Updated Week 2 FLEX rankings for 2025 highlight Christian McCaffrey as the clear anchor, with Keon Coleman generating breakout potential against top coverage. Chris Olave remains a target magnet, while Dylan Sampson earns trust as Cleveland’s pass-catcher back. Drake London and Jauan Jennings offer flexible WR options, Darren Waller and Dallas Goedert anchor the TE pool, and Nick Chubb and Quentin Johnston provide high-ceiling plays for lineups and DFS builds.

Eight NFL analysts at Daily Norseman forecast Week 2. Brandon Warne joins the panel this week. Unanimous picks: Rams over Titans, Bills over Jets, Cowboys over Giants, Ravens over Browns, 49ers over Saints, Vikings over Falcons, Chargers over Raiders. The piece also shows 7-1, 6-2 and 5-3 splits with several dissenters. This read helps fantasy bettors spot safe bets, stacking opportunities, and smart contrarian plays for Sunday’s slate.

Falcons pivot around Michael Penix Jr. while a midseason blockbuster is floated: Kirk Cousins to the San Francisco 49ers for Bryce Huff and a conditional 2026 fifth. Atlanta would clear about $27.5M in cap space and add pass rush depth, while San Francisco would land a veteran starter behind Brock Purdy as he recovers. Cousins would need to waive a no-trade clause, but a Shanahan reunion could make the move palatable and reshape the NFC race.

Week 2 fantasy pivots emerge as injuries bend the waiver wire. Olamide Zaccheaus seized Week 1 reps for Chicago, while Juwan Johnson sits atop many waiver lists after leading Week 1 tight ends. Quinshon Judkins, Darnell Mooney, Cedric Tillman, and Colston Loveland populate the suggested add list, with Zaccheaus, Tillman, Mooney, and Odunze feeding Bears’ versatile attack and favorable Week 2 matchups. Browns and Saints standouts anchor the deeper adds, with Lions and Ravens looming as Week 2 hurdles.

Week 2 value hunt across the NFL leans into edge creation via player eval and plus-EV modeling. The slate features Bills-Jets and Eagles-Chiefs totals as focal points, with several unders and high-upside props on playmakers like Allen, Kupp, Boutte, and Barkley. The picks mix game totals and receiver/running back targets, anchored by 1-unit wagers and ESPN BET odds. Expectations hinge on early-season pace, zone vs man tendencies, and frontline protections while hunting clear edges.