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WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs: Last week’s No. 1 didn’t provide the same explosive approach in Week 2. Feast-or-famine expectations make sense considering the nature of Worthy’s game and his standing within the Chiefs offense. Three touches per game simply isn’t good enough to make the list when the 28th overall pick isn’t creating chunk plays.
DT T’Vondre Sweat, Tennessee Titans: The second-round rookie simply didn’t have the same impact in Week 2 compared to his debut.
C Zach Frazier, Pittsburgh Steelers: Frazier will be a longtime starter in the middle of the Steelers offensive line. He’s going to have plenty of good and bad games. He played better in the season opener than he performed against the Denver Broncos.
Edge Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys: Kneeland played far fewer snaps against the New Orleans Saints and provided little impact.
S Caleb Bullock, Houston Texans: Bullock was good in Week 1, but he’s being overshadowed by a teammate (more on that in a bit).
RB Braelon Allen, New York Jets: Allen became the youngest NFL player—he doesn’t turn 21 until January—to score a pair of scrimmage touchdowns when he did so against the Tennessee Titans. Breece Hall is the lead back for Gang Green, but Allen can provide an excellent alternative when Hall needs a break.
TE Erick All Jr., Cincinnati Bengals: All is seemingly growing each week. After playing only a handful of snaps in Week 1, his four receptions tied with Ja’Marr Chase for the second-most on the squad during Sunday’s matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s also a competent blocker.
OT JC Latham, Tennessee Titans: This year’s seventh overall pick is quickly adjusting to left tackle. His improvement in pass protection was noticeable between the first two weeks of play. If Latham continues on this upward trajectory, he’ll end up on the list.
CB Andru Phillips, New York Giants: Phillips played extensively in Week 2 after a smaller role in his debut. The third-round pick rewarded the Giants with 12 total tackles, two tackles for loss, a quarterback hit and solid coverage. New York may have found something in its new nickel corner.
S Javon Bullard, Green Bay Packers: Bullard remains on the fringe. His tackle numbers were down this past weekend, but he was better in coverage. He’s putting it all together, which is worthy of a mention.