The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Ashton Jeanty.
Is Ashton Jeanty Playing in Week 2?
Jeanty is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Raiders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jeanty in Week 2?
There is something to be said for the rookie jitters, but that’s not what Week 1 was for the Raiders.
They just lack high-end talent around their two star players, and that was abundantly clear.
Against the Patriots, a defense that we are lukewarm on at best, 115.8% of Jeanty’s rushing yards came after contact.
That’s not a typo.
The touchdown showcased his ability to run hard and through arm tackles, but maybe we work a little harder to get him into space? You know, give him a chance to succeed? Please?
We believe him to be a generational talent, and yet, he failed to gain yardage on eight-of-19 carries on Sunday. That 42.1% clip ranked him 660th of 662 RBs with at least that much work in a game since 2020.
That’s not a Jeanty problem, but it will be a problem for Jeanty managers if it doesn’t get cleared up sooner than later.
The Chargers allowed Chiefs not named Mahomes to pick up just 41 yards on 11 carries last week and have had plenty of time to build out a game plan that exploits Las Vegas’ weaknesses.
I’m not overly optimistic that we get any sort of breakout performance this week, but his featured role is safe and his talent undeniable. That makes him an easy start, even if the house around him is at risk of burning down.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Jeanty Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Jeanty is projected to score 17.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jeanty to rush for 94 yards and 1.0 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 5 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Chargers at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.