Week 2 injuries reshuffle NFL fantasy plans as several starter QBs face long or possible-season delays. Burrow’s toe could sideline him for months, forcing Cincinnati to roll behind Browning and elevating the Bengals’ reliance on run-heavy scripts and quick-checkdowns. Washington’s Jaylen Daniels suffered a knee tweak, with a possible quick return in Week 3 in jeopardy. Fields enters concussion protocol after a Bills game, while Jets pivot toward Tyrod Taylor for Week 3. Bills’ Allen appears challenged but is slated to start. Chargers’ defense surfaces as a key Week 6 hurdle for Miami, aided by DaShawn Hand and Teair Tart returning and Mack dealing with an elbow issue. Steelers’ Ramsey and Smith are adjusting to new environs; Freiermuth and Washington continue to form a tight end trio. Raheem Mostert is a healthy scratch again, Hunt’s torn biceps rocks the Panthers’ line, and Campbell’s two sacks highlight a sturdy Cardinals defense. Miami slips to 30 in SI power rankings, underscoring how fragile advantage can be in a season defined by injuries.

The Panthers face Atlanta with two starters out, forcing a reshuffle—Corbett and Hunt land on IR with a grade-3 MCL sprain and a torn biceps. Cade Mays takes over center, Chandler Zavala steps in at guard, and Carolina tries to protect Bryce Young while keeping the run game functional. The early line change could shape fantasy outputs for WRs and RBs.

Expect a battering of quick throws and screens as the unit settles; if the replacements gel quickly, Carolina can maintain balance; otherwise, fantasy managers should re-evaluate protection-based targets and potential streaming options as the line develops chemistry.