Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 2: Wide receivers

Week 2 of the fantasy football season is here, and we’re back with another crop of start/sit options. We’re starting to collect a small sample size of data about each team, and can start making somewhat more-informed decisions on good plays and traps. With that in mind, we’ll pick wide receivers who should exceed expectations in Week 2, along with three you should probably sit.

All eyes will be on Brandin Cooks making his return to New Orleans after being traded in the offseason, but Hogan is the guy who is primed for a blow-up performance against the ragged Saints defense. Danny Amendola has been ruled out, so Hogan’s role on Sunday should expand dramatically. We know what he can do when given the snaps and targets, and with Tom Brady likely to go for the jugular this week after his season-opening letdown, both Cooks and Hogan (and Gronk) could have big days.

With Sammy Watkins signing up for the Josh Norman Experience this weekend, Kupp’s increasing role in the Rams’ offense should continue to grow. Kupp was a preseason star who has carried it over into the real games with a 4-76-1 line against the Colts. Expect that production to continue, much like Nelson Agholor was a key cog in Philly’s win over Washington last week.

The Chargers have ruled out cornerback Jason Verrett, which is huge news for Parker, who now should draw Trevor Williams instead. And with Jarvis Landry coming into this game gimpy with a knee injury, Parker could be the target leader for Jay Cutler in his regular season debut. Remember, it was Bennie Fowler who was Mr. Touchdown for Denver on Monday, not Thomas or Sanders. Don’t sleep on Parker in this one.

Jacoby Brissett is certainly an upgrade over Scott Tolzien, but how much of an upgrade remains to be seen. Hilton should draw the defense of Patrick Peterson, which makes him even less attractive than he already was with the mess at quarterback.

If last week’s performance against the Giants told us anything, it’s that Bryant doesn’t always rise to occasion when the matchup is bad. And this week’s matchup is as bad as it gets for a receiver. This game has all the hallmarks of a Zeke Elliott game, with the Cowboys having for more success moving the ball on the ground. Bryant might make one big play to justify his roster spot. But he’s equally as likely to come in at single digits.

Most weeks, Coleman is going to be a sneaky addition to your lineup, especially as a flex or bye-week fill-in. And if DeShone Kizer matures quickly, he might even work himself into every-week starter status. This is not that week, facing a brutal Baltimore defense on the road.