Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
NFL 2025 - Week 2
Thursday, Sept. 11
Sunday, Sept. 14
Sunday, Sept. 14
Monday, Sept. 15
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Chargers at Raiders
John Daigle breaks down every angle of the final game of Week 2 featuring the Chargers and Raiders, and outlines why Geno Smith should have success under the bright lights against the Chargers’ zone-based scheme.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Falcons at Vikings
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Sunday Night Football between the Falcons and Vikings, and details the outlook for Justin Jefferson after an average performance in Week 1 against Chicago.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Buccaneers at Texans
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Bucs-Texans in Houston on Monday Night Football, and explains why Nico Collins should bounce back after a dismal showing in the season opener.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Week 2
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of every Week 2 game, and explains why Josh Allen is set up to dominate Aaron Glenn’s Jets and their man-coverage defensive scheme.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: 49ers at Saints
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s 49ers-Saints game in New Orleans, and explains why Ricky Pearsall can overcome the latest Brock Purdy injury and still produce in Week 2.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Patriots at Dolphins
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s showdown in Miami between the Patriots and Dolphins, and outlines why Hunter Henry is an underrated TE play against Miami in Week 2.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Bears at Lions
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup in Detroit between the Bears and Lions, including why Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Lions could bounce back in a big way after a no-show in Week 1.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Browns at Ravens
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s Browns-Ravens matchup in Baltimore, and outlines why Mark Andrews’ fantasy managers should not jump ship just yet with this favorable draw upcoming.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Commanders at Packers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Thursday Night Football between the Commanders and Packers, and explains why more volume could be coming Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel’s way in one of Week 2’s highest-totaled games.
Pat Thorman’s Rankings: Week 2
Pat Thorman has finished in the Top 10 of FantasyPros’ Rankings Competition in eight of the last 11 years, placing No. 1 in 2022. Inside are his Week 2 rankings for 2025. These will update Friday night and again on Sunday morning.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Eagles at Chiefs
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday afternoon’s Super Bowl rematch in Kansas City between the Eagles and Chiefs, and outlines why Hollywood Brown could once again be the focal point of K.C.’s passing attack due to the attrition of their pass-catching corps.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Broncos at Colts
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of the AFC clash between the Broncos and Colts in Indianapolis in Week 2, including why J.K. Dobbins is a solid option with a secure role in Sean Payton’s backfield.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Panthers at Cardinals
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s home opener for the Cardinals against the Panthers, including why James Conner could run wild against a Carolina defense that Jaguars RBs steamrolled in Week 1.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Rams at Titans
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 2’s matchup in Nashville featuring the Rams and Titans, and details his expectations for Tony Pollard in a tougher matchup against a loaded Rams front.
Evan Silva’s Matchups Update Log: Week 2
Evan Silva releases his full Matchups column on Thursday nights. After that, news will break. This update log is the place to find his running takes on all of the latest happenings around the NFL.
ETR Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings
Our Top 150 as if we were drafting today. These rankings are intended for best ball drafts and season-long trading.
