The Atlanta Falcons will visit the Minnesota Vikings 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 Tyler Allgeier.
Is Tyler Allgeier Playing in Week 2?
Allgeier is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Falcons’ 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 Tyler Allgeier in Week 2?
The Falcons picked up 69 yards on their 28 rush attempts against the Bucs on Sunday, and that sort of inefficiency is going to kill any hope of viewing Tyler Allgeier as a high-floor flex play in emergency situations.
He wasn’t targeted a single time in the opener, and as long as Bijan Robinson is atop this depth chart, I don’t see that changing.
Why target a different running back when your star is in scoring position the second he touches the rock, no matter where he is on the field?
I do think this Atlanta offense will be better than average this season and could well peak as Michael Penix becomes more comfortable. That’s why “burning” a roster spot on Allgeier is a viable strategy: if Robinson goes down, you’ve got a top 20 running back that you can play and play.
That said, I don’t see a situation in which there is standalone value in this profile barring an injury.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Allgeier’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Allgeier is projected to score 9.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Allgeier to rush for 54 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 10 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Falcons at Vikings
Since the Vikings 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.
