The 15 Biggest Fantasy Football Questions for Week 2 (Ep. 1705)

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Sep 13, 2025

As Week 2 approaches, the hosts dive into 15 pressing questions that could shape your fantasy football lineup. They assess the performance of key players like Mark Andrews, Travis Etienne, and Javonte Williams while analyzing team strategies and injuries. Betting tips and matchup insights provide an edge for fantasy enthusiasts. With a focus on the Dolphins, Lions, and other teams, they evaluate player dynamics, like the Seahawks' backfield confusion. Tune in for tactical strategies sure to boost your fantasy game!

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INSIGHT

Packers Defense Is Suddenly Elite

The Packers defense looks legitimately elite early in the season and changes fantasy matchups.
Treat Green Bay as a weekly matchup you might bench opponents against, not just a normal defense.

ANECDOTE

Derek Admits He Misjudged Packers Secondary

Derek Brown recounted doubting the Packers secondary before seeing them play.
He credited Brian Gutekunst for rebuilding the defense and praised young corner play.

ADVICE

Start Kraft, Fade The Rest

Start Tucker Kraft and Josh Jacobs from the Packers offense; avoid other Green Bay pass catchers.
Avoid rostering Matthew Golden and treat other receivers as committee lottery tickets.

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Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown answer 15 burning questions ahead of Week 2 of the NFL season!

Don't miss this crucial fantasy football advice ahead of Week 2’s matchups!

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00

Game 1 - Browns at Ravens - Key Question: (Mark Andrews, Harold Fannin Jr) - 0:10:38

Game 1 - Browns at Ravens - 2nd Question - 0:15:47

Game 2 - Jaguars at Bengals - Key Question: (Travis Etienne, Tank Bigsby) - 0:17:16

Hard Rock Bet - 0:20:34

Game 3 - Giants at Cowboys - Key Question: (Javonte Williams) - 0:21:44

Game 4 - Bears at Lions - Key Question - 0:25:43

Auto-Pilot - 0:28:24

Game 5 - Patriots at Dolphins - Key Question - 0:29:20

Game 6 - 49ers at Saints - Key Question: (Spencer Rattler, Mac Jones) - 0:33:10

Signed Ja’Marr Chase Jersey Giveaway - 0:36:08

Game 7 - Bills at Jets - Key Question: (Breece Hall, Keon Coleman) - 0:36:38

Game 8 - Seahawks at Steelers - Key Question - 0:40:41

Game 8 - Seahawks at Steelers 2nd Question: (Aaron Rogers) - 0:44:41

Game 9 - Rams at Titans - Key Question: (Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard) - 0:45:58

Gmae 10 - Panthers at Cardinals - Key Question: (Bryce Young) - 0:47:26

Game 11 - Broncos at Colts - Key Question: (Michael Pittman) - 0:49:16

Game 11 - Broncos at Colts - 2nd Question - 0:50:38

Game 12 - Eagles at Chiefs - Key Question: (Xavier Worthy) - 0:53:33

Game 13 - Falcons at Vikings - Key Question - 0:57:21

Game 14 - Buccaneers at Texans - Key Question: (Emeka Egbuka) - 0:58:48

Game 15 - Chargers at Raiders - Key Question: (Ashton Jeanty, Justin Herbert) - 1:01:07

Outro - 1:06:15

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