All In Speed Run Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings with Pay Mayo and Ian Hartitz
Sep 12, 2025
Ian Hartitz, a fantasy football analyst at FantasyLife.com, shares his expert insights on navigating player rankings for Week 2. He breaks down the performance of running backs, highlighting stars like CMC and Bijan while discussing injury impacts and tactical decisions. The conversation dives into team dynamics affecting player utilization and offers advice on streaming defenses and optimizing lineups. Listeners get strategic tips to tackle tough start/sit calls as the season heats up, all wrapped in engaging banter.
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Prioritize Volume-Back RBs
- Prioritize proven workhorse RBs in your lineup and deepen rankings beyond the top 20.
- Consider expanding your 'circle of trust' to RBs with clear volume like Etienne and DeAndre Swift.
Dolphins' Dysfunction Fuels Target Concentration
- The Dolphins offense looked dysfunctional and may force heavy volume to pass-catching RBs like Achan.
- Tyreek Hill's legal and team concerns reduce his immediate fantasy reliability.
Handcuffs Over Speculative Stashes
- Pick up low-rostered handcuffs and emerging backups like Judkins or Blake Corum as insurance.
- Prefer clear-cut handcuffs with defined roles over speculative stash players.