The San Francisco 49ers will visit the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Brian Robinson Jr..
Is Brian Robinson Jr. Playing in Week 2?
Robinson is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the 49ers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Brian Robinson Jr. in Week 2?
In his debut with the 49ers, Brian Robinson Jr. established himself as the clear RB2 in this offense, but like so many before him, zero threat to the usage of even a reportedly semi-hobbled Christian McCaffrey.
If you’re just scanning through box scores, 10 touches for B-Rob might seem like a player with standalone value potential, but given that McCaffrey handled 31 touches, Robinson’s involvement was pretty clearly viewed as a way to get CMC a breather, not as a way to plan to change the pace of the offense.
There’s value in the role of Robinson, especially if you believe in the dark cloud hanging over San Francisco with their skill position players dropping like flies. If I roster Robinson, I’m viewing Week 1 as a net win: any temptation to consider him as a flex play has vanished.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Robinson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Robinson is projected to score 8.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jr. to rush for 44 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 11 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: 49ers at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
