Fantasy football – Fantastic intelligence for the 32 NFL teams before the second week, including how to evaluate James Conner, Phillip Lindsey and Quincy Enunwa

Giants RB Saquon Barkley started slowly, but a 68-yard touchdown stroke made him win 128 yards in 20-touch in his NFL debut. As expected, Barkley was a workaholic, handling 18 of the 21 backs of the Giants. The second pick of 2018 was unobtrusive as a receiver (two receptions), but covered 25 of the 39 possible routes and dealt six targets (17% of the shares), which was the team's third place. Until now, all is well for Barkley's chances of finishing in the top five.

Eagles RB Jay Ajayi carried the ball 15 times and scored twice in week 1, but further examination of its use should raise some concerns. Ajayi was limited to 27 of 64 possible snapshots (10 routes) and was not targeted. The Ajayi 10.0 OFP is ranked outside the top 30 in the standings. It's a bad bet to average one touchdown per match (let alone two), so its use will have to increase if he wants to maintain RB2 or better production. Head coach Doug Pederson said he had limited Ajayi early, so it's possible to increase contacts, but it's still hard to imagine that he will provide consistent RB2 statistics with Darren Sproles and Corey Clement.

WR Mike Williams Chargers (five catches, 81 yards) and RB Austin Ekeler (10 hits, 126 yards, TD) both had solid Week 1 numbers, but none can be considered a start of the week. Los Angeles played 73 offensive strikes in the game. Williams was on the field for 41 (fourth largest receiver of the team) and Ekeler dealt 22 (32 less than Melvin Gordon). Both are actors of the situation who need more clichés to allow a coherent fantasy production.

Redskins RB Adrian Peterson exploded for 96 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries and 70 yards on two receptions during his debut in Washington. Peterson outshot Chris Thompson 40-31 and won 26 at five, but was limited to seven runs (Thompson ran 22). Peterson has greatly benefited from a considerable lead over Arizona and his big games on a minimal workload can not be taken into account. Peterson's debut is safe and his efficiency is good, so Peterson remains in the discussion on RB2, but he is safer as a flex in PPR formats.

Fast attack

49ers running backs: Alfred Morris handled 31 snaps (12 litters, 15 routes, 0 targets) and Matt Breida 28 clicks (11 carries, 14 routes, two targets) in the first game of the season. At least for now, this is a two-headed battlefield. While the calendar will be easier to follow, Morris and Breida should only be considered as flexible options.

Vikings running backs: Dalvin Cook played 57 times and had 95 yards on 22 touchdowns in his first game, after the torn ACL of Week 4 of last season. Latavius ​​Murray carried the ball 11 times (42 yards) and was not targeted on 14 shots. Cook has covered 28 of the team's 31 passing routes. It is clear that Cook is taking over from last season and is one of the league's few hobby horses. Cook is a weekly RB1 game with the top five. Murray is more than a handcuff.

Bengals wide receivers: John Ross scored his first NFL touchdown Sunday, but he's still not a viable weekly option. Ross was limited to two targets and was on the field for 20 of the team's 30-game passes. This puts it behind both A.J. Green (29 routes) and Tyler Boyd (28 routes). Stash Ross & # 39; upside on your bench.

Dolphins fleeing: Week 1 of Kenyan Drake was not particularly impressive (17 hits, 66 yards), but he easily outshone Miami. Drake played 43 snaps (18 routes), compared to 18 Frank Gore snaps (six routes). Gore ran the ball well (61 yards in nine races), but recent history suggests he will not be able to maintain good efficiency. Drake stays in the RB2 mix.

Cowboys wide receivers: One of the most difficult units to project in the first week was the Dallas Wideouts. On the 35-pass passes against Carolina, the roads were split as follows: Cole Beasley (25), Allen Hurns (23), Deonte Thompson (19), Michael Gallup (14), Terrance Williams (10) and Tavon Austin ( five). . Beasley was the only Cowboy to receive more than five targets (he was eight), but his role in the shorts and the absence of touchdown (20 touchdowns in 261 receptions) make him a bending option out of PPR leagues. Hurns and Gallup are still worthy of bench seats as they take on a role.

Broncos: A pair of rookies, Royce Freeman (29 caps) and Phillip Lindsay (25), dominated this championship in the first week, with Devontae Booker (18 shots), third back, also very involved. Freeman and Lindsay both scored 15-71-0 on the floor. Lindsay and Booker each had two passes and Freeman was not targeted. The three-headed attack limits the fantasy potential of everyone involved, but it is possible that Freeman (boost in non-PPR) and Lindsay (boost in PPR) bring flexibility if their roles increase with the season. There is a Jordan Howard 2017 (Freeman), Tarik Cohen (Linsday) and Benny Cunningham (Booker).

Ravens wide receivers: John Brown scored a touchdown but was only targeted four times against Buffalo on Sunday. Admittedly, the Ravens' huge lead allowed them to run the ball often and rest the players in the second half, but Brown was behind Michael Crabtree and Willie Snead (six each) in the targets. This should not be a big deal considering that Brown has done 35 of the 42 possible routes, lagging behind Crabtree (37) only in the category. Brown should be on the bench in a tougher match against Cincinnati this week.

Saints wide receivers: Ted Ginn Jr. picked himself up where he left last season by catching five of six for 68 yards and a Buccaneer score in Week 1. Ginn was on the field for 40 of 46 passes. the team behind Michael Thomas (43 routes), but far ahead of Austin Carr (32), Trek Quan Smith (five), Tommylee Lewis (four) and Cameron Meredith (inactive). Ginn has finished among the top 35 fantasy receivers in the past three seasons and early indications suggest that he is about to do three out of four. Pick up Ginn when he is on your waiver and consider it for your flex.

Cardinals wide receivers: No big surprise here, but Chad Williams was the Cardinals' No. 2 catcher in Week 1. The 2017 third-round pick played 48 of the 51 snaps and was on the field for the 36 assists. He did not take any of his two targets, but the game time is optimistic. The sophomore receiver will feel the warmth of rookie Christian Kirk (43 caps, 35 runs), but should be on your radar as a candidate for overtime.

Packers wide receivers: Geronimo Allison made a run on 32 of the Packers' 40 passes Monday night. He was behind only Davante Adams (40 roads) and Randall Cobb (32), with Marquez Valdes-Scantling (two) away from the radar. It is clear that Allison is the # 3 receiver here, which confirms that he must be on fantasy lists. Adams and Cobb are weekly fantasy beginners and Allison is a fringe flex.

Browns WR Josh Gordon was "limited" in its debut in 2018 … but not really. Gordon was on the field for 66 of the 85 shots of the team, including 38 out of 45 games. He was only targeted three times, but scored a touchdown on his only shot. The use of Gordon will only increase as the season progresses and Cleveland will have to pitch frequently to New Orleans during the second week. This is a WR3 / flex option.

Raiders running: Apparently out of nowhere, Jalen Richard dominated Oakland's backfield with 37 saves in week 1. He delivered the goods, especially in passing, by entering a 5-24-0 line on the ground and 9- 55-0 in the air. Richard is a name that is found in the PPR leagues because it seems like this is the first comeback of the team. Marshawn Lynch (27 slaps, 11 litters) and Doug Martin (10, 4) will handle most litters.

Rams wide receivers: No surprise here, but the Rams took over where they left off in 2017 when they surveyed the NFL in three-wide receivers. Robert Woods, Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp were each on the field for 61 of the 63 pressures from the Rams offensives against Oakland. The three are viable weekly starters in one of the league's main offenses.

Hot questions

Can Lions Support Three Novelty Fancy Wide Receivers? May be! During the 11 weeks Tate of Gold, Marvin Jones Jr. and Kenny Golladay all played last season, they placed respectively 14th, 17th and 43rd in fantastic points. On Monday night against the Jets, the trio combined 35 of the team's 52 targets (67%). Jones and Tate were both top 12 receivers of fantasy last season, while Golladay appeared to be part of a rising star and scored well at 6-foot-4. Jones and Tate remain weekly beginners and Golladay is in flexible discussion according to the match.

East Seahawks TE Will Dissly a must-add after his 105-yard debut in the NFL? In the deep leagues and the dynasty, yes. In the leagues of 10 and 12 teams, no. Discreetly, he touched big games and managed to get a nice 15% target share, but he was actually second behind Nick Vannett in both clicks (33 to 32) and roads (23 to 19). Dissly is a good player for those who lost Walker or Olsen in Week 1, but will be a risky start until his role grows.

East Colts WR Ryan Grant a weekly beginner after scoring 8-59-0 (nine targets) in the first week? Not yet, but it could be soon, so put it on your list. Grant was the Colts' No. 2 against the Bengals, with 42 of the 55 possible routes. It only left T.Y. Hilton (55 lines) and Jack Doyle (50) ahead of Chester Rogers (36). Andrew Luck looked good in his first game and the Colts will throw the ball a ton this season, so his best weapons should be listed.

Is it time for those who wrote RB LeSean McCoy Invoices panic? Not yet. The Bills offense was about as bad as possible with Nathan Peterman in the center, but was at least slightly competent with Josh Allen in the game (against many defensive backups). McCoy played 32 times before resting late and led the Buffalo backfield into litters, routes and targets. It's still an RB2 option at home against the Chargers this week.

Can we trust Texans RB Lamar Miller after a week 1 strong? At least for the moment, yes. Miller was on the field for 54 of Houston's 71 offensive strikes and dealt with 26 of the 33 passing runs run by the team's running back. Miller's efficiency was much better than in previous years; he averages 4.90 YPC (3.00 YAC). If this continues, Miller may produce RB2 numbers, but remember that D & # 39; Onta Foreman is back towards mid-season.

Is The QB Pat Mahomes Heads & # 39; presence means a disaster for Travis Kelce? No, Kelce was restricted to a 6-yard touchdown in Week 1, but was on the field for all snaps except one and dealt with six targets (24% of the shares). Kelce remains a high-end TE1.

East Buccaneers RB Peyton Barber the workaholic in Tampa Bay? If week 1 is a sign of what will happen, the answer is a resounding "yes". Barber dealt with 47 of the team's 62 offensive shots, including 12 of the team's 16 back passes. His 19 staves were 17 more than the second on the closest ball, Jacquizz Rodgers. Barber will not see a ton of targets, but he will contribute more as a receiver when the team will not be ahead of the board for most of the game. This could be the case against the Eagles during week 2. Consider it as a flexibility option in PPR and an upgrade in non-PPR.