Week 2 upside potential
Who has room to break out this week, and exactly why: the role, the defense, the game total, the player market lines, injuries around him and how many leagues are talking about him.
Upside by position
#1Khalil ShakirHigh100WR · BUF vs DET · Thu 8:15 PM
- MatchupFaces the Lions, the most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Game totalBills project for about 30 points, the highest of Week 2
- ChatterPicked up in 67,000 Sleeper leagues in 24 hours
#2DJ MooreHigh99WR · BUF vs DET · Thu 8:15 PM
- Usage29% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Lions, the most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Game totalBills project for about 30 points, the highest of Week 2
#3CeeDee LambHigh99WR · DAL vs WAS · Sun 4:25 PM
- Usage27% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Commanders, the 8th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Game totalCowboys project for about 28 points, the 2nd highest of Week 2
#4Justin JeffersonHigh98WR · MIN at CHI · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage39% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Bears, the 2nd most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Market81 receiving yards projected, 3rd highest at WR
#5Xavier WorthyHigh97WR · KC vs IND · Sun 8:20 PM
- MatchupFaces the Colts, the 4th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Game totalChiefs project for about 26 points, the 5th highest of Week 2
#6George PickensHigh96WR · DAL vs WAS · Sun 4:25 PM
- Usage20% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Commanders, the 8th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Game totalCowboys project for about 28 points, the 2nd highest of Week 2
#7Stefon DiggsHigh95WR · WAS at DAL · Sun 4:25 PM
- Usage31% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Cowboys, the 5th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
#8Devaughn VeleHigh94WR · NO at BAL · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage17% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Ravens, the 7th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- ChatterPicked up in 35,000 Sleeper leagues in 24 hours
#9Kalif RaymondHigh93WR · CHI vs MIN · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage35% target share in Week 1
- Game totalBears project for about 26 points, the 6th highest of Week 2
#10Quentin JohnstonHigh92WR · LAC vs LV · Sun 4:05 PM
- Game totalChargers project for about 25 points, tied for the 7th highest of Week 2
- MarketProjects for about 0-1 touchdowns
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#12Emeka EgbukaHigh90WR · TB vs CLE · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage22% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Browns, the 10th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Game totalBuccaneers project for about 25 points, tied for the 7th highest of Week 2
#13Amon-Ra St. BrownHigh89WR · DET at BUF · Thu 8:15 PM
- Usage36% target share in Week 1
- Game totalLions project for about 25 points, the 10th highest of Week 2
#14DeVonta SmithHigh89WR · PHI at TEN · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage27% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Titans, the 6th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Market61 receiving yards projected, 10th highest at WR
#15Jameson WilliamsHigh88WR · DET at BUF · Thu 8:15 PM
- Usage23% target share in Week 1
- Game totalLions project for about 25 points, the 10th highest of Week 2
- Market60 receiving yards projected
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#17Puka NacuaHigh88WR · LAR vs NYG · Mon 8:15 PM
- Usage33% target share in Week 1
- Game totalRams project for about 27 points, tied for the 3rd highest of Week 2
- Market85 receiving yards projected, the highest at WR
- Listed Questionable
#18Malik NabersHigh87WR · NYG at LAR · Mon 8:15 PM
- Usage31% target share in Week 1
- MatchupFaces the Rams, the 3rd most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Market66 receiving yards projected, 8th highest at WR
#19Jaxon Smith-NjigbaHigh86WR · SEA at ARI · Sun 4:25 PM
- Usage46% target share in Week 1
- Market82 receiving yards projected, 2nd highest at WR
#20Davante AdamsHigh85WR · LAR vs NYG · Mon 8:15 PM
- Game totalRams project for about 27 points, tied for the 3rd highest of Week 2
- MarketProjects for about 0.8 touchdowns
#21DK MetcalfRising83WR · PIT at NE · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage27% target share in Week 1
- Market60 receiving yards projected, 12th highest at WR
#22Tetairoa McMillanRising82WR · CAR at ATL · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage24% target share in Week 1
- MarketProjects for about 0.4 touchdowns
#23Tre' HarrisRising81WR · LAC vs LV · Sun 4:05 PM
- Game totalChargers project for about 25 points, tied for the 7th highest of Week 2
#24Antonio WilliamsRising79WR · WAS at DAL · Sun 4:25 PM
- MatchupFaces the Cowboys, the 5th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
#25Dontayvion WicksRising78WR · PHI at TEN · Sun 1:00 PM
- MatchupFaces the Titans, the 6th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
#26Terry McLaurinRising77WR · WAS at DAL · Sun 4:25 PM
- MatchupFaces the Cowboys, the 5th most WR points allowed per game (2025 and 2026 blended)
- Market54 receiving yards projected
#27Xavier HutchinsonRising76WR · HOU vs CIN · Sun 1:00 PM
- InjuriesNico Collins listed Out, 10 targets a game freed
- ChatterPicked up in 427,000 Sleeper leagues in 24 hours
#28Garrett WilsonRising75WR · NYJ vs GB · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage30% target share in Week 1
- Market69 receiving yards projected, 6th highest at WR
#29Luther BurdenRising74WR · CHI vs MIN · Sun 1:00 PM
- Game totalBears project for about 26 points, the 6th highest of Week 2
- MarketProjects for about 0.4 touchdowns
#30Christian WatsonRising73WR · GB at NYJ · Sun 1:00 PM
- Usage20% target share in Week 1
- Market61 receiving yards projected, 10th highest at WR
How upside is rated
Upside is a 0 to 100 score against the other players at the same position this week, blended from usage, the opponent's points allowed, the market's team total and player projections, work freed by injured teammates, and Sleeper, Yahoo and news activity. High is the top 15% of the position, Rising the next 20%, Moderate the next 25%. It is a read of the inputs, not a projection.
A player listed Out, Doubtful or on injured reserve is not rated, and a Questionable listing lowers a rating. A player with too small a role to read is left off rather than guessed at. Defense figures blend in 2025 until the 2026 sample is big enough to stand alone. Ratings refresh through Sunday morning and hold at each game's kickoff.
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