Fantasy Football Week 2: How to Bounce Back from a Week 1 Fantasy Failure

Half of you are shaking your head, wondering what the hell just happened.

Don't fret, Week 1 is just that. It's one week in fantasy football. Here are the answers to get you back on track in Week 2. 

I was just as frustrated as you. I had the Arizona Cardinals in one league—I was certain that their underrated defense would flummox Cam Newton, who was bewildered in the preseason. 

Apparently, Newton was just playing with all of us. The dude showed up in a big way, but please practice temperance. That brings me to rule No. 1 of Week 2.  

Easy, Big Fella

 Please don't jump on a player that looks pleasing to the eye, only to see him kill your team in Week 2. 

Cam Newton is a prime example of this.

The Cardinals had a deplorable day on defense, allowing a rookie to torch them for fine fantasy points. 

That will not happen with the Packers. Do your homework before you take a plunge on a Week 1 hero.

Don't Panic

 What was good for The Hitchhiker's Guide works well here, too. Players like LeGarrette Blount and Chris Johnson had horrible games.

Some players just fell into a perfect storm that negated them from breaking out in Week 1. Johnson will be a stud, and Blount will get more reps after whining about being underused.

Work the Waiver Wire

 The waiver wire can be your best friend. Don't jump into a trade too early when tremendous value can be had for free. 

Going by Yahoo Fantasy availability, players like Early Doucet, Ed Dickson and Ryan Fitzpatrick can be had without a fight. 

All three offer an immediate boost to fantasy offenses, really. 

Follow these three steps, and you are destined to enjoy success this weekend.