Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings, Box Score Projections for Players with Top Matchups

We're already one game into Week 2, but fantasy managers still have plenty of tough choices ahead. We're still learning which teams are good, which players are truly set to break out and which fantasy-favorable roles are sustainable.

Will Marquise Brown really average 10 receptions per game? Probably not.

Here, you'll find updated point-per-reception (PPR) rankings for the top remaining Week 2 plays. You'll also find a deeper dive into the best matchups of the week, based on Week 1 results, past performances and any other team-specific factors.

Quarterback

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Patriots QB Drake Maye

1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
2. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
3. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
4. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
6. Justin Fields, New York Jets
7. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
8. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
9. Drake Maye, New England Patriots
10. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
12. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

Top Matchup: Drake Maye at Miami Dolphins

The Baltimore Ravens surrendered the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in Week 1. However, they also faced Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen while he was having one of the best games of his career.

The Miami Dolphins allowed the second-most fantasy points in Week 1, and they faced ...Daniel Jones.

Now, we don't want to discount Jones' potential resurgence with the Indianapolis Colts. However, Miami being completely unprepared to face a dual-threat quarterback says volumes. This week, the Dolphins will host the New England Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye.

Maye was only QB18 in Week 1, but his scrambling ability gives him a ton of upside in this matchup. Expect him to jump into top-10 territory this week.

Stat Projection: 289 passing yards, 2 TDs, 45 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD

Running Back

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Jets RB Breece Hall

1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
2. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
3. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
4. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
5. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
6. James Conner, Arizona Cardinals
7. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
8. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9. Breece Hall, New York Jets
10. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
11. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders
12. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
13. Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
14. James Cook, Buffalo Bills
15. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Top Matchup: Breece Hall vs. Buffalo Bills

No team surrendered more fantasy points to opposing RBs in Week 1 than Buffalo. While it's certainly worth noting that slowing Ravens running back Derrick Henry is always a challenge, struggles against the run aren't new for the Bills.

Last season, Buffalo ranked 19th in yards per carry allowed.

This week, Buffalo will visit the rival New York Jets. As long as New York doesn't fall behind to the point that it's willing to abandon the run, this should be a terrific matchup for Breece Hall.

While Hall was widely expected to share the load with second-year back Braelon Allen, that didn't really play out in Week 1. Allen logged six carries. Hall tallied 19 carries and two receptions.

Even with Justin Fields playing a role in the ground game, Hall should deliver for fantasy managers this week.

Stat Projection: 104 rushing yards, 4 receptions, 38 receiving yards, 1 TD

Wide Receiver

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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson

1. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
2. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
3. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
4. Malik Nabers, New York Giants
5. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
6. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
7. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
8. Nic Collins, Houston Texans
9. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks
10. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
11. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets
12. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
13. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
14. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
15. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos
16. Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17. Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers
18. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
19. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals
20. Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams

Top Matchup: Justin Jefferson vs. Atlanta Falcons

While the Atlanta Falcons only allowed the fourth-most fantasy points in Week 1, that deserves some context. The Falcons were playing a familiar divisional opponent at home and in a fairly favorable situation.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were without star tackle Tristan Wirfs and receiver Chris Godwin.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, meanwhile, was only WR20 in Week 1. Of course, he was on the road against a familiar divisional opponent and playing with a quarterback making his first NFL start.

Now, the Falcons are set to visit the Vikings after a heartbreaking letdown. J.J. McCarthy's chemistry with Jefferson is stronger than it was a week ago, and Minnesota has enough confidence in its young quarterback to let it fly. Add all of these factors together, and we can expect Jefferson to jump right back into the elite tier of fantasy receivers this week.

Stat Projection: 7 receptions, 94 yards, 2 TDs

Tight End

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Cardinals TE Trey McBride

1. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
2. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
3. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts
4. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
5. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
6. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings
7. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens
8. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
9. Kyle Pitts Sr., Atlanta Falcons
10. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
11. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots
12. Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys

Top Matchup: Trey McBride vs. Carolina Panthers

Fantasy managers certainly didn't need an extra reason to start Trey McBride this week. The Arizona Cardinals star racked up 1,176 receiving yards a year ago and caught six passes for 61 yards in his 2025 opener.

This week, Arizona will host the Carolina Panthers, who had one of the worst overall defensive performances of Week 1.

Carolina allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends last week. While the Seattle Seahawks, Ravens, New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals allowed more, they all faced upper-tier tight ends. Brenton Strange isn't there quite yet.

Expect McBride to have a terrific outing in Week 2, even hooking up with Kyler Murray for a rare touchdown—McBride has just six in 50 career games.

Stat Projection: 8 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD

*Fantasy scoring information from FantasyPros