The second Sunday of the NFL season was kinder to fantasy football managers than the first, with six players surpassing 30 PPR points, led by three of the top wide receivers in the sport.
Well, it was kinder unless you are one who relies on Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow . While seven games featured 50 or more combined points (entering Monday night) and individual scoring was abundant, the long-term absence of last season's No. 3 fantasy scorer among quarterbacks should have the most lingering effects to fantasy managers.
Each Monday, before the current NFL week ends, we will identify players available in at least 50% of ESPN standard leagues worthy of your attention, from standard formats to deeper options. The NFL is a weekly league, and player valuation and roles seldom rema