Okay, Week 1 is in the books, and if your fantasy team is looking shaky at quarterback, you know the feeling. Jamey Eisenberg just dropped his Week 2 rankings, and get this: both Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes are sitting outside the top 12 quarterbacks. Did anyone see that coming? It is a wild start to the season for sure.
Brock Purdy and Baker Mayfield Are Balling Out
So, who IS making waves then? Brock Purdy is looking like a straight-up top-five play for Week 2, especially against Miami. The guy was *excellent* in Week 1 facing the Rams in Australia. He threw for 205 yards, tacked on three touchdowns and one interception, and even scrambled for 29 rushing yards. Plus, the Dolphins defense just let Kirk Cousins sling three touchdowns. That matchup screams fantasy points for Purdy.
Then there is Baker Mayfield. Eisenberg has him as his Start of the Week for Week 2, and honestly, his outlook against the Browns is exciting. Mayfield is a top-10 fantasy quarterback in all leagues. Cleveland just got torched by Trevor Lawrence, who dropped 34.1 fantasy points on them in Week 1. Baker could absolutely feast this week.
Herbert and Mahomes Are Not Must-Starts? What?!
Now, let’s talk about those shockers. Justin Herbert was flat-out bad in Week 1 against Arizona, only putting up 15.3 fantasy points. He *should* bounce back against Las Vegas, but there is a major red flag: Ladd McConkey is dealing with a rib injury. If McConkey is out, Herbert falls outside the top 12. You have to be worried there, big time.
And Mahomes? The guy who usually redefines quarterback play? He is outside the top 12 for Week 2 heading into the Indianapolis matchup. Yeah, he played well enough against Denver in Week 1 with 25.7 fantasy points, but the stats were kinda meh for him: only 184 yards passing, two touchdowns, one interception, and 23 rushing yards with a touchdown. The Colts gave Lamar Jackson 26.9 fantasy points, so they are not exactly a brick wall, but Eisenberg is not ready to buy back into Mahomes just yet. He is not a must-start. This is wild to even think about!
Trevor Lawrence Is Still Elite
One guy you can count on? Trevor Lawrence. He was *excellent* in Week 1 against the Browns, hitting 34.1 fantasy points. This dude has now scored at least 23.1 fantasy points in nine straight games, including last season’s playoffs. Remember Week 16 last year against Denver? He went 23-of-36 for 279 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, plus 20 rushing yards and a touchdown for 37.2 fantasy points. Mahomes just hit 25.7 against the Broncos in Week 1, so Lawrence should put up another solid line. And Jordan Love? He played better than expected in Week 1. Keep an eye on that guy.
So, Week 2 is shaping up to be fascinating. Can Herbert shake off that rib injury uncertainty and get back to form? Will Mahomes remind everyone why he is the league’s top QB, or will he struggle again? And will Purdy truly solidify his spot as a top-five fantasy option? Your fantasy lineup hinges on these calls. Get ready for some wild football this Sunday!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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