Herbert and a pass-heavy Chargers attack outgained theRaiders in a 20-9 win, underscoring a sharper comfort level in Year 2 under Roman as LA leans into the air game while the offensive line opens tiny run lanes. Johnston erupts with three receiving TDs in two games, signaling a breakout for fantasy managers. On the other sideline, Geno Smith’s risky ball security compounds Vegas’ issues as three picks kill comeback chances. Bowers’ knee and Harbaugh-Carroll coaching duel add layers for Week 3 prep.

The Chargers sit 2-0 atop the AFC West, and the near-flawless defense stifles the Raiders’ offense, paving a clear path to continued fantasy relevance for Herbert and Johnston while highlighting cautions about Raiders’ pass efficiency and injury status ahead of the next matchup with Washington.

Rice suspended six games, Worthy leaves early with a shoulder injury, and Hollywood Brown erupts for 99 yards on 10 catches as Mahomes works around thin options. Kelce scores late as KC battles to a 27-21 defeat to Los Angeles in Mexico‑style opener. Brown’s big night plus Kelce’s reliability tighten KC’s fantasy floor, while Rice’s absence forces more volume to the remaining pass catchers.

Mahomes’ 15‑yard, off‑schedule scramble in the third quarter—lowering his shoulder on Donte Jackson—ignited a social-media firestorm about officiating. With the league's early scrutiny, opponents will watch how refs treat sideline hits and how KC adjusts, shaping early-season fantasy and DFS projections.

Donte Jackson’s Brazil debut with the Chargers drew instant chatter after a brutal truck-stick from Patrick Mahomes late in the third quarter, a moment that dominated a relative quiet night for KC aside from that hit.

Jackson arrived in 2024 via a Carolina-to-Pittsburgh swap for Diontae Johnson, and he racked five picks last season before signing with LA. The story threads in Mahomes’ improvisation, Hollywood Brown’s presence, and the fantasy angle on a bolstered Bolts secondary as they navigate a high-powered division.

Kansas City hosts Los Angeles in Week 1 with Xavier Worthy (+185) and Tee Higgins (+135) as the most intriguing receiver TD bets of the board. Worthy peaked late in 2024 and is stepping into a bigger role as Rashee Rice’s suspension looms and Marquise Brown recovers from injury, making his +185 line a high-reward target for savvy bettors. Higgins pops at +135 in a Week 1 showdown with Cleveland, a fixture matchup where last season he showed elite production against the Browns’ defense and the Browns’ man-heavy scheme remains a vulnerability for single coverage.

Donte Jackson is highlighted as a matchup to exploit for Worthy, with Jacksonville-level coverage grades looming around him last season, while Higgins carries a history of strong numbers against Cleveland’s coverage. The new PFF Player Props Tool adds matchup data, historical hit rates, and practical notes to guide bets and fantasy decisions. A limited-time earlybird offer ($20 off PFF+ annually) backs the rollout as Week 1 angles up.