College Fantasy Football: Wide receivers to watch in Week 2
College football season is in full swing. Here is a look at which five wide receivers to start on your fantasy football team for Week 2.
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Rondale Moore, Purdue
Moore was one of the biggest surprises of Week 1 in college football. A former three-star in the 2018 class, Moore led the Boilermakers with 11 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 79 yards and a score on two attempts. He has quickly become a top target in Purdue’s offense. Eastern Michigan dominated Monmouth in the season opener, but it did give up 5.5 yards per carry and two touchdowns, so if Purdue can get the ball in Moore’s hands, he could have another big showing.
Jaylon Redd, Oregon
The ball was spread around plenty in Oregon’s blowout win over Bowling Green last weekend, but Redd still did a tremendous amount of damage with two catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns. His speed and playmaking ability should be a problem for Portland State this weekend. The Vikings gave up 420 passing yards, four passing TDs and 72 points to Nevada in the opener. It should get ugly early in Eugene, and Redd could put up major numbers again.
Jamal Custis, Syracuse
Custis was by far quarterback Eric Dungey’s favorite target last weekend, with six receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns. No other Syracuse receiver had more than two catches. The Orange should feast on Wagner’s secondary this weekend after it allowed 365 passing yards and two touchdowns to Bowie State in the opener. It should be a blowout, but Custis should get his early.
A.J. Brown, Ole Miss
Brown, arguably the best receiver in college football, caught seven passes for 93 yards and a touchdown against a decent Texas Tech secondary. One drawback of using Brown in a fantasy setting is that the Rebels have so many outstanding receiving targets that Brown might get lost in the shuffle, but he’s still a must-start nearly every single week. Southern Illinois dominated its opener, but Murray State did throw for nearly 200 yards. Ole Miss should have no problem moving the ball.
N’Keal Harry, Arizona State
Harry is also one of the best receivers in college football and last week he finished with six catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan State comes to town this weekend after hanging on against Utah State in the opener. Testing the Spartans might be a little bit of a concern, but Michigan State gave up 319 passing yards last week and the Sun Devils’ passing attack is much better. ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins will be looking for his favorite receiver, and Harry might just be too good to not start nearly every week.
