Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
G-RANK Week 2: RB6
The RB1 on the young season gets another favorable matchup in week 2: a New Orleans defense that just gave up 165 rushing yards to the Lions. Zay Flowers is doubtful to play, meaning the Ravens should rely even more heavily on the run than normal. I expect it to be another dominant week for Henry who found the endzone 3 times in the Ravens' season opener.
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
G-RANK Week 2: RB15
Bucky Irving managers breathed a sigh of relief when they saw him earn 7 targets to Kenny Gainwell's 1 against the Bengals. I don't think that's going to be the case all year, but it at least points to Irving being more involved in the passing game than originally anticipated. The Browns' offense proved inept last week, and if the Bucs build an early lead, they'll likely give Bucky a ton of touches to milk the clock.
Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers
G-RANK Week 2: RB21
I wouldn't completely set aside the Jonathon Brooks fears, but week 1 was telling: Hubbard saw 71% of snaps compared to 19% for Brooks. Cooper Rush is starting for the Falcons again, meaning this struggling Falcons' offense is going to allow Carolina to command time-of-possession and potentially get Hubbard super involved. I liked his utilization in the passing game in week 1 and think he's a weekly borderline flex play in most leagues going forward.
