Footballguys Fantasy Football Show – Starts and Sits For Week 2 (2025)

Hosts: Alfredo Brown & Dave Kluge
Date: September 11, 2025
Main Theme:
Alfredo and Dave break down their top recommended "starts" and "sits" for Week 2 in the 2025 fantasy football season, focusing on fringe lineup decisions, with context, data, and humor. They emphasize not overreacting to Week 1 results and relying on the talent and opportunity underlying the early stat lines.

Episode Structure

1. Light banter and opener
2. Key discussion: Fantasy football Week 2 Starts & Sits
   • 6 player “starts” with detailed context
   • 2 player “sits” with explanations
3. Takeaways: Injury/uncertainty management and mindset for early season

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Fantasy Philosophy & Injuries

• Don’t Overreact to Week 1:
  • “If you've got a talented player that didn't do great in week one, don't panic and swap him out for the guy who unexpectedly blew up... Go back to start the guys that you drafted to be starters.” (Dave, 05:10)
• Injury Panic:
  • “If you're panicking about injuries... there's really nothing you can do except wait until Friday afternoon...that’s when we’ll find out about 90% of these questionable players.” (Dave, 04:48)

Starts of the Week

1. Calvin Ridley (Titans WR vs. Rams)

• Rankings: WR30 (Dave); WR31 (Alfredo)
• Covered by a top CB last week but saw elite target share (32%).
• “Not to overreact to week one... Calvin Ridley qualifies for [a start]. He’s the unquestioned wide receiver one on a team that's going to have to throw the ball probably more than they want.” (Dave, 07:13)
• Rams D presents a favorable matchup; expect Titans playing from behind.
• Memorable quote:
  • “Unless you are just like dripping with wide receiver depth, I’m not benching him in almost any leagues.” (Dave, 08:01)

2. DeVonta Smith (Eagles WR vs. Chiefs)

• Rankings: WR27 (Alfredo), WR28 (Dave)
• Chiefs play man coverage, benefiting Smith; Eagles missing major weapons.
• “You got DeVonta Smith in a nearly must start scenario here... a game where there could be, once again, a lot of throwing.” (Alfredo, 10:32)
• A.J. Brown limited and Dallas Goedert likely out, so Smith is pivotal.

3. Keenan Allen (Chargers WR vs. Raiders)

• Rankings: WR29 (Dave), WR37 (Alfredo) [both WR3/flex]
• Allen’s age/fragility concerns overblown; role and chemistry with Herbert are as strong as ever.
• “He’s just a target magnet underneath, and he’s got that chemistry with Justin Herbert... even if you drafted him in round 12, we can move him up into our starting lineups.” (Dave, 14:16)
• Chargers have a juicy matchup against a weak secondary.

4. David Montgomery (Lions RB vs. Bears)

• Rankings: RB27 (Dave), RB20 (Alfredo)
• Expected to be a centerpiece as Lions face Bears; more pass game involvement than usual (4 targets Week 1).
• “If [Montgomery] keeps up that kind of target volume... that would be tying his career high. This is a different aspect... that is not typically there.” (Alfredo, 17:07)
• Reliable RB2 or flex; Lions likely to run to mitigate offense issues.

5. Keon Coleman (Bills WR @ Jets)

• Rankings: WR35 (Alfredo), WR37 (Dave)
• 11 targets in Wk 1 (Bills clear WR1), high-value targets (red zone, deep, end zone).
• “Keon Coleman has immense upside... a guy who can pull double digit targets again from the league's best quarterback.” (Dave, 22:29)
• Not overly worried about Sauce Gardner; Coleman can move around the formation.

6. Kyle Pitts (Falcons TE vs. Vikings)

• Rankings: TE10 (Dave), TE11 (Alfredo)
• New low-aDOT usage; focus on short-yardage catches increases efficiency.
• “If this is the same style of Kyle Pitts that we’re going to get throughout the season, I’m kind of in. Not only am I in this week, but I might be in on the rest of the season.” (Alfredo, 28:32)
• Despite skepticism, both hosts agree he’s the top option among streaming TEs.
• Caution: Still in a large tier of unknowns at the position.

Sits of the Week

1. Tyreek Hill (Dolphins WR @ Patriots)

• Rankings: WR29 (Alfredo), WR33 (Dave)
• “Miami Dolphins offense is broken... Tyreek Hill at six targets last week only played 63% of the snaps. Visibly frustrated... unless Mike McDaniel gets fired or Tyreek Hill gets traded, it's going to be bad.” (Dave, 33:22)
• Dolphins injuries and offensive line woes; coaching staff is not maximizing Hill’s talent.

2. Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins WR @ Patriots)

• Rankings: WR41 (Alfredo), WR38 (Dave)
• O-line is in shambles, Waddle playing through injury, concerning splits.
• “Less than 50 yards receiving in 11 of his last 15 games. Only six touchdowns in his last 30 games... He’s not even giving you upside anymore.” (Alfredo, 36:21)
• Recommendation: Not just a sit—try to trade away before value dips further.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On overreaction:
  “...the theme of this show more than anything else is going to be, like, go back to start the guys that you drafted to be starters.” (Dave, 05:19)
• Fantasy brain vs. fan brain:
  “The vibes around this team are just absolutely terrifying right now.” (Alfredo, 35:56 — on the Dolphins)
• DIY project fail humor:
  “I installed three light fixtures yesterday... by hiring someone off thumbtack.” (Alfredo, 00:28)
• Fantasy TE struggle:
  “With Kyle Pitts, it feels like it always ends up going bust... Maybe I’m just setting myself up for the potential heartbreak that I feel will inevitably happen.” (Dave, 29:29)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Ep. Theme/Overreaction Philosophy: 04:45 – 05:40
• Start/Sit Format Setup: 05:52 – 06:25
• Calvin Ridley Start: 06:27 – 08:39
• DeVonta Smith Start: 08:44 – 11:53
• Keenan Allen Start: 11:53 – 16:51
• David Montgomery Start: 16:51 – 20:16
• Keon Coleman Start: 20:16 – 25:58
• Kyle Pitts Start: 25:58 – 32:41
• Sits (Dolphins WRs): 33:01 – 38:49
• Actionable Sits: Who to play over Tyreek/Waddle: 37:24 – 38:49

Actionable Takeaways

• Trust your draft capital and initial reads on talent, especially early in the season.
• Don’t overreact to week 1 duds from stars.
• Pay attention to roles, targets, and usage changes — especially for fringe start/sit decisions.
• Dolphins skill players—especially Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle—are hard keeps this week due to situation, and could be season-long problems if offense doesn’t improve.

Quick Reference – Starts

| Player | Position | Matchup | Key Rationale | |----------------------|----------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Calvin Ridley | WR | vs. Rams | Elite target share, easier matchup this week | | DeVonta Smith | WR | vs. Chiefs | Offense needs him, favorable coverage scheme | | Keenan Allen | WR | vs. Raiders | Target magnet, great chemistry/role, matchup | | David Montgomery | RB | vs. Bears | Increased pass work, trusted in offense, TD upside | | Keon Coleman | WR | @ Jets | Volume play, upside in new role despite risk | | Kyle Pitts | TE | vs. Vikings | Usage shift, increased catch rate, top streamer |

Quick Reference – Sits

| Player | Position | Matchup | Key Concern | |----------------|----------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Tyreek Hill | WR | @ Patriots | Offense is dysfunctional, line/injury/coaching issues| | Jaylen Waddle | WR | @ Patriots | Injuries, usage downtrend, OL injuries, low upside |

Bottom line:
Don't tilt over Week 1. Lean on your studs and watch for bigger trends to develop!