Week 2 of the 2016 NFL season put one of my bedrock fantasy sports beliefs to the test.
Always play your studs.
I almost never waiver when it comes to this rule, but it was difficult watching Andrew Luck against the Broncos vaunted defense this weekend. Also, Aaron Rodgers _ superman himself _ struggled mightily against the Vikings, a squad just a hair shy of Denver's championship caliber defense if you ask me.
Heck, even Antonio Brown appeared mortal against a stingy Bengals secondary.
All three of these matchups had red flags attached. I'd expect 99 percent of all players to struggle, but I give certain players the benefit of doubt.
Last week, this strategy might have cost you a victory. Still, it's a bedrock belief for a reason. Players like Rodgers, Luck and Brown are usually matchup proof and pay dividends when you put your trust in them.
Which means I'm keeping the faith going forward.
Here's my best bets for Week 3:
