Early Week 2 fantasy football rankings highlight top players and sleepers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Week 1 of the NFL season provided insights into fantasy football trends, with notable performances from players across positions. In early Week 2 rankings, quarterback Tyler Shough is a key target for streaming, while Bryce Young shows strong potential for deeper leagues. Running backs Kaelon Black and Woody Marks emerged from Week 1 as players worth considering for rosters. Weekly shifts in rankings are expected as additional information comes to light leading up to Sunday. Final updates will be available ahead of Sunday’s games.
- •Bryce Young averaged 19.7 fantasy points in last eight games.
- •Tyler Shough scored over 17 points in seven straight outings.
- •Kaelon Black out-carried Christian McCaffrey in Week 1.
- •Woody Marks led the Texans in snaps despite being underutilized.
- •Final fantasy rankings will update on Sunday morning.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Early Week 2 fantasy football rankings: 12 risers and sleepers
"Early Week 2 expert fantasy football rankings for PPR, half-PPR and standard leagues to help with lineup and waiver wire decisions.
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