# Fantasy Football Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em

> Sam LaPorta vs. Dalton Kincaid: Who starts in Week 2 fantasy football?
- Title: Fantasy Football Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em | Shortify
- Summary: Sam LaPorta vs. Dalton Kincaid: Who starts in Week 2 fantasy football? Sam LaPorta should sit and Dalton Kincaid should start in Week 2 fantasy football…
- Keywords: fantasy football, sam laporta, dalton kincaid, detroit lions, buffalo bills, fantasy points, ppr fantasy, seattle seahawks, new england patriots, sports, Fantasy, Football
- Source: Fantasy Sports On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fantasy/start-em-sit-em/fantasy-football-week-2-start-em-sit-em-sam-laporta-vs-dalton-kincaid
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:06:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fantasy football, sam laporta, dalton kincaid, detroit lions, buffalo bills, te, fantasy points, ppr fantasy, seattle seahawks, new england patriots, sports
## Week 2 Fantasy TE Matchup
Two of the most highly regarded TEs in fantasy football going into the 2026 season, Sam LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid, will play in a Thursday night matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Buffalo Bills.
## Sam LaPorta's Week 1 Performance
LaPorta had five receptions for 48 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1.
## Buffalo Bills' TE Defense
Buffalo allowed the fewest points to TEs in PPR, with a strong pass defense against TEs in Week 1.
## Dalton Kincaid's Week 1 Performance
Kincaid logged five receptions on six targets for 130 yards against the Houston Texans in Week 1.
## Texans' TE Defense
The Houston Texans allowed the ninth-fewest PPR fantasy points to TEs in 2025.
## Detroit Lions' Pass Defense
The Lions allowed 410 passing yards against the Saints in Week 1, the most of any team.
## Final Verdict
LaPorta should sit and Kincaid should start in Week 2 fantasy football matchups.
## Week 2 TE Stream Options
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner and New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry have more than ideal matchups for Week 2 fantasy performances.
## Week 2 Fantasy Strategy
Fantasy managers should consider stream plays for Week 2 to maximize points against the Bills.
## Key takeaway

Sam LaPorta should sit and Dalton Kincaid should start in Week 2 fantasy football matchups.