5 storylines to watch in week 2

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QB - Mac Jones (SF)

Mentioned in: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: 4 deep stashes to consider adding heading into Week 2

• Jones is set to start for the 49ers in Week 2 and potentially beyond, with Brock Purdy expected to miss 2-5 weeks due to toe and shoulder injuries according to NFL Network's Ian Rappoport. This immediate opportunity puts Jones in the streaming conversation for fantasy managers.

• Despite not living up to his first-round draft status in New England, Jones has shown fantasy potential, posting two top-12 weekly fantasy finishes during six relief appearances with Jacksonville last season. This track record suggests he could provide value in the right situation.

• The 49ers' favorable upcoming schedule, including matchups against the Saints, Cardinals, and Jaguars in Weeks 3-5, combined with Kyle Shanahan's playcalling and the team's skilled offensive weapons, positions Jones as a viable streaming option despite George Kittle being on injured reserve.

QB - Tua Tagovailoa (MIA)

Mentioned in: The Dolphins Are Prime Fantasy Football Bounceback Candidates For Week 2

• Tua Tagovailoa had a disastrous Week 1 performance against the Colts, managing only 114 yards passing with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 33-8 loss. Despite this poor showing, his track record with Mike McDaniel as play caller shows consistent production, averaging 265.5 yards passing per game.

• Tagovailoa's historical success against the Patriots is notable, with a perfect 7-0 record against the spread when facing New England. Additionally, he has demonstrated strong home field advantage at Hard Rock Stadium, where he holds a 21-12 record against the spread for his career.

• The article predicts a major bounce-back performance for Tagovailoa in Week 2, with a bold prediction that he will pass for over 300 yards and at least 3 touchdowns. This optimism comes despite offensive line concerns, with both Austin Jackson and James Daniels potentially missing the game.

RB - Travis Etienne Jr. (JAX)

Mentioned in: Fantasy Football Stock Report (Week 2)

• Travis Etienne Jr. demonstrated a strong return to form in Week 1 under new coaching, significantly outsnapping Tank Bigsby 40 to 14 while playing 60.6% of offensive snaps. This marked a clear departure from his previous season's struggles where he averaged a career-low 3.7 yards per carry while dealing with multiple injuries.

• In his season opener, Etienne showcased impressive efficiency with 16 touches for 156 yards from scrimmage and 18.6 PPR points, ranking sixth among all running backs. His 146 rushing yards were second only to Derrick Henry, averaging an impressive 8.9 yards per carry while earning high PFF grades in both offense (75.6) and rushing (76.8).

• Etienne's role is expected to expand even further following Tank Bigsby's trade to the Eagles, suggesting an increased snap share and workload moving forward. His performance was particularly notable as he led all players in rushing yards over expected (4.31) entering Week 2.

WR - George Pickens (DAL)

Mentioned in: Fantasy Football Start'em, Sit'em: Tyreek Hill, Marquise Brown, George Pickens

• After a modest Week 1 performance with just an 11.8% target share and 30 receiving yards, George Pickens is positioned for a significant uptick in production against the Giants in Week 2. His Week 1 metrics, including a 0.94 yards per route run and 19.4% air-yard share, are expected to improve significantly.

• Pickens has historically performed well against single high coverage, which the Giants heavily employ (eighth-highest rate at 64.9%). His previous success against this defensive scheme includes impressive metrics of 32% target per route run and 3.25 yards per route run.

• The matchup against the Giants appears particularly favorable for Pickens, as New York allowed the tenth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers in Week 1. The article strongly suggests this should be a breakout week for Pickens given the defensive matchup and his historical performance against similar coverage schemes.

WR - Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX)

Mentioned in: Fantasy Football: Brian Thomas Jr. needs to bounce back to avoid panic button - 10 storylines that will define Week 2

• Brian Thomas Jr. struggled in his first game, receiving only three catchable targets as Trevor Lawrence struggled with accuracy, particularly when targeting his No. 1 wideout. With numerous changes in Jacksonville, this poor performance has raised concerns about his high fantasy draft position.

• Thomas faces increased pressure to perform in Week 2, especially with Travis Hunter leading the team in target share under the new coaching staff. The matchup against Cincinnati's new defensive coordinator, who runs an aggressive one-high safety base defense, could provide opportunities for big plays downfield.

• The article predicts a bounce-back performance for Thomas in Week 2's more favorable matchup. However, if he fails to improve in both production and volume, the analyst suggests there will be sufficient reasons to hit the panic button on his fantasy outlook.

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