Week 2 of the NFL season poses a critical question for fantasy football owners: Which running back should get the Thursday Night Football nod? This article examines the debate between Jacory Croskey-Merrit and Austin Ekeler as fantasy players strive to make the smartest pick.

Neither the New England Patriots nor the Miami Dolphins are accustomed to losing their season openers, yet both enter Week 2 without a single victory. While the Patriots can draw on encouraging signs from their first game, the Dolphins face an equally urgent need for a turnaround.