Top daily fantasy football plays for Saturday’s Week 2 preseason games

SB Nation will be bringing you the top options on virtually all preseason slates through the end of August. There are eight games on the Saturday slate (Carolina-Tennessee is not available), so the options are a bit more wide open for DraftKings and FanDuel slates. As is always the case, keep an eye on Twitter throughout the day on gamedays, as injury and lineup news is always coming in prior to kickoff, turning popular plays into fades and lifting obscure plays into tournament-winning position.

DeSean Watson, Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots

Watson was everything fantasy players in Week 1 were hoping for, as he passed and ran his way to about 15 points in about 25 minutes of action. Watson could conceivably play an entire half in this game, and we saw last week what Jacksonville’s suspect offense did to the Patriots on the road. Things are lining up for a potentially monster outing from Watson, who could make a strong case to the Week 1 starter.

Mitchell Trubisky, Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals

Expectations were low for Trubisky in his professional opener against the Broncos last week, and he went out and reminded Bears fans what a competent, dynamic quarterback actually looks like. With a fine performance in his back pocket, Trubisky should play even more this week, against a defense that has made the likes of Kellen Moore look like a world beater two weeks ago.

Jimmy Garoppolo, Patriots at Texans

Tom Brady is expected to start against Houston, and might play about a quarter, maybe less. That should give Garoppolo somewhere in the neighborhood two quarters of playing time, which was similar to last week’s total, which led to a solid scoring line. Garoppolo also gets the benefit of facing the Texans’ backups on defense, which enhances his chances to be successful.

Drew Stanton, Cardinals vs. Bears

In the Hall of Fame Game, it was Blaine Gabbert who made the most of his opportunity, and we hyped Gabbert for last week’s slate, but he disappointed. Instead, it was Stanton who delivered a terrific performance against the Raiders. Suddenly, it’s Stanton who looks like the shoo-in for backup duties in Arizona and he is expected to be given the chance to further that claim Saturday against the Bears.

C.J. Beathard, San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos

Two things that happened last week: Beathard looked pretty sharp against the Chiefs in the second half and Trubisky looked like an All-Pro against the Denver backups on defense. Saturday, Beathard gets his crack at the backups on the Denver defense. No one will be on Beathard, but the spot is a good one to surprise.

Tarik Cohen, Bears at Cardinals

I loved Cohen last week and he showed why the Bears’ coaching staff loves him as well in his limited duty against Denver. The hope is that Cohen gets a longer look against Arizona, because he’s clearly the kind of back who can do damage, especially in PPR tournaments. I would have no hesitation going right back to him this week.

Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals

Hunt was pretty much a bust last week against San Francisco, but the Chiefs are no less committed to him, and Charcandrick West certainly didn’t give any reason why he should be getting more reps than the rookie. The feeling is that Hunt will get a serious chance to carry the ball in this game and show off his talents, which puts him back on this list.

D’Onta Foreman, Texans vs. Patriots

Foreman delivered in a big way in the Texans’ opener last week with 82 yards on nine carries. We saw the Jags run all over the Patriots last week, especially with their back-up running backs. Foreman is in a battle with Alfred Blue for the No. 2 role on the Texans and should get another chance to make his case.

Jamaal Williams, Green Bay Packers at Washington

Check on the availability of Ty Montgomery in this one. If he doesn’t go, or is limited to a series or two, Williams is primed for a big night after working with the first team for much of the week while Montgomery was sidelined. The fourth-round pick had 14 yards on four carries last week, but with Monty iffy, the role could be expanded greatly in this one.

De’Angelo Henderson, Broncos at 49ers

Henderson led the Broncos last week in rushes (7) and yards (54) and added a touchdown. With Devontae Booker out with an injury, the carries should be there again this week against a 49ers defense that was atrocious against the run in 2016.

Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts

Much like Mike Evans in Week 1, this is one of those times where you plug in a starter, even though it’s likely he only plays one or two series, and watch the scoreboard light up. This is Bryant’s preseason debut and he has been extremely vocal about his determination to “put on a show” in this game. Bryant put up big numbers in his preseason debut last season, working with Dak Prescott in the quarterback’s coming out party against the Rams. It’s Dak and Dez again tonight, and Dez is practically begging you to put him in your lineup. Who are we to say no?

Phillip Dorsett, Colts at Cowboys

Dorsett was another of our preseason darlings in 2016 and he needs to be a darling this time around if he wants to stay prominent in the Colts’ receiving rotation. T.Y. Hilton is expected to start and he’s another potential candidate as a starter who maximizes his limited snaps, but Dorsett is where we want to focus here, as he needs this game for his own future. With Chester Rogers out with an injury, Dorsett is expected to soak up extra plays.

Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders

Sammy Watkins is expected to play in his Rams debut, but it should be a short stint. That keeps the door open for Kupp, who got a lucky touchdown last week by falling on a fumble in the end zone. Hey, six points are six points, and Kupp demonstrated that he can be a weapon in this offense with a pair of catches for 35 yards. He has sneaky upside here.

Austin Carr, Patriots at Texans

Carr and Devin Lucein were the two receivers expected to make the most noise for the Patriots this preseason, but it was Carr who was the star in Week 1 against Jacksonville. Carr made five catches on seven targets for 44 yards and a touchdown. Lucien can still be a factor, but Carr was clearly the better receiver last week and gets the nod here.

Aldrick Robinson, Kendrick Bourne, 49ers vs. Broncos

The Legend of Aldrick Robinson continued again last week. If they ever build a Preseason Hall of Fame somewhere near Canton, Robinson goes in on the first ballot. He lit up the Chiefs last week for 83 yards on two catches, and until someone stops him, he has to be in consideration. But the other 49ers receiver worth a look is Bourne, who had a team-high seven targets last week, catching four for 88 yards and a touchdown.

Troy Niklas, Cardinals vs. Bears

The only thing holding Niklas back in his career has been injures, but he’s healthy now, has looked good in two games this preseason and had a touchdown last week. He’s going to continue to get work as the Cardinals want him to be a big part of their offense this season. Another touchdown could make him the tight end play of the night.

Martellus Bennett, Packers at Washington

There was a lot of talk this week about Bennett and Aaron Rodgers wanting to get reps together to work on their chemistry. If they do it on the field this weekend, there’s a decent chance Bennett finds the end zone.