DFS: Week 2 Rookie Power Rankings

With a week of NFL play complete, much more is known about how teams plan on using their rookie talent on the offensive side of the football this season. Other than the eye test and basic statlines, daily fantasy owners also have access to snap count data courtesy of sites like FootballOutsiders.com.

Looking at this data and incorporating usage rate, performance and defensive matchups, here are the Week 2 Rookie Power Rankings:

Quarterback

1. Jameis Winston, Buccaneers (at Saints)

Winston retains the top spot following a disappointing head-to-head matchup with Mariota in Week 1. The Titans' defense isn't a juggernaut by any means, but the Saints possess one of the worst defensive units in the league, whether they're on the road or at home.

The Buccaneers still have the better receiving corps, and they should get Mike Evans back in the lineup after he missed Week 1 with a hamstring injury.

2. Marcus Mariota, Titans (at Browns)

Ownership is likely to be dangerously high on Mariota as he faces another exceptional matchup following his incredible Week 1 performance. WR Kendall Wright could prove to be a sustainable option in the passing game, but WR Harry Douglas and TE Delanie Walker won't be scoring every week.

Running Back

1. Tevin Coleman, Falcons (@ Giants)

A 20-yard carry saved a rather pedestrian season opener for Coleman, as he finished with 20 carries for 80 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The good news for Coleman is that he had twice as many attempts as colleague Devonta Freeman, and he played nearly 60% of the offensive snaps, compared to Freeman at 38%.

A nice matchup makes him the top rookie back for Week 2.

2. T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars (vs. Dolphins)

The Jaguars stuck to their word in Week 1 and not only started Yeldon in the backfield, but they also gave him the bulk of the workload as he played 63% of the snaps. No other Jaguars running back played more than 12%.

The Dolphins run defense surrendered 121 rushing yards to Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris in Week 1, making Yeldon an intriguing contrarian play in Week 2.

3. Ameer Abdullah, Lions (@ Vikings)

Abdullah impressed with two flashy 24-yard runs and a 36-yard reception in Week 1 against the San Diego Chargers, but he accumulated just 10 total yards on seven other touches.

His 45% of the snaps led the backfield committee in Week 1, but RBs Theo Riddick and Joique Bell will continue to factor in, especially as Bell's health improves.

4. Melvin Gordon, Chargers (@ Bengals)

The Chargers backfield breakdown from Week 1:

Gordon also lost a fumble, making Woodhead the most reliable option in the San Diego backfield.

5. Duke Johnson Jr., Browns (vs. Titans)

Isaiah Crowell managed just 20 yards on 12 carries in Week 1, albeit against a tough New York Jets defense. QBs Johnny Manziel and Josh McCown, as well as Johnson Jr., all rushed for more yardage on fewer attempts.

6. David Johnson, Cardinals (@ Bears)

Chris Johnson has been named the starting running back by head coach Bruce Arians, with RB Andre Ellington (knee) expected to miss two to three weeks. With an excellent matchup, even he could have some success. Should Ellington miss an extended period, and the rusher formerly known as CJ2K perform as poorly as he did last season, David Johnson will be given an opportunity.

Wide Receiver

1. Brandon Coleman, Saints (vs. Buccaneers)

Pour one out for WR Marques Colston.

It took just one week for the rookie to play more offensive snaps than the veteran, and he should be deemed the No. 2 option in the Saints passing game moving forward, behind only Brandin Cooks.

Fire him up with an excellent matchup, and with QB Drew Brees back in the comforts of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

2. Nelsgon Agholor, Eagles (vs. Cowboys)

It was a disappointing debut for Agholor as he was under the watchful eye of Atlanta Falcons CB Desmond Trufant in Week 1.

Luckily for him, the Cowboys don't have a shutdown corner back, and if QB Sam Bradford approaches his 52 pass attempts from Week 1, Agholor should return to preseason form.

3. Amari Cooper, Raiders (vs. Ravens)

The Week 2 outlook for Cooper:

4. Phillip Dorsett, Colts (vs. Jets)

While WR Donte Moncrief is expected to be the primary beneficiary of T.Y. Hilton's absence, Dorsett did play 22% of the offensive snaps in Week 1, and with big play potential he doesn't require a massive workload.

Tight End

None

Baltimore Ravens TE Maxx Williams should grow into a prominent role as the season goes on, but after he played just 28% of the team's offensive snaps in Week 1, owners can ignore the situation.