For Week 2 of the 2025 fantasy football season, some of the top recommended players to start include:
- Christian McCaffrey (RB) who had a strong Week 1 and is expected to get a lot of work again due to injuries on his team. He showed vintage form with many touches and yards, making him a solid start.
- CeeDee Lamb (WR) who had a good game in Week 1 and could have a breakout performance against the Giants in Week 2.
- DeVonta Smith (WR) who has been very productive, especially with teammate Dallas Goedert out injured. He has a history of strong performances against tough defenses.
- Michael Penix Jr. (QB) who scored 24.0 fantasy points in Week 1 and has a good matchup this week.
- Kareem Hunt (RB) who can contribute as a runner and receiver, sharing work in a strong offense.
Additional expert tools and websites offer start/sit optimizers where fantasy owners can input their roster to get expert recommendations based on matchups, player projections, and current injury news.
To summarize:
Position| Player| Notes
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RB| Christian McCaffrey| High volume, key offensive role
WR| CeeDee Lamb| Strong Week 1, favorable matchup
WR| DeVonta Smith| Valuable with Goedert out, consistent points
QB| Michael Penix Jr.| High scoring QB with good matchup
RB| Kareem Hunt| Multi-role back with goal-line potential
These selections provide a good starting point for setting a winning fantasy lineup in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
