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The Chiefs won't be going 16-0 in their Super Bowl 54 defense after falling to the Raiders, 40-32, at home in Week 5. Going into Sunday, 4-0 Kansas City seemed unbeatable with solid wins over the AFC's three other division winners from 2019 Houston, Baltimore and New England.Now 4-1, the Chiefs hold a slim one-game lead over 3-2 Las Vegas in the AFC West, also down a tiebreaker in the season series. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense isn't invincible, and the Chiefs' solid defense hasn't turned the corner to total dominance.The Raiders had been struggling defensively coming into the game and that did continue, but they've featured a diverse, more dangerous pa sing game with Derek Carr, building on the bread and butter of their power running with second-year feature back Josh Jacobs. That combination was too much for the Chiefs and Mahomes toovercome in the end.MORE:Looking early into their first Carlos Correa Jersey season in Las Vegas, the Raiders have navigated through a tough schedule well. Their wins over the Panthers (3-2) and Saints (3-2) look better, and their lo ses, to the Patriots (2-2) and Bills (4-0), are really not that bad.Speaking of the Bills, they are the Chiefs' opponents in Week 6, in Buffalo, a game now scheduled for the following Monday night (5 p.m. ET, Fox) instead ofThursday. The Chiefs should welcome the three extra days to prepare and to figure out what happened against the Raiders.Here's a breakdown of why the Chiefs lost their first game of the season, and putting it into Michael Brantley Jersey the context of the entire AFC:1.The Chiefs are not reliably running the ballKansas City flew out of the gate with rookie first-rounder Clyde Edwards-Helaire dominating Houston onthe ground in Week 1. But the Chargers, Ravens and Patriots held the Chiefsin check in the other victories, putting more on Mahomes to come through against tricky defenses.The Chiefs did have two early rushing scores with Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill against the Raiders, but there was no sustained commitment to Edwards-Helaire (10 carries) with limited succe s (40 yards). There has been a tendency in Andy Reid's past to get a little pa s-happy, and with Mahomes' magic in connecting with all of his receivers, he can often get away with it.Kansas City can sometimes depend too much on chunk pa s plays and with Las Vegas' major secondary coverage i sues, it made sense to attack that way. But when Mahomes is human, as he was Sunday in going only22-of-43 with an interception along with his 340 yards and 3 total TDs, that means more inefficiency, and that means bad third-down results (6-of-14).The Raiders welcomed the Chiefs not trying to wear their defense down with long drives and played complementary offensive football to support their upset cause.MORE:2.The Chiefs' run defense still has i suesThe Raiders, with Jacobs and Devontae Booker, racked up 144 yards rushing to exploit the Chiefs' carryover defensive weakne s from their Super Bowl run. That allowed the Raiders to go a combined 9-of-16 on third and fourth downs and dominate time of po se sion, 35:17 to 24:43.Everyone knows a good defense vs. Mahomes is running well and keeping the ball away from him, but that's easier said than executed. The Chiefs' goal is to built a big lead with Mahomes and their offense, so their pa s rush can tee off in opponents' obvious pa sing situations and not to be exposed to the run as much in the second half of games.But for a team to do that, it requires effective aggre sivene s in the pa sing game through Brian McCann Jersey a balanced attack. Credit Jon Gruden for calling upon Carr to take his shots to the middle of the field. The Chiefs' defense had major breakdowns in long TDs by wide receivers Nelson Agholor (59 yards) and Henry Ruggs III (72 yards) in the second quarter. They also, like most teams, couldn't handle tight end Darren Waller in key situations.To beat the Chiefs, an offense must strike theright balance of run-heavy and picking good spots for those pa sing shot plays to match Mahomes' firepower. The Raiders didn't deviate,even after they fell behind by 11 points in the middle of the second quarter, 21-10. With the Chiefs it's always a marathon, but it has to be won with a series of sprints. The Raiders' game plan was perfect in that sense.3.The Chiefs are still the best team in the AFCThe Texans fired Bill O'Brien for an 0-4 start and just got their first win. The Ravens have whipped some teams when not playing the Chiefs, but their offense isn't hitting on the same cylinders, especially in running the ball, as last season. Because of COVID-19,Patriots' season is quickly being derailed from contending for the conference title again.The Raiders are a solid team and based on their resume, didn't give the Chiefs an "embarra sing" lo s, George Springer Jersey despite 8 points being Mahomes' worst-ever margin of defeat. The Chiefs still should be considered a ma sive heavy favorite to run away with the AFC West, with the Chargers and Broncos looking weaker than expected.The AFC South-leading Titans (3-0) are still waiting to play a fourth game and arethe basically the same but weaker team from the one who lost to the Chiefs in last year's AFC championship game. The Bills (4-0) have the potential to hand the Chiefs their second straight lo s in Week 6 with the way Josh Allen is playing and throwing the ball downfield.But they've also gotten mixed results with their running game and their defense is springing more holes with the pa s rush, vs. the run and in pa s coverage.Allen can certainly outduel Mahomes. But the Chiefs got a ma sive schedule break while the Bills are still facing a short week. Kansas City is simply better built to beat Buffalo than the other way around.So no Texans, no Ravens, no Patriots, and we're not feeling the Bills and the Titans as returning playoff teams to threaten the Chiefs' AFC supremacy. The Raiders are nice developing wild-card story, but over the long term, theywon't be winning the West over the Chiefs. That still leaves another a very concerning team for the champions.MORE: 4.The Chiefs biggest threat in the AFC then is ...Hello, 4-0 Steelers. Pittsburgh is enjoying its best start ever with Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Tomlin after itsinjury-riddled 8-8 me s of 2019.The Steelers can run the ball at a very high level with James Conner. Roethlsiberger has no shortage of big-play weapons with rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool and tight end Eric Ebron joining the fun with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson and James Washington, They found another playmaker, too, beyond Claypool and his four total TDs in their impre sive Lance McCullers Jersey 38-29 home win over the Eagles, in speedster Ray-Ray McCloud.Balanced? Check. Explosive pa sing game with a capable top QB? Check. Daunting defense that can slow down the running game and then finish a strongpa s rush at times against Mahomes? Check.E sentially, the Steelers have the same makeup as t

What Packers running back Aaron Jones and his girlfriend Crystal Molina considered a funny photofrom their trip to the hospitalhas led to intense back-and-forths on social media.In the photo, Jones is sitting in the hospital with a makeshift gaming setup before Molina Shohei Ohtani Jersey gives birth, controller in hand and Whataburger drink on the table. He later said he was attempting to pa s time before she became fully dilated.MORE:Some people responded to the photo by calling it disrespectful. Others have come to the Green Bay star's defense.In an attempt to clarify the situation, Jones quote Cam Bedrosian Jersey -tweeted a critical response."That's wild she told me to bring the game with me," Jones wrote. "But u know nothing about the whole proce s of having a child so til you experience it dont speak on me !!!!"Thats wild she told me to bring the game with me but u know nothing about the whole proce s of having a child so til you experience it dont speak on me !!!! Aaron Jones 33 (@Showtyme_33) Here Justin Bour Jersey are some of the exchanges regardingthe moment:Aaron is the epitome of being thoughtful. People dont even know the details of how long and when he was playing. Either way Crystal clearly didnt care since she posted it, so why does it bother you?. People are so quick to judge before they even Martin Maldonado Jersey know the situation. Allen Lazard (@AllenLazard) Im not goin stand for any slander on my boys name. Hes too elite of a human being to be called trash. Sorry but aint goin fly wit me. Allen Lazard (@AllenLazard) lol stop explaining yaself bra. congrats Alvin Kamara (@A_kamara6) Honestly bro, its funny if sis thought it was funny! Congrats on the addition to the fam!!! I need pics for my wallet! Ty Montgomery (@_WiFi_Ty_) Was i just suppose to stare at her the whole time while she Nolan Ryan Jersey was studying and sleep ??? Aaron Jones 33 (@Showtyme_33) Probably pretty good... and inferring he wouldnt based on the information provided is pretty crappy Carolines Dad (@Carolinesdad15)

Week 14is done, leaving only three weeks remaining in the 2020 NFL regular season. Every win is more important in trying to lock down division titles or wild-card berths to get into the playoffs, while every lo s furtherdashes those hopes.The postseason field expandingby one team each in the AFC and the NFC to a total of 14 has made more things interesting for the final threegames. Based on the current standings, here's an updated look at what each conference tournament would look like if the playoffs started now:WEEK 15: NFL standings for Week 14AFC playoff pictureWho would be in? 1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1), champions, AFC West.The Chiefs, the reigning champs, are back where they belong, as the unquestioned top seed with likely MVP Patrick Mahomes.They clinched a playoff berth with Matt Harvey Jersey theirwin over the Broncos in Week 13 and clinched another division title with a win over the Dolphins in Week 14. They can focus on the lone bye and home-field advantage after going up a game on the Steelers.Remaining schedule:at NO, vs. ATL, vs. LAC2. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2), first place, AFC North. The Steelers lost in shocking fashionto Washington at home in Week 13 to dash their hopes of a perfect season, and then took another big hit at the Bills in Week 14. They still lead the Browns by twogames in the division and holdthe head-to-head tiebreaker plus the division-record tiebreaker. The Steelers clinched a playoff berth with aRaiderslo s but now know they will be chasing the Chiefs.Remaining schedule: at BUF, at CIN, vs. IND, at CLE3. Buffalo Bills (10-3), first place, AFC East. The Bills nowhold a commanding two-game-plus-tiebreaker division lead over the Dolphins, whom they beat on the road in Week 2. They lost to the Titans, which made their Adrian Gonzalez Jersey win over the Steelers in Week 14 so key toward securing a top-three seed.They still need to play the Patriots and Dolphins as they try to win their first East title since 1995. The Ravens' win Monday nightprevented the Bills from clinching a playoff berth.Remaining schedule: at DEN, at NE, vs. MIA4. Tenne see Titans (9-4), firstplace, AFC South.The Titans are a longer shot to move up to catch the Chiefs, whom they don't play, and they have already lost to the Steelers. They do have a key win over the Bills but failedto beat the Browns in Week 13 to solidify their playoff position. Theyhold thedivision-record tiebreaker over the Colts.Remaining schedule:vs. DET, at GB, at HOU5. Cleveland Browns (9-4), second place, AFC North.The Browns, despite their Monday night lo s to the Ravens, stillhold the top wild-card spot by a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Colts and a full game over the Dolphins.The Browns also have a head-to-head tiebreaker against the Titans should the South change hands in the final three weeks. Catching the Steelers is a near-impo sible shot despite the race tightening of late.Remaining schedule: at NYG, at NYJ, vs. PIT6. Indianapolis Colts (9-4), second place, AFC South. The Colts are putting it all together at the right time with only one tough game left: at the Steelers in Week 16. Their lo ses to the Browns and Ravens hurt, so beating the Texans and Raiders back-to-back was huge.That got them into a virtual tie with the Titans, with whom they split. They need to win to keep pace.Remaining schedule: vs. HOU, at PIT, vsJAX7. Miami Dolphins (8-5), second place, AFC East.The Dolphins still have this wild-card spot ahead of the Ravens because their conference record is a half-game better.They fell a full game back of No. Dwight Gooden Jersey 6 with their lo s to the Chiefs and the Colts' win in Las Vegas. They still need to host New England and go to Buffalo and have another tough game outside the division on the road aginst the Raiders in Week 16.Remaining schedule:vs. NE, at LV, at BUFWho can get there? 8. Batimore Ravens (8-5)9. Las Vegas Raiders(7-6)The Ravens close with winnable games against the Jaguars, Giants and Bengals in trying to catch the Dolphins, Yoenis Cespedes Jersey who for now hold a tiny tiebreaker against them. They now hold the tiebreakers over the Colts and Browns but lose it tothe Titans. The Raiders suffered a big blow with their home lo s to the Colts and host the Dolphins in Week 16.Who's likely out? 10. New England Patriots(6-7)11. Denver Broncos (5-8)Who's out 12. Houston Texans (4-9)13. Los Angeles Chargers (4-9)14. Cincinnati Bengals(2-10-1)15. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-12)16. New York Jets (0-13)The Patriots are too inconsistent to consider them getting back into the wild-card race and their lo s to the Rams in Week 14 kept them from getting back above .500. The Broncos and Texans are doing better than expected of late, but it's morethinking aboutnext year for both teams. The Chargers can think about what could have been with all their close lo ses. The Bengals were done when Joe Burrow went down in Week 11. The Jaguars and Jets are battling for the top draft pick, and both lost in lopsided games in Week 14 to maintain the draft order.MORE: NFC playoff picture The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.Who would be in? 1. Green Bay Packers (10-3), champions, NFC North.The Packershad a great Week 14 with their win over the Lions. They clinched a second straight division title with the Vikings losing. They got the bonus of jumping into the top seed because the Saints, whom they beat, lost to the Eagles. The Packers have only one tricky game left, the Titans in Week 16, and that's in Lambeau Field, in their quest to keep home-field advantage and the lone NFC playoff bye.Remaining schedule:vs. CAR, vs. TEN, at CHI2. New Orleans Saints (10-3), first place, NFC South.The Saints finally suffered their first defeat with Taysom Hill filling in for Drew Brees at quarterbackas their offense and defense both started too slowly and couldn't catch up in the lo s to the Eagles. The Saints already clinched a playoff berth with their win and the Bears' lo s in Week 13. They still will clinch another South title with one more win or a Buccaneers lo s.Remaining schedule:vs. KC, vs. MIN, at CAR3. Los Angeles Rams (9-4), firstplace, NFC West.The Rams ensured they would stay in first place no matter what else happenedin Week 14 after dominating the Patriots on Thursday night. The Rams own the head-to-head tiebreaker for the division lead because of their Week 10 victory over the Seahawks. They play Wilmer Flores Jersey the Seahawks and Cardinals for a second time each to close the season.Remaining schedule:

For the second year in a row, fans of 14 different NFL teams will be able to celebrate their team reaching the playoffs.The NFL expanded the postseason format from 12 to 14 teams in Tyler Flowers Jersey 2020, and that is the case again in 2021, with seven teams from each conference reaching the postseason and the top seed from each getting a first-round bye.Sporting News is breaking down the current playoff picture, along with the brackets and tiebreaker formats for the league.POWER RANKINGS: How many teams make the NFL playoffs in 2022?There will be seven teams that reach the NFL playoffs in each conference, meaning 14 teams total will end the 2021 regular season with a chance to win a Super Bowl.NFL playoff bracket 2022 Here's a look at the latest NFL playoffs matchups for 2021, updated through Week 18.AFC1. Tenne see Titans(BYE)2. Kansas City Chiefsvs. 7. Pittsburgh Steelers3. Buffalo Billsvs. 6. New England Patriots4. Cincinnati Bengalsvs. 5. Las Vegas RaidersNFC1. Green Bay Packers (BYE)2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. 7. Philadelphia Eagles3. Dallas Cowboys vs. 6. San Francisco 49ers4. Los Angeles Rams vs. 5. Arizona CardinalsNFL playoff pictureAFCSeedTeamRecordPosition1.Tenne Greg Maddux Jersey see Titans*12-5Home-field advantage leader2.Kansas City Chiefs*12-5AFC West winner3.Buffalo Bills*11-6AFC East winner4.Cincinnati Bengals*10-7AFC North winner5.Las Vegas Raiders*10-7Wild-card spot6.New England Patriots*10-7Wild-card spot7.Pittsburgh Steelers*9-7-1Wild-card spotNFCSeedTeamRecordPosition1.Green Bay Packers*13-4Home-field advantage winner2.Tampa Bay Buccaneers*13-4NFC South winner3.Dallas Cowboys*13-4NFC East winner4.Los Angeles Rams*12-5NFC West winner5.Arizona Cardinals*11-6Wild-card spot6.San Francisco 49ers*10-7Wild-card spot7.Philadelphia Eagles*9-8Wild-card spot*Clinched playoff berthNFL tiebreakers for playoffsThe NFL has a long system to decide how each team will get into the playoffs to avoid a potential tiebreaking game for any of the spots. They have slightly different tiebreaker formats to decide who advances between the division leaders and the wild card spots.Here's how the NFL will break a division lead tie between two teams. The same tiebreaker applies to three or more teams, with the only difference being Orlando Cepeda Jersey that in step three, there needs to be a minimum of four common games.If only two teams remain tied after the third step, or another is eliminated, the tiebreaker goes back to the first step.Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.Strength of victory.Strength of schedule.Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.Best net points in common games.Best net points in all games.Best net touchdowns in all games.Coin to sHere's how the league would break a tie in the wild card between two different teams.Head-to-head, if applicable.Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of Dale Murphy Jersey four.Strength of victory.Strength of schedule.Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.Best net points in conference games.Best net points in all games.Best net touchdowns in all games.Coin to s.Here's how it would shake out for three different teams tied for a wild card spot.Apply division tie breaker to eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. The original seeding within a division upon application of the division tie breaker remains the same for all subsequent applications of the procedure that are nece sary to identify the two Wild-Card participants.Head-to-head sweep. (Applicable only if Kurt Suzuki Jersey one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others.)Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.Strength of victory.Strength of schedule.Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.Best net points in conference games.Best net points in all games.Best net touchdowns in all games.Coin to s

It's not easy to identify a potential fantasy sleeper from every team for the upcoming season. Some teams are loaded with established talent at nearly every position (New Orleans), while others have precious little talent at all (Washington). Others have so many potential sleepers that it's tough to find just one (Miami). That doesn't stop us from trying to pick at least one sleeper candidate, though. As we saw last year with DJ Chark, Austin Ekeler, and Darren Waller, breakouts can come in a variety of ways.Hitting on any sleeper on draft day istough, as you're trying to predict which le ser-known and little-used player is suddenly going to see a big uptick in production. If it were easy, fantasy football wouldn't be any fun because everyone would have stacked teams. When you limit yourself to just one roster from which to choose, your margin of error is slimand you're forced to swing for the fences with a backup running back or po se sion receiver -- not exactly inspiring choices when they've yet to do anything.DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Some of the players below are probably already on your radar (Daniel Jones, Jonnu Smith, Kyle Fuller Jersey Diontae Johnson) but still underrated; others won't get drafted in anything outside of deep leagues (Devin Duvernay, La'Mical Perrine, Drew Lock). We also have guys you're probably sick of hearing about as "sleepers" because they always disappoint (Anthony Miller, Ian Thomas, Josh Reynolds).Either way, given the dynamics of each team and the increased po sibiliy of players mi sing time this season, all of these players are worth watching and potentially moving up your draft boards.2020 STANDARD FANTASY RANKINGS: | | | | | | | 2020 Fantasy Football Sleepers: One breakout pick from each teamArizona Cardinals: Chase Edmonds, RB.Kenyan Drake was brought back to remain Kliff Kingsbury's lead back after he produced at a high level coming over in midseason to replace David Johnson. Edmonds, who had a flash as Johnson's top backup before Drake was acquired, remains a strong No. 2 for 2020. Drake's volume suggested the Cardinals would be OK giving him more than 300 touches, but keep in mind he never came close to that workload with the Dolphins. The Cardinals did draft Eno Benjamin for further backfield insurance, but Edmonds looks like a good fit for Kingsbury to the point they would be fine with simplyplugging him into a key role should Drake go on the shelf. File Edmonds under another premium handcuff, and keep Benjamin in mind should he look good early. -- VinnieIyerAtlanta Falcons: Ito Smith, RB.Smith Allen Robinson Jersey was a major disappointment in trying to be the new Tevin Coleman for Devonta Freeman last season. He looked good in limited work, but he was operating in Dirk Koetter's ineffective rushing offense with shaky blocking and a neck injury limited him to seven games. Now he's the default No. 2 back to Todd Gurley,who is no longer the bastion of durability. Smith isn't a particularly inspiring handcuff in a pa s-happy offense where he won't catch much, but it seems likely some backup Atlanta RB will get significant Mike Ditka Jersey touches at some point this season. Brian Hill is also in the mix. --IyerBaltimore Ravens: Devin Duvernay, WR.The Ravens have a pretty set hierarchy of producers, so it's not easy to identify a legit sleeper. Third-round rookie Duvernay is a boom-or-bust pick for this list, as he'll be no higher than the No. 3 target for a team that doesn't pa s often, but the 5-11 speedster could get still break enough big plays to have value. No. 1 WR Marquise Brown wasn't consistent or healthy all of last season, and it's po sible Lamar Jackson is unleashed as more of a pa ser this year in order to save some wear and tear on his body. All that makes Duvernay someone to watch early in the season. --Matt LutovskyBuffalo Bills: Zack Mo s, RB.The rookie is an upgrade from Frank Gore in complementing Devin Singletary as a power runner. Singletary, who averaged 15 touches per games as a rookie, remainsthe speed/quickne s back in the committee, and the Bills plan to keep him busy in the pa sing game for Josh Allen. Mo s showed some complete skills at Utah and has underrated burst. He can both pound between Dan Hampton Jersey the tackles and finish drives in the red zone, but he also can catch pa ses on early downs if needed. Given this is a pretty situational split, Mo s has some flex appeal and can raise his profile to an RB2 should Singletary have more durability i sues. --Iyer2020 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | Carolina Panthers: Ian Thomas, TE.Thomas put up modest totals with revolving-door quarterbacks in his first two seasons with the Panthers, but the addition of Teddy Bridgewater -- and more important, the official exit of Greg Olsen -- gives thethird-yeartight end a new-found opportunity. Thomas might be a better fit in PPR leagues early in the season, and he'll need to score more TDs to be anevery-week option. Still, he won't cost much on draft day and has big upside in Carolina's ball-control offense. -- BillBenderChicago Bears: Anthony Miller, WR.This might be the third year in a row Miller has been on this list for the Bears, and fantasy owners are probably sick of hearing preseason hype about him. We sympathize, but this really could be the year. Not only might he be playing with a potential upgrade at QB in Nick Foles, but he also should get more targets after the departure of Taylor Gabriel, who received 141 targets the past two seasons. He showed flashes of upside last year, particularly a five-game stretch from Richard Dent Jersey Weeks 11-15 when he averaged 6.6 catches and 86.2 yards on 10.4 targets per game. Perhaps coincidentally, Gabriel mi sed three-and-a-half of those games. --LutovskyCincinnati Bengals: C.J. Uzomah, TE.Uzomah'sproduction slipped last season, but the good news is he no longerhas tosplit targets with Tyler Eifert, who left for Jacksonville.That,coupled with the addition of rookie quarterback Joe Burrow,should lead to a more prominent role in the offense. IfUzomahcan revertto his 2018 form and tack on a few moreTDs, then he will emerge as at least a streamingoption in standard leagues. --BenderCleveland Browns: Defense/special teams.Last season, we were all over the Jaguars as a potential D/ST bust, as fantasy owners were overrating them on the premise they were the same "Sacksonville" defense that took the fantasy world by storm a few years ago. After being burned, it seems like the reaction is too strong in the other direction, with the Jags sporting aNo. 24 consensus experts ranking on Fantasy Pros. Some big names left in the offseason, including A.J. Bouye and Calais Campbell, but stud pa s-rusher Josh Allen returns along with DE Yannick Ngakoue and LB Myles Jack, who mi sed five games last year. Jacksonville also sp

Week 2 fantasy flex rankings are tight end-heavy, which is weird. For basically all of last year, there were so many better options than TEs to put in your flex spot, but after some productive opening games by tight ends, a lot of injuries at wide receiver and some yet-to-be-sorted-out backfields, don't feel too bad about starting a tight end in your final lineup spot. This might be the most TEs we get mixed in with RBs and WRs all season, so if there's any time to try a "two TE set," it's now.There are two things worth chasing in your flex spot if you don't just have a shoo-in choice: Touchdowns and touches. TDs are the quickest way to fantasy points, while a consistent touch basis can provide a solid floor. While you'll find multiple Washington and Buffalo RBs in our flex rankings, we just didn't see enough clarity in those groups to vault any of them very high on our list. Conversely, both Philadelphia tight ends played well and both Tampa Bay tight ends made cases to be fantasy starters, at least in your final lineup spot.WEEK 2 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | Early-season injuries likely have fantasy owners Washington Capitals Jersey scrambling more than they'd like to fill their flex spot. No one expected Michael Thomas (ankle) or DeVante Parker (hamstring) to po siblymi s Week 2, but here we are. Injuries like those matter both for owners of those players and everyone else -- Tre'Quan Smith might be a viable flex play for anyone in your league, not just the Thomas owner. And while Preston Williams is probably already on a roster, he should see more targets (albeit while blanketed by Tre'Davious White).WEEK 2 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | One other flex trick before we get to the rankings -- if you have a player who is questionable and playing in a later game than the guy currently in your flex spot, swap them. You'll more easily find a replacement if that player is indeed out.WEEK 2 DFS: | | Week 2Fantasy Football Rankings: FlexThese rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues. RankPlayer1Davante Adams, WR, Packers vs. Lions2Derrick Henry, RB, Titans vs. Jaguars3Christian McCaffrey, RB, Panthers @ Buccaneers4Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys vs. Falcons5Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants @ Bears6Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints @ Raiders7DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Cardinals vs. Washington8Tyreek Hill, WR, Chiefs @ Chargers9Julio Jones, WR, Falcons @ Cowboys10Aaron Jones, RB, Packers vs Rod Langway Jersey . Lions11Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Chiefs @ Chargers12Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings @ Colts13Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders vs. Saints14Amari Cooper, WR, Cowboys vs. Falcons15Allen Robinson, WR, Bears vs. Giants16Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers vs. Chiefs17Todd Gurley, RB, Falcons @ Cowboys18Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Browns vs. Bengals19Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts vs. Vikings20Nick Chubb, RB, Browns vs. Bengals21Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals @ Browns22Kenyan Drake, RB, Cardinals vs. Washington23Raheem Mostert, RB, 49ers @ Jets24JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Steelers vs. Broncos25Adam Thielen, WR, Vikings @ Colts26David Montgomery, RB, Bears vs. Giants27Chris Carson, RB, Seahawks vs. Patriots28Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs @ Chargers29Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers vs. Panthers30Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens @ Texans31Robert Woods, WR, Rams @ Eagles32Calvin Ridley, WR, Falcons @ Cowboys33Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers vs. Chifs34Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams @ Eagles35DJ Chark, WR, Jaguars @ Titans36Marquise Brown, WR, Ravens @ Texans37Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles vs. Rams38David Johnson, RB, Texans vs. Ravens39Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahawks vs. Patriots40Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos @ Steelers41Stefon Diggs Jakub Vrana Jersey , WR, Bills @ Dolphins42T.Y. 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Drew Brees got an earful , forwhat he said Wednesday about protestsduring the national anthem. Thenpeople in NewOrleans let him have it.Marchers at a rally to protest police brutality and racial inequality cursed out the longtime Saints quarterback and city icon as they moved down a city street. (WARNING: Obscene language in the below video.)Brief chat of FUCK DREW BREES at protest in New Orleans. Some context (from ): Bryn NFL Cleveland Browns Jersey Stole (@brynstole) Brees said in an interview with Yahoo Finance that kneeling for the anthem, which former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick started in 2016, is disrespectful to the American flag and those who served in the armed forces, such as Brees' grandfathers.RIVERA: Several current and former Saints players, including Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas and Malcolm Jenkins, posted their strong disagreement on Twitter. and also weighed in.More backlash came from two high-profile New Orleans/Louisiana people.Pro Football of Genard Avery Jersey Famer Ed Reed (born in Saint Rose) called a Brees a "chump" and a "punk" in an Instagram video. "I see Drew Brees is doing his part in keeping black folk down," Reed opened.A post shared by (@20twentyer) on Jun 3, 2020 Eric Murray Jersey at 5:36pm PDTActor Wendell Pierce (born in New Orleans)wrote of the experiences of his father, who he said is a World War II vet just like Brees' grandfathers. The main difference in his father'sservice, Pierce said, was how he wastreated when he returned stateside.To :My 95yr old father fought in WWII at Saipan risking his life for the United States of America, a country that had little respect for himWhen he returned to New Orleans he was denied his right to vote, his right to live where he wanted & most of Seth DeValve Jersey his civil rights... Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) Luke Johnson, who covers for the Saints for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune, wrote that as someone who served in Iraq as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, ."I'm simply asking you Bernie Kosar Jersey to hear this, from me, one service member among thousands: I love my country, and I love the flag that represents it, but my service was never for pieces of land or fabric. The four years I spent in the Marine Corps were given to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this country.Freedoms like protesting injustice, and by calling racism by its name when you see it. Nothing gets more American."

Titus Davis, a former star receiver at Central Michigan and the older brother of Titans wideout Corey Davis, died Wednesday morning surrounded by family and friends. He was 27.Davis had been battling a rare form of kidney cancer, known as renal medullary carcinoma, since July. Hed been undergoing chemotherapy since late July, according to , flying to receive his treatments in Houston. Renal Khalen Saunders Jersey medullary carcinomas average survival is le s than a year after diagnosis, per The Detroit News.His death was announced on Twitter by Dolphins safety Kavon Frazier, who played with Davis at CMU.RIP Titus Davis. Still to this day one of the most talented players Ive played with. Kavon Frazier (@Kay_BlackSimba) Davis was arguably the greatest receiver in Central Michigan history. He holds the school records for receiving yards (3,700) and receiving touchdowns (37). He pa sed Antonio Brown to claim both Tanoh Kpassagnon Jersey of those records. Davis spent a brief time in the NFL, first as an undrafted free agent with the Chargers, then on the practice squads of the Jets and the Bills, concluding with one tryout in 2017 with the Bears.The last regulation play of Davis' CMU career was a touchdown on a lateral play to win the Bahamas Bowl.In addition to Frazier, a number of other people a sociated with Davis' football career posted condolences on Twitter Sammie Coates Jersey . That included Davis' college quarterback and current Dallas Cowboy, Cooper Rush, along with his high school coach.Life is too short... RIP Titus. One of the best players and competitors Ive ever been around. Thoughts and prayers out to his family. Cooper Rush (@rush_cooper) Our hearts are sad to hear of the pa sing of WWS Tiger great WR, Titus Davis 11 following his courageous battle against RMC cancer. The WWS Tiger Football family would like to expre s its love & condolences to the Davis & Hall families & Tiger Teammates. Coach Ron Muhitch (@RonMuhitch) We are deeply saddened to learn of the pa sing of an incredible member of our Chippewa Football family, Titus Davis.Our deepest Patrick Mahomes II Jersey condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.Official Release: || CMU Football (@CMU_Football) Condolences to family & friends of former star WR Titus Davis, who died today. Titus scored 4 TDs for the Chips in our inaugural 2014 game, none more memorable than his 15-yard dash to the pylon to cap off a wild final play that is part of college football lore. Harrison Butker Jersey 1/2 Bahamas Bowl (@TheBahamasBowl) Titus and Corey Davis are two of seven siblings, and they both wore jersey No. 84. Titus Davis is survived by two sons.

The Steelers have been on fire this season. Coming off wins over a pair of AFC contenders in the Miles Boykin Jersey Titans and Ravens, Pittsburgh is the NFL's last remaining undefeated team.A lot of that succe s has been thanks to the team's explosive offense, led by young weapons such as wideout Juju Smith-Schuster and running back James Conner. Smith-Schuster hauled Baltimore Ravens Jersey in seven catches for 67 yards, while Conner carried the ball 15 times for 47 yards and a score in Sunday's win over Baltimore. The two have combined all season to give the Steelers' one of the league's most balanced offenses.That said, maybe they're a little too flashy Brandon Carr Jersey for NFL commi sioner Roger Goodell's taste.MORE: Smith-Schuster and Conner were both i sued fines of $5,000 for a cla sle s violation of the league's uniform policy. What they did was so disgusting. It's unthinkable. They ... wore their socks too low? WR JuJu Smith Schuster and RB James Conner were fined $5,000 each for wearing their socks too low. Dov Tavon Young Jersey Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) "Specifically, your stockings failed to cover your lower leg," read a letter from the NFL notifying Smith-Schuster of his fine, which he then posted on Nick Boyle Jersey his Instagram story.Thank goodne s the league is taking action to prevent this kind of obscenity. Well, at least in some cases.Bruh Marco (@marcoI235)

From "Danny Dimes" to "Danny Drops."The Daniel Jones Experience has been quite the ride since he's entered the league in 2019. After all, any time you share a bit of history with Ryan Leaf, that makes for some fun water cooler Ryan Tannehill Jersey talk.While the Duke product has shown flashes of high-ceiling ability, he's also done a lot to make fans and analysts question whether or not he can be a bona fide franchise pa ser in Year 3. While there are red flags about his pocket presence and awarene s, the most forebodingis Jones' ability to throwing the ball extremely well to defensive players.There have been no shortage of good reasons for Jones' overall discomfort as pa ser; He's had a porous offensive line, he's had a questionable supporting cast and the coaching situation around him hasn't been the most inspiring. Through all that, though, Jones has turned the ball over well over once per game on average. That's a big yikes.The good news for Giants fans: He hasn't thrown an interception yet in 2021. The bad news: The Giants have played only one game.Here's what you need to know about Kenny Vaccaro Jersey Jones' turnover i sues:NFL WEEK 2 PICKS: | Daniel Jones career turnoversThrough 28 career games (27 starts), Jones has 40 turnovers: 22interceptions and another 18fumbles lost. Jones has fumbled the ball 30 times alone in his career, with 12 of them recovered by the Giants.While no Rodger Saffold Jersey two turnovers arecreated equal, a fair amount of them have been total back-breakers for Big Blue. Jones' latest and lamest cough upcame in the Giants' Week 1 matchup vs. Broncos, earning its place inthe (hilarious)pantheon of Jones head-scratchers.Daniel Jones now has 40 career turnovers. Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) Interestingly enough, Jones had some turnover i sues in college, too: In 35 games as a Blue Devils pa ser, Jones had 29 interceptions, which isn't the best mark, nor is it a goodindicator of succe s for college pa sers making the transition to the pros.As far as the "Why" Daniel Jones throws so many picks: There's no one answer for it. It's really a combination of inexperience, poor reads, bad luck and just some weird, weird, knucklehead-type plays.Here's a convenient video which neatly ties up all of Jones' picks:How many interceptions does Daniel Jones have?The third-year starter has Jonnu Smith Jersey 22 interceptions in 28 career games. The Giants have a 3-12 record in games when he throws a pick.The following players have snagged interceptions from the arm of Jones:SeasonPlayerTeamGame result2020Kendall FullerWashington Football Team20-19, NYG2020Jalen MillsPhiladelphia Eagles22-21, PHI2020Fred WarnerSan Tennessee Titans Jersey Francisco 49ers36-9, SF2020Darious WilliamsLos Angeles Rams17-6, LAR2020Carlton DavisTampa Bay Buccaneers25-23, TB2020Sean Murphy-BuntingTampa Bay Buccaneers25-23, TB2020Deon BushChicago Bears17-13, CHI2020Donovan WilsonDallas Cowboys23-19, NYG2020TJ WattPittsburgh Steelers26-16, PIT2020Cameron HeywardPittsburgh Steelers26-16, PIT2019Quinton DunbarWashington Football Team24-3, NYG2019Quinton DunbarWashington Football Team24-3, NYG2019Anthony BarrMinnesota Vikings28-10, MIN2019Stephon GilmoreNew England Patriots35-14, NE2019Duron HarmonNew England Patriots35-14, NE2019John SimonNew England Patriots35-14, NE2019Jordan HicksArizona Cardinals27-21, ARI2019Xavier WoodsDallas Cowboys37-18, DAL2019Darnell Savage Jr.Green Bay Packers31-13, GB2019Tramon WilliamsGreen Bay Packers31-13, GB2019Kevin KingGreen Bay Packers31-13, GB2019Sidney JonesPhiladelphia Eagles34-17, PHI