If your league is like mine, there are very few players to choose from, but maybe some players slipped through the cracks. I know many of you are going to need a tight end because of the injury to the 49ers’ George Kittle. Plus, we have some concerns with the Raiders’ Brock Bowers as well. Here are a few players who might be available to you that can help your team in week two.
QB Michael Penix Jr., Falcons
If you need a backup quarterback, or if you listened to me and drafted QB Bryce Young, then maybe it’s time to pick up Penix Jr. if he’s available. He has more weapons and is willing to fire the ball downfield. It looks like he’s also going to add a few more yards with his feet, with some rushing touchdowns.
QB Geno Smith, Raiders
Pennix Jr. will probably be gone, but maybe Smith is still up on the wire. He just threw for over 300 yards and is a threat every week. He’s not afraid to chuck the ball; there will be more big games ahead.
RB Brayshul Tuten, Jaguars
I figure Tuten will get seven to ten carries every week. If he’s still on the wire, he’s a must-add. He’s one injury from being a league winner.
TE Brenton Strange, Jaguars
Strange is n a great spot this week against a bad Bengals defense. The Browns peppered their tight ends with targets last week, and as a result, they had a combined 10 catches. I expect the Jaguars to need to push for offense vs. the Bengals instead of stepping off the gas pedal last week against the Panthers.
TE Michael Mayer, Raiders
If you have Brock Bowers, you want Mayer as an option. I expect Bowers to be a game-time decision, so I want to be able to play him if he’s a go. Mayer gives the flexibility to wait until Monday night.
WR Ray-Ray McCloud III, Falcons
If WR Drake London is out, I can see McCloud scoring 10-plus fantasy points against a bad Viking secondary. A touchdown will get him over 15.
WR Dyami Brown, Jaguars
As mentioned, the Jaguars have a great matchup against a bad Bengals defense. Brown can stretch the field, and they’re not afraid to take deep shots at him. I can see the Jaguars being down in the second half, forced to pass, and making all the receivers in play.
K Will Reichard, Vikings
If you had a field goal kicker who missed or got cut, then Reichard is your guy. He’s going to kick indoors for the next few weeks, and he has a big leg, as shown on Monday night when He Kicked a 59-yard field goal in Soldier Field.