Denver could privately fund Burnham Yard via personal seat licenses (PSLs), a one-time fee granting the right to buy favored seats. PSLs are common in the NFL and frequently tied to stadium construction, sometimes becoming ongoing revenue. With about 22,000 season-ticket holders and a waitlist of over 100,000, PSLs could unlock substantial upfront capital without new taxes, especially alongside tax-increment financing for infrastructure. The Bills’ highmark example shows PSLs can generate hundreds of millions when demand is strong. Broncos executives have not decided, but PSLs represent a proven private funding lever while public subsidies via TIF remain a possibility.

PSLs shift some cost to ticket buyers rather than taxpayers, raising questions about pricing tiers, resale markets, and fan equity. Analysts note that the model works best when paired with a clear cap on licenses and strategic allocation across premium and core seating to avoid fraying the fan base. If pursued, Broncos PSLs would become a cornerstone of Burnham Yard financing, potentially accelerating construction while maintaining privately funded goals.

Baker Mayfield delivered back-to-back game-winning drives, lifting Tampa Bay to a 20-19 win over Houston and a 2-0 start. His mobility and poise under pressure sealed the comeback, giving fantasy managers a high-leverage, week-by-week QB option as the Buccaneers near a marquee home showdown.

Defensively stout and fueled by a Krewe-friendly homecoming vibe at Raymond James, Tampa faces a litmus test versus the Jets. Mayfield’s late heroics echo Favre-era clutch moments, while Calijah Kancey’s status and Justin Fields’ concussion protocol add intriguing injury-driven angles for Week 3 projections.

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.

Atlanta’s defensive rebuild is paying early dividends. After two weeks, the Falcons sit near the top in total yards allowed, scoring, and turnover margin, powered by a 2024 defensive class (Orhorhoro, Dorlus) and a 2025 rookie edge group (Walker, Pearce Jr.) along with Watts and Bowman Jr. The defense is dictating games, with Floyd providing veteran pressure as the youngsters learn on the fly.

ESPN’s column captures a pivotal shift: rookies in four roles have thrived, reviving a once-weak pass rush and secondary. While the offense hasn’t found a seamless rhythm yet, the defense looks sustainable and playoff-capable. Penix isn’t required to push the ball; the team’s balance is improving, and skeptics are being won over through early results.

The Falcons’ trajectory hinges on staying healthy and maintaining this complementary dynamic—stingy defense feeding an offense that’s still ironing out its execution. The next test will reveal whether this is a true turnaround or a promising start that needs confirmation.