Troy Franklin is emerging as Denver’s top target, with Tuten stepping up in Jacksonville after Bigsby’s trade. Penix shows rest‑of‑season upside for Atlanta despite Week 2 hiccups, while Browning could be a Week 3 streamer for Cincinnati if Burrow misses more time. The piece maps waiver targets by league size and time frame, and highlights Panthers, Commanders, Bills, 49ers, and Vikings as key upcoming matchups to leverage.

Two-0 starts dramatically tilt playoff odds: since 1970 about 64% of 2-0 teams reach the postseason, and 2024 saw 7 of 8 2-0 squads make the playoffs (Seattle was the outlier). Conversely, 0-2 teams survive only about 10% of the time. The piece tags 2-0 contenders (Philadelphia, Green Bay, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco, Arizona) and 0-2 pretenders (chiefly Kansas City) with notes on schedule risk and quarterback health. For fantasy managers, early momentum matters—target players from hot-start teams, monitor Burrow’s health, Stafford’s rhythm with new targets, and Purdy’s system strength as the season unfolds.

Week 2 showcased offensive bursts and clutch finishes, with Colts rallying on 165 rushing yards from Jonathan Taylor and a second-chance win for Indy, Dallas topping New York in overtime on Dak Prescott’s late drives and Brandon Aubrey’s game-winner, and the Eagles sliding past Kansas City as rookies and veterans stepped up. The weekend also highlighted strong Bills, Lions, and Ravens performances, plus notable rookie flashes and tight playoff-contending battles.

Lions head to Baltimore as 5.5-point underdogs on Monday Night Football after a strong Week 2 showing that featured seven Detroit touchdowns, led by Amon-Ra St. Brown. Baltimore has jumped to a 2-0 start with 40+ points in both games, though they nearly blew a late lead to Buffalo before a win over Cleveland. The last trip to Baltimore ended in a 38-6 markdown for Detroit, setting a cautionary tone as the rematch looms. Week3 odds and pace will shape fantasy options and betting signals.