We’ll kick off the action right as Week 2 of the NFL season gets underway. No one’s connecting more with those fantasy football individuals than insiders like Liz Loza. Loza just happens to be one of the top writers and analysts for ESPN. He is a regular on the “Fantasy Football Now” show and provides great perspective on the Fantasy Focus Football podcast. Her main areas of expertise are fantasy football, women’s basketball, and sports betting. Her wide-ranging experience provides both fan and player an invaluable, complete perspective.
Loza’s detailed breakdown and analysis consistently shine a light on the most influential players to keep an eye on each week. Entering Week 2, she emphasizes that Justin Herbert has emerged as a top-eight quarterback option, particularly after a stellar performance in Week 1. The second-year Los Angeles Chargers’ signal caller said he was 25 for 34 through the air. His outstanding 73.5% completion rate made him QB6 on the week. Herbert’s in preparation for his first matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Without a doubt, fantasy managers everywhere are closely monitoring Zach Charbonnet, looking forward to reaping the rewards of his success.
The other player who has been flying up to see is Brian Thomas Jr. who has become the go-to point keeper in the progression of Jacksonville’s offense. Loza points out that Thomas’s position is even more important given his ability to almost quarterback the strategy of the Jaguars’ press. Thomas could be a big factor in improving their showing in those games. He has turned into a real “deep breaths situation” for fantasy managers trying to manage their expectations with unpredictable results from his play.
In Pittsburgh, Jaylen Warren is showing he’s more than a change-of-pace backup. He’s developing into a dangerous prospect as a pass catcher. His 31% target share in Week 1 was good for second among all players—tied with all the other receivers behind only Dallas Goedert. This statistic is a reflection of Warren’s game-changing ability to clock in what’s often called a “timing play.” As such, he’s an appealing target for fantasy teams looking to build depth.
Breece Hall stole the show too, as buzz surrounded his potential for a huge season ahead. Those are no longer fair or realistic concerns about Hall being a 2025 bust. On Sunday, based on what he’s shown in recent games, he was going to have the kind of resilience and ability that trumped emotion. His protection ability, willingness to adapt and thrive in tough situations will be paramount as the season goes on.
Marvin Harrison Jr. shrieked onto the scene in his professional debut. He ended up as fantasy’s TE3, scoring a mindblowing 14.9 fantasy points! His success speaks not only to his talent but his growing chemistry with quarterback Kyler Murray. This link is the reason why Harrison is a good bet to make a huge leap in year two. This is a promising opportunity for both him and the Cardinals.
Stefon Diggs is a major target this year thanks to that beautiful combination of ceiling and floor. As teams strategize against him, his consistent performance will continue to be a vital component of any fantasy lineup.
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