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.
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
Devin White- ILB
Antoine Winfield – SAF
Tremaine Edmunds / T.J. Edwards – ILB
Jaquan Brisker – SAF
Ryan Neal – SAF
Veta Vea / Yannick Ngakoue – DL
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
Zaire Franklin – ILB
Will Anderson Jr. – DE/OLB
Kwity Paye – DE
Jonathan Greenard – DE
Denzel Perryman – ILB
DeForest Buckner / Grover Stewart- DT
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
De’Vondre Campbell – ILB
Troy Anderson – ILB
Kaden Elliss – ILB
Grant Delpit – SAF
Jessie Bates – SAF
Packers Edge Rushers – OLB
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
Foyesade Oluokun – ILB
Nick Bolton – ILB
The Chiefs D-Line – DT/DE
Josh Allan / Travon Walker – DE
Andre Cisco / Rayshawn Jenkins – SAF
Devin Loyd – ILB
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
Robert Spillane – ILB
Divine Deablo – ILB
Max Crosby – DE
Matt Milano – ILB
Terrel Bernard – ILB
Jordan Poyer – SAF
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
Roguan Smith / Patrick Queen – ILB
Logan Wilson / Germaine Pratt – ILB
Sam Hubbard – DE
Dax Hill / Nick Scott – SAF
Trey Hendrickson – DE
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
Derwin James – ILB
Jeffery Simmons – DT/DE
Eric Kendricks – DT
Kevin Byard – SAF
Jack Gibbens / Azeez Al-Shaair – ILB
Arden Key – SAF
Alohi Gillman – SAF
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
Bobby Wagner – ILB
Alex Anzalone – ILB
Jordyn Brooks – ILB
Aidan Hutchinson – DE
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson – SAF
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
Zaven Collins – DE
Kyzer White – ILB
Jason Pinnock – SAF
Bobby Okereke / Micah McFadden – ILB
Lenard Williams / Dexter Lawrence – DT
Budda Bake / Jalen Thompson – SAF
Kayvon Thibodeaux – OLB
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
Ernest Jones – ILB
Aron Donald – DE
Fred Warner – ILB
Nick Bosa – DE
Dre Greenlaw – ILB
Talanoa Hufanga – SAF
Javon Hargrave – DT
Jordan Fuller – SAF
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
C.J. Mosley – ILB
Micah Parsons – OLB/ILB
Quinnen Williams- DT
Quincy Williams – ILB
DeMarcus Lawrence- DE
Jordan Whitehead – SAF
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
Alex Singleton – ILB
Josey Jewell – ILB
Jonathan Allen – DT
Kamren Curl – SAF
Daron Payne – DT
Zack Allen – DT/DE
Jamin Davis / Cody Barton – ILB
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
DeShon Elliott / Jevon Holland – SAF
Kyle Dugger / Jabrill Peppers – SAF
Matthew Judon – OLB
Jaelan Phillips – OLB
Christian Wilkins – DT
Zach Sieler – DE/DT
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
Shaq Thompson / Frankie Luve – ILB
Demario Davis / Pete Werner – ILB
Cameron Jordan / Carl Granderson – DE
Brian Burns – DE
Derreck Brown – DT
Marcus Maye – SAF
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
Myles Garrett – DE
T.J. Watt – OLB
Grant Delpit – SAF
Minkah Fitzpatrick – SAF
Za’Darius Smith – DE
Alex Highsmith – OLB
Grant Delpit – SAF
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.
