Week 2 fantasy decisions hinge on risky rookies and tough matchups. Ward faces a stout Rams defense and a banged-up Titans line, making a solid-day unlikely—bench in most formats. Loveland remains a behind-Kmet stash for now, as Lions’ TE defense is among the best in 2024. Skattebo projects to a small role with limited upside against Dallas, while Jaxson Dart isn’t in the mix for Week 2. Monangai’s role is shrinking behind Swift and Roschon Johnson, and Ollie Gordon II’s Week 2 usage is uncertain. The Who Should I Start tool remains a cornerstone for four-player comparisons, while Week 2 buzz centers on a flood of Start/Sit prompts for Warren and friends.

Tanoh Kpassagnon is being elevated from the Bears' practice squad to bolster Chicago's pass rush in Week 2 against Detroit, while Jahdae Walker is ruled out with an ankle injury. The Bears also added Jake Moody to the practice squad and placed Xavier Carlton on injured reserve to clear roster space. Kpassagnon impressed last week with a sack, two QB hits and two tackles across 13 defensive plays and three special-teams snaps, tying for the team lead. Chicago looks to lean on its depth up front as it hosts the Lions.

Week 1 fines centered on Chicago and Philadelphia, led by Cole Kmet’s $17,389 penalty for a leg whip on a D’Andre Swift rush. Noah Sewell followed with $6,174 for a hip-drop that wasn’t penalized in real time, and Jakorian Bennett hit $23,186 for a hip-drop. Jalen Carter’s week’s pay and ejection also factor into the league’s discipline narrative. For fantasy, watch Kmet’s target share and Bears’ blocking discipline, plus how the Eagles’ backfield roles shift as penalties influence on-field usage.

Ben Johnson returns to Detroit as Chicago Bears head coach, a high-stakes homecoming that could redefine the Bears-Lions rivalry.

The cross-border encounter may reveal Johnson’s tempo-driven playbook and how quickly Chicago can translate it into production for its skill players. For fantasy managers, the development hints at early-season volatility but potential upside as Johnson stamps his system on a divisional duel.

Heyward faced a $6,327NFL fine for a late hit on Isaiah Davis during a Week 1 punt, a penalty that won’t push him out of Pittsburgh’s plans. The Steelers’ home opener vs. Seattle looms, with Metcalf returning to a former team storyline and Porter Jr. sidelined by injury in the short week. Week 2 odds and staff picks add a fantasy betting layer as run-defense questions swirl and Tomlin’s comments on Justin Fields echo into the week.

Seattle visits Pittsburgh as Metcalf eyes a big-game backdrop against a Steelers secondary reshuffled by Porter’s absence. The injury report highlights Joey Porter Jr. OUT, nudging corner depth and influencing target distribution. All told, the Steelers and Seahawks prepare for a thin-margin clash that shapes lineups and wager plays alike.