Houston’s MNF setback leaves the Texans 0-2 as the offense stalls after an opening Nico Collins TD. CJ Stroud absorbs three sacks and the run game remains dormant while Tampa Bay rumbles for 360 yards (169 rushing). Baker Mayfield punctuates a late drive to seal a 20-19 win. A critical goal-line stand on 2nd-and-1 sums up Houston’s night and intensifies questions about the offense and play calling as they head to Jacksonville.

Week 1 leans top-down: Michael Penix Jr. and Atlanta’s top rushing attack fuel a setup with durable fantasy upside, as clean pockets and stable game states shape ceiling against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay counters with Mayfield, but Wirfs is out and Charlie Heck slides in, likely elevating pressure and diminishing the screen game—a potential drag on Mayfield’s efficiency and on Tampa’s overall output.

The PFF Prop Tool highlights edge bets in Week 1, with Penix in a favorable environment and Mayfield facing more pressure. Value emerges when the run game keeps penalties and chaos in check, giving fantasy managers a chance to leverage game-state edges.

Buccaneers depth at left tackle could get a boost if Tampa Bay adds Dan Skipper after Detroit cut him. Charlie Heck has been solid in camp, but Wirfs’ offseason surgery creates a premium depth need. Skipper’s 6-foot-9 frame and jumbo-set experience could stabilize protection and the run game as a short-term fix.

The move hinges on cap space, but a veteran-minimum deal would give TB a reliable insurance policy and roster flexibility if Wirfs isn’t ready early in the season.

Charlie Heck earns Week 1 start at left tackle for the Buccaneers, with Todd Bowles expressing unwavering confidence in the 6-8 lineman’s readiness. Heck will square off with a Pro Bowl edge rusher each week, getting frequent live reps in practice. Bowles noted he’s a competitor who has learned a lot, though leverage issues from height remain a focal point as he continues to refine technique before Week 1.

TB emphasizes internal competition and coaching to iron out remaining kinks. If Heck sustains progress, Week 1 protection could stabilize TB’s passing game and open the door to a more balanced game plan early in the season, a favorable signal for fantasy managers tracking the OL’s early impact.