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Sneaky Starts for Fantasy Football Teams in Week 2

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All but the luckiest fantasy owners at some point need to find the proverbial diamond in the rough—a waiver-wire or bench player who is capable of putting up some points in a pinch. This weekly feature is dedicated to that part of fantasy football. It's not pretty, but it's part of the game.

David Johnson, Danny Woodhead and Allen Robinson all suffered long-term or season-ending injuries in Week 1, which will force their owners to look elsewhere for fantasy points. Below are a few players who are poised to produce at a higher rate than usual.

Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Buccaneers (vs.