2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Fantasy Takeaways: Mike Washington Jr. rises, Oronde Gadsden falls

Key Points:

• Several NFL teams rested key starters during the latest preseason week, limiting fantasy-relevant insights for players like the Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders.
• Some running backs solidified their roles: Ja’Kobi Lane (Baltimore Ravens) locked up a starting spot, Ray Davis (Buffalo Bills) is the clear RB2, and MarShawn Lloyd (Green Bay Packers) positioned himself as the lead back if Josh Jacobs misses time.
• Wide receiver situations remain fluid with players like Zachariah Branch (Atlanta Falcons) competing for snaps behind established starters, and rookie Jalen Tolbert (Miami Dolphins) likely to secure a starting role early in the season.
• Quarterback decisions are becoming clearer, such as Deshaun Watson being named Cleveland Browns' Week 1 starter despite underwhelming efficiency metrics compared to Shedeur Sanders.
• Several teams feature committee backfields or unclear depth charts, including the Tennessee Titans with Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard splitting carries, and the Kansas City Chiefs still deciding on a pass-catching complement to Kenneth Walker.