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Fantasy football: Jimmy Garoppolo and 4 other must-start quarterbacks in Week 2

By Peter Panacy

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles under pressure in the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles under pressure in the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears

The Seattle Seahawks also lost their first bout of 2018, falling to the Denver Broncos on the road 27-24. And even worse, they lost wide receiver Doug Baldwin suffered a partially torn MCL during the contest, and it’s unclear how much time he’ll miss.

Big blow for quarterback Russell Wilson and Co., for sure.

That said, don’t shy away from Wilson in your starting lineup. Despite his two interceptions tossed in Week 1 at Denver, Wilson still managed nearly 300 yards passing and three touchdowns through the air.

All the while rushing just twice for five yards — a number one would expect to increase going up against the Chicago Bears, who’ll now feature EDGE Khalil Mack chasing him on Monday Night Football in Week 2.

Wilson still managed 20.4 points in Week 1 despite the interceptions. And even with Baldwin out, Wilson’s abilities to get other players involved, particularly no-name guys (we’re talking about you, tight end Will Dissly), should be reason enough to keep the quarterback active for this upcoming week’s worth of games.