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FantasyPros - The Primer: Must-Start Players for Week 2 (Ep. 1702)

Sep 13, 2025
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Derek Brown
Join Derek Brown, a bold fantasy football writer for FantasyPros, as he discusses crucial must-start players for Week 2. He highlights Dak Prescott's recent struggles against the Giants, dives into the potential of running backs JK Dobbins and Isiah Pacheco, and emphasizes Keenan Allen's chemistry with Justin Herbert. Brown also sheds light on Kayshaun Boutte's growing role in the Patriots' offense and predicts a breakout performance for tight end Hunter Henry, making smart lineup decisions easier for fantasy football enthusiasts.
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INSIGHT

Dak's Week 1 Volume Masked By Bad Luck

  • Dak Prescott extremely undercut by drops and near-misses in Week 1 despite quality underlying metrics.
  • The Giants showed weaker secondary and pass-rush results, creating a favorable matchup for Dak in Week 2.
ADVICE

Start JK Dobbins As An RB2

  • Start JK Dobbins as an RB2 this week based on 53% snap share and goal-line role in Week 1.
  • Target him against Indianapolis, which allowed poor yards-after-contact and high rushing success last week.
ADVICE

Play Pacheco If Chiefs Lean Run

  • Consider starting Isiah Pacheco if Kansas City leans on the run in the Super Bowl rematch.
  • Attack the Eagles' run defense metrics: low stuff rate and high yards-after-contact allowed.
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