Week 2 Easy IDP Ranking Start/Sit Charts

Week 2 Easy IDP Rankings Start/Sit Charts scrolling index and notes. The ⬆️ Indicates there is a potential upside to the next level. A (*) are the known NFL players for consistent IDP production, no matter the match-up strength. If there are two players appearing on one line. There’s either a question of rotation, health, or who the starter is. Looking for Week 2 cornerbacks or a defensive player rolling the waiver wire?

Marking injuries isn’t the focus. Always check your league’s latest updates. And rarely would I ever suggest an unproven backup as an option for a starter, even in the deepest of formats.

Quick Scrolling Index (Red)

1. Minnesota Vikings @ Philadelphia Eagles
2. Chicago Bears @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans
4. Green Bay Packers @ Atlanta Falcons
5. Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Las Vegas Raiders @ Buffalo Bills
7. Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals
8. Los Angeles Chargers @ Tennessee Titans
9. Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions
10. New York Giants @ Arizona Cardinals
11. San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams
12. New York Jets @ Dallas Cowboys
13. Washington Commanders @ Denver Broncos
14. Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots
15. New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
16. Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

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Week 2 Easy IDP Rankings Start/Sit Charts

1. Minnesota Vikings @ Philadelphia Eagles

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Jordan Hicks – ILB
2. Ivan Pace – ILB
3. Danielle Hunter – OLB
4. Haason Reddick – OLB
5. Josh Sweat- DE
6. Reed Blankenship- SAF
7. Harrison Smith – SAF
8. Camryn Bynum – SAF
9. Justin Evans – SAF

POS.	Vikings	Strength
DE	Dean Lowry	OK
NT	Jonathan Bullard	OK
DE	Harrison Phillips	OK
OLB	*Danielle Hunter	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Ivan Pace	Solid
ILB	*Jordan Hicks	Solid
OLB	Wonnum/Davenport	Weak
SAF	*Harrison Smith	Solid
SAF	Camryn Bynum	Solid
SAF	Josh Metellus	OK ⬆️

• Ivan Pace was named the last-minute starting ILB2. Pace played 68% of the snaps and checked all the boxes, but an increase in snaps would go a long way.
• Josh Meteluss played the third safety with 84% of the snaps and had 5 tackles. It could be worth monitoring early for deeper formats.
• Marcus Davenport (ankle) was a late scratch. Continue to avoid him and D.J. Wonnum.

POS.	Eagles	Strength
DE	Brandon Graham	Weak
DT	J.Carter/J.Davis	OK ⬆️
DT	Fletcher Cox	OK
DE	Josh Sweat*	Solid ⬆️
ILB	C.Elliss / N.Morrow	Weak
ILB	Z. Cunningham	Solid ⬆️
LB/ED	Haason Reddick*	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Reed Blankenship	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Justin Evans	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Terrell Edmunds	Weak

• Christian Elliss or Nicholas Morrow will likely replace Nakobe Dean in Week 2. For Thursday, the favorite has to be Zach Cunningham to lead the way. However, all bets are off if Rashaan Evans is activated for Week 3.
• Interior D-line snap count: Fletcher Cox 68%, Jalen Cater 50%, Jordan Davis 44%, and Milton Williams 41%. That could stand some separation over the next few weeks from a confidence standpoint.
• Justin Evans played 96% of the snaps as the second starting safety, and as the linebacker situation plays out, Evans may be able to hold some consistency worth monitoring in any format.

2. Chicago Bears @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Devin White- ILB
2. Antoine Winfield – SAF
3. Tremaine Edmunds / T.J. Edwards – ILB
4. Jaquan Brisker – SAF
5. Ryan Neal – SAF
6. Veta Vea / Yannick Ngakoue – DL
7. Eddie Jackson – SAF

POS.	Bears	Strength
DE	Yannick Ngakoue	Solid
DT	Gervon Dexter	Weak
DT	Andrew Billings	OK ⬆️
DE	DeMarcus Walker	OK ⬆️
ILB	*T.J. Edwards	Solid ⬆️
ILB	*Tremaine Edmunds	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Jack Sanborn	Weak
SAF	Jaquan Brisker	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Eddie Jackson	OK ⬆️
SAF	Elijah Hicks	Weak

• Yannick Ngakoue has a history of being inconsistent. Although, on paper, this matchup works in his favor if you must risk it.
• Interestingly enough, the best-graded PFF ILB for the Bears was Jack Sanborn. Unfortunately, he was still graded well under the bar.

POS.	Buccaneers	Strength
DE	Greg Gaines	OK
NT	Vita Vea	Solid
DE	Logan Hall	OK
OLB	*Shaquil Barrett	Solid
ILB	Devin White	Strong
ILB	SirVocea Dennis	OK ⬆️
OLB	Joe Tryon-Shoyinka	OK
SAF	Antoine Winfield	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Ryan Neal	Solid
SAF	Christian Izien	Weak

• Lavonte David’s (concussion) current replacement is the unknown SirVocea Dennis. For now, even in the deepest leagues, it’s likely not worth the waiver wire addition.
• Joe Tryon-Shoyinka might want to look over his shoulder at Anthoney Nelson. At least the team should, as well as deep league degen managers.
• Couldn’t comment on ranking Shaquil Barrett, but via the matchup on paper, 100% healthy or not, there’s production there for the taking.

3. Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Zaire Franklin – ILB
2. Will Anderson Jr. – DE/OLB
3. Kwity Paye – DE
4. Jonathan Greenard – DE
5. Denzel Perryman – ILB
6. DeForest Buckner / Grover Stewart- DT
7. Shaquille Leonard / Christian Harris – ILB

POS.	Colts	Strength
DE	Kwity Paye	Solid ⬆️
DT	*DeForest Buckner	Solid
DT	Grover Stewart	Solid
DE	Odeyingbo/Ebukam	OK ⬆️
ILB	*Shaquille Leonard	Solid
ILB	*Zaire Franklin	Strong
ILB	E.J. Speed	OK
SAF	Rodney Thomas	Weak
SAF	Julian Blackmon	OK
SAF	Nick Cross	Weak

• E.J. Speed likely won’t see more than the 41% of snaps he saw in Week 1. He is a runningback equivalent of a handcuff to Shaquille Leonard as a deep option.

POS.	Texans	Strength
DE	Will Anderson Jr.	Solid ⬆️
DT	Sheldon Rankins	Weak
DT	Maliek Collins	Weak
DE	Jonathan Greenard	Solid
ILB	Christian Harris	Solid
ILB	Denzel Perryman	Solid ⬆️
LB	Henry To’oTo’o	Weak
SAF	J.Pitre/M.J.Stewart	OK ⬆️
SAF	J.Ward/E.Murry	OK ⬆️
SAF	Eric Murray	OK

• It might be a good week to just avoid all safeties. Jimmy Ward was out in Week 1 and is still questionable. If not, assuming Jalen Pitre (chest) doesn’t play or Jimmie Ward (hip) is out again, Eric Murry looks like the best option for the group.
• Denzel Perryman made his claim to the team’s ILB1, and Christian Harris graded out poorly again.
• Will Anderson and Jonathan Greenard are going to be hot in the next few weeks with solid or better matchups on tap.

4. Green Bay Packers @ Atlanta Falcons

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. De’Vondre Campbell – ILB
2. Troy Anderson – ILB
3. Kaden Elliss – ILB
4. Grant Delpit – SAF
5. Jessie Bates – SAF
6. Packers Edge Rushers – OLB
7. Kenny Clack – DT

POS.	Packers	Strength
DE	Kenny Clark	Solid
DT	Tedarrell Slaton	Weak
DE	Devonte Wyatt	OK ⬆️
OLB	Preston Smith	Solid
ILB	*De’Vondre Campbell	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Q.Walker/I.McDuffie	OK ⬆️
OLB	R.Gary/L.VanNess	Solid
SAF	Darnell Savage	OK ⬆️
SAF	Rudy Ford	OK ⬆️
SAF	Jonathan Owens	Weak

• Isaiah McDuffie is Quay Walkers deep degen league replacement and likely only going to see around 60% of the available snaps.
• Luke Van Ness isn’t going anywhere fast as they keep easing Rashan Gary’s back. It’s something to monitor, as a three-headed monster later this season could be forming right now.
• With a grain of salt, it was stated numerous times this offseason in various reports that Savage was on the verge. That looked really promising for deeper formats if he can keep it up for a few weeks.

POS.	Falcons	Strength
DE	Calais Campbell	OK
NT	David Onyemata	OK ⬆️
DE	Grady Jarrett	OK ⬆️
OLB	Lorenzo Carter	Weak
ILB	Kaden Elliss	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Troy Anderson	Solid ⬆️
OLB	B.Dupree/A.Ebiketie	Weak
SAF	Jessie Bates	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Richie Grant	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Jaylinn Hawkins	Weak

• Huge trust issues with David Onyemata. I’d like to see a few weeks of consistency first.
• Currently no real upside with any edge rusher option with poor performances and snap counts.
• Jessie Bates will be the real deal all season if he happens to be on your waiver wires. Just don’t count on three turnovers every week.

5. Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Foyesade Oluokun – ILB
2. Nick Bolton – ILB
3. The Chiefs D-Line – DT/DE
4. Josh Allan / Travon Walker – DE
5. Andre Cisco / Rayshawn Jenkins – SAF
6. Devin Loyd – ILB
7. Willie Gay – ILB

POS	Chiefs	Strength
DE	George Karlaftis	Solid ⬆️
DT	Derrick Nnadi	OK
DT	*Chris Jones	Solid ⬆️
DE	Michael Danna	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Willie Gay	Solid
ILB	*Nick Bolton	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Drue Tranquill	Weak
SAF	Justin Reid	OK ⬆️
SAF	Bryan Cook	OK ⬆️
SAF	Mike Edwards	Weak

• It’ll be a mayor who overachieves the most on this D-line. Even Derrick Nnadi has deep league appeal if you’re desperate.
• That safety matchup isn’t there. However, if they can over-achieve gain this week, they’ll have our full attention.
• Chris Jones may be a little rusty and not play much in his first week back. Over an average play, Jones can record DL1 numbers in half the snaps. Don’t sit him for just anyone, but the warning is out here.

POS.	Jaguars	Strength
DE	Adam Gotsis	Weak
DT	Foley Fatukasi	Weak
DT	R. Robertson-Harris	Weak
OLB	Josh Allen	Solid
ILB	*Foyesade Oluokun	Strong
ILB	Devin Lloyd	Solid
OLB	Travon Walker	Solid
SAF	Rayshawn Jenkins	Solid
SAF	Andre Cisco	Solid
SAF	Andrew Wingard	Weak

• Devin Lloyd is on a very short leash, and likely best to avoid it until further notice, if possible.
• Andre Cisco has a track record from last season that points to his Week 1 production as being legit going forward.
• Allen and Walker have a bit of a tougher edge matchup but should be fine.

6. Las Vegas Raiders @ Buffalo Bills

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Robert Spillane – ILB
2. Divine Deablo – ILB
3. Max Crosby – DE
4. Matt Milano – ILB
5. Terrel Bernard – ILB
6. Jordan Poyer – SAF
7. Micah Hyde – SAF

POS.	Raiders	Strength
DE	Maxx Crosby*	Strong
DT	Jerry Tillery	Weak
DT	Bilal Nichols	Weak
DE	C.Jones/T.Wilson	OK ⬆️
ILB	Divine Deablo	Strong
ILB	Robert Spillane	Strong
ILB	Luke Masterson	Weak
SAF	Marcus Epps	OK ⬆️
SAF	Tre’von Moehrig	OK ⬆️
SAF	Roderic Teamer	Weak

• Robert Spillane has the green dot, all the snaps, and a top-10 inside linebacker matchup in Week 2.
• Deep Degens needs to keep an eye on Tre’von Moehrig and Marcus Epps. Understand that, at the moment, there are still trust issues.
• The edge rusher matchup strength is well above par, but only if you’re Maxx Crosby. The other side needs to show up first.

POS.	Bills	Strength
DE	Gregory Rousseau	Weak
DT	Ed Oliver	OK
DT	DaQuan Jones	OK
DE	S.Lawson/A.J.Epenesa	Weak
ILB	Matt Milano	Solid⬆️
ILB	Terrel Bernard	Solid
LB/ED	V.Miller/L.Floyd	OK ⬆️
SAF	Jordan Poyer	Solid
SAF	Micah Hyde	Solid
SAF	Taylor Rapp	Weak

• Terrel Bernard may have played 100% of the snaps, but his performance wasn’t. If he’s going to do better, it’ll likely include his tackle ratio leaning toward solos rather than assists. Either way, as long as they keep using him. He’s currently a productive by default play, and that counts in IDP.
• Horrible rotation again this season at the edge position on top of a poor matchup strength on paper.

7. Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Roguan Smith / Patrick Queen – ILB
2. Logan Wilson / Germaine Pratt – ILB
3. Sam Hubbard – DE
4. Dax Hill / Nick Scott – SAF
5. Trey Hendrickson – DE
6. B.J. Hill – DT

POS.	Ravens	Strength
DE	Justin Madubuike	Weak
NT	Michael Pierce	OK
DE	B. Washington	OK⬆️
OLB	O.Oweh/D.Ojabo	OK ⬆️
ILB	*Roquan Smith	Strong
ILB	*Patrick Queen	Strong
OLB	J.Clowney/T.Bowser(O)	OK ⬆️
SAF	Kyle Hamilton	OK ⬆️
SAF	Geno Stone	OK ⬆️
SAF	Ar’Darius Washington	OK ⬆️

• Safety Snap Count: Marcus Williams (O/IR) 31%, Kyle Hamilton 99%, Geno Smith 78%, and Ar’Darius Washington 73%. We’d give it at least another week and see who moves where and who sticks.
• With starter Tyus Bowser (knee) placed on the I.R. during camp, it was a pretty even rotation, with David Ojabo getting the least amount (48%). He was the only one that got a sack with a couple of tackles. So with everyone grading out well, or better, this looks like an even deeper rotation again this year when Bowser returns.

POS.	Bengals	Strength
DE	*Sam Hubbard	Solid
DT	D.J. Reader	OK
DT	B.J. Hill	Solid
DE	Try Hendrickson	Solid
ILB	Logan Wilson	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Germaine Pratt	Solid ⬆️
ILB	A. Davis-Gaither	Weak
SAF	Nick Scott	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Dax Hill	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Jordan Battle	Weak

• Logan Wilson looked rough, and Germaine Pratt was underestimated by many this offseason. It may be that Wilson managers need to be a little worried if Pratt’s 89% snap count sticks.

8. Los Angeles Chargers @ Tennessee Titans

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Derwin James – ILB
2. Jeffery Simmons – DT/DE
3. Eric Kendricks – DT
4. Kevin Byard – SAF
5. Jack Gibbens / Azeez Al-Shaair – ILB
6. Arden Key – SAF
7. Alohi Gillman – SAF
8. Amani Hooker (Q) / Elijah Molden – SAF

POS.	Chargers	Strength
DE	S. Joseph-Day	Weak
NT	Austin Johnson	Weak
DE	Morgan Fox	Weak
OLB	Joey Bosa	Solid
ILB	*Eric Kendricks	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Kenneth Murray	OK ⬆️
OLB	Khalil Mack	Solid
SAF	*Derwin James	Strong
SAF	Alohi Gilman	Solid
SAF	J.T. Woods	Weak

• Alohi Gilman is worth monitoring.
• Despite another year of encouraging off-season reports, Kenneth Murray doesn’t look like he’s worth monitoring.
• The edge matchup is strong enough to get Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack on the radar this week, assuming both play way better in Week 2.

POS.	Titans	Strength
DE	*Jeffery Simmons	Strong
NT	Teair Tart	Weak
DE	Denico Autry	OK
OLB	Harold Landry	OK ⬆️
ILB	Azeez Al-Shaair	Solid
ILB	Jack Gibbens	Solid
OLB	Arden Key	Solid
SAF	Amani Hooker	Solid
SAF	*Kevin Byard	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Elijah Molden	Weak

• Jack Gibbens looks like the real deal. However, we would need more than 65% of the available snaps to secure an LB1 title.
• Give Azeez Al-Shaair time, he’ll get there.
• Amani Hooker is the guy we have trouble trusting and is now he’s in the concussion protocol. So Elijah Molden might be an interesting season-long target.
• Harold Landry didn’t look ready in Week 1, but playing the Chargers, which could be a jump-starting matchup.

9. Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Bobby Wagner – ILB
2. Alex Anzalone – ILB
3. Jordyn Brooks – ILB
4. Aidan Hutchinson – DE
5. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson – SAF
6. Kerby Joseph – SAF

POS.	Seahawks	Strength
DE	Dre’Mont Jones	Weak
NT	Jarran Reed	Weak
DE	Mario Edwards	Weak
OLB	B.Mafe / D.Taylor	OK ⬆️
ILB	*Bobby Wagner	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Jordyn Brooks	Solid
OLB	U.Nwosu / D.Hall	OK ⬆️
SAF	Quandre Diggs	OK ⬆️
SAF	Jamal Adams	OK ⬆️
SAF	Julian Love	OK ⬆️

• Jamal Adams has returned to practice, hence the OK ⬆️ marks in what is a solid matchup in the secondary. We’d still lean toward Julian Love if put on the spot in Week 2.

POS	Detriot Lions	Strength
DE	*Aidan Hutchinson	Solid
DT	A.McNeill / B.Jones	Weak
DT	John Cominsky	OK
DE	Charles Harris	OK
ILB	*Alex Anzalone	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Derrick Barnes	Solid
ILB	Malcolm Rodriguez	Weak
SAF	C. Gardner-Johnson	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Kerby Joseph	Solid
SAF	Brian Branch	OK ⬆️

• The Lion’s ILB snap counts: Alex Anzalone was the only full-time. Derrick Barnes had 42%, Jack Campbell with 38%, and Malcolm Rodriguez had 22%.
• Kerby Joseph was MIA in the IDP box score with 100% of the snaps. That’ll likely change.
• Brian Branch padded his box score with an INT for a TD and only recorded 3 tackles in 68% of the snaps. That’s not safe yet.

10. New York Giants @ Arizona Cardinals

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Zaven Collins – DE
2. Kyzer White – ILB
3. Jason Pinnock – SAF
4. Bobby Okereke / Micah McFadden – ILB
5. Lenard Williams / Dexter Lawrence – DT
6. Budda Bake / Jalen Thompson – SAF
7. Kayvon Thibodeaux – OLB
8. Dennis Gardeck – DE

POS.	Giants	Strength
DE	*Dexter Lawrence	Solid⬆️
NT	R.Nunez-Roches	Weak
DE	*Leonard Williams	Solid⬆️
OLB	Kayvon Thibodeaux	Solid
ILB	Bobby Okereke	Solid
ILB	Micah McFadden	Solid
OLB	A.Ojulari / J.Ward	OK ⬆️
SAF	Jason Pinnock	Solid⬆️
SAF	Xavier McKinney	OK ⬆️
SAF	Isaiah Simmons	Weak

• Micah MicFadden, the unexpected. 75% of the snaps and produced very well while looking good doing it.
• It’s hard to think that Isaiah Simmons won’t start seeing the field more than his 26% of the snaps in Week 1.

POS.	Cardinals	Strength
DE	Jonathan Ledbetter	Solid
DT	L.J. Collier	Weak
DE	Carlos Watkins	Solid
OLB	Zaven Collins	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Kyzir White	Solid⬆️
ILB	Josh Woods	Weak
OLB	D.Gardeck/C.Thomas	Solid
SAF	Budda Baker*	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Jalen Thompson	Solid
SAF	K’Von Wallace	OK ⬆️

• Dennis Gardeck performed very well with just 39% of the snaps and should be on everyone’s radar in deep leagues.
• The Josh Woods experiment is over as an IDP option for now.
• As the third safety, K’Von Wallace played 70% of the snaps and five tackles and might be worth a deep look if this sticks.

11. San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Ernest Jones – ILB
2. Aron Donald – DE
3. Fred Warner – ILB
4. Nick Bosa – DE
5. Dre Greenlaw – ILB
6. Talanoa Hufanga – SAF
7. Javon Hargrave – DT
8. Jordan Fuller – SAF
9. Michael Hoecht – OLB

POS.	49ers	Strength
DE	*Nick Bosa	Solid ⬆️
DT	Javon Hargrave	Solid
DT	Arik Armstead	Weak
DE	D.Jackson/C.Ferrell	OK ⬆️
ILB	*Fred Warner	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Dre Greenlaw	Solid
ILB	Oren Burks	Weak
SAF	Talanoa Hufanga	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Tashaun Gipson Sr.	OK
SAF	George Odum	Weak

• With Nick Bosa easing his way into playing, Drake Jackson put Collin Ferrell’s starting gig on notice. That performance will be really tough to repeat or expect in Week 2.

POS.	Rams	Strength
DE	Aaron Donald*	Strong
NT	Koby Turner	Weak
DE	Jonah Williams	OK ⬆️
OLB	Michael Hoecht	Solid
ILB	Ernest Jones	Strong
ILB	Christian Rozeboom	OK ⬆️
OLB	Byron Young	OK ⬆️
SAF	Russ Yeast	OK ⬆️
SAF	Jordan Fuller	Solid ⬆️
SAF	John Johnson	Weak

• Christian Rozeboom won the LB2 job that came with 68% of the snaps in Week 1. Considering his very poor grades, that’s likely the ceiling heading into Week 2.
• Confirmed, for now, Russ Yeast is a full-time safety by name.
• Bryron Young looks like he has plenty of upside.

12. New York Jets @ Dallas Cowboys

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. C.J. Mosley – ILB
2. Micah Parsons – OLB/ILB
3. Quinnen Williams- DT
4. Quincy Williams – ILB
5. DeMarcus Lawrence- DE
6. Jordan Whitehead – SAF
7. Dorance Armstrong – DE

POS.	Jets	Strength
DE	John Franklin-Myers	OK ⬆️
DT	Quinton Jefferson	OK
DT	*Quinnen Williams	Solid ⬆️
DE	Jermaine Johnson	OK ⬆️
ILB	*C.J. Mosley	Strong
ILB	Quincy Williams	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Jamien Sherwood	Weak
SAF	Jordan Whitehead	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Tony Adams	OK ⬆️
SAF	Adrian Amos	Weak

• Will McDonald played 19% of the snaps in Week 1.
• We did confirm. Tony Adams is the starter next to the likely breakout candidate (as a Jet), Jordan Whitehead.

POS.	Cowboys	Strength
DE	DeMarcus Lawrence	Solid
DT	O.Odighizuwa	OK ⬆️
DT	Neville Gallimore	OK
DE	Dorance Armstrong	Solid
ILB	L.Vander Esch	Solid
ILB	Damone Clark	OK ⬆️
LB/ED	*Micah Parsons	Strong
SAF	Jayron Kearse	OK ⬆️
SAF	Donovan Wilson (Q)	OK ⬆️
SAF	Malik Hooker	OK ⬆️

• All the defensive ends played an equal amount of snaps versus the Giants after dominating. Listed are your starters but not necessarily our snap count leaders.
• The defensive secondary was no better than clarifying backups. On top of the idea, they’ll be busy with Aron Rodgers down and the Dallas defensive putting on a show in Week 1.
• Damone Clark is worth noting in deeper formats.

13. Washington Commanders @ Denver Broncos

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Alex Singleton – ILB
2. Josey Jewell – ILB
3. Jonathan Allen – DT
4. Kamren Curl – SAF
5. Daron Payne – DT
6. Zack Allen – DT/DE
7. Jamin Davis / Cody Barton – ILB
8. Darrick Forrest / Justin Simmons / Kareem Jackson – SAF

POS.	Commanders	Strength
DE	C.Young/J.Smith-Williams	OK
DT	*Jonathan Allen	Solid ⬆️
DT	*Daron Payne	Solid ⬆️
DE	M.Sweat / C.Toohill	Solid
ILB	Jamin Davis	Solid
ILB	Cody Barton	Solid
ILB	Khaleke Hudson	Weak
SAF	Kamren Curl	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Darrick Forrest	Solid
SAF	Percy Butler	Weak

• Chase Young being out has James Smith-Williams and Casey Toohill on the field like normal. Notably, Smith-Williams might have taken a step. It also might be something to monitor for deeper leagues.
• Cody Barton Clearly is the team’s ILB1 via the snap counts. The PFF take, Cody Barton (100% snaps), scored poorly, and Davis (65%) was above par.

POS.	Broncos	Strength
DT	Zach Allen	Solid
DT	Jonathan Harris	Weak
DT	D.J. Jones	OK
OLB	J.Cooper / F.Clark	OK ⬆️
ILB	*Alex Singleton	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Josey Jewell	Solid ⬆️
OLB	Randy Gregory	OK ⬆️
SAF	Justin Simmons	Solid
SAF	Kareem Jackson	Solid
SAF	Caden Sterns	Weak

• Frank Clark didn’t play nearly as much as Jonathon Cooper.
• As expected with his raise this past offseason. Alex Singleton was up to 90% of the snaps available after averaging around 70% in 2022.
• Zach Allen is the only (one) DL option at this time, which has been the trend for Denver for a very long time. And despite the positive matchup on paper in Week 2.

14. Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. DeShon Elliott / Jevon Holland – SAF
2. Kyle Dugger / Jabrill Peppers – SAF
3. Matthew Judon – OLB
4. Jaelan Phillips – OLB
5. Christian Wilkins – DT
6. Zach Sieler – DE/DT
7. Jerome Baker / Ja’Whaun Bentley – ILB

POS.	Dolphins	Strength
DE	*Christian Wilkins	Solid
NT	Raekwon Davis	OK
DE	Zach Sieler	Solid
OLB	Jaelan Phillips	Solid
ILB	David Long	Weak
ILB	Jerome Baker	Solid
OLB	Bradley Chubb	OK ⬆️
SAF	DeShon Elliott	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Jevon Holland	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Brandon Jones	Weak

• Christain Wilkins is just warming up. Zach Sieler looked great in Week 1.
• David Long, 21% of the snaps in Week 1 and not looking good for Week 2.
• If Deshon Elliot can stay healthy, we may have a solid DB1 option.

POS.	Patriots	Strength
DE	Davon Godchaux	OK
NT	Christian Barmore	OK
DE	Deatrich Wise Jr.	OK ⬆️
OLB	*Matthew Judon	Solid
ILB	Ja’Whaun Bentley	Solid
ILB	Jahlani Tavai	OK
OLB	Josh Uche	OK
SAF	Kyle Dugger	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Jabrill Peppers	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Adrian Phillips	OK

• On paper, nothing special to point out other than the matchups mirror each other.

15. New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Shaq Thompson / Frankie Luve – ILB
2. Demario Davis / Pete Werner – ILB
3. Cameron Jordan / Carl Granderson – DE
4. Brian Burns – DE
5. Derreck Brown – DT
6. Marcus Maye – SAF
7. Tyrann Mathieu – SAF

POS.	Saints	Strength
DE	Carl Granderson	Solid ⬆️
DT	Khalen Saunders	Weak
DT	Nathan Shepherd	Weak
DE	*Cameron Jordan	Solid ⬆️
ILB	Pete Werner	Solid
ILB	Demario Davis	Solid
ILB	Jack Baun	Weak
SAF	Marcus Maye	Solid
SAF	Tyrann Mathieu	Solid
SAF	Jordan Howden	Weak

• Carl Granderson did indeed look legit, and coming off the performance he had last year means we don’t have to wait and see.

POS.	Panthers	Strength
DE	DeShawn Williams	OK ⬆️
NT	Shy Tuttle	Weak
DE	Derrick Brown	Solid ⬆️
OLB	*Brian Burns	Solid
ILB	Shaq Thompson	Solid ⬆️
ILB	*Frankie Luvu	Solid ⬆️
OLB	Justin Houston	OK ⬆️
SAF	Vonn Bell	OK ⬆️
SAF	Xavier Woods	OK ⬆️
SAF	Jeremy Chinn	OK ⬆️

• Jeremy Chin was the third safety with 73% of the snaps. All three together recorded about eight tackles as a unit in Week 1. Although this is a really solid matchup, who do you risk playing? Pass.
• Brian Burns has a tougher matchup on paper but should still manage his 2022 average per game.

16. Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Top Match-Up IDP Rankings

1. Myles Garrett – DE
2. T.J. Watt – OLB
3. Grant Delpit – SAF
4. Minkah Fitzpatrick – SAF
5. Za’Darius Smith – DE
6. Alex Highsmith – OLB
7. Grant Delpit – SAF
8. Both Teams – ILB

POS.	Browns	Strength
DE	*Myles Garrett	Solid ⬆️
DT	Dalvin Tomlinson	OK ⬆️
DT	Jordan Elliot	Weak
DE	*Za’Darius Smith	Solid
ILB	J. Owusu-Koramoah	Solid
ILB	Anthony Walker	Solid
ILB	Sione Takitaki	Weak
SAF	Grant Delpit	OK ⬆️
SAF	Juan Thornhill	OK
SAF	Rodney McLeod	Weak

 

POS.	Steelers	Strength
DE	Isaiah Loudermilk	Solid
NT	Keeanu Benton	Weak
DE	Larry Ogunjobi	OK ⬆️
OLB	*T.J. Watt	Solid ⬆️
ILB	E.Roberts / K.Alexander	OK ⬆️
ILB	Cole Holcomb	Solid
OLB	Alex Highsmith	Solid
SAF	*Minkah Fitzpatrick	Solid ⬆️
SAF	Damontae Kazee	OK
SAF	Keanu Neal	Weak

• Cameron Heyward is out with a groin injury for a while.
• Inside linebacker snaps were: Cole Holcomb, 78%, Kwon Alexander, 69%, and Elandon Roberts, 43%. Considering the production versus snap, Alexander is our best option in Week 2. We just don’t necessarily suggest it again.