Scott Engel is in his 12th as the official Fantasy Football writer and analyst for Seahawks.com. He is an inaugural member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association's Hall of Fame. Scott is a four-time FSWA award winner and a 13-time nominee. You can find more of his fantasy football analysis at The Game Day and lineup rankings on RotoBaller.com

We provide a deluxe guide to fantasy football lineup and roster management every week. I spotlight players at all positions who can make a winning difference in lineups and help you prioritize the best fantasy football waiver wire adds.

Players are listed in order of preferred lineup and waiver options. Recommended starters are not highlighted as must-starts, but in most cases are guys you should lean to when faced with close calls. Analysis leans to Points Per Reception (PPR) formats.

RUNNING BACKS

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Dameon Pierce: I expect the Texans to attempt to establish offensive balance in their home opener by leaning on Pierce. He is a very determined runner who battles through opposing tacklers. In Week 1, the Colts allowed two fourth quarter rushing touchdowns. Pierce should find the end zone in Week 2.

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Rachaad White: It is apparent that White will be ticketed for a heavy workload this season, as he played on 79 percent of the snaps in Tampa Bay's Week 1 road win at Minnesota. Baker Mayfield injected some energy into the Tampa Bay offense, and White should function as a quality dual threat for a team that will be able to move the ball well enough. The Bears allowed 163 scrimmage yards to Green Bay's top two RBs in Week 1.

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Jamaal Williams: Last season, Williams led the NFL with 17 rushing TDs. In Week 1, the Panthers allowed the Falcons' running backs to score three times from scrimmage. The former Lion and Packer rushed for 45 yards in his first game as a Saint, and he will improve on that total while getting some chances to score his first TD or more with New Orleans.

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Tyler Allgeier: Even with impressive rookie Bijan Robinson in the mix, a Falcons team that ranked second in the NFL last season in run/pass ratio made sure to get Allgeier involved. On a team-leading 15 carries, Allgeier rushed for 75 yards and two TDs, and he added three receptions for 19 yards. The second-year man is a viable flex play as Atlanta continues to feature the running game as a focal point of the offense.

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Gus Edwards: Because of a J.K. Dobbins Achilles injury, Edwards and Justice Hill now are ready to share time as the primary running backs for Baltimore. Edwards started 17 games in his first four seasons and should have the trust of the coaching staff. Justice Hill rushed for two TDs in the season opener and is recommended to be next up in your waiver priority after Edwards and our next two suggested options.

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Kyren Wiliams: It is apparent that the Rams intend to employ a split at RB. In Week 1, Williams led Los Angeles rushers with 52 rushing yards and two TDs. He faced a Seahawks defense that limited the Rams to 2.3 yards per rush, and after a date with the stifling San Francisco defense this week, you may start to consider Williams for flex usage.

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Kenneth Gainwell: A rib injury may keep him out in Week 2, but Gainwell was the leading ball carrier for the Eagles in their season-opening win over the Patriots. Gainwell had 14 rushing attempts while two other Philadelphia RBs totaled two carries. Preseason published reports indicated that Gainwell could play a significant role on offense for the Eagles this season, and he can at least stay prominently involved in a committee situation in the weeks ahead.

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Zack Moss: When Moss returns from an arm injury, he should take over the lead running back role for the Colts. Last season, Moss rushed for 65-plus yards in each of his final four games, finishing the season with a career-high 114-yard, one-TD outing on 18 carries.

WIDE RECEIVERS

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Tee Higgins: The Cincinnati WR did not register a reception in the season opener, yet he was still targeted eight times. Do not overreact to the Week 1 results, as Higgins is a proven fantasy starter who should bounce back along with the Bengals offense in Week 2. Wide receivers who have a quiet week, and it happens to even the best of them, will often tend to get involved in the offense much more in the following game.

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DeAndre Hopkins: The five-time All-Pro was targeted 13 times by Ryan Tannehill in Week 1. He gets a good Week 2 draw against the Chargers, who engaged in a fireworks-filled affair with the Dolphins in their season opener. Tennessee will certainly employ a more methodical offensive approach than Miami, yet Hopkins will certainly be a good fantasy option for a healthy amount of volume.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba: The very promising Seahawks rookie has a positive fantasy football outlook for Week 2. He was able to play against the Rams after recovering from a preseason wrist injury, and as the Seahawks offense aims to get rolling at Detroit, Smith-Njigba will be an important part of the game plan. He can function as a key target for Geno Smith on important passing downs, and we should see Smith-Njigba deliver in those type of situations for PPR purposes. 

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Gabe Davis: The Buffalo offense gets a much better matchup after facing the Jets in the first Monday night game of the season. Las Vegas had the second-worst pass defense in the NFL last year. The Bills will let loose offensively in their home opener and Davis might contribute with some big plays as a downfield target and TD threat.

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Puka Nacua: In his NFL debut, Nacua caught 10 passes for 119 yards. The Rams' rookie is one of the most popular fantasy football waiver wire adds of Week 2. In leagues that use a Free Agent Budget, you may have to bid over 25 percent of the available FAB budget to land Nacua. The Cooper Kupp hamstring injury may lead to Nacua continuing to draw a good amount of targets from Matthew Stafford.

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Romeo Doubs: The Green Bay WR opened his second season with an admirable outing, catching two TD passes while working past a hamstring issue. Doubs will operate as a top pass-catcher for an emerging Jordan Love this season and he has the potential to solidify himself as a fantasy WR3 or frequently useful flex option.

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Rashee Rice: The Chiefs are depending on a new group of wide receivers to take over at the position this season, and someone might soon rise to the top of the fantasy ladder among the group. Rice has an opportunity to climb the Kansas City depth chart, and he signaled that he is capable of making more fantasy noise in the near future with a TD reception in his first NFL game.

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Jalin Hyatt: Or at least keep the Giants rookie on your watch list if there is no roster room. He has drawn comparisons to DeSean Jackson, and at some point, Hyatt's explosive talents can lead to him playing a bigger role in the New York passing game. Get ahead of a possible breakout game in the weeks ahead by stashing Hyatt. Like Rice, he is a forward-looking fantasy pickup.

QUARTERBACKS

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Daniel Jones: The Giants were shut out by Dallas in Week 1, but look for a rebound performance at Arizona. Jones finished as a top 10 fantasy QB in total points and points per game last season, and he should get the nod in many close decisions between him and another QB, such as Dak Prescott vs. the Jets or Kirk Cousins vs. the Eagles.

We will likely see some of the desired improvements from the New York passing game this week. Most fantasy players certainly know their preferred QB starters right now, but if you waited to draft a starter at the position, Jones is a good option for Week 2.

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Jordan Love: The new Packers' starter shined in the opener at Chicago, throwing three TD passes. The Green Bay front office showed a lot of confidence in Love during the offseason by clearly handing him the starting job. Love displayed a lot of poise and comfort in his role last week and he can at least become a worthy streaming option this season.

TIGHT ENDS

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Dalton Kincaid: The Buffalo passing game will feature more than just Stefon Diggs this week. Kincaid might be a regular and satisfying contributor at the thinnest position in fantasy football this season, and his first quality outing will come against Las Vegas. As the Raiders attempt to contain Diggs, Josh Allen will feed other targets such as Kincaid, too. 

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Hunter Henry: The New England offense looked better in Week 1 with Bill O'Brien returning as coordinator. Henry caught all five of his targets for 56 yards and a TD vs. Philadelphia. Two seasons ago, Henry finished with nine TD catches, and he may be on his way to resurfacing as a frequent end zone threat. For those who decided to address other positions in the early to middle rounds of drafts, Henry could prove to be a useful TE option from the waiver wire.

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