{
  "id": 8272229,
  "title": "New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams: 5 players to start/sit for fantasy football in Week 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/new-york-giants-vs-los-angeles-rams-5-players-to-start-sit-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:55:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-giants-vs-los-angeles-165530634.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants (1-0) and Los Angeles Rams (0-1) are set to face off in an upcoming Week 2 matchup, with both teams seeking to maintain their fantasy football standings. Managers are currently grappling with start/sit decisions for several key players in this NFC matchup.\n\nRams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Rams running back Kyren Williams, and Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers are expected to start without issue. These players have demonstrated their value in recent contests, and their performances are likely to be consistent in the upcoming game.\n\nJaxson Dart, the Giants' second-year quarterback, is making strong arguments for a must-start designation. Dart showcased his dual-threat capabilities in Week 1, accumulating 230 passing yards, three touchdowns, and 54 rushing yards. Although the Rams defense may prove to be stiffer than the Giants' previous opponent, it remains advantageous for managers to consider including Dart in their starting lineup.\n\nMeanwhile, Matthew Stafford, the Rams' MVP-caliber quarterback, is a potential sit candidate heading into Week 2. Stafford's performance in Week 1 was inconsistent, as he threw an interception and had just 155 passing yards against a formidable 49ers defense. His capability as a dual-threat quarterback is questionable, and fantasy managers will need to observe his performance in this matchup before deciding whether to start him.\n\nCam Skattebo, the Giants' running back, is another player whose starting status may be in question. Skattebo showcased his astute rushing abilities in Week 1, accumulating 81 rushing yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. However, he did not contribute to the Giants' passing game during that contest. While Skattebo remains a valuable asset due to his rushing prowess, managers should exercise caution in starting him if he fails to find the end zone.\n\nLastly, Giants tight end Isaiah Likely is a potential must-start based on his stellar Week 1 performance. Likely amassed 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns on eight targets, marking a significant highlight for the Giants. The tight end position is in a state of flux across fantasy football leagues, and Given his dominant performance, Likely is poised for another breakout outing in the upcoming game.",
  "summary": "Taking a look at some start/sit decisions for fantasy football ahead of the Week 2 matchup between the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Who you picking in Week 2: Los Angeles Rams or New York Giants?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/who-you-picking-in-week-2-los-angeles-rams-or-new-york-giants",
        "published": "2026-09-18T20:31:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}