Fantasy Football 2019: 10 Sleepers to start in Week 2
4. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Week 2: at Panthers)
Coming off a breakout sophomore season in which he hit almost 900 yards receiving, big things are expected of Chris Godwin as he takes over the No. 2 receiving role in Tampa Bay for the departed DeSean Jackson. He’s a tough, physical receiver who lines up all over the formation in coach Bruce Arians’ scheme.
The continued growth of his relationship with mercurial quarterback was on display during the Bucs’ season-opening loss to the 49ers. He caught three balls for 53 yards and the offense’s lone touchdown.
On Thursday night, he’s going against a questionable Panthers secondary. Although Carolina cornerbacks Donte Jackson and James Bradberry are solid, Godwin should be able to win either matchup the majority of the time. Look for a potential show-out game from the third-year wideout.
3. Travis Benjamin, WR, Los Angeles Chargers (Week 2: at Lions)
Despite only having two catches for 12 yards in the opening win over the Colts, Travis Benjamin is arguably the Chargers’ best deep threat. He does much of his damage from the slot but can be moved all around the formation. Even though the Lions have top cornerback Darius Slay, he will be shadowing Keenan Allen for the majority of the contest.
Benjamin will have to lock up against Justin Coleman, which is a matchup that should favor Benjamin’s speed and shiftiness. Don’t be surprised if he breaks a long touchdown reception against a suspect Lions’ secondary.