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Fantasy football studs and duds outlined for Week 2 of NFL season

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Fantasy football studs and duds outlined for Week 2 of NFL season

Summary

As the 2026 NFL season enters Week 2, key fantasy football players are spotlighted. Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles and Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are highlighted as potential studs, with favorable matchups against the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, respectively. Conversely, players like Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals and Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars face challenges in their upcoming games. Notable performances in Week 1 include Mayfield's strong passing despite ball security issues and Barkley's solid yardage. Both stud and dud players will be pivotal as teams aim to improve in this early stage of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Barkley aims for a strong performance against Tennessee.
•Mayfield looks to bounce back at home versus Cleveland.
•Love faces challenges against Seattle after limited success in Week 1.
•Lawrence expects tougher competition from Denver's defense.
•Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson are in spotlight for potential breakout roles.

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What they're saying

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— Yahoo Sports