Week 2 across the NFL provided us with some exhilarating plays, underdog victories, and, unfortunately, injuries are a weekly reality. I recently moved to Atlanta and thoroughly enjoyed attending the Falcons hosting the Packers live this Sunday in Atlanta. So, these two risers are from a real-time vantage from my perspective at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Player: Jayden Reed
Previous Rank: 118
Current: 99
Reed has seen increased playing time due to Christian Watson being ruled out the last two weeks due to a hamstring injury. In Week 2, Reed saw 56% of snaps, compiling eight targets for four receptions, 37 receiving yards, and two TDs. Reed looked more explosive on the eye test alone than fellow receivers Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. What Reed has displayed in the first couple of weeks cements him as the team’s WR3 at worst, and he has the potential to slot in as WR2. 65.8% of his snaps have come from the slot, averaging 2.24 yards per route run and receiving a PFF grade of 75.1. Green Bay has a bye week in Week 6 and a semi-soft schedule versus the pass in matchups ahead.
Stance: Looking to acquire in all builds. Reed’s early season flashes are signs of bigger things to come. I’d quickly throw out a mid-early 2024 2nd rounder for Reed.
Player: Bijan Robinson
Previous Rank: 9
Current Rank: 8
Bijan Robinson is setting the NFL ablaze with efficiency, power, speed, and finesse. Watching him play in person last week was an absolute delight, and he looked like the best player on the field immediately. I observed Robinson’s vision, burst, lateral cutting ability, and patience on full display. In his only two starts in his young career, Bijan has amassed 180 yards on 29 carries (6.2 YPC), 75 receiving yards catching 10 of 11 targets, and one receiving TD. Robinson also boasts seven explosive rushes (<10 yards), seven forced missed tackles, and 3.97 yards after contact. PFF has graded him overall 86.1 and 89 for rushing alone. Most of you don’t need me to tell you that Bijan is a dominant, transcendent talent. I bumped him up a little in the rankings and wanted to share my impression of watching him play.
Stance: Firm hold if you have him, massive price tag if you are in the market. The price tag at a starting point is two 2024 1sts plus a startable player who is a proven asset, at least a WR2/RB2.
Player: Najee Harris
Previous Rank: 52
Current Rank: 62
Najee has looked awful this year, as has the entire Steelers offense, outside of some circus catches from George Pickens. Harris only saw six rushing attempts for 31 yards and only two yards on two catches. Week one was an outlier as the Steelers got throttled early on, and the game script played a crucial part in Harris seeing only six rushes. His snap share has stayed within 57% in 2023. In 2022, Najee averaged a 65.1% snap share and a 69.9% opportunity share. Jaylen Warren has looked far more explosive, and his efficiency is through the rough compared to Najee’s plodding style thus far. Steelers Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada is about to be out of a job soon. This offense looks hapless and needs an overhaul. PFF has Harris graded out with a 58.7 overall rating.
Stance: There is a better time to try and move Harris. Wait until he has a couple of good games to trade away. I am just holding teams that roster Najee and hoping for a new OC in Pittsburgh. Go for it if you can acquire Harris on the cheap from a panicking manager.
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# | Name | Team | Pos |
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Patrick Mahomes II | KC | QB | |
Jalen Hurts | PHI | QB | |
Josh Allen | BUF | QB | |
Joe Burrow | CIN | QB | |
C.J. Stroud | HOU | QB | |
Justin Jefferson | MIN | WR | |
Bijan Robinson | ATL | RB | |
Lamar Jackson | BAL | QB | |
Caleb Williams | CHI | QB | |
Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | WR | |
Kyler Murray | ARI | QB | |
Jordan Love | GB | QB | |
CeeDee Lamb | DAL | WR | |
Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | WR | |
Marvin Harrison Jr. | ARI | WR | |
Anthony Richardson | IND | QB | |
Trevor Lawrence | JAC | QB | |
A.J. Brown | PHI | WR | |
Tyreek Hill | MIA | WR | |
Garrett Wilson | NYJ | WR | |
Christian McCaffrey | SF | RB | |
Sam LaPorta | DET | TE | |
Drake London | ATL | WR | |
Puka Nacua | LAR | WR | |
Kyle Pitts | ATL | TE | |
Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | RB | |
Breece Hall | NYJ | RB | |
Dalton Kincaid | BUF | TE | |
Jonathan Taylor | IND | RB | |
Justin Herbert | LAC | QB | |
Jayden Daniels | WAS | QB | |
De’Von Achane | MIA | RB | |
Malik Nabers | NYG | WR | |
Cooper Kupp | LAR | WR | |
DK Metcalf | SEA | WR | |
Rome Odunze | CHI | WR | |
DeVonta Smith | PHI | WR | |
Jaylen Waddle | MIA | WR | |
Brandon Aiyuk | SF | WR | |
Tank Dell | HOU | WR | |
Travis Etienne Jr. | JAC | RB | |
Kyren Williams | LAR | RB | |
Saquon Barkley | PHI | RB | |
Chris Olave | NO | WR | |
Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | WR | |
Tua Tagovailoa | MIA | QB | |
Jordan Addison | MIN | WR | |
Rashee Rice | KC | WR | |
Dak Prescott | DAL | QB | |
Brock Purdy | SF | QB | |
Trey McBride | ARI | TE | |
J.J. McCarthy | MIN | QB | |
Drake Maye | NE | QB | |
Mark Andrews | BAL | TE | |
Baker Mayfield | TB | QB | |
Isiah Pacheco | KC | RB | |
Josh Jacobs | GB | RB | |
David Montgomery | DET | RB | |
Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | RB | |
Nico Collins | HOU | WR | |
Joe Mixon | HOU | RB | |
Jayden Reed | GB | WR | |
Tee Higgins | CIN | WR | |
James Cook | BUF | RB | |
Tyjae Spears | TEN | RB | |
Brock Bowers | LV | TE | |
George Pickens | PIT | WR | |
Derrick Henry | BAL | RB | |
Jared Goff | DET | QB | |
DJ Moore | CHI | WR | |
Jonathon Brooks | CAR | RB | |
Davante Adams | LV | WR | |
Kirk Cousins | ATL | QB | |
Najee Harris | PIT | RB | |
Xavier Worthy | KC | WR | |
Zay Flowers | BAL | WR | |
Geno Smith | SEA | QB | |
Bryce Young | CAR | QB | |
Ladd McConkey | LAC | WR | |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | WR | |
Bo Nix | DEN | QB | |
Tony Pollard | TEN | RB | |
Deshaun Watson | CLE | QB | |
Rachaad White | TB | RB | |
Kenneth Walker III | SEA | RB | |
T.J. Hockenson | MIN | TE | |
Jerry Jeudy | CLE | WR | |
Javonte Williams | DEN | RB | |
Deebo Samuel Sr. | SF | WR | |
Sam Howell | SEA | QB | |
Travis Kelce | KC | TE | |
Austin Ekeler | WAS | RB | |
Stefon Diggs | HOU | WR | |
Brian Thomas Jr. | JAC | WR | |
Keenan Allen | CHI | WR | |
Dallas Goedert | PHI | TE | |
Trey Benson | ARI | RB | |
Diontae Johnson | CAR | WR | |
Mike Evans | TB | WR | |
Aaron Jones | MIN | RB | |
Justin Fields | PIT | QB | |
George Kittle | SF | TE | |
Chris Godwin | TB | WR | |
Keon Coleman | BUF | WR | |
Christian Watson | GB | WR | |
Alvin Kamara | NO | RB | |
Nick Chubb | CLE | RB | |
Evan Engram | JAC | TE | |
Ricky Pearsall | SF | WR | |
Blake Corum | LAR | RB | |
Jake Ferguson | DAL | TE | |
Jahan Dotson | WAS | WR | |
Terry McLaurin | WAS | WR | |
Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | RB | |
Zamir White | LV | RB | |
Roman Wilson | PIT | WR | |
Amari Cooper | CLE | WR | |
David Njoku | CLE | TE | |
Xavier Legette | CAR | WR | |
Calvin Ridley | TEN | WR | |
D’Andre Swift | CHI | RB | |
Jakobi Meyers | LV | WR | |
MarShawn Lloyd | GB | RB | |
Derek Carr | NO | QB | |
Elijah Moore | CLE | WR | |
Quentin Johnston | LAC | WR | |
Ja’Lynn Polk | NE | WR | |
Zach Charbonnet | SEA | RB | |
Dameon Pierce | HOU | RB | |
Daniel Jones | NYG | QB | |
Miles Sanders | CAR | RB | |
Gus Edwards | LAC | RB | |
DeAndre Hopkins | TEN | WR | |
Khalil Herbert | CHI | RB | |
Josh Downs | IND | WR | |
Raheem Mostert | MIA | RB | |
Russell Wilson | PIT | QB | |
Jaylen Wright | MIA | RB | |
Devin Singletary | NYG | RB | |
Matthew Stafford | LAR | QB | |
Marquise Brown | KC | WR | |
Jaylen Warren | PIT | RB | |
Kendre Miller | NO | RB | |
Pat Freiermuth | PIT | TE | |
Courtland Sutton | DEN | WR | |
Alexander Mattison | LV | RB | |
Tyler Allgeier | ATL | RB | |
Ray Davis | BUF | RB | |
Ben Sinnott | WAS | TE | |
Cole Kmet | CHI | TE | |
Michael Penix Jr. | ATL | QB | |
Gardner Minshew II | LV | QB | |
Treylon Burks | TEN | WR | |
Christian Kirk | JAC | WR | |
Romeo Doubs | GB | WR | |
AJ Dillon | GB | RB | |
Tank Bigsby | JAC | RB | |
Jameson Williams | DET | WR | |
Javon Baker | NE | WR | |
Dalton Schultz | HOU | TE | |
Tyler Lockett | SEA | WR | |
Aaron Rodgers | NYJ | QB | |
Chigoziem Okonkwo | TEN | TE | |
Tucker Kraft | GB | TE | |
Cade Otton | TB | TE | |
Darren Waller | NYG | TE | |
Kimani Vidal | LAC | RB | |
James Conner | ARI | RB | |
Brandin Cooks | DAL | WR | |
Marvin Mims Jr. | DEN | WR | |
Aidan O’Connell | LV | QB | |
Cam Akers | MIN | RB | |
Michael Mayer | LV | TE | |
Jerome Ford | CLE | RB | |
Antonio Gibson | NE | RB | |
Zack Moss | CIN | RB | |
Kareem Hunt | CLE | RB | |
Joshua Palmer | LAC | WR | |
Malachi Corley | NYJ | WR | |
Tyler Higbee | LAR | TE | |
Isaiah Likely | BAL | TE | |
Greg Dulcich | DEN | TE | |
Gabe Davis | JAC | WR | |
Rondale Moore | ATL | WR | |
Noah Fant | SEA | TE | |
Zach Evans | LAR | RB | |
Bucky Irving | TB | RB | |
Michael Wilson | ARI | WR | |
Skyy Moore | KC | WR | |
Adam Thielen | CAR | WR | |
Hunter Henry | NE | TE | |
Kenneth Gainwell | PHI | RB | |
Luke Schoonmaker | DAL | TE | |
Wan’Dale Robinson | NYG | WR | |
Rashod Bateman | BAL | WR | |
Luke Musgrave | GB | TE | |
Rashid Shaheed | NO | WR | |
Zay Jones | JAC | WR | |
J.K. Dobbins | LAC | RB | |
Juwan Johnson | NO | TE |
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