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2016 Preseason Notes: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4
2016 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 1 | Preseason Stock Week 2 | Preseason Stock Week 3 | Preseason Stock Week 4 | Training Camp Stock
2016 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock – Week 2
49ers at Broncos
C.J. Anderson, RB, Broncos 
C.J. Anderson looks like he’s in terrific shape, unlike last preseason. Anderson gained 30 yards and a touchdown on just six carries. He has started slowly the past couple of years, but it appears as though Anderson may begin quickly this season.
Vance McDonald, TE, 49ers Vance McDonald appears to be Blaine Gabbert’s favorite receiver. McDonald caught three of his four passes in the second preseason game for 38 yards. He’s a decent TE2, but there are players with better upside.
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Saints at Texans
Will Fuller, WR, Texans Will Fuller was playing behind Jaelen Strong during OTAs and the early stages of training camp, but Fuller has definitely emerged as the No. 2 receiver. Fuller saw a team-high seven targets from Brock Osweiler in the second preseason game, and he played very well. Fuller caught four passes for 73 yards and a touchdown, and he nearly had a second score, but Osweiler missed him by just a bit in the end zone. As long as he’s not overdrafted – first-round rookies tend to be – I like Fuller as a late-round option, as his role will grow with each passing week.
Jaelen Strong, WR, Texans 
Jaelen Strong caught three passes for 25 yards against the Saints, but he saw just one target from Brock Osweiler. Strong was ahead of Will Fuller in OTAs and early training camp, but that’s not the case anymore. I no longer recommend Strong as a late-round flier. He appears to be the clear No. 4 wideout on the roster.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Chiefs at Rams
Chris Conley, WR, Chiefs Chris Conley had a solid Week 2 preseason game. Showing off his excellent athletic ability, Conley caught three passes for 67 yards. Conley is a fine pick late in fantasy drafts, but I’d like him more as a sleeper if the Chiefs had a talented quarterback.
Spencer Ware, RB, Chiefs With Jamaal Charles out again, Spencer Ware started the second preseason game. Ware tallied 37 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. More importantly, he’s well ahead of Charcandrick West in the pecking order. With Charles bound to sustain another injury at some point, Ware is one of the better handcuffs this year.
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Buccaneers at Jaguars
T.J. Yeldon, RB, Jaguars Despite Chris Ivory being selected earlier than T.J. Yeldon in fantasy drafts, Yeldon started his second game of the preseason against the Buccaneers. He carried the ball twice for 15 yards and also caught a 14-yard touchdown. Yeldon didn’t see much work at all, as the Jaguars appeared to be preserving him, which is a great sign. Yeldon looked terrific, though Ivory ran the ball well, too, gaining 25 yards on six attempts. Still, Yeldon is Jacksonville’s starter. Ivory will crash in from the goal line, but Yeldon should be selected in fantasy drafts before Ivory.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Ravens at Colts
Phillip Dorsett, WR, Colts T.Y. Hilton didn’t play in the second preseason game, so Andrew Luck focused on getting the ball to Phillip Dorsett early. Luck tossed the ball twice to Dorsett, who ultimately finished with three catches for 37 yards. Dorsett is a solid sleeper, as Indianapolis will utilize frequent three-receiver sets this upcoming season.
Donte Moncrief, WR, Colts Donte Moncrief looked good against the Ravens, catching both of his targets for 25 yards during two drives. Moncrief’s highlight play was making a defender miss on a gain of 18. There’s speculation that Moncrief will lead the Colts in receptions this year, and he appears to be off to a good start.
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Giants at Bills
Tyrod Taylor, QB, Bills Tyrod Taylor played extremely well in the second preseason game. One of his initial passes featured a spin move to get away from a potential sack, allowing him to hurl a 59-yard bomb to Charles Clay. Taylor continued to be impressive for the rest of the afternoon, finishing 7-of-10 for 132 yards and a touchdown. His numbers could’ve been much better as well; a second potential touchdown was fumbled at the 1-yard line by Jerome Felton, while a 32-yard reception by Reggie Bush was wiped out by replay review that allowed the official to see that Bush dropped the pass. Thus, Taylor could’ve gone 8-of-10 for 165 yards and two scores – despite missing Sammy Watkins! Taylor has a decent chance to finish as some sort of a QB1 this year.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Panthers at Titans
Devin Funchess, WR, Panthers Kelvin Benjamin saw three targets right away in the second preseason game, snatching two of them for 29 yards. But then Cam Newton began targeting Devin Funchess heavily. Funchess eventually led the starters with five balls thrown his way. As with Benjamin, he secured two for 19 yards. It’s not the best stat line, but it’s encouraging that Funchess was such a big part of the offense. Funchess is definitely worth drafting at his 11th-round ADP.
Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans Marcus Mariota played extremely well in the second preseason game. He completed all but one of his 10 passes, generating 104 yards and a touchdown. He also picked up 13 rushing yards on two scrambles. His sole misfire was an interception, however. It was a low throw, and Mariota didn’t see Bene Benwikere in coverage. That was his only blemish though, and Mariota looked great against one of the NFL’s best defenses. He converted numerous third-and-long opportunities, appearing to be light years ahead of where he was at this point last summer. Mariota could definitely finish as some sort of a QB1 at the end of this season.
Tajae Sharpe, WR, Titans I listed Tajae Sharpe in my Fantasy Football Sleepers list in the wake of the Dorial Green-Beckham trade, but I didn’t even expect him to perform this well. Sharpe had an amazing preseason Week 2 performance. He led all Tennessee starters in targets with six, and he managed to snatch all six balls for 68 yards in a quarter-and-a-half of action. Sharpe made two terrific leaping grabs, gaining 20 and 16 on the receptions. The 20-yarder helped Marcus Mariota convert a third-and-14. Sharpe needs to be on your fantasy roster; take him in the final couple of rounds, and you won’t be disappointed. I know he’s just a fifth-round rookie, but he’s Mariota’s No. 1 receiver, and he runs routes like a seasoned veteran. He’ll be a solid backup at the very least.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Cardinals at Chargers
Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals Carson Palmer did not perform very well in the second preseason game. He was basically sacked on the first play – the officials should’ve called him in the grasp – and then he slightly underthrew a deep pass to Michael Floyd. It only got worse from there, as Palmer was pick-sixed on a lazy toss to Jaron Brown, as Brandon Flowers read Palmer’s eyes perfectly. Palmer was then nearly pick-sixed again on a weak throw to Floyd toward the sideline. He finished 4-of-8 for 37 yards and the interception. He has struggled in the preseason thus far, as something doesn’t look quite right with him. Perhaps his age – 37 in December – is the true culprit.
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Dolphins at Cowboys
Arian Foster, RB, Dolphins Arian Foster saw his first action as a Dolphin in the second preseason game. It’s safe to say that he disappointed. He was given two carries, and he lost five yards in the process. It’s obviously a small sample size, but Foster didn’t appear to have any explosion, which can’t be a surprise because he’s coming off a torn Achilles. He’s being taken way too early in fantasy drafts right now.
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Jets at Redskins
Matt Jones, RB, Redskins Matt Jones walked off the field in the second preseason game, grasping his left shoulder. Color analyst Joe Theismann said that Jones is “hanging that left arm ina way that doesn’t look normal.” Jones went into the locker room, where it was determined that he suffered an AC sprain. Jones will be out for a couple of weeks, but he might be able to return for the opener. This is good news, as it could’ve been much worse.
Bilal Powell, RB, Jets Matt Forte was missing in action again, allowing Bilal Powell to start the second preseason game. Powell looked good, picking up 23 yards on just three carries, highlighted by a gain of 13 in which he impressively broke a tackle. Powell makes for a solid late-round pick.
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Bears at Patriots
LeGarrette Blount, RB, Patriots It’s hard to believe, but LeGarrette Blount appears to be in great shape. Blount trampled Chicago’s defense in the second preseason game, tallying 69 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Blount displayed nice footwork and was pretty spry. He made a great move to get to the outside on one run when there was nothing in between the tackles, picking up a gain of 21. Blount is being selected in the ninth round of mock drafts, and he provides some solid value there.
Jeremy Langford, RB, Bears Save for Alshon Jeffery, the best player on Chicago’s offense in the second preseason contest was Jeremy Langford, who showed off some solid running ability. Langford accumulated 55 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and he would’ve had a bigger night had gains of eight and nine not been negated by holding penalties. On the nullified 9-yarder, Langford made a nice spin move to shed a tackle, so it was a shame that the play was wiped out. I’m going to move up Langford in my rankings after this showing.
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Raiders at Packers
Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers Eddie Lacy definitely looks much better than he did last year. Playing only one drive, Lacy munched through Oakland’s defense, chewing up 45 yards and a touchdown on nine attempts. Lacy was stuffed at the goal line once, but popped into the end zone on the following play. Lacy looks like a star again, regaining his burst, and he’s likely to feast upon opposing defenses this year.
Latavius Murray, RB, Raiders Latavius Murray handled the entire workload with the first-team offense in the second preseason game, but he didn’t look very good. Murray spent the entire night running into a pile, ultimately finishing with 19 yards on six carries. It’ll be surprising if Murray makes it through the entire year as the starter. Unfortunately, DeAndre Washington didn’t really make his case, as his five carries went for just eight yards. Green Bay’s reserve defensive line dominated Oakland’s backup front, so Washington had no running lanes available.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Falcons at Browns
Robert Griffin, QB, Browns I can’t believe I’m typing this, but Robert Griffin was excellent in his second preseason game. He legitimately looks like a new man, and his stats – 6-of-8, 96 yards, two touchdowns; three carries, 36 rush yards – correctly detail how well he played. Griffin opened with a 50-yard bomb to Terrelle Pryor, who beat Desmond Trufant in coverage. On the next drive, Griffin was able to impressively spin away from a sack and throw the ball away, which is something he didn’t do often in Washington. Griffin’s best throw, meanwhile, was probably a 29-yard touch pass that he dropped right into the bucket to Gary Barnidge for a touchdown. Griffin appears as though he has taken to Hue Jackson’s offense, and he seems different mentally, as he’s very decisive on his throws.
Terrelle Pryor, WR, Browns If Robert Griffin continues to play well into the regular season, Terrelle Pryor will obviously benefit. Pryor saw two targets in the second preseason game, with his one reception being a 50-yard touchdown bomb. It was a hell of a bomb, as Pryor absolutely torched Pro Bowl cornerback Desmond Trufant, getting several steps on him. I don’t know if I’d draft Pryor yet, but he’s at least in the conversation as a late-round flier.
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Vikings at Seahawks
Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahwks Tyler Lockett led the Seahawk starters in targets with three in the second preseason game. He caught two of them for 39 yards in one half of action. Lockett’s one long reception, a 31-yarder, was very impressive, as he didn’t even raise his arms to alert the covering cornerback, Terence Newman, that the ball was about to arrive. It was a move a savvy veteran would’ve made, yet Lockett is only in his second season. He has immense potential this year, though his production will depend on whether Russell Wilson will have enough time in the pocket to get the ball to him.
Christine Michael, RB, Seahawks Thomas Rawls sat out, allowing Christine Michael to shine once again. Michael rushed for 55 yards on 10 carries in the second preseason game. There was nothing artificial about those numbers; Michael achieved those impressive stats against one of the best defenses in the NFL, and he looked great whenever he had the ball in his hands. He truly appears to be a new man.
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Vikings While the Minnesota veteran quarterback excelled, the rookie receiver struggled. Laquon Treadwell saw four passes go his way in the second preseason game, but couldn’t come up with a single reception. He actually almost caught a pass on one occasion, and the sideline clamored for pass interference, to no avail. Later on, Joel Stave overthrew Treadwell, who wasn’t really open. Treadwell doesn’t look ready to play yet, so drafting him right now wouldn’t be very wise.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Bengals at Lions
Tyler Boyd, WR, Bengals Rookie receiver Tyler Boyd did some quality things in the Bengals’ second preseason game. He made a terrific diving catch on the opening drive for a gain of 26 yards. Later on, he caught a back-shoulder touchdown from A.J. McCarron. Boyd’s two grabs went for 38 yards. He’ll be asked to work out of the slot as a rookie, and he’s worth a late-round flier, though there are probably better upside players.
Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Jeremy Hill was much more impressive than Giovani Bernard at Detroit. Hill was given thee carries and turned them into 16 yards and a touchdown. Bernard, meanwhile, managed just two yards on as many attempts. Cincinnati’s coaching staff likes Hill much more, and by all accounts, Hill is in much better shape this year.
Marvin Jones, WR, Lions The talk of Detroit’s second preseason game has to be Marvin Jones. He made a great play last week, and he once again showcased his talent against his former team. Matthew Stafford found Jones along the sideline on the first drive, and Jones did a terrific job of tapping both feet in bounds, picking up 32 yards. Jones then made another impressive catch despite being illegally contacted. Jones caught four passes for 65 yards in a quarter-and-a-half of action, and he led all starters in targets with five. Now playing with a talented quarterback, Jones seems poised for a breakout season. The sky is the limit for him.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Eagles at Steelers
Sammie Coates, WR, Steelers Sammie Coates was a favorite Fantasy Football Sleeper of mine a couple of weeks ago. I dropped him a bit last week when he did nothing but fumble. He was even worse in the second preseason contest. He caught two balls for 30 yards, most of which came on great leaping catch along the sideline that had to be reviewed. It was evident that the potential is there for Coates, but he still doesn’t seem like he knows how to be a professional football player. For example, Landry Jones threw a pick-six because Coates didn’t fight hard for the ball when Nolan Carroll jumped the route. Coates was then whistled for offensive pass interference on Carroll. And on one of his final plays, a scrub Philadelphia cornerback basically ran the route for Coates, coming up with an interception in the end zone. I’m going to drop Coates once again, and I no longer recommend him as a late-round flier.
Eli Rogers, WR, Steelers With Sammie Coates struggling, and Markus Wheaton being very mediocre, one Steeler receiver to consider is Eli Rogers. The team was high on Rogers entering the preseason, and he has lived up to the hype. He caught six passes in the exhibition opener, and he snatched four balls for 39 yards against Philadelphia. At this point, I think I’d rather take a chance on Rogers than Coates.
For more on this game, go to the 2016 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2016 Preseason Notes: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4
2016 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 1 | Preseason Stock Week 2 | Preseason Stock Week 3 | Preseason Stock Week 4 | Training Camp Stock
Be sure to check out my other 2016 Fantasy Football articles, which will include mock drafts, rankings, sleepers, busts, cheat sheets and other things.
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Fantasy Football Rankings
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings:
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 6/15 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 6/15 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings - 5/13 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 5/13 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 5/27 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 9/1 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/31 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Real Draft - 8/29 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 8/25 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 2-QB - 8/25 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/24 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 8/18 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/13 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 8/11 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 8/4 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/4 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 8/2 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 7/28 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 7/21 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 Draft - 5/13 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 PPR - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 2-QB - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Touchdown League - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Custom - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rankings - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings - 8/26 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Spreadsheets - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Articles:
2016 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Training Camp - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Sleepers - 9/4 (Walt)
2016 NFL Preseason Recap, Fantasy Football Notes - 9/2 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock - 9/2 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Preseason Quarterback Targets - 9/2 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Waiver-Wire Targets - 8/31 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Busts - 8/31 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Auction Advice - 8/24 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Round-by-Round Strategy Guide - 8/18 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Daily Fantasy Preseason Week 2 Streaming Options - 8/18 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Draft Queue: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends - 8/17 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Draft Queue: Quarterbacks and Running Backs - 8/16 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Training Camp Notes - 8/10 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Avoid - 8/6 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Running Backs to Avoid - 8/5 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Notes - 7/26 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Late-Round Wide Receiver Targets - 7/21 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Late-Round Running Back Targets - 7/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football ADP Values - 7/14 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: C.J. Anderson Profile - 7/7 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Favorite MFL Players - 6/29 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: 2016 NFL Draft Fallout: Chip Kelly - 6/23 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Marvin Jones Profile - 6/22 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Devin Funchess Profile - 6/15 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football 2-QB Draft - 6/9 (Chet)
Fantasy Football Beginner's Guide - 6/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: Running Back Drafting and ADP - 6/3 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Quarterback Drafting and ADP - 6/1 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Eli Manning Profile - 5/25 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Jordan Matthews Profile - 5/24 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rookie Dynasty Draft Wrap-up - 5/18 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: 2016 NFL Draft Fallout - 5/11 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 Quarterback Values - 4/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 Wide Receiver Values - 4/28 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Tight End Strength of Schedule - 4/25 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Wide Receiver Strength of Schedule - 4/21 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Running Back Strength of Schedule - 4/20 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Quarterback Strength of Schedule - 4/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 - 2/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Philip Rivers - 2/16 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Quarterback ADP vs. Reality - 2/12 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Fallout: Marshawn Lynch Retires - 2/11 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Fallout: Calvin Johnson Retires - 2/9 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Dynasty - 1/21 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Tight Ends - 1/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Wide Receivers - 1/14 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Running Backs - 1/13 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Quarterbacks - 1/12 (Chet)
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NFL Power Rankings - Dec. 9
2026 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 29
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