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Fantasy Football 2018: Start or sit for Week 2

By Donnie Druin

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Oakland Raiders rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Oakland Raiders rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31: Blake Countess #24 of the Los Angeles Rams chases George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers on a short pass play during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31: Blake Countess #24 of the Los Angeles Rams chases George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers on a short pass play during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Start

George Kittle vs Detroit – George Kittle led the 49ers in targets in the first week of action, and was on the field for 80 percent of their plays, according to Graham Barfield of NFL.com. Kyle Shanahan loves him. Jimmy Garoppolo loves him, and you should too. Kittle has been heralded as the next great tight end in the league, and following a solid performance in week one, a match-up with a recently exploited Lions defense should lead to another successful day at the office for Kittle and his fantasy owners.

Jordan Reed vs Indianapolis – If I’m dying on the Jimmy Graham hill, I’m thriving on the Jordan Reed mountain. Reed finds himself in the “start” section of this series for the second straight week after catching four balls for 48 yards and a score against the Cardinals in week one. Week two provides Reed with another opportunity to hit over ten fantasy points against a Colts secondary that is still trying to find their stride. Expect Alex Smith’s trust with Jordan to increase as the season comes along.

Sit

Will Dissly at Chicago – The Seahawks fourth round pick found himself very productive in week one, as Dissly amounted 105 yards on a mere three receptions and a touchdown. Chicago hosts Seattle on Monday Night Football after limiting the very man Dissly replaced, Jimmy Graham.

However, is Dissly a one week wonder? It’s nearly improbable Russell Wilson will continue to find him at the rate he is, especially with fellow tight end Nick Vannett recording more snaps. Seattle’s tight end situation is foggy at the moment, and Chicago isn’t a likely place for it to be resolved.

Eric Ebron at Washington – Eric Ebron enjoyed a successful week one, seeing a 4/51/1 line and out-performing fellow tight end Jack Doyle. Ebron has never lived up to the fantasy football tight end he would’ve been out of college. Andrew Luck continues his progression back to the quarterback he used to be, which includes a strong connection with Doyle at the tight end position. Ebron shouldn’t be the highest scoring tight end much longer in Indy, and it could end this week.

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