Fantasy Football Saturday Mailbag for Week 2 (Fantasy Football)
Good morning, FootClan, and a very warm welcome to Week 2 of The Fantasy Footballers’ Saturday Morning Mailbag! As always, I am here bright and early on a Saturday morning to select a handful of your questions from The Fantasy Footballers’ Discord server and answer some of the hot topics that didn’t quite make it to that week’s edition of The Footcast. The Ballers’ Discord is home to the biggest and best online fantasy football community in the world, and is your go-to if you are looking to talk about all things fantasy football. Head over today and get involved with thousands of members across dozens of dedicated channels for start/sit questions, trade advice, and waiver wire insights, as well as exclusive areas that are only available to members of the FootClan.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. After Week 1 of the 2025 season, the top-scoring RB and QB were Josh Allen and Derrick Henry; fast-forward 12 months, and with one week’s worth of games in the books for 2026, your fantasy leaders at RB and QB are Derrick Henry and Josh Allen, Caleb Williams. Ok, we didn’t have an exact match, but boy did the fantasy big-guns turn out in a big way to kick off the season. King Henry, King Swift (it’s a thing), Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Jonathan Taylor all put up over 20 fantasy points and finished inside the top 10 at the position. JSN, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Justin Jefferson, Trey McBride…also all above the 20-point mark. There were some anomalies, however, as a few less-than-usual suspects staked their claim for fantasy relevancy in the coming months (Jalen Coker WR1 season incoming?).
We’ve got a lot to get into this morning, FootClan…so let’s dive right in!
Question #1 – Season-long Strategy (Week 1 Panic Edition)
Hey Ballers! What player are you most worried about after Week 1, even though you know you shouldn’t be? – SOLID ALIBI
Answer: One mantra we like to live by here at HQ is don’t overreact to Week 1…but we are only human, and in some cases that is way easier said than done.
Hi, my name is Paul, and I am a De’Von Achane manager, so naturally, as an experienced fantasy football player and writer here at The Fantasy Footballers…I am already tilting off the face of the planet. Achane’s RB27 finish was his worst fantasy performance since Week 17 of the 2024 season, and only the third time in his last 27 appearances that he has finished a week outside the top 24 at the position…not quite the start to the Malik Willis era we were hoping for. I am not for one second worried about the talent (well, not Achane’s anyway); you do not have back-to-back seasons as the overall RB7 and RB6, only to suddenly become a bad player – but this isn’t what us Achane truthers signed up for when taking the fourth-year back with a second-round pick in our drafts. Let me find that quote from Miami’s new Head Coach, Jeff Hafley, about Achane from a couple of weeks ago…
“I just gave Achane a heads up this morning and told him he better be in good shape because I told him there might be some games where I have to pick him up and carry him back into the locker room because he’s going to be so tired.”
The only people tired here, Jeff, are De’Von’s fantasy managers…tired of your lies. As was predicted, the Dolphins looked absolutely toothless in their season opener, putting up a measly 74 yards on the ground against a Raiders outfit that many had as pre-season challengers to Miami in the race to draft Arch Manning with the first overall pick next April. Arguably more concerning than the general lack of rushing prowess, Willis’ unwillingness to go full Tua and check down to Achane when under pressure resulted in the debutant QB leading the team in rushing yards and adding a score into the bargain…not good, Bob. Miami’s do-it-all RB still managed to add on 30 yards through the air on four receptions, but this was a worrying start to the season for anyone who had pinned their hopes on Achane to be their team’s RB1 and lead them to a #FootClanTitle.
Other names I am concerned about are Achane’s former teammate, Jaylen Waddle – now not catching passes over in Denver – and sophomore TE Harold Fannin, who must be one of the few in Cleveland reminiscing about the good ol’ days when Shedeur Sanders was under center for the Browns.
Question #2 – Trade Talk (King Swift Special)
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Yo, yo, yo Ballers! Is D’Andre Swift a hold or should I sell high after that Week 1 performance? – BuffGiamatti
Answer: Long live the King! Long live the King! I am not going to go on a full victory lap just yet, but following a season-opening performance that saw the Chicago Bears’ undisputed lead back put up a line of 18/124/3…I am butterfly stretching in preparation, baby! D’Andre Swift…sorry, King D’Andre Swift absolutely destroyed the Carolina Panthers on the ground throughout Chicago’s 59-37 victory in Charlotte last weekend, and with both backup RB Kyle Monangai and Caleb Williams also finding the end zone with their feet…it could have been an even bigger day for the King of Consistency.
I have waxed lyrical about Swift in both The Fantasy Footballers Fantasy Court series and the Writing Staff’s My Guys for 2026 article, so it’s no surprise I recommend you hold on to the league’s current RB3 in 0.5 PPR scoring. Swift entered the season with an ADP right on the 4/5 turn, good enough to see him being taken as the RB20 overall, and after just one game I feel pretty confident in saying that those who drafted him at that cost have got themselves an absolute bargain. Sure, you could try to flip Swift off the back of his monstrous Week 1 performance…but why would you? This is an RB who has already flashed RB1 upside in Ben Johnson’s offense, finishing inside the top-10 at the position on four occasions last season, and with the second-year HC quoted before the season as saying, “I want to have the highest-scoring offense ever…I want shutouts. I want blowouts.“…things are looking pretty promising for Swift’s outcome rest of season.
King Swift is already a boat…do not trade him away looking for something you already have, and that my friend is an RB1 for your fantasy roster.
Question #3 – Trade Talk (Mike Wright’s Disappearing Pants Edition)
Puka Puka, Pokeballers! Is Christian Watson a trade-away candidate, or do we think he’ll still see a consistent target share beyond the boom-bust passes? – It’s Pukachu!
Answer: Last Sunday, at approximately 4:50 pm Eastern, Christian Watson did this…
WATSON TD!
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/NVEU4ikenf
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 13, 2026
If you look carefully, around about the 0:08 mark of that clip, you will see what looks like a referee’s flag fly across the screen. I have it on good authority, however, that what you can see on the footage was no penalty marker, but actually the bright yellow pantaloons of one Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright, having traveled faster than the speed of light after they flew straight off his body, watching at home in Arizona.
Mike was far from alone in celebrating one of his My Guys’ big days, as we all watched with mouths agape as Watson casually put up 131 yards and two scores in the first half against Minnesota’s No. 1 pass defense. The fifth-year wide receiver ended the day with 147 yards from six grabs – including the 80-yard monster from above – good enough to see him finish as the overall WR2 on the week, just behind Carolina’s Jalen Coker (as we all predicted, obviously). Watson may have lit up the box scores, but sophomore pass-catcher and former first-round draft pick Matthew Golden led the team in targets. Jordan Love looked to Golden 12 times, four more than Watson and five more than the somewhat forgotten Jayden Reed. The second-year wideout may have been less efficient than his teammates, catching only 50% of the balls thrown his way…but the intent is there, and after a disappointing rookie campaign, Golden clearly has his QB’s trust and looks set to be a prime breakout candidate.
But what does this mean for Watson, and should you be looking to trade him at top-dollar? Put simply…no. As much as Golden looks set to play a major part in this offense, Watson is still the guy in this Packers’ passing offense…provided he is healthy, of course. Fresh off a four-year $92m extension this off-season, Matt LaFleur and the entire Green Bay organization will want to get their money’s worth out of the highly-talented receiver, who has far too often watched on from the sidelines. As long as Watson stays healthy, he offers WR1 upside on an every-week basis. Hold fast and pray to the fantasy Gods for an injury-free 2026 for one of the league’s most talented wideouts.
Question #4 – League Rules (Controversial Trades Edition)
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Josh Jacobs was just traded in our league for Caleb Douglas, and some members are threatening to leave the league over it. There’s no foul play involved, so how do you combat the whining about “unfair” trades? Disclaimer: I’m not involved in the trade, just tired of people losing their minds whenever a trade happens – Robin Mahfood
Answer: First off, what a delight to receive a Mailbag question from Food for the Poor CEO and SpitBallers’ legend Robin Mahfood (IYKYK).
This is an unpleasant situation for everyone involved, and one that is all too familiar whenever an apparent “lopsided” trade is made (shoutout to my own League of Record). I say apparent, as none of us know what the long-term outcome of any trade will be…let alone the potential implications when a player involved in such a trade currently finds themselves on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
At the time of writing, Josh Jacobs is still awaiting any news from the National Football League after pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges last week. Rumors in the bushes suggest Jacobs could receive a suspension of 4-6 games, with the chance that his time on the Exempt List would count as time served. If that were to be the case, Jacobs could be back on the field as soon as Green Bay’s Week 5 divisional matchup at home against Chicago, and more importantly for fantasy managers…an RB1-level talent back in their line-ups. However, everything surrounding the Jacobs’ case is currently pure speculation, and for all we know, he may never play another down in the National Football League ever again. While this seems unlikely, the potential for a lengthy (or even season-long) absence is still very much on the table, meaning his trade value ranges from an RB1 for over two-thirds of the season to nothing…and everything in between.
It is a difficult situation for any league, but almost any trade involving Jacobs right now has to be taken at face value, with everyone involved knowing that the range of outcomes is incredibly wide-ranging. If the trade was made in good faith, both managers are happy, and the transaction follows the rules all members agreed to, then no one in the league can complain. Trades may look one-sided on paper…but we do not play our game on paper; Caleb Douglas WR1 season incoming!
It’s time for Rapid Round…
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Are we dropping MarShawn Davon Thamir Lloyd in redraft leagues? – heysenberg
Answer: Absolutely not. As we just talked about above, we have zero idea what will happen with the Josh Jacobs case…so until further notice, MarShawn Lloyd is still the RB for one of the league’s most promising offenses. Lloyd outpaced Chris Brooks 13-7 in opportunities on the ground, and although he only put up 39 yards with the lion’s share of team carries, this was against arguably the best run defense in the league. Better days are ahead for Lloyd, and they could come as early as Sunday as Green Bay head to New York City to face a much more generous Jets D.
Are we selling Coker high? What would you sell him for? Thanks! – klsyfshr
Answer: Coker? High? Must.resist.urge.to.make.puns! After finishing Week 1 as the overall WR1 in fantasy, the temptation to sell a player with only one previous 100-yard game is understandable, but unless this is a home league or you play with Panther fans, I cannot see you getting much for him.
Carolina has a relatively WR-friendly schedule heading into their Week 5 bye, with back-to-back games against Cleveland and Detroit, ranked 30th and 31st respectively against wideouts. Wait and see what Coker does this weekend on the road in Atlanta – you may have a legitimate WR2-level option for the next month, or you may see your sell-high window slam shut in your face.
Yo, yo Ballers! Full-PPR league, start one – MarShawn Lloyd or Jacory Croskey-Merritt? – Z_Louie
Answer: Woof! Neither of these guys are exactly filling me with confidence after somewhat lackadaisical Week 1 outings from their respective teams, but I would be firing up Bill Croskey here ahead of Lloyd. Bill saw 16 carries in the Commanders’ 24-22 loss to divisional rivals Philadelphia last Sunday, and although he only plodded to 63 yards, he found the end zone to salvage his fantasy day.
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo ran all over Dallas on Monday Night Football – there is no reason to think why Jayden Daniels and Bill can’t do exactly the same thing. He is Jason’s Start of the Week at the RB position; plug him in with confidence.
Wazzzzuuuuuuup! My Pitts kinda stink, and deodorant isn’t working; what do I do with him? – dooploops
Answer: Aw man, nobody likes a stinky Pitts dooplops! I can fully understand why you have an Axe to grind with the Falcons’ TE after his goose egg against Pittsburgh in Week 1. It’s no Secret that with Cooper Rush under center, Pitts is going to have to fight Arm and Hammer for every single yard each week. Hopefully Atlanta’s Right Guard Chris Lindstrom and the rest of that O-Line can give the third-string QB a little more time to get a decent pass of some Degree out to the former 1st round pick, otherwise it might be difficult for Pitts to Garn(i)er any real tally of fantasy points. Ok, I’m out of deodorant-related puns…try and grab Dalton Schultz and start praying that Tua Tagovailoa gets back on the field as soon as possible.
That will do it for this week, Foot Clan – good luck in Week 2!