Fantasy Football Previews - Week 2 - Washington Redskins @ St. Louis Rams

Washington Redskins @ St. Louis Rams
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Redskins

Robert Griffin III shocked the world with his historic Week 1 effort. While he should be good against the Rams, it is tough to expect such impressive play two weeks in a row. You can bet St. Louis has spent time studied extra film this week. Even still, RGIII is a No. low-end No. 1.

Alfred Morris enjoyed a strong debut and, as long as Mike Shanahan doesn't mettle with his backfield, should produce strong numbers against a maligned Rams run D.

Pierre Garcon (foot) will play as long as he can tolerate the pain. Washington could limit him, especially after how well Aldrick Robinson played with Griffin last Sunday. Santana Moss may see more work this week as a result.

Fred Davis was practically non-existent last week (four targets, two catches). Forget that ... it's a new week, and he has a great matchup. The explosive tight end is a sneak play.

Rams

Sam Bradford remains a middling fantasy option until he proves otherwise. This offense is too conservative, and his weaponry is just average at this point.

Steven Jackson's value is suspect this week. Washington didn't really get a good test on the ground against New Orleans. The versatile back seems like a safer play in PPR leagues.

Danny Amendola is the only Rams receiver you can count on, and his playablity is almost exclusively reserved for point-per-reception affairs. Brandon Gibson has great chemistry with Bradford and could surprise, if you're already desperate for a flier play.

Lance Kendricks will be inconsistent from one week to the next, and it will be near guesswork to predict which game he will see the most involvement. Let's put this way: He's no Jimmy Graham but too could sneak a short-yardage touchdown against the 'Skins.

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Redskins fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
7	1	Robert Griffin III
2	1	Alfred Morris
27	2 or flex	Roy Helu
55	Bench	Evan Royster
79	Bench	Darrel Young
26	GTD	Pierre Garcon
46	3 or flex	Santana Moss
60	Flex or bench	Aldrick Robinson
69	Bench	Leonard Hankerson
88	Bench	Josh Morgan
104	Bench	Brandon Banks
15	1 or flex	Fred Davis
39	Bench	Logan Paulsen

Rams fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
23	Bench	Sam Bradford
16	1 or 2	Steven Jackson
47	Bench	Daryl Richardson
23	2	Brandon Gibson
41	3	Danny Amendola
95	Bench	Steve Smith
96	Bench	Chris Givens
36	Bench	Lance Kendricks
37	Bench	Mike McNeill

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Redskins latest news and notes

Redskins | Will not add Tim Hightower any time soon

Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen did not rule out the possibility of the team re-signing free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Redskins) but said any signing of Hightower will not happen any time soon.

Redskins | Brian Orkapo takes part in workout

Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) participated in the organized team activities Monday, May 20.

Redskins | GM not sure if Robert Griffin will be ready for camp

Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said he is not sure if QB Robert Griffin III (knee) will be ready to participate once training camp begins. "It's too early to tell right now. He is doing everything that the doctors want him to do. He's a great worker. I think that's why there's so much optimism that he'll be ready at the beginning. But it's really too premature to speculate on where his medical condition is until we give him a physical when training camp starts July 25," Allen said.

Redskins | Have crowded backfield

The Washington Redskins have seven running backs on the roster right now, with only RB Alfred Morris guaranteed of a job in Washington this season. Based on the current roster, it appears RB Evan Royster will be battling Jawan Jamison, and RB Roy Helu Jr. will be battling Chris Thompson for the two running back spots behind Morris.

Redskins | Four RBs likely to compete for roster spots

Washington Redskins RBs Roy Helu, Evan Royster, Chris Thompson and Jawan Jamison are expected to compete for two roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp. Helu and Thompson are expected to compete for one spot while Royster and Jamison are expected to compete for the other roster spot.

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Rams latest news and notes

Rams | Zach Potter signed

The St. Louis Rams have signed free-agent TE Zach Potter (Jaguars). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Rams | Sign Andrew Helmick

The St. Louis Rams signed WR Andrew Helmick (Lindenwood) Wednesday, May 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Rams | Want to get the ball to Tavon Austin

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher wants to get the ball into the hands of WR Tavon Austin as much as possible, in any way that they can. "We're going to try to get the ball to him as often as we can, however we do that," Fisher said.

Rams | Could still re-sign Quintin Mikell

The St. Louis Rams still haven't removed free-agent S Quintin Mikell's nameplate over his locker, which is an indication they could re-sign him.

Rams | Expected to sign three tryout players

The St. Louis Rams are expected to sign undrafted free-agent QB Tim Jenkins (Fort Lewis College), LB Joseph LeBeau (Jackson State) and CB Andre Martin (North Dakota State). All three players participated in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basisi.

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Redskins - Week 2 injury report

PROBABLE	DL Chris Baker (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE	WR Pierre Garcon (foot)
OUT	FS Brandon Meriweather (knee)
PUP	OT Jammal Brown (hip)
INJURED RESERVE	CB Chase Minnifield (knee), DL Chris Neild (knee), WR Darius Hanks (shoulder/clavicle)

Rams - Week 2 injury report

QUESTIONABLE	TE Mike McNeill (ankle), OT Rodger Saffold (neck)
OUT	OT Rokevious Watkins (ankle), DL Matt Conrath (knee), DL Michael Brockers (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE	C Scott Wells (foot), DL Trevor Laws (knee)

Redskins fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Griffin III, Robert	QB	355.00	3284	22	125	836	7	0	0	0
Morris, Alfred	RB	234.00	0	0	335	1646	12	10	68	0
Moss, Santana	WR	102.00	0	0	3	14	0	44	592	8
Garcon, Pierre	WR	88.00	0	0	2	9	0	48	683	4
Hankerson, Leonard	WR	68.00	0	0	2	5	0	40	570	3
Morgan, Josh	WR	58.00	0	0	3	25	0	49	510	2
Robinson, Aldrick	WR	40.00	0	0	1	14	0	11	237	3
Paulsen, Logan	TE	38.00	0	0	0	0	0	27	323	2
Cousins, Kirk	QB	37.00	497	4	4	22	0	0	0	0
Royster, Evan	RB	31.00	0	0	23	88	2	16	113	1
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Rams fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Bradford, Sam	QB	258.00	3702	21	37	127	1	0	0	0
Jackson, Steven	RB	123.00	0	0	226	894	4	21	181	0
Gibson, Brandon	WR	93.00	0	0	0	0	0	51	691	5
Givens, Chris	WR	85.00	0	0	3	12	0	42	698	3
Amendola, Danny	WR	82.00	0	0	2	8	0	63	666	3
Kendricks, Lance	TE	67.00	0	0	0	0	0	39	486	4
Richardson, Daryl	RB	52.00	0	0	98	475	0	24	163	0
Pettis, Austin	WR	45.00	0	0	0	0	0	30	261	4
Quick, Brian	WR	23.00	0	0	0	0	0	10	155	2
Mulligan, Matthew	TE	12.00	0	0	0	0	0	8	84	1
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Redskins depth chart

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Rams depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Sam Bradford	Daryl Richardson	Lance Kendricks	Brian Quick	Tavon Austin	Jared Cook	Greg Zuerlein
Austin Davis	Isaiah Pead	Mike McNeill	Chris Givens	Austin Pettis	Cory Harkey
Kellen Clemens	Zac Stacy		Nick Johnson	Stedman Bailey	Cameron Graham
	Terrance Ganaway		Raymond Radway	C.J. Akins