Mike Fanelli· Sep 15, 2026
Fanelli recommends four low-rostered streaming quarterbacks for Week 2 of the 2026 season: Tyler Shough vs. Baltimore (expecting him to more than double Daniel Jones' nine-point output), Jordan Love vs. the Jets, Bryce Young vs. Atlanta (with top-10 upside through his early schedule), and Carson Wentz vs. Chicago if Kyler Murray remains in concussion protocol.
“Shough should have no problem doubling Jones’ fantasy production against the Ravens.”
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- Sleeper CallsTyler ShoughNew Orleans SaintsSep 15, 2026
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (46.7 % Rostered)
“Shough should have no problem doubling Jones’ fantasy production against the Ravens.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBryce YoungCarolina PanthersSep 15, 2026
Bryce Young to outplay his draft cost (11.2% Rostered)
“He faces the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns next week and the Detroit Lions in Week 4. All three matchups give him top-10 upside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCarson WentzMinnesota VikingsSep 15, 2026
Carson Wentz to outplay his draft cost (0.1% Rostered)
“However, if Murray doesn’t play, Carson Wentz has top-10 upside against the Bears on Sunday.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJordan LoveGreen Bay PackersSep 15, 2026
Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (42.1% Rostered)
“Fantasy players should love the idea of streaming Love against Aaron Glenn’s defense.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice touts Kyler Murray as a value QB who will start Week 1 for Minnesota, Tyler Shough as the Saints' undisputed starter, and Juwan Johnson and Terrance Ferguson as late-round tight end targets.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter and calls him one of the better quarterback values in 2026 drafts; he also views Jordan Love as a top-10 real-life quarterback but only a QB2 in fantasy.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to open the season as Minnesota's starting quarterback and to be one of the better quarterback values in 2026 fantasy drafts, and he likewise likes Tyler Shough as New Orleans' entrenched starter with an easy schedule.
- Matt OkadaDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100In a PPR-framed fantasy draft guide, Okada makes a few non-fantasy claims: rookie Jeremiyah Love will be Arizona's featured back despite being listed as RB2, Tua Tagovailoa will be Atlanta's Week 1 starter, and Kyler Murray will open the season as Minnesota's starting quarterback.
- Jordan DajaniDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100An unsigned CBS Sports piece states Kyler Murray will be Minnesota's Week 1 starting quarterback with J.J. McCarthy as the backup, and suggests Tua Tagovailoa appears to have the Falcons' starting job locked up.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice names Kyler Murray a fantasy sleeper/value pick for 2026, expecting him to start for the Vikings in Week 1 and outperform his draft cost.
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