Week 2 injuries reshuffle NFL fantasy plans as several starter QBs face long or possible-season delays. Burrow’s toe could sideline him for months, forcing Cincinnati to roll behind Browning and elevating the Bengals’ reliance on run-heavy scripts and quick-checkdowns. Washington’s Jaylen Daniels suffered a knee tweak, with a possible quick return in Week 3 in jeopardy. Fields enters concussion protocol after a Bills game, while Jets pivot toward Tyrod Taylor for Week 3. Bills’ Allen appears challenged but is slated to start. Chargers’ defense surfaces as a key Week 6 hurdle for Miami, aided by DaShawn Hand and Teair Tart returning and Mack dealing with an elbow issue. Steelers’ Ramsey and Smith are adjusting to new environs; Freiermuth and Washington continue to form a tight end trio. Raheem Mostert is a healthy scratch again, Hunt’s torn biceps rocks the Panthers’ line, and Campbell’s two sacks highlight a sturdy Cardinals defense. Miami slips to 30 in SI power rankings, underscoring how fragile advantage can be in a season defined by injuries.

Geno Smith struggled in Week 2, finishing with an 0-11 mark on passes of 10+ yards and three interceptions as the Raiders fell to the Chargers 20-9. The offense, led by a slow-starting Chip Kelly game plan, stalled in the red zone (1-7) and left fantasy managers questioning Smith’s ceiling after a hot opener in New England. Ashton Jeanty showed flashes but couldn’t spark a consistent ground attack.

The home crowd, Brady in the box and Carroll’s birthday spectacle added narrative spice, while Khalil Mack and Maxx Crosby anchored the defense and Daniel Carlson delivered a 54-yard FG. Herbert and the Chargers closed strong, leaving Las Vegas with more questions than answers about offense and play-calling. Next up, a Bears visit that will test the Raiders’ consistency at Allegiant.

Key fantasy takeaways: bench/limit Geno until he resets, monitor Crosby’s disruptive upside, and keep an eye on the red-zone usage of Bowers and the offense as a whole. Herbert remains a strong fantasy start, with the Chargers’ defense capable of supporting streaming options in tougher matchups.

Chargers' defense steals the show in a 20-9 win over the Raiders as Herbert labors yet LA improves to 2-0. Through two weeks, the unit sits among the league’s stingiest, having allowed only 30 points and not a single first-half TD. The defense harassed Geno Smith all night, combining three interceptions, three sacks, and relentless pressure that kept Las Vegas from threatening late.

Daiyan Henley anchors with 10 tackles (2 for loss), an interception, two pass defenses and an 11-yard sack; Quentin Johnston breaks through with a 60-yard score after Week 1 success; Tony Jefferson shines after a late call-up with a key end-zone breakup and a pick near the goal line. Jesse Minter’s group clamps down on the run and soldiers through a long, grueling drive to seal it.