The Tennessee Titans will host the Los Angeles Rams 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 TE Chig Okonkwo.
Is Chig Okonkwo Playing in Week 2?
Okonkwo is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Titans’ 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 Chig Okonkwo in Week 2?
This is about where I draw the line. Anyone I rank below Chig Okonkwo isn’t on my streaming radar, and anyone in his tier (or higher) has my attention should I need help at the position.
The cliff notes of the argument is that you have a TE locked into playing time (87.3% of the snaps on Sunday) in an offense with uncertain target distribution led by the top overall pick who is being given a long leash this year.
After Calvin Ridley, no Titan ran more routes in the season opener than Okonkwo, and that’s going to put him in position to score 8-10 PPR points most weeks. Personally, I don’t see this offense getting past the mid-20s in terms of points very often, and that means the ceiling is limited, but if you’re looking this direction, you can’t have it all.
The Rams can create havoc, and that was an issue for C.J. Stroud last week. The cure to that is the passing equivalent of fullback dives: quick routes to your big tight end.
I’ll say we get more than three catches for 19 yards this weekend, making him a viable replacement if you’re dealing with injuries at the position.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Okonkwo’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Okonkwo is projected to score 8.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Okonkwo to have 4 receptions for 37 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Okonkwo could also add 1 rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Rams at Titans
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 90°F and winds up to 3 mph.
