Packers sit among 10 undefeated teams through Week 2, but a 17-0 finish is a long shot with implied odds about 1.96% at FanDuel. Green Bay’s two solid wins, 27-point outputs and a defense that stymied opponents in the first three quarters, set up a softer upcoming slate: Browns, Cowboys, Bengals (without Burrow), Cardinals, Steelers, Panthers, then a Week 10 clash with the Eagles. Bettors note that while the NFC race remains wide open, the Packers’ path to perfect regular season is uncertain, making their 11.5-win projection and NFC homefield odds intriguing bets for fantasy and markets.

The Bengals’ 2-0 surge amid Joe Burrow’s turf-toe setback highlights a cramped club: teams that begin 2-0 still reach the playoffs far more often after leagues expanded. From 1990-2020, 160 of 255 2-0 squads (62.7%) advanced, with 21 of 31 champions fitting the trend. Since 2021, 24 of 31 2-0 clubs made the postseason (77.4%), averaging 10.4 wins. Cincinnati sits 2-0 for the first time since 2018, keeping playoff chatter alive despite the chaos around them.

The piece stacks up QB upheaval as a common thread for 2-0 teams: Saints, Seahawks, Browns, Commanders, Falcons, Broncos, Panthers all navigated injuries or rotation yet clawed toward or away from the playoffs. For fantasy managers, the takeaways are clear: backfield depth and adaptability matter when an early-season surge collides with quarterback volatility.

DeAndre Hopkins thrives vs man coverage and is set for another Week 3 test in a man-heavy matchup. Look to Alec Pierce and Dont'e Thornton as deeper shot options who have drawn targets against man coverage and could boom in favorable slots. The Cardinals face San Francisco, a defense leaning zone; Marvin Harrison Jr. stands out as the Cardinals’ top zone receiver but faces a stern 49ers unit. PFF+ tools and the new Player Prop Tool are highlighted to sharpen weekly lineups and bets.

New Orleans unveils a white Color Rush helmet for Week 3 at Seattle, adding a fresh road look that aligns with the NFL’s expanded four-appearance rule for alternates. The move follows the season opener, where the Saints wore gold jerseys with black helmets against Arizona. The branding shake-up is eye-catching, but fantasy impact remains driven by players and schemes rather than uniforms.

Philadelphia is 2-0, showing growth on both sides of the ball as they adjust from last season. The defense has been solid and the offense efficient, setting up a Week 3 test against the Rams. Bryce Huff, a Philadelphia castoff now thriving with San Francisco, has emerged as a premier edge weapon, with a sack, a QB hit and a forced fumble that highlight how a tailored scheme can unlock a player’s peak. The 49ers’ front looks sharper, while the NFC West shapes up as a real battleground.