After one week, there are still plenty of unanswered questions as you look to make lineup decisions. At this point, you really can't look solely at stats, because shutting down FCS foes doesn't give you a true gauge of how good these teams and players really are. With another full slate of games for the Big 12, here's how the schedule breaks down.
Georgia Tech at Kansas - 12:00 ET - Please disperse. There's nothing to see here. Please move along. There is no way you should be starting any Jayhawks after last week's debacle. Jordan Webb has replaced Kale Pick as the starting QB, but both guys will probably play. If you put a gun to my head or play in a Kansas-only league, WR Daymond Patterson racked up over 120 total yards and showed some big-play ability last week.
Idaho at Nebraska - 12:30 ET - The Huskers finally unveiled Taylor Martinez as their starting QB last week, and he didn't disappoint. Look for another nice week from him against an Idaho squad that surrendered 4.5 yards per carry against North Dakota. That also means RBs Roy Helu and Rex Burkhead have the potential for big games, although the fact that both guys got only five carries a piece last week should scare you. If I had to pick one, I'll go with Burkhead due to his involvement in the passing game. WR Niles Paul should be good for a TD as well.
Colorado at California - 3:30 ET - The Cal defense looked like the Steel Curtain last week, but then again, it was against UC-Davis. The Colorado offense also looked improved in their opener, but I maintain that RB Rodney Stewart and WR Scotty McKnight are the only startable options. With limited RB depth, the Buffs will feed Stewart the ball early and often, and with a slew of downfield threats around him, McKnight continues to find more room to operate underneath. While there is other talent in the receiving corps, none of them got enough targets to warrant consideration.
Florida State at Oklahoma - 3:30 ET - The Noles did surrender over 220 passing yards in a blowout win over Samford last week, but Landry Jones' inconsistent play in week one didn't instill much confidence in fantasy owners. With plenty of more favorable matchups out there, I'm sitting Jones this week. That doesn't mean I'm benching Ryan Broyles though, who showed last week why he's one of the nation's best. Speaking of which, DeMarco Murray sits third in the nation (and the conference) in rushing after week one. For one week at least, he showed he can shoulder a heavy workload, which he'll surely get again on Saturday.
Iowa State at Iowa - 3:30 ET - Iowa hasn't allowed a TD to the Cyclones in 14 quarters, so it's tough to predict any breakout fantasy performances here. Expect the talented Hawkeye defense to focus on taking away RB Alexander Robinson and forcing QB Austen Arnaud to beat them. Arnaud did show improved accuracy in the opener but threw a couple picks, something he can't do against an opportunistic Iowa defense. Robinson is their best fantasy option, but I'd look elsewhere this week. TE Collin Franklin had a solid showing against Northern Illinois and could be a security blanket for Arnaud this week.
McNeese State at Missouri - 7:00 ET - This one could get ugly. Definite starts include QB Blaine Gabbert, WR T.J. Moe, and TE Michael Egnew. Wideout Jerrell Jackson played with a small cast on his wrist, but he saw about half as many targets as Moe last week. In the backfield, RB Kendial Lawrence has a bruised shoulder but is expected to play. Either way, De'Vion Moore outplayed him last week, and I expect to see more of true freshman Henry Josey in what should be a blowout.
Troy at Oklahoma State - 7:00 ET - After his monster game last week, Troy is out to stop RB Kendall Hunter at all costs. This may lead to more involvement from Hunter in the passing game, but one way or another, he'll get his. Such a focus on Hunter will also lead to plenty of opportunities for QB Brandon Weeden in the passing game. Expect another multiple TD performance from him. WR Justin Blackmon probably won't catch three scores again, but he's a solid start and should find the end zone again. Fellow wideout Hubert Anyiam is likely still out, so maybe this is the week Josh Cooper or Tracy Moore steps up. Starting either one is too risky for me at this point.
Buffalo at Baylor - 7:00 ET - It's fair to say that playing Rhode Island won't leave Buffalo very prepared for the likes of QB Robert Griffin. His return to action last week was a success, and I expect him to put up at least three total TDs again. Griffin said he isn't worried about Kendall Wright's slow start (three receptions, -1 receiving yards), but I think the Bears will focus on getting Wright the ball early just in case. RB Jay Finley ripped off a nice TD run in the opener, but he was bottled up on all of his other carries and is still working his way back from ankle surgery.
Louisiana Tech at Texas A&M - 7:00 ET - The Aggies offense had virtually everything on display last week, and Saturday should be more of the same. QB Jerrod Johnson is still working some kinks out of his game, but 322 passing yards and three total TDs is nothing to sneeze at. Expect at least three more scores from him against La Tech. RBs Christine Michael and Cyrus Gray received virtually the same number of carries, but Michael was more explosive and is a solid start this week. As for the wideouts, Jeff Fuller's receptions and yardage weren't great, but the pair of TDs made up for it. Interestingly, Ryan Swope led the team in receptions and yards, making him an intriguing sleeper this week. Soph Uzoma Nwachukwu had a subpar first game, so leave him on your bench until he gets untracked.
Wyoming at Texas - 7:00 ET - So apparently Texas really is committed to running the ball. That's not good news for a Wyoming team who gave up nearly 200 rushing yards to Southern Utah last week. However, that is good news for RB Tre' Newton, who was named the starter after this three-TD performance against Rice. Fellow back Cody Johnson started but sprained his ankle in the opener, so he's a risky play even against a forgiving run D. Many think QB Garrett Gilbert is going to be a good one, but you can't run him out there until the Longhorns open up the playbook a bit more. The same goes for their wideouts.
Missouri State at Kansas State - 7:10 ET - Last week showed that you want no part of the K-State passing attack right now, so don't get cute even with the Bears coming to town. Conversely, RB Daniel Thomas made it perfectly clear that the offense begins and ends with him. He enters the week as the nation's second-ranked rusher, but it would be no surprise to see him atop the list after this one. In deeper formats, backup RB William Powell may have some value this week. He ripped off a nice TD run in relief of Thomas against UCLA and should see more carries in what everyone expects to be a blowout.
Texas Tech at New Mexico - 8:00 ET - In case you weren't paying attention or didn't get a beatdown at the hands of Kenjon Barner, Oregon rolled up 369 rushing yards and 351 passing yards against the Lobos last week. That means start all your Red Raiders, including punter Jonathan LaCour. In all seriousness, you have to start QB Taylor Potts and WRs Lyle Leong and Detron Lewis. Given the running lanes Oregon saw last week, you could make the argument both Baron Batch and Eric Stephens are startable for Texas Tech. I think both guys put up at least 80 yards and a TD.
I'll be back on Friday with last minute news and notes as well as a six-pack of bold predictions, which I hope will be more successful than last week's edition.