Rodgers’ Jets debut lit up the NFL spotlight and reshaped how fantasy managers view the Steelers’ Week 1 win. Pittsburgh showed a play-action breakthrough with a calmer pocket, but the left tackle issue and a muddy running game kept questions alive about offensive sustainability. Calvin Austin III and George Pickens impressed, while Freiermuth’s targets hinted at a tighter, more versatile tight-end role. The defense flashed, yet interior run-stuffing remains a concern as Seattle looms.

On the fantasy side, Rodgers’ rhythm elevates Jets receivers and tight ends while pressuring Pittsburgh’s playbook to lean into pass options. Watt and Highsmith led the Steelers’ rush, but the D-line needs more push and the secondary must tighten communication. Week 2 figures to test whether Caleb Johnson or a stopgap lineman can soften the edge, while Gainwell, Warren, and the evolving run game for Pittsburgh demand a clearer plan to complement the high ceiling passing attack.

CeeDee Lamb’s 7-110 night underscored how elite talent can still flirt with a ceiling when doors close on big plays. Drops overshadowed a strong box-score line, but the path to a top-5 season remains intact as Dallas leans on Lamb amid a healthier Dak Prescott and a rejuvenated offense. The takeaway for fantasy: buy Lamb while the price is rising, because volume and efficiency are trending up.

Dak Prescott looked sharp, Dak’s protection and play-action clicking, and George Pickens’ presence was highlighted as a genuine field-stretcher who thrives off extra attention. Jake Ferguson emerged as a legitimate weapon, while Lamb’s rapport with Prescott—once the drops quiet—could push Lamb into top-8/top-5 territory. Adoree’ Jackson’s coverage and Pickens’ pairing set the stage for a dynamic Dallas-PIT dynamic, with Dallas’ offense potentially carrying fantasy rosters through the season.

Stafford’s Week 1 status is a green light, easing Rams fantasy concerns. Nakua and Adams loom as primary targets, while Kyron Williams should anchor the offense with early rhythm, and the offense’s short-game plan could buoy all three receivers. The show also pivots to early-season value, preaching Marvin Mims and Tyler Warren as sneaky adds, while pushing depth moves around Puka and London and sizing up big-benchmark bets with underdog promos.

A flurry of trade chatter, injury chatter, and lineup shuffles frames the fantasy week ahead: Chase, Lamb, Pickens, and Wilson are centerpiece players, with Kupp-ish value implied by the Rams’ pass distribution and surrounding cast. The emphasis stays on balancing risk and upside as owners chase one big breakout week after a wild preseason.

PHLY Eagles preview stacks the season’s start with a loaded Eagles squad, highlighting a high-upside passing attack led by Hurts and a Death Lineup of Brown, Smith, and Goddard, plus Cooper DeJean, Sydney Brown, and Makuba triggering a fast, turnover-friendly defense. Landon Dickerson’s return from back/knee concerns adds stability up front as the host trio debuts a more aggressive, shot-downfield pass plan and a play-action feel.

Across the field, Dallas arrives with Dak Prescott and CD Lamb anchoring a weapon-rich but fragile unit. The conversation teases a potential shootout, run-game tweaks, and adjustments to a Cowboys secondary banking on health. Mina Kimes weighs in on the season’s trajectory, while Swooper injects a playful, high-stakes twist to the game-day stakes, shaping fantasy and prop bets alike.