🔥 Sunday's Studs and Duds

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It’s only been 2 weeks but the fantasy football patterns are starting to emerge. Here are some of the studs and duds from Sunday that lifted our rosters and broke our hearts.

Today in 5 minutes or less, you’ll learn:

• Sunday’s top stud fantasy performers 💎 

• The players who let us down with dud weeks 📉 

• The latest news from around the NFL 🏈

#5: QB - Kyler Murray (ARI)

Cardinals fans have to love seeing it. Kyler is starting to return to his classic form, and was fantastically efficient passing yesterday. He went 17-for-21 for 266 and 3 touchdowns. Plus he added 59 yards on the ground nicely boosting his fantasy score. These Cardinals have started the year looking good on offense, and Murray is at the heart of it all.

#4: TE - George Kittle (SF)

We know we’re going to get spike weeks from Kittle, who was one of the best at the position on a relatively quiet Sunday for tight ends. He scored over 20 PPR points, and his 2nd-quarter touchdown helped to keep the 49ers in the game before halftime. It’s just too bad Kittle couldn’t lead his team to a win in Minnesota.

#3: WR - DK Metcalf (SEA)

Whenever you can exploit a broken coverage for a 56-yard touchdown, you’re going to look pretty good in fantasy football. Metcalf joined his young teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba with double-digit receptions and always seemed to be there when Geno Smith needed him in big moments. His ridiculous athleticism was on display all afternoon.

#2: WR - Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI)

Fantasy managers who drafted MHJ with a top draft pick are breathing a giant sigh of relief today. Harrison rebounded from his poor opening week with 130 yards and 2 of Murray’s 3 touchdown passes. It was the rookie’s first game-changing performance and hopefully a sign of things to come if he’s on your roster.

#5: WR - Tyreek Hill (MIA)

This isn’t completely a Tyreek Hill problem. Clearly the play, and the subsequent loss of Tua Tagovailoa had an effect on the WR performances for Miami. But, this is a player who was drafted top-3 in most leagues, and he’s posting fewer than 7 fantasy points. That’s not going to work since your roster is built around him.

#4: WR - Xavier Worthy (KC)

The speedy rookie came crashing down to earth in Week 2 after putting up two touchdowns in the opener. With just 3 touches and 22 total yards, he was mainly a nonfactor in the Chiefs’ last second win over the Bengals. Maybe he just needs a little more time to adjust to the NFL.

#3: TE - Sam LaPorta (DET)

It’s still early, so I’m not hitting the panic button yet, but LaPorta’s start to the season isn’t turning out how his drafters hoped. He posted just 2 catches for 13 yards on the day and still hasn’t scored over the first two weeks of the season. Here’s hoping he can find more room next Sunday against the Cardinals.

#2: QB - Anthony Richardson (IND)

There was always going to be a tougher test waiting for Richardson. It was just a given for a guy who hasn’t played very many games in college or the pros so far. Week 2 and the Packers weren’t kind to the sophomore QB. He was forced into throwing 3 interceptions with a lone touchdown, and was largely held in check on the ground. Better days are ahead for Richardson, but for now he’s fighting through some growing pains.

🏴‍☠️ Bucs’ Vea Set for Monday MRI After Early Exit

🚨 Justin Jefferson Exits 49ers Matchup Early

✈️ Jets’ Star Has Torn Achilles After Win

🤷‍♂️ Pats’ WR Douglas Fails to Record Target

😱 Not Again! Kupp’s Ankle Injury Cause for Concern

⚜ Vintage Kamara Performance Fuels Hot Start

⏰ Lions’ HC Takes Blame for Clock Blunder

⚡️ Chargers’ QB Injured, but Remains Positive

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