I won my week 1 matchup by just three points. If my opponent would have started Jets tight end Kellen Winslow it wouldn't have even been close. Yes, I'm saying, don't be that guy, be me — only without the awkward first dates and the continuous runny nose due to food allergies.
The following are guys — who if you own — you might want to reconsider for your starting lineup in week 2.
For those who had Tom Brady Thursday night — my deepest sorrows.
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Fantasy Football Week 2 Second Guessing
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Ben Tate RB - Houston
Touted as the best backup running back in football, Tate rushed for over six yards per carry in week 1 and the Texans are saying they're still going to split carries with him and Arian Foster. We all know the beast Foster is, even while recovering from an injury, so it makes sense to trust Tate as much as the Texans do -- don't leave him on your bench. I would feel comfortable having Tate in my flex spot over most guys around that tier, in any league -- especially over most WR3s.
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Brian Hartline WR - Miami
He had a 1,000 yard season last year and was targeted 15 times by quarterback Ryan Tannehill in week 1 last week. Don't you dare keep him on your bench; he needs to start in every league. The Indy pass rush isn't overwhelming. The Dolphins are better than people think and their run game looked awful last week. They're going to throw and their No. one guy is Hartline.
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Jared Cook TE - St. Louis
Just in case you're a manager caught sleeping, Cook is a must-start after his performance in week 1. He was targeted more than anyone on the team and quarterback Sam Bradford called it "shocking" the Titans didn't use him more in Tennessee. In case you took Cook later in your draft and you have other great tight ends on your roster, this is a reassurance that you need to fit Cook into your lineup, no matter what; put him in a flex position if you have to.
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Leonard Hankerson WR - Washington
His two TDs in week one have made Hankerson an overnight fantasy fad. Sure, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan had some nice things to say about his effort and route running skills, but I'm still not sold on Hanky yet. How many stud wide receivers has Shanahan coached over the years? The Redksins are a run-first team, which includes a speedy quarterback. Pierre Garcon will get a ton of looks and Josh Morgan will still see a lot of playing time as well when the team does decide to throw it. I think it's possible we may have seen Hankerson's best game of the year already.
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Michael Floyd WR - Arizona
He was targeted six times in week one against the Rams, but that was third behind Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Roberts. Rumors have been swirling all pre-season that Carson Palmer's relationship with Roberts is solid. While Floyd might still be a decent WR3 in a 10-team league, I would start guys like Roberts, Antonio Brown or James Jones over him.
