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Fantasy football sleepers are everyones favorite commodity. Once youve hit on one weeks sleepers, though, you need to find new ones. So, no matter whether you played the right ones last week, Week 2 is a new opportunity to take a few more high-upside chances with some start 'em, sit 'em calls. Injuries to studs like Joe Mixon and Tyreek Hill provide those types of sleeper opportunities for backups like Giovani Bernard and Mecole Hardman.

We were hit or mi s in Week 1. We gave you Austin Ekeler as a sleeper, and he was one of the highest scoring players the whole week Dominic Proctor Jersey in his role as Melvin Gordons replacement. We also suggested Lamar Jackson, who sliced and diced the Dolphins defense to the tune of 59 Ravens points. And Deng Gak Jersey we might never dominate one section as much as we did tight end for Week 1, when our sleeper picks of T.J. Hockenson, Mark Andrews and Darren Waller proved to be three of the best TEs in fantasy, at least for the opening week.WEEK 2 NON-PPR RANKINGS: | | | | |

Of course there were mi ses, too. Frank Gore didnt dominate snaps in the Buffalo backfield. Marvin Jones had a quiet day for the Lions. Matt Breida underwhelmed despite getting solid touches. Thats par for the course, though. They wouldnt be sleepers if we were right every time.

So, heading into this week, we have multiple Jets and Bengals on our list, which seems like it could be a recipe for disaster if youre a fan of either of those NFL teams. Breida returns to the list for a second time -- call it a "Redemption Game", if you will.

In general, continue to keep in mind that someones presence on the sleepers list doesnt make them an automatic start -- just someoneto seriously consider when youre setting your lineup. Breida wouldnt get a start for a fantasy team over Kerryon Johnson, but that doesnt make him unworthy of a potential FLEX start. And if our Week 1 is any indication, well probably regre s to the mean and whiff on one or two of our TEs this week. .WEEK 2PPR RANKINGS: | | David Njoku Jersey

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Week 2Fantasy Sleepers: Running backs

Devin Singletary, Bills @ Giants (Billy Heyen).Singletary might look shaky on paper after receiving only four Week 1 carries, but he played on 48 of Buffalo's 69 snaps. The Bills just had it in their minds to pa s early and often, as Josh Allen dropped back on the first nine plays Buffalo ran. Expect a more even split in Week 2, especially with Buffalo potentially getting up on the Giants early. Singletary is the lead back, as his 48-19 snap advantage over Frank Gore showed in Week 1.

Matt Breida, 49ers @ Bengals (Vinnie Iyer). Tevin Coleman is hurt, and Breida will get the bigger chunk of Willie Herenton Jersey the work ahead of Raheem Mostert against a very weak run defense.

Giovani Bernard, Bengals vs. 49ers (Matt Lutovsky). If Joe Mixon (ankle) is out, Bernard is almost a must-start against a 49ers defense that just allowed 5.8 yards per carry to Ronald Ed Reed Jersey "1.9yards-per-carry-as-a-rookie Jones" (not his actual nickname) and 4.1 yards per carry to Peyton Barber. If Mixon is active, Bernard still has upside as a PPR FLEX because he'll likely still see a few more touches than usual.

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Week 2Fantasy Football Sleepers: Quarterbacks

Andy Dalton, Bengals vs. 49ers(Heyen). The 49ers just spent the week in Youngstown, and Dalton threw for more than 400 yards in Week 1. Can lightning strike twice? A porous defense might be the best chance he has.

Josh Allen, Bills @ Giants (Iyer).Allen is still running and scoring and now has a deep threat to help him in John Brown. He should be cleaner in a road matchup in Braxton Berrios Jersey the same stadium against a much worse defense.

Derek Carr, Raiders vs. Chiefs (Lutovsky).With only four incompletions in Week 1, Carr looked comfortable with his new receivers. Kansas City still has i sues on defense, as shown by Gardner Minshew's impre sive performance against them (22-of-25, 275 yards, two TDs). Carr's ceiling always seems limited, but he definitely has a high floor in this one.

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Week 2Fantasy Football Sleepers: Wide receivers

Will Fuller V, Texans vs. Jaguars (Heyen). The Jalen Ramsey-effect seems to matter, and I'd expect him to do his best to lock up DeAndre Hopkins. That leaves Fuller to fit in the Sammy Watkins role, which led to three Week 1 touchdowns for the Chiefs' WR2. Fuller showed off his big-play ability with a ridiculous Chris Lykes Jersey catch in Houston's season opener, so as long as he's healthy, you'll want him in your lineup.

D.K. Metcalf, Seahawks @ Steelers (Iyer).His usage and production provided a solidcomplement to Tyler Lockett last week, and a Pittsburgh secondary with an injured Joe Haden is a big boost for the rookie.

Mecole Hardman, Chiefs @ Raiders (Lutovsky).Hardmanfailed to record a catch on his lone target last week, but he played 53 of 59 snaps after Tyreek Hill got hurt. He'll be on the field, and he'll get targets in a softer matchup. One deep ball from Patrick Mahomesis all he needs to pay off.

Week 2Fantasy Football Sleepers: Tight ends

Ryan Griffin, Jets vs. Browns(Heyen).The Browns allowed 100 catches to TEs in 2018, and they allowed five catches for 55 yards and two TDs to Delanie Walker in Week 1. Even with Trevor Siemian, andeven though Griffin may not Sam Waardenburg Jersey matter in fantasy again after Monday night, he should matter on Monday night after receiving four targets in the Jets' opener. It doesn't hurt that he's the most likely candidate to get Quincy Enunwa's vacated targets.

Vernon Davis, Redskins vs. Cowboys (Iyer).He looked young and athletic again and should be the most open target for Case Keenum with Jordan Reed likely remaining on the shelf.

C.J. Uzomah, Bengals vs. 49ers (Lutovsky).Uzoman was clearly the Bengals preferred option over Tyler Eifert last week, and the 49ersallowed two TE touchdowns that were ultimately nullified by flags last week. We're not ready to call this is a favorable or unfavorable matchup just yet, but Uzomah still looks good as an under-the-radar option.

Week 2Fantasy Sleepers: Reggie Wayne Jersey Defenses

New York Giants vs. Bills (Heyen).This is a vote of non-confidence in Josh Allen. He's simply going to turn the ball over a couple of times in almost every game he plays this year -- it comes with his play style. Buffalo isn't explosive to the point that their final score will make the Giants unplayable, and the potential for multiple takeaways makes New York a solid sleeper.

San Francisco 49ers @ Bengals (Iyer). Nick Bosa and Dee Ford made their pa s-rush presence felt right away, resulting in more takeaways and big plays. Andy Dalton was sacked five times by Seattle last week, too.

Indianapolis Colts @ Titans (Lutovsky).This is a bit of an unexciting Miami Hurricanes College Jersey pick, but it's based largely on the belief the Colts are a legitimately talented defense. They managed four sacks and an INT against the Chargers, and the much le s-dynamic Titans gave up four sacks in their opener. Indy could pre sure Marcus Mariota into a few mistakes while keeping the score relatively low.