# Jalen Hurts Rises, Bo Nix Falls

> Jalen Hurts climbs to QB2 as Bo Nix struggles in Week 2 fantasy projections.
- Title: Jalen Hurts Rises, Bo Nix Falls · Fantasy Sports On SI
- Summary: Jalen Hurts climbs to QB2 as Bo Nix struggles in Week 2 fantasy projections. Jalen Hurts rises to QB2 in fantasy rankings after strong matchup against…
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- Source: Fantasy Sports On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fantasy/rankings/start-sit-quarterback-projections-rankings-sleepers-week-2-fantasy-football
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:49:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Week 2 Projections Live
Our projections for Week 2 fantasy football quarterbacks are now live after learning about all 32 NFL teams in Week 1.
## Jalen Hurts Rises
Hurts rises to QB2 of the week thanks to his matchup against the Titans, who oppose Philadelphia with my 29th-rated defense in the NFL.
## Bo Nix Falls
Bo Nix had a very bad Week 1: 131 passing yards and 2 yards rushing, ranking him QB31 in Week 1.
## Jaxson Dart's Matchup
While rated as the QB6, Dart has a tough matchup with the Rams, who are a top-3 defense in the NFL despite Myles Garrett's absence.
## Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence is the QB4 in 2025 fantasy football after 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions, showing weekly top-5 upside despite a tougher matchup.
## Baker Mayfield Sleeper
Baker Mayfield is a sleeper with a QB26 rating in Week 1, set to face the Browns' 20th-rated defense and worst offense in the NFL.
## Week 2 Leader Projections
Passing Yards: Josh Allen (253.5), Passing Touchdowns: Joe Burrow (1.8), Interceptions: Cooper Rush (0.9), Rushing Yards: Jayden Daniels (32.0).
## Fade These Quarterbacks
Jared Goff is another sit-able asset at QB19, while Bo Nix needs to show success before being trusted.
## What Happens Next
Mayfield is a must-start in SuperFlex formats but should be benched in most leagues, making him a top handcuff option.
## Key takeaway

Jalen Hurts rises to QB2 in fantasy rankings after strong matchup against Titans, while Bo Nix falls to QB31 with poor Week 1 performance.