Tyrone Tracy will miss 2-4 weeks with a dislocated shoulder, forcing Cam Skattebo into a larger Giants backfield role. Skattebo’s Week 2 burst—102 rush yards on 23 carries plus 87 receiving yards—signals a budding lead back opportunity as New York shifts offensive focus.

Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart earns a first career start versus the Chargers, while Devin Singletary remains a veteran piece in a thinner backfield. New kicker Younghoe Koo joins the practice squad to provide kicking insurance after Gano’s groin injury, rounding out the team’s short-term fantasy considerations.

Thomas returned from Lisfranc surgery in a staged comeback, logging 26 snaps as the Giants eased him back at left tackle. The plan targets gradual ramp, with Marcus Mbow spelling him on the final drives. New York leaned on Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and Abdul Carter to spark production while Thomas builds conditioning for a fuller workload in weeks ahead.

Kansas City’s Week 3 plan hinges on Drue Tranquill’s health. Tranquill, dealing with a knee issue, was a full participant in practice and did not receive a game-status designation, making a Sunday return likely against the Giants. If Tranquill can’t go, Jeffrey Bassa, Jack Cochrane, and Cooper McDonald are ready to fill the void in KC’s linebacking corps. The matchup against New York will test the Chiefs’ depth at a pivotal position early in the season.

The Giants pose a straightforward test for KC’s LB rotation: keep Tranquill involved if healthy, and rely on the depth behind him to cover ground and stop the run. In fantasy terms, Tranquill’s availability would stabilize the roster, while the backups’ snap shares could swing depending on the health report and game flow.

Jones argued KC must rekindle energy at Arrowhead, vowing to rush Hurts more aggressively after a Super Bowl taste to spur a revenge‑laden clash with Philadelphia. He praised the young Ashton Gillotte but stressed a collective, relentless rush and disciplined run defense. The Chiefs eye a stronger pass rush while navigating Philly’s formidable front, with Barkley’s talent noted as a reminder of the offensive firepower KC faces.

Jones outlined a front-to-back plan: run the defense into the quarterback, meet at the pocket, and use a bunched, cohesive rush to corral Hurts and Philly’s big bodies. He highlighted Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, and Jason Kelce as a well‑coached, tricky line, while acknowledging Hurts’ mobility and the need for patience and speed from KC’s edge and interior players. The comments also touched on Gillotte’s progress and the broader revenge arc for KC fans.

Mahomes faces tighter pressure and shorter windows as the Chiefs’ attack adapts to injuries and a new-look line. Philadelphia’s improved edge rush and potential quarterback spy loom large in Week 2, with explosive plays and own-ball control swinging the outcome.

Philadelphia leans on a sharper rush plan and a more disciplined approach to limiting big plays, while KC must sustain drives and find rhythm with new receivers out. Fantasy angles hinge on Mahomes’ efficiency, Hurts’ handling of pressure, and which supporting cast members step up for both sides.