Fantasy Football 2019: 10 Sleepers to start in Week 2
8. Matt Breida, RB, San Francisco 49ers (Week 2: at Bengals)
Even though they held the Seahawks to 21 points during their Week 1 loss, there are still quite a few question marks on the Bengals defense. They have some solid pieces, such as Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins, yet can be susceptible to the run due to a weak linebacking core.
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With Tevin Coleman missing time due to a sprained ankle sustained in the 49ers Week 1 win over Tampa Bay and Jerick McKinnon out once again as well, Matt Breida should be the bell-cow for Kyle Shanahan’s attack. He’s a tough, physical runner who set the tone during the Niners’ win on Sunday. He should get even more exposure come Week 2 in Cincinnati.
7. Devin Singletary, RB, Buffalo Bills (Week 2: at Giants)
There were quite a few noteworthy running backs that were drafted beyond the first round this past April. The Eagles’ Miles Sanders, Rams’ Darrell Henderson and Bears’ David Montgomery were all taken in front of Devin Singletary in the second and third rounds. However, Singletary was drafted into arguably the best situation.
Although the rookie is currently splitting carries with veteran Frank Gore, it won’t be long until he takes over the top spot in the Bills’ backfield. He only had four touches compared to Gore’s 10, but he used those limited carries to gain 70 yards, with a long run of 23. Against the Giants’ porous defense, his speed and game-breaking ability should be on full display, and his first 100-yard outing would not be out of the realm of possibility.