Quarterback

Andrew Luck, Colts

To say that it has been a nightmare start to the Colts’ season would be a huge understatement. The offense has been pedestrian and that starts with Andrew Luck. Through two games, Luck has thrown five interceptions, completed 54.7 percent of his passes, and owns a passer rating of 58.9. These are Robert Griffin III-esque numbers.

On top of that, there is known strife between ownership and the coaching staff within the Colts’ organization and that isn’t making matters any better. The good news for Andrew Luck is that he is Andrew Luck. In life—and in sports—the cream always rises to the top. With two bad games in the books, things can only get better for the fourth-year pro. Several quarterbacks are set to miss time due to injury, so the quarterback market is currently in limbo. Indianapolis has upcoming games against the Titans, Jaguars, and Texans; three games critical to their chances of repeating as AFC South champions. Expect Luck to bounce back in a big way Week 3 against Tennessee which will, in turn, close to window to acquire him at a moderate price.

Verdict: BUY. Luck’s price tag will never be cheaper this season. Use the equity you have at running back or wide receiver and make an upgrade.

Andy Dalton, Bengals

If there is one thing we know about Andy Dalton, it is his dexterity to throw interceptions more often than most of his peers. This season, Dalton looks as though he’s taken a step forward, but he is going to adjust to the mean. He has yet to throw an interception and it won’t be long before he has on of those games we’ve come to expect from Andy Dalton where it looks as though he isn’t qualified to be a third-string quarterback.

It helps that Dalton has a healthy A.J. Green and Marvin Jones in addition to Tyler Eifert, but this is a guy that’s averaged 18 interceptions over the last three years. You need to sell high before the 2014-Andy Dalton storm cell moves in and creates a path of ginger destruction for your fantasy team.

Verdict: SELL. Track record says a lot and Dalton just cannot be trusted. Move him while his value is at its peak.

Running Back

Jeremy Hill, Bengals

It was a tale of two weeks for Jeremy Hill. During Week 1 against the Raiders, Hill managed to find the end zone on two separate occasions. This past weekend against San Diego, he managed just 10 carries compared to Giovani Bernard’s twenty. This doesn’t appear to be a two-man approach, but rather Bernard having the hotter hand after Hill lost two fumbles against the Chargers. There is no universe where Hill would be placed in the dog house and lose his starting job after one game, so this just makes him all the more appealing to go after on the trade front.

Bernard has been an inconsistent halfback since coming into the league and that is likely to continue. He will be in on passing downs and without question will make waves in PPR leagues, but Hill will lead the ground and pound rushing attack. Acquiring Hill would be a true game changer and his services should be sought out if you need an upgrade at running back.

Verdict: BUY. Anyone that is selling Hill after one bad game should have a thorough mental evaluation, but preying on the weak is always a wise idea in fantasy football. Even with a relatively slow start, he should still finish the season as a top-10 running back.

Dion Lewis, Patriots

The Patriots are well known for making chicken salad out of chicken-you know what, especially at the running back position. Kevin Faulk, “The Law Firm” BenJarvus Green-Ellis, an aging Fred Taylor; the list goes on and on. Now they seem to have caught lightning in a bottle with Dion Lewis. Yes, the same Dion Lewis that hasn’t played a snap in the NFL since 2012.

Lewis has made 22 rushing attempts, but his real value lies in the passing game as he’s hauled in 10 passes for 149 yards. Given the make up of the Patriots and what we’ve seen in recent years, there is just absolutely no way to trust this type of production will continue. LeGarrette Blount is back in the fold and Braden Bolden always seems to find a role during the season. Move Lewis before he fades back into obscurity.

Verdict: SELL. There is just no way to trust a Patriots running back on a week-to-week basis.

Wide Receiver

Travis Benjamin, Browns

Hot starts are common in all sports. It is just something that happens. Headed into this season, one of the last players anyone would have expected to stuff the stat sheets the first two weeks was Travis Benjamin. He’s a guy that has played in a completely secondary role throughout his four-year career. Though he seems to have some chemistry with Johnny Manziel, the Browns have announce that they’ll go with Josh McCown going forward even though Johnny Football led them to a victory in his first start.

Benjamin already has three touchdowns this year and it would be foolish to think this type of production will continue. Even with his hot start, it would be shocking to see him finish with more than 600 receiving yards. He has a place in deep leagues, but you should be looking to unload him before Sunday’s kickoff.

Verdict: SELL. There is nothing to backup Benjamin’s hot start. He’s an obvious candidate to unload before it is too late.

Andre Johnson, Colts

I loved Andre Johnson headed into the 2015 season and a rough start doesn’t have me jumping off the ship after two quiet weeks.  A lot of his struggles have to do with Andrew Luck’s horrible start and a completely out of sync offense. He’s healthy and in a better spot than he has been in the last several years. It is only a matter of time before he has that big breakout game that will allow fantasy owners to feel confident in their investment. Now is the time to acquire him before his price tag skyrockets.

Verdict: BUY. In a high-powered offense, Johnson will get his share of looks. I still believe he finishes the year with a 1,000-yard season and seven or more touchdowns.

Tight End

Crockett Gillmore, Ravens

If you had never heard of Crockett Gillmore before last Sunday, you probably aren’t alone. He played in 15 games for the Ravens last season, but only caught 10 passes for 121 yards. Through two games this year, he has practically matched his 2014 yardage total and already doubled up on his touchdown total. He may be sitting on your waiver wire, but if you own him, he would make a fine piece in a package to upgrade at another position.

Verdict: SELL. Two touchdowns in a game from a no name player will get fantasy owners’ attention. Move Gillmore before rookie Maxx Williams slides into the starting tight end role for Baltimore.