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Week 2 fantasy football recap

2026 seasonFinalPPR scoring
Who went off, who beat the projection, who came from nowhere and who let a lineup down, with every final.
Finals
16

games

Top score
42.5

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR

Fantasy

Week 2 in the spotlight

The best, the biggest beats, the surprises and the letdowns. Projections are Sleeper's.

Went off

The highest scores of the week at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

SEAagainst ARI

42.5PPR points

Projected 19.6 by Sleeper+22.9 against the projection

9 catches on 11 targets, 155 receiving yards, 3 TD.

  1. Josh AllenQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    BUF against DET

    20 of 31, 248 passing yards, 3 TD; 14 carries, 69 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    40.8 points

    Projected 22.0 by Sleeper+18.8 against the projection

  2. Davante AdamsWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    LAR against NYG

    8 catches on 10 targets, 195 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    39.5 points

    Projected 12.1 by Sleeper+27.4 against the projection

  3. CeeDee LambWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    DAL against WAS

    8 catches on 9 targets, 153 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    35.3 points

    Projected 17.8 by Sleeper+17.5 against the projection

  4. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    DET against BUF

    9 catches on 13 targets, 142 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    35.2 points

    Projected 17.4 by Sleeper+17.8 against the projection

  5. Jared GoffQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    DET against BUF

    26 of 38, 327 passing yards, 4 TD; 3 carries, 7 rushing yards.

    29.8 points

    Projected 16.3 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

Beat the projection

The biggest gaps above a projection of 8 points or more.

Davante AdamsWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

LARagainst NYG

39.5PPR points

Projected 12.1 by Sleeper+27.4 against the projection

8 catches on 10 targets, 195 receiving yards, 2 TD.

  1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    SEA against ARI

    9 catches on 11 targets, 155 receiving yards, 3 TD.

    42.5 points

    Projected 19.6 by Sleeper+22.9 against the projection

  2. Josh AllenQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    BUF against DET

    20 of 31, 248 passing yards, 3 TD; 14 carries, 69 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    40.8 points

    Projected 22.0 by Sleeper+18.8 against the projection

  3. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    DET against BUF

    9 catches on 13 targets, 142 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    35.2 points

    Projected 17.4 by Sleeper+17.8 against the projection

  4. CeeDee LambWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    DAL against WAS

    8 catches on 9 targets, 153 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    35.3 points

    Projected 17.8 by Sleeper+17.5 against the projection

  5. Dalton SchultzTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    HOU against CIN

    12 catches on 14 targets, 140 receiving yards.

    26.0 points

    Projected 10.7 by Sleeper+15.3 against the projection

Nobody saw it coming

12 points or more from a player projected for under 6, or not projected at all.

Terrance FergusonTE8, tight end rank 8 that week

LARagainst NYG

17.4PPR points

Projected 3.6 by Sleeper+13.8 against the projection

6 catches on 9 targets, 54 receiving yards, 1 TD.

  1. Cody WhiteWR15, wide receiver rank 15 that week

    LV against LAC

    2 catches on 2 targets, 24 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    16.4 points

    Projected 0.5 by Sleeper+15.9 against the projection

  2. Ryan MillerWR17, wide receiver rank 17 that week

    MIA against SF

    1 catch on 1 target, 77 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    14.7 points

    No Sleeper projection

  3. Nate AdkinsTE11, tight end rank 11 that week

    DEN against JAX

    3 catches on 3 targets, 32 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards.

    12.8 points

    Projected 0.3 by Sleeper+12.5 against the projection

  4. Keon ColemanWR26, wide receiver rank 26 that week

    BUF against DET

    6 catches on 6 targets, 63 receiving yards.

    12.3 points

    Projected 3.1 by Sleeper+9.2 against the projection

Let you down

The biggest misses by players projected for 12 points or more who took the field.

Jaxson DartQB36, quarterback rank 36 that week

NYGagainst LAR

0.8PPR points

Projected 18.1 by Sleeper-17.3 against the projection

3 of 5, 20 passing yards.

  1. Saquon BarkleyRB56, running back rank 56 that week

    PHI against TEN

    4 carries, 9 rushing yards; 1 catch on 2 targets, 11 receiving yards.

    3.0 points

    Projected 16.6 by Sleeper-13.6 against the projection

  2. DJ MooreWR119, wide receiver rank 119 that week

    BUF against DET

    1 carry, -1 rushing yards.

    -0.1 points

    Projected 13.1 by Sleeper-13.2 against the projection

  3. Malik NabersWR116, wide receiver rank 116 that week

    NYG against LAR

    1 catch on 4 targets, 1 receiving yards.

    1.1 points

    Projected 13.9 by Sleeper-12.8 against the projection

  4. David MontgomeryRB48, running back rank 48 that week

    HOU against CIN

    6 carries, 10 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, 14 receiving yards.

    4.4 points

    Projected 17.1 by Sleeper-12.7 against the projection

  5. Bijan RobinsonRB20, running back rank 20 that week

    ATL against CAR

    16 carries, 72 rushing yards; 3 catches on 4 targets, 9 receiving yards.

    11.1 points

    Projected 22.5 by Sleeper-11.4 against the projection

Fantasy

Week 2 top scorers by position

The five highest scores at each position, PPR scoring.

quarterbacks

  1. Josh AllenQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    BUF against DET

    20 of 31, 248 passing yards, 3 TD; 14 carries, 69 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    40.8 points

    Projected 22.0 by Sleeper+18.8 against the projection

  2. Jared GoffQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    DET against BUF

    26 of 38, 327 passing yards, 4 TD; 3 carries, 7 rushing yards.

    29.8 points

    Projected 16.3 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  3. Dak PrescottQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week

    DAL against WAS

    26 of 31, 279 passing yards, 4 TD; 4 carries, 26 rushing yards.

    29.8 points

    Projected 19.5 by Sleeper+10.3 against the projection

  4. Patrick MahomesQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week

    KC against IND

    32 of 47, 382 passing yards, 3 TD; 2 carries, 17 rushing yards.

    29.0 points

    Projected 17.7 by Sleeper+11.3 against the projection

  5. Brock PurdyQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week

    SF against MIA

    20 of 22, 287 passing yards, 2 TD; 3 carries, 30 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    28.5 points

    Projected 20.0 by Sleeper+8.5 against the projection

running backs

  1. Jonathan TaylorRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    IND against KC

    24 carries, 92 rushing yards, 2 TD; 4 catches on 4 targets, 40 receiving yards.

    29.2 points

    Projected 18.8 by Sleeper+10.4 against the projection

  2. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    KC against IND

    24 carries, 117 rushing yards; 6 catches on 10 targets, 61 receiving yards.

    23.8 points

    Projected 17.0 by Sleeper+6.8 against the projection

  3. Jahmyr GibbsRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    DET against BUF

    16 carries, 52 rushing yards; 6 catches on 8 targets, 61 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    23.3 points

    Projected 26.1 by Sleeper-2.8 against the projection

  4. Christian McCaffreyRB4, running back rank 4 that week

    SF against MIA

    10 carries, 23 rushing yards, 2 TD; 4 catches on 4 targets, 43 receiving yards.

    22.6 points

    Projected 19.8 by Sleeper+2.8 against the projection

  5. James Cook IIIRB5, running back rank 5 that week

    BUF against DET

    21 carries, 135 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 catch on 3 targets, 4 receiving yards.

    20.9 points

    Projected 19.5 by Sleeper+1.4 against the projection

wide receivers

  1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    SEA against ARI

    9 catches on 11 targets, 155 receiving yards, 3 TD.

    42.5 points

    Projected 19.6 by Sleeper+22.9 against the projection

  2. Davante AdamsWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    LAR against NYG

    8 catches on 10 targets, 195 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    39.5 points

    Projected 12.1 by Sleeper+27.4 against the projection

  3. CeeDee LambWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    DAL against WAS

    8 catches on 9 targets, 153 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    35.3 points

    Projected 17.8 by Sleeper+17.5 against the projection

  4. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    DET against BUF

    9 catches on 13 targets, 142 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    35.2 points

    Projected 17.4 by Sleeper+17.8 against the projection

  5. DeVonta SmithWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week

    PHI against TEN

    10 catches on 13 targets, 117 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    27.7 points

    Projected 14.8 by Sleeper+12.9 against the projection

tight ends

  1. Dalton SchultzTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    HOU against CIN

    12 catches on 14 targets, 140 receiving yards.

    26.0 points

    Projected 10.7 by Sleeper+15.3 against the projection

  2. Travis KelceTE2, tight end rank 2 that week

    KC against IND

    9 catches on 11 targets, 101 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    25.1 points

    Projected 10.6 by Sleeper+14.5 against the projection

  3. Dalton KincaidTE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    BUF against DET

    7 catches on 8 targets, 95 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    22.5 points

    Projected 12.2 by Sleeper+10.3 against the projection

  4. Jake FergusonTE4, tight end rank 4 that week

    DAL against WAS

    4 catches on 4 targets, 43 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    20.3 points

    Projected 9.6 by Sleeper+10.7 against the projection

  5. Darren WallerTE5, tight end rank 5 that week

    CAR against ATL

    3 catches on 3 targets, 33 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    18.3 points

    Projected 6.6 by Sleeper+11.7 against the projection

kickers

  1. Brandon AubreyK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    DAL against WAS

    3 of 3 field goals, 4 extra points.

    16.0 points

    Projected 7.3 by Sleeper+8.7 against the projection

  2. Chase McLaughlinK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    TB against CLE

    4 of 4 field goals, 1 extra point.

    16.0 points

    Projected 6.5 by Sleeper+9.5 against the projection

  3. Harrison ButkerK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    KC against IND

    4 of 5 field goals, 3 extra points.

    16.0 points

    Projected 6.2 by Sleeper+9.8 against the projection

  4. Spencer ShraderK4, kicker rank 4 that week

    IND against KC

    3 of 3 field goals, 3 extra points.

    14.0 points

    Projected 6.6 by Sleeper+7.4 against the projection

  5. Andre SzmytK5, kicker rank 5 that week

    CLE against TB

    3 of 3 field goals, 2 extra points.

    13.0 points

    Projected 4.8 by Sleeper+8.2 against the projection

team defenses

  1. Carolina PanthersDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    CAR against ATL

    3 points allowed, 2 sacks, 1 TD.

    26.0 points

    Projected 7.9 by Sleeper+18.1 against the projection

  2. New England PatriotsDEF2, team defense rank 2 that week

    NE against PIT

    3 points allowed, 4 sacks, 1 TD.

    23.0 points

    Projected 8.6 by Sleeper+14.4 against the projection

  3. Minnesota VikingsDEF3, team defense rank 3 that week

    MIN against CHI

    3 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    18.0 points

    Projected 6.4 by Sleeper+11.6 against the projection

  4. Las Vegas RaidersDEF4, team defense rank 4 that week

    LV against LAC

    14 points allowed, 3 sacks.

    16.0 points

    Projected 4.4 by Sleeper+11.6 against the projection

  5. Los Angeles RamsDEF5, team defense rank 5 that week

    LAR against NYG

    6 points allowed, 2 sacks.

    12.0 points

    Projected 8.7 by Sleeper+3.3 against the projection

Around the NFL

Week 2 results

Every final, how the line fared and the best fantasy lines of each game.

  • Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen scores five touchdowns and Buffalo outlasts Detroit

    Thursday, Sep 17, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Lions31 pointsatBills41 points

    • Closed Bills -5.5
    • Bills covered -5.5
    • Over 54.5, 72 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills

    1. Josh AllenQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week20 of 31, 248 passing yards, 3 TD; 14 carries, 69 rushing yards, 2 TD.40.8 PPR points+18.8 against the projection
    2. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week9 catches on 13 targets, 142 receiving yards, 2 TD.35.2 PPR points+17.8 against the projection
    3. Jared GoffQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week26 of 38, 327 passing yards, 4 TD; 3 carries, 7 rushing yards.29.8 PPR points+13.5 against the projection

    Josh Allen had a hand in Buffalo's first three touchdowns, a 1-yard run and scoring throws to Joshua Palmer and Dawson Knox, and the Bills led 27 to 10 at halftime. Detroit never got closer than ten after that.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills

  • Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons: Cooper Rush starts for Atlanta and Carolina wins by 31

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Panthers34 pointsatFalcons3 points

    • Closed Panthers -2.5
    • Panthers covered -2.5
    • Under 43.5, 37 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

    1. Bryce YoungQB7, quarterback rank 7 that week23 of 36, 287 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards.24.1 PPR points+7.6 against the projection
    2. Darren WallerTE5, tight end rank 5 that week3 catches on 3 targets, 33 receiving yards, 2 TD.18.3 PPR points+11.7 against the projection
    3. Tetairoa McMillanWR16, wide receiver rank 16 that week5 catches on 10 targets, 101 receiving yards.15.1 PPR points+0.5 against the projection

    Atlanta started Cooper Rush with Michael Penix ruled out, and it went about as badly as a start can: two interceptions, a lost fumble and 1.4 PPR points, with a Nick Folk field goal the Falcons' only score.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

  • New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Shough scores the winner and New Orleans upsets Baltimore

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Saints24 pointsatRavens17 points

    • Closed Ravens -8.5
    • Saints covered +8.5
    • Under 45.5, 41 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens

    1. Chris OlaveWR8, wide receiver rank 8 that week8 catches on 10 targets, 86 receiving yards, 1 TD.22.6 PPR points+7.0 against the projection
    2. Tyler ShoughQB8, quarterback rank 8 that week27 of 34, 252 passing yards, 1 TD; 9 carries, 23 rushing yards, 1 TD.22.4 PPR points+6.9 against the projection
    3. Rashod BatemanWR9, wide receiver rank 9 that week7 catches on 9 targets, 88 receiving yards, 1 TD.21.8 PPR points+12.7 against the projection

    New Orleans won as an 8.5-point underdog by scoring the last 15 points. Baltimore led 17 to 9 going into the fourth quarter on a Derrick Henry touchdown run and a 22-yard catch by Rashod Bateman, who scored 21.8 PPR...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens

  • Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: Three field goals, no touchdowns, and Caleb Williams hurt

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Vikings9 pointsatBears3 points

    • Closed Bears -4.5
    • Vikings covered +4.5
    • Under 46.5, 12 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

    1. D'Andre SwiftRB16, running back rank 16 that week16 carries, 45 rushing yards; 5 catches on 6 targets, 54 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.12.9 PPR points+0.3 against the projection
    2. Aaron Jones Sr.RB22, running back rank 22 that week23 carries, 105 rushing yards.10.5 PPR points-3.5 against the projection
    3. Kalif RaymondWR37, wide receiver rank 37 that week5 catches on 5 targets, 40 receiving yards.9.0 PPR points+3.3 against the projection

    Nobody scored a touchdown. Will Reichard kicked field goals from 35, 49 and 39 yards, Cairo Santos made one from 50, and the 12 points were the fewest of the week, 34.5 under a 46.5 total.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

  • Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans: Ja'Marr Chase scores twice and Houston never reaches the end zone

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bengals20 pointsatTexans6 points

    • Closed Texans -3
    • Bengals covered +3
    • Under 45.5, 26 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans

    1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR6, wide receiver rank 6 that week7 catches on 9 targets, 75 receiving yards, 2 TD.26.5 PPR points+9.3 against the projection
    2. Dalton SchultzTE1, tight end rank 1 that week12 catches on 14 targets, 140 receiving yards.26.0 PPR points+15.3 against the projection
    3. C.J. StroudQB14, quarterback rank 14 that week30 of 55, 353 passing yards; 3 carries, 29 rushing yards.17.0 PPR points-0.9 against the projection

    Joe Burrow was questionable all week with a tight back and played every snap: 20 of 31 for 207 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ja'Marr Chase, from 32 and 18 yards.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans

  • Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson takes the job and New England holds Pittsburgh to 3

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Steelers3 pointsatPatriots20 points

    • Closed Patriots -4.5
    • Patriots covered -4.5
    • Under 41.5, 23 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots

    1. TreVeyon HendersonRB14, running back rank 14 that week16 carries, 76 rushing yards, 1 TD.13.6 PPR points+4.1 against the projection
    2. Romeo DoubsWR23, wide receiver rank 23 that week3 catches on 4 targets, 96 receiving yards.12.6 PPR points+3.6 against the projection
    3. Jaylen WarrenRB26, running back rank 26 that week11 carries, 43 rushing yards; 2 catches on 4 targets, 34 receiving yards.9.7 PPR points-1.9 against the projection

    TreVeyon Henderson took the New England backfield and opened the scoring with a 39-yard run, finishing with 16 carries for 76 yards on 60 percent of the snaps; Rhamondre Stevenson had six carries and lost a fumble.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots

  • Green Bay Packers at New York Jets: Green Bay comes back from ten down and wins in overtime

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Packers20 pointsatJets17 points

    • Closed Packers -3.5
    • Jets covered +3.5
    • Under 44.5, 37 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Green Bay Packers at New York Jets

    1. Garrett WilsonWR14, wide receiver rank 14 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 57 receiving yards, 1 TD.16.7 PPR points+1.6 against the projection
    2. Geno SmithQB17, quarterback rank 17 that week27 of 41, 247 passing yards, 1 TD; 5 carries, 17 rushing yards.15.6 PPR points+0.7 against the projection
    3. Breece HallRB12, running back rank 12 that week16 carries, 29 rushing yards; 5 catches on 5 targets, 63 receiving yards.14.2 PPR points-0.2 against the projection

    The Jets led 17 to 7 early in the fourth quarter after a Garrett Wilson touchdown and a Jason Sanders field goal.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Green Bay Packers at New York Jets

  • Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cleveland wins at Tampa Bay as an 8.5-point underdog

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Browns23 pointsatBuccaneers19 points

    • Closed Buccaneers -8.5
    • Browns covered +8.5
    • Over 41.5, 42 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    1. Denzel BostonWR12, wide receiver rank 12 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 95 receiving yards, 1 TD.20.5 PPR points+11.6 against the projection
    2. Deshaun WatsonQB12, quarterback rank 12 that week24 of 30, 238 passing yards, 2 TD; 7 carries, 22 rushing yards.19.7 PPR points+5.8 against the projection
    3. Baker MayfieldQB21, quarterback rank 21 that week21 of 34, 182 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 29 rushing yards.13.2 PPR points-4.1 against the projection

    Cleveland's win was the biggest upset of the week by the closing moneyline. Tampa Bay led 16 to 6 in the third quarter on three Chase McLaughlin field goals, one from 59 yards, and an Emeka Egbuka touchdown.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans: Jalen Hurts finds Darius Cooper with nine seconds left

    Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Eagles24 pointsatTitans20 points

    • Closed Eagles -7
    • Titans covered +7
    • Over 39.5, 44 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans

    1. DeVonta SmithWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week10 catches on 13 targets, 117 receiving yards, 1 TD.27.7 PPR points+12.9 against the projection
    2. Cam WardQB11, quarterback rank 11 that week13 of 20, 183 passing yards; 4 carries, 7 rushing yards, 2 TD.20.0 PPR points+7.9 against the projection
    3. Jalen HurtsQB13, quarterback rank 13 that week26 of 37, 264 passing yards, 2 TD, 2 INT; 5 carries, 16 rushing yards.18.2 PPR points-2.6 against the projection

    Tennessee led 20 to 17 after a Joey Slye field goal with 1:56 left, and Jalen Hurts answered with a 3-yard touchdown to Darius Cooper with nine seconds to go.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans

  • Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos: Denver scores the last 17 points and Jonah Coleman wins it

    Sunday, Sep 20, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Jaguars13 pointsatBroncos20 points

    • Closed Broncos -2.5
    • Broncos covered -2.5
    • Under 45.5, 33 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos

    1. Jaylen WaddleWR9, wide receiver rank 9 that week8 catches on 10 targets, 138 receiving yards.21.8 PPR points+9.1 against the projection
    2. Parker WashingtonWR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week7 catches on 12 targets, 98 receiving yards.16.8 PPR points+3.8 against the projection
    3. Bo NixQB18, quarterback rank 18 that week22 of 31, 288 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 5 carries, 6 rushing yards.15.1 PPR points-0.6 against the projection

    Jacksonville led 13 to 3 in the third quarter on a Bhayshul Tuten touchdown and two Cam Little field goals, and Denver scored the last 17 points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos

  • Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers: Cody White's two touchdowns turn it for Las Vegas

    Sunday, Sep 20, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Raiders26 pointsatChargers14 points

    • Closed Chargers -6.5
    • Raiders covered +6.5
    • Under 43.5, 40 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers

    1. Tre TuckerWR7, wide receiver rank 7 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 119 receiving yards, 1 TD.22.9 PPR points+14.1 against the projection
    2. Kirk CousinsQB10, quarterback rank 10 that week19 of 29, 253 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 1 rushing yards.21.2 PPR points+7.6 against the projection
    3. Omarion HamptonRB7, running back rank 7 that week23 carries, 94 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 21 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.17.5 PPR points+3.5 against the projection

    The Chargers led 14 to 10 in the third quarter after Justin Herbert found Oronde Gadsden for 10 yards, and Las Vegas scored the last 16 points: two short touchdown catches by Cody White, from 13 and 11 yards, and a...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers

  • Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals: Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches all three Seattle touchdown passes

    Sunday, Sep 20, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Seahawks31 pointsatCardinals7 points

    • Closed Seahawks -3.5
    • Seahawks covered -3.5
    • Under 40.5, 38 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

    1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week9 catches on 11 targets, 155 receiving yards, 3 TD.42.5 PPR points+22.9 against the projection
    2. Drew LockQB9, quarterback rank 9 that week19 of 26, 235 passing yards, 3 TD.21.4 PPR points+8.1 against the projection
    3. Trey McBrideTE6, tight end rank 6 that week8 catches on 10 targets, 41 receiving yards, 1 TD.18.1 PPR points+3.3 against the projection

    Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught all three of Drew Lock's touchdown passes, from 82, 7 and 12 yards, and finished with 9 catches for 155 yards and 42.5 PPR points, the best line of the week.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

  • Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott throws four and Jayden Daniels dislocates his elbow

    Sunday, Sep 20, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Commanders20 pointsatCowboys37 points

    • Closed Cowboys -4.5
    • Cowboys covered -4.5
    • Over 51.5, 57 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys

    1. CeeDee LambWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week8 catches on 9 targets, 153 receiving yards, 2 TD.35.3 PPR points+17.5 against the projection
    2. Dak PrescottQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week26 of 31, 279 passing yards, 4 TD; 4 carries, 26 rushing yards.29.8 PPR points+10.3 against the projection
    3. Stefon DiggsWR11, wide receiver rank 11 that week5 catches on 6 targets, 47 receiving yards, 2 TD.21.7 PPR points+9.0 against the projection

    Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns, two each to CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson, and Brandon Aubrey added three field goals, the last from 60 yards.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys

  • Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy misses twice and San Francisco covers by nearly ten

    Sunday, Sep 20, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Dolphins13 pointsat49ers35 points

    • Closed 49ers -12.5
    • 49ers covered -12.5
    • Over 44.5, 48 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers

    1. Brock PurdyQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week20 of 22, 287 passing yards, 2 TD; 3 carries, 30 rushing yards, 1 TD.28.5 PPR points+8.5 against the projection
    2. Christian McCaffreyRB4, running back rank 4 that week10 carries, 23 rushing yards, 2 TD; 4 catches on 4 targets, 43 receiving yards.22.6 PPR points+2.8 against the projection
    3. George KittleTE7, tight end rank 7 that week4 catches on 4 targets, 80 receiving yards, 1 TD.18.0 PPR points+7.3 against the projection

    Brock Purdy missed two passes all afternoon, completing 20 of 22 for 287 yards with touchdowns to George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk, and ran one in himself.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers

  • Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs: Three overtime field goals and Kansas City wins on the last one

    Sunday, Sep 20, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Colts30 pointsatChiefs33 points

    • Closed Chiefs -6
    • Colts covered +6
    • Over 46.5, 63 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs

    1. Jonathan TaylorRB1, running back rank 1 that week24 carries, 92 rushing yards, 2 TD; 4 catches on 4 targets, 40 receiving yards.29.2 PPR points+10.4 against the projection
    2. Patrick MahomesQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week32 of 47, 382 passing yards, 3 TD; 2 carries, 17 rushing yards.29.0 PPR points+11.3 against the projection
    3. Travis KelceTE2, tight end rank 2 that week9 catches on 11 targets, 101 receiving yards, 1 TD.25.1 PPR points+14.5 against the projection

    Overtime took three field goals: Harrison Butker from 31, Spencer Shrader from 38 to answer, and Butker from 40 as the period ended.

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  • New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams: Davante Adams scores twice and Jaxson Dart's knee ends his night

    Monday, Sep 21, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Giants6 pointsatRams28 points

    • Closed Rams -7
    • Rams covered -7
    • Under 47.5, 34 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams

    1. Davante AdamsWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week8 catches on 10 targets, 195 receiving yards, 2 TD.39.5 PPR points+27.4 against the projection
    2. Matthew StaffordQB6, quarterback rank 6 that week22 of 31, 327 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, -1 rushing yards.28.0 PPR points+11.1 against the projection
    3. Terrance FergusonTE8, tight end rank 8 that week6 catches on 9 targets, 54 receiving yards, 1 TD.17.4 PPR points+13.8 against the projection

    Jaxson Dart hurt his left knee early and left after five throws, and Jameis Winston completed 11 of 27 the rest of the way, with two Dominic Zvada field goals New York's only points.

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