Bills stun Ravens 41-40 in a Week 1 classic, with Allen leading a fourth-quarter surge and Keon Coleman flashing as a breakout Bills WR so early in his tenure. Derrick Henry tore up the box score for Tennessee, Rodgers looked spry in his Jets return, and Colts dominated Miami with a ground-first attack. Green Bay’s Love signaled new life in a retooled offense, while Parsons and Gary anchored a dangerous defensive front. A fantasy week that screams ride the hot hands and monitor injury fallout.

Jordan Love sparked Green Bay to a fast start, throwing for 188 yards with two TDs on 16-of-22 while the receiving duo of Romeo Dobbs and Jaden Reed supplied early big plays in a 27-13 win over Detroit. The Packers’ defense clamped down enough to win the turnover battle and keep the offense rolling, even as injuries cropped up on the line.

From a fantasy lens, Love’s efficiency boosts the ceiling for the passing game, while Dobbs and Reed look like immediate Week 1 beneficiaries. A quick turnaround to Washington adds urgency for managers to monitor practice reports and adjust expectations for Week 2, especially with Parsons’ disruptive showing—a reminder that high-impact defenders can still shape box scores even in a winner-take-all opener.

Ravens’ late-game deficits and Bills’ relentless aggression define the week’s takeaway: Baltimore’s ability to win big games remains undeniable, yet clutch moments and clock-management have repeatedly betrayed them. Buffalo’s grit—driving drives on fourth down and keeping Josh Allen in a high-variance, high-output mode—demonstrates how nuanced play-calling can tilt tight games. Fantasy managers should lean into dual-threats and playmakers who can deliver in crunch time, especially in pass-friendly matchups.

Lamar Jackson’s rushing upside continues to anchor fantasy value, while Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers emerge as reliable targets in high-leverage moments. On the other side, Josh Allen’s ceiling remains towering, with Dawson Knox and Diggs providing stabilized targets when the Bills lean into quick throws and quarterback creativity. Zack-by-zay timing and breakout runs shape who to trust in upcoming weeks.

For broader fantasy planning, the Chargers’ offense looks promising with Justin Herbert and Quinton Johnson, while Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa remain volatile but explosive in the right setup. Daniel Jones’ late bloom in Week 1 signals safer streaming options in New York. In all, injuries and game flow will decide who becomes must-starts as the season unfolds.

Openers also spotlight Jaylen Carter’s impact, Cowboys’ offensive line potential, and the Chiefs’ evolving approach under Spagnolo. The league’s best teams still feel unshakeable, but strategic depth—especially at quarterback and the pass-catching corps—will determine fantasy outcomes week-to-week.