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Fantasy Football Week 2: Should You Start Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford, Colby Parkinson?
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Cited: Yahoo Sports, DraftKings Network, USA Today
TL;DR
Start Davante Adams and Matthew Stafford against the Giants; only start Colby Parkinson if Puka Nacua is inactive.
Why now
With Puka Nacua questionable and the Rams desperate for a win after a poor season opener, the Rams' passing game is set to rebound.
Agree / conflict
Most analysts agree Adams is a must-start, but opinions are split on Parkinson as a streamer.
Takeaway
Lock in Adams and Stafford; monitor Nacua's status for Parkinson decision.
Adams and Stafford are clear starts for Week 2. Adams managed only three catches for 26 yards in the season opener, but the Rams' entire offense was out of sync after traveling to Australia. A return to SoFi Stadium and a favorable matchup against a Giants defense that ranked 16th in passing yards allowed last season should boost his numbers.
Parkinson is a dice roll. He played the most snaps among Rams tight ends in Week 1 but caught only one pass for six yards. Last season, however, he was the TE4 from Week 12 onward, showing reliable production when given opportunities.
FAQ
Should I start Davante Adams if Puka Nacua plays?
Yes. Adams is a top target even with Nacua on the field. His red-zone role and talent make him a WR2 with WR1 upside.
Is Matthew Stafford a top-12 QB this week?
He has QB1 potential if the offensive line gives him time. The Giants secondary is exploitable, and Stafford should bounce back from a poor Week 1.
Can I trust Colby Parkinson as my tight end?
Only if Nacua is inactive. Without Nacua, Parkinson could see increased targets. If Nacua plays, look for a safer TE option.
What is the Giants' weakness on defense?
Their secondary ranked 17th in PFF coverage grades last season and struggled in Week 1. The run defense is also vulnerable, but the Rams may lean on the pass.
Sources
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