These Players Are About to Smash in Week 2

The source targets Bucky Irving higher than 61.5 rushing yards in Week 2 against the Browns. Irving was close to featured last week, looking fantastic on the ground with minimal receiving usage. The source expects the Buccaneers to win by 10–13 points, generating significant second-half running volume. Irving should maintain his lead-back role as long as he continues performing well and the game stays relatively competitive (not a 20+ point blowout). Unlike Jacksonville's passing-heavy approach, Tampa Bay has a strong run game and should lean on it in a winning game script.

The source targets Carson Wentz higher than 216.5 passing yards in Week 2 against the Vikings. The Bears have an elite offense that has improved in year two under Ben Johnson, and their weak defense creates shootout potential every week. The Vikings' offense is competent enough to keep the game competitive, ensuring the Bears will need to pass to keep pace. Additionally, the Vikings will be forced into a pass-heavy attack due to the absence of Jordan Mason and limited confidence in backup running backs; the source expects the Vikings to get "a decent amount of drop backs" against Chicago's defense. The source views Wentz and Kyler Murray (pending injury clearance) as similarly efficient passers and would slot either QB into this prop.

The source identifies Colson Loveland as a key target for the Bears against the Vikings' heavy blitz scheme. Because the Vikings blitz over 80% of the time under Brian Flores, the Bears will rely on short passes and screen passes to Loveland rather than deep play-action shots downfield. In Week 1, Loveland was the first read on a lot of plays even though he didn't get targeted, signaling that the Bears view him as a high-end player and one of the most important players on their offense. The source projects that if the Bears continue scheming him as the primary read, he should have some very good games this season.

Loses snaps when Packers shift from 11 personnel to 12 and 13 personnel packages; Matthew Golden's role as primary X receiver limits Reed's snap count in those formations.

The source targets Jeremiah Love over 16.5 receiving yards against the Seahawks in Week 2. The Seahawks allowed the most receptions to running backs over expectations last season and the highest boost to the position. Love is the clear choice for dump-offs against Seattle's tough run defense; he looked fantastic in Week 1 coming off an ankle sprain and will be ramped up slowly. He should see increased involvement on long down-and-distance and when trailing, which sets up well for hitting the prop given the Seahawks' defensive strength.

The source projects Jordan Addison to exceed 35.5 receiving yards in Week 2. Addison saw only 8% target share in Week 1 but is expected to average 15–18% target share most weeks this season. At 35.5 receiving yards, he can reach the over on just one or two receptions. The source believes "if this game plays out like I think he should go higher than his projection there," especially given the Vikings' expected air-heavy attack and Addison's role as a secondary option to Jefferson.

The source projects Justin Jefferson to exceed 77.5 receiving yards in Week 2. Jefferson was "hyperargeted" in Week 1 and should see heavy volume again against the Bears. The source notes that while Jefferson will have weeks where he dominates with 120–130 receiving yards, this matchup should produce another high-volume game given the Vikings' air-heavy game plan and the Bears' ability to keep the game competitive, making the over on his receiving yards projection likely.

Kenny Gainwell had a lower role than expected in Week 1 against Jacksonville. The source notes that Gainwell will see increased usage only when the Buccaneers fall behind and need to pass; in winning game scripts, Bucky Irving maintains the lead-back role. This week against Cleveland, with Tampa Bay favored to win by 10–13 points, Gainwell's receiving role is expected to be limited unless the game becomes a blowout.

Kyler Murray's status for Week 2 against the Bears is uncertain pending injury clearance, which must come by Friday or Saturday. The source views Murray and Carson Wentz as functionally equivalent for passing-yardage purposes and would slot Murray into the higher 216.5-yard passing prop if he is cleared to play.

Luther Burden's role is limited in Week 2 against the Vikings' heavy blitz scheme. The source notes that while Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson knows the Vikings will blitz heavily, he will avoid deep play-action shots downfield to Burden because of the lack of time in the pocket. Instead, the Bears are expected to rely more on short passes and screen passes to tight ends like Loveland, suggesting Burden's role may be constrained in this particular matchup.

The source targets Matthew Golden over 49.5 receiving yards at the Jets in Week 2. Golden received 12 targets in Week 1, which the source calls incredible usage. He had 6 receptions for 95 receiving yards in that game despite facing the Vikings' strong defense. Golden is a first-round talent who was the most targeted player in camp; he is designated as the X receiver running every route he can handle. The source projects he will have a really strong season, and the 49.5 receiving yards prop is reasonable given his route volume and talent level.

The source targets Parker Washington over 55.5 receiving yards at Denver in Week 2 and plans to continue taking this prop until it reaches 65.5. Washington was the clear first option for Trevor Lawrence in Week 1 with 83 receiving yards and a touchdown; his last five weeks show receiving yardage totals of 145, 115, 87, 107, and 83. Trevor Lawrence targets him the most. The source expects increased volume in a competitive game against Denver, noting that if last week's game had been closer, Washington likely would have had 150+ yards. Denver has a good defense and corners, but Washington had 6 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown against them last year.