mitchell Trubisky is no stranger to late points, and Week 1 was no different. All three of his touchdowns against the Lions came in the fourth quarter, and they were not off the most impressive of throws. But hey, they counted. Completing 20 of 36 for 242 yards, I would dare to say Trubisky is considered a start again this week against a poor Giants secondary. You may stress it for three quarters, but he’s bound to produce.

Running Backs

David Montgomery (Start, FLEX), Tarik Cohen (Sit)

The Giants gave up 141 yards on the ground to the Steelers, and so the Bears backs could be in line for a much better game than they had against Detroit. David Montgomery, despite the prior injury tag, played through, turning 13 carries into just 64 yards. Tarik Cohen had seven carries for 41 yards, but more alarming were the two targets only that he saw. I’d be more comfortable starting Montgomery than I would Cohen this week. It feels as if we have been waiting for Cohen to be a consistent PPR producing back for some years now.

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Allen Robinson II (Start, WR1/WR2), Anthony Miller (Start, WR3/FLEX), Jimmy Graham (Start, touchdown-dependent TE2)

Allen Robinson II’s Twitter page had a makeover on Tuesday. All connections to the Bears were removed from his social media accounts, so naturally, hysteria and speculation followed all afternoon. However by late Tuesday, Robinson reported things are all good with him and the team. Crisis averted. That being said, Robinson should remain a fringe WR1 start this week against a Giants team that allowed Ben Roethlisberger to toss three touchdowns to his wide receivers. His nine targets against the Detroit were promising to start the season. Antony Miller had a nice season debut, catching four of six targets for 76 yards and a score. At the rate Trubisky throws the ball, you’ll want Miller to have his target share increased, but he’s still a starting candidate this week.

As has been his designation for quite some time, Jimmy Graham is a touchdown-dependent start. The Giants held Eric Ebron in check Monday night, allowing just one catch to the tight end all game. The days of consistent targets are likely over for Graham, but he did see seven against Detroit and turned it into just three catches for 25 yards and a score.

-Matt Cava (@cavaM_ on Twitter)