Dave Richard issues Week 2 fantasy football start, sit and flex recommendations

Analyst Dave Richard released his Week 2 fantasy football rankings, emphasizing that weekly lineup decisions should be based on matchups rather than draft order. He evaluated player prospects using factors such as health, defensive schemes, recent performance and offensive line stability.

Among the must-starts, Richard listed quarterback Josh Allen, running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and James Cook, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Additional starters include DJ Moore, Jameson Williams, tight ends Sam LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid, while players such as Jared Goff, Khalil Shakir and the Lions defense were recommended as sits.

He highlighted Bijan Robinson and Drake London as essential starters for their positions, and suggested low-end options like Chuba Hubbard, Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker and Kyle Pitts. Defensive units and certain tight ends were also placed on the sit list.

Richard provided matchup-specific insights, noting that the Lions' pass rush pressure rate and zone coverage could affect quarterback Jared Goff’s performance against Buffalo, and that the Saints’ defensive approach might limit Travis Etienne’s upside. He also identified potential flex candidates such as Devaughn Vele, Jordan Addison, and Aaron Jones.

Overall, the rankings aim to help fantasy managers make informed start, sit and flex decisions ahead of the Week 2 slate.