Fantasy Football Previews - Week 2 - Tennessee Titans @ San Diego Chargers

WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL

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Titans

Jake Locker has a separated non-throwing shoulder and really shouldn't be high on your list of startable players. Keep him on your bench, as one good hit could prematurely end his day.

It's never a good sign when you rack up fewer rushing yards than carries! San Diego's run defense appears stout, but they'll willingly give you every underneath RB checkdown you want to take ... 13, to be precise. PPR owners should consider Chris Johnson in what should be a rebound game.

Nate Washington (calf) is banged up, and Kenny Britt (knee) will be limited to less than 25 snaps as he returns from suspension. San Diego won't have a hard time containing Kendall Wright with safety shades. Your safest play on a team with a hurting second-year QB is tight end Jared Cook.

Chargers

Philip Rivers will have to sling the ball around even with Ryan Mathews' expected return. It seems unlikely the Bolts will rely heavily on Mathews in his first game back. Start No. 17 and reap the rewards.

Mathews (clavicle) is reportedly expected to play in Week 2, although we feel he'll be on a snap count of sorts. Play him with caution, if you must.

Malcom Floyd (all formats), Robert Meachem (deep leagues) and Eddie Royal (PPR) all should be playable options. Antonio Gates really should be considered a wide receiver in fantasy football. He is their best weapon. Period.

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Titans fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 24 QUE  Jake Locker 20 2  Chris Johnson 85 Bench  Jamie Harper -- OUT  Javon Ringer 37 3  Kendall Wright 45 QUE  Kenny Britt 79 Bench  Damian Williams 90 Bench  Lavelle Hawkins 102 Bench  Darius Reynaud -- GTD  Nate Washington 16 1 or flex  Jared Cook 48 Bench  Craig Stevens

Chargers fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 12 1 or bench  Philip Rivers 31 2 or flex  Ronnie Brown 42 Flex or bench  Curtis Brinkley 69 Bench  Le'Ron McClain 86 Bench  Jackie Battle -- QUE  Ryan Matthews 32 2  Malcom Floyd 53 3 or flex  Robert Meachem 83 Bench  Eddie Royal 112 Bench  Richard Goodman -- IR-R  Vincent Brown 5 QUE  Antonio Gates 45 Bench  Randy McMichael

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Titans latest news and notes Titans | More on Justin Hunter Updating previous reports, Tennessee Titans WR Justin Hunter has base salaries of $405,000, $651,552, $898,104 and $1,144,656 in his four-year deal. Titans | Head coach working with OL Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak was deeply involved in working with the offensive line during some of the offseason workouts. Munchak worked extensively with OG Chance Warmack during the team's rookie minicamp. Titans | Justin Hunter contract update Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans WR Justin Hunter signed a four-year deal worth $5.424 million. The deal includes a $2.324 million signing bonus. Titans | Sign Justin Hunter The Tennessee Titans signed WR Justin Hunter Thursday, June 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Titans | Jurrell Casey misses practice Tennessee Titans DT Jurrell Casey did not participate in practice Thursday, June 13. The team said he was excused from practice. Want more? Access our Tennessee Titans news, injuries and rumors....

Chargers latest news and notes Chargers | Chad Rinehart expected to be LG San Diego Chargers OG Chad Rinehart is expected to be the starting left guard this season. Chargers | Robert Meachem has some hope to improve San Diego Chargers WR Robert Meachem is still buried on the depth chart, but this new offense gives him a shot to produce more than he did last year. Chargers | Ryan Mathews says he's been average, makes changes San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews said he's "been just an average back." After bulking up last year in an effort to absorb hits more effectively, he has leaned out this year while also incorporating different stretches to stay flexible. Mathews is also studying more, specifically changing and working on understanding his blocking technique. Chargers | Antonio Gates looks quick and fit San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates, who turns 33 next week, has looked quick and fit in workouts this offseason. He's been using his height advantage against defenders in non-pads work. Chargers | Confident in Dwight Freeney San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy is confident in OLB Dwight Freeney. There are concerns that Freeney is out of place if he's not a 4-3 defensive end, but McCoy said the veteran will fit in because San Diego often uses multiple looks on passing downs. Want more? Access our San Diego Chargers news, injuries and rumors....

Titans - Week 2 injury report PROBABLE   OG Leroy Harris (knee) QUESTIONABLE   DL Sen'Derrick Marks (knee), WR Nate Washington (calf), WR Kenny Britt (knee), QB Jake Locker (shoulder) OUT   OT Mike Otto (finger/knee), RB Javon Ringer (elbow), LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) PUP   FS Markelle Martin (knee) INJURED RESERVE   LB Kevin Malast (leg), C Eugene Amano (triceps), LB Alex Watkins (ankle), WR Marc Mariani (leg), LB Gerald McRath (knee), DL Leger Douzable (shoulder), DL Dave Ball (concussion), OG Ryan Durand (leg)

Chargers - Week 2 injury report PROBABLE   DL Antonio Garay (ankle), CB Quentin Jammer (thumb), WR Richard Goodman (concussion) QUESTIONABLE   RB Ryan Mathews (clavicle), TE Antonio Gates (ribs) OUT   CB Shareece Wright (foot), OT Jared Gaither (back) INJURED RESERVE   WR Vincent Brown (ankle), SS Sean Cattouse (undisclosed)

Titans fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Locker, Jake QB 155.00 2176 10 41 291 1 0 0 0 Washington, Nate WR 90.00 0 0 0 0 0 46 746 4 Hasselbeck, Matt QB 88.00 1367 7 13 38 0 0 0 0 Britt, Kenny WR 80.00 0 0 0 0 0 45 589 4 Wright, Kendall WR 79.00 0 0 1 4 0 64 626 4 Johnson, Chris RB 71.00 0 0 149 527 2 21 139 0 Cook, Jared TE 70.00 0 0 0 0 0 44 523 4 Williams, Damian WR 26.00 0 0 0 0 0 30 324 0 Stevens, Craig TE 21.00 0 0 0 0 0 20 215 1 Harper, Jamie RB 19.00 0 0 19 30 3 1 8 0 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

Chargers fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Rivers, Philip QB 250.00 3606 26 27 40 0 0 0 0 Floyd, Malcom WR 105.00 0 0 0 0 0 56 814 5 Alexander, Danario WR 104.00 0 0 0 0 0 37 658 7 Mathews, Ryan RB 91.00 0 0 184 707 1 39 252 0 Gates, Antonio TE 89.00 0 0 0 0 0 49 538 7 Battle, Jackie RB 59.00 0 0 95 311 3 15 108 1 Brown, Ronnie RB 45.00 0 0 46 220 0 49 371 0 Meachem, Robert WR 30.00 0 0 1 -6 0 14 207 2 Royal, Eddie WR 27.00 0 0 3 22 0 23 234 1 Rosario, Dante TE 25.00 0 0 0 0 0 10 95 3 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

Titans depth chart QB RB FB WR (Left) WR (Right) TE PK

Chargers depth chart QB RB FB WR (Left) WR (Right) TE PK Philip Rivers Ryan Mathews Le'Ron McClain Malcom Floyd Danario Alexander Antonio Gates Nick Novak Charlie Whitehurst Danny Woodhead Chris Gronkowski Vincent Brown Keenan Allen John Phillips Brad Sorensen Ronnie Brown Eddie Royal Robert Meachem Ladarius Green Mike Hermann Edwin Baker Mike Willie Deon Butler Dallas Walker

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WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL