Week 2 flashed a fantasy fireworks show: Jared Goff lit up Chicago for five touchdowns and 300+ yards, Russell Wilson surged to 450 passing yards with three TDs, and Lamar Jackson turned in four passing scores. Drake Maye and Daniel Jones added big rushing and passing days, while Jonathan Taylor and James Cook topped the day at the RB position. Amon-Ra St. Brown shredded the secondary with three TDs and 9 grabs, and Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Puka Nacua paced the WRs with large yardage and scores. Tight ends delivered in spades, kickers slammed long-range kicks, and defenses topped the box score, making Week 2 a goldmine for fantasy managers.

Beyond the headline performances, the week underscored the value of dual-threat upside, high-volume passing, and even some surprise contributors. It tightened up the learning curve for lineup construction, reinforced the staying power of elite offenses, and kept sleepers in play as rosters pivot toward playoff positioning. For fantasy managers, Week 2 was a reminder: pace and opportunity often drive the best Week-to-Week gains in standard scoring formats.

Week 2 brought a brutal reality check for defenses, with six units slipping into the red and two big-name anchors—Denver and Chicago—stuck on the wrong side of the scoreboard. The Broncos allowed a prolific Colts attack to march, while the Bears could not muster anything on either side of the ball. Fantasy managers watched extra points, kicks, and turnover-free drives erase day-long projections.

Key fallout centered on receivers who cooled after Week 1 fire, and running backs whose ground games vanished against stout defenses. Fields exited with a concussion scare, Sutton saw limited downfield looks, and several pivots emerged on the bench as Week 3 approaches. The takeaway: streaming defenses and shoring up high-variance lineups are back in play.

Cleveland’s 41-17 setback to Baltimore exposed a fragile balance: the defense has carried the load, but the offense remains stagnant. Joe Flacco’s veteran edge isn’t a cure in Stefanski’s scheme, leaving Browns fantasy assets vulnerable as the team sits 0-2 despite outgaining opponents. Myles Garrett stands out up front, yet a defense cannot win games alone when the offense can’t move the ball. A Week 3 clash with Green Bay could spark adjustments if the attack finally shows signs of life.

Outgaining opponents hasn’t translated to wins; conservative play and costly turnovers continue to hobble Cleveland. The path to salvation hinges on a more functional run game and better ball security. If the offense improves, Garrett’s ceiling could translate to fantasy gains; otherwise, the season risks slipping away as the schedule stiffens.