Baker Mayfield engineers a late game-winning drive for the Buccaneers, rallying past the Texans after Nick Chubb pounded in the go-ahead score for Houston. Mayfield finishes 25-of-38, 215 yards, 2 TDs and a 33-yard scramble, thriving despite a torn-up line without Tristan Wirfs. Cleveland’s QB uncertainty remains a fantasy headache as Houston’s backfield gains relevance with Chubb now in their fold. Tampa Bay climbs to 2-0, with a Green Bay test on deck.

UCLA parts ways with Deshaun Foster as the program hunts a proven stabilizer for a 0-3 start, eyeing Tommy Rees as a standout college-to-pro bridge to bring energy to Nico Iamaleava and a young roster. In Cleveland, Rees’ NFL stint is eyed as UCLA’s potential reboot, with Stefanski still steering play-calling as the Browns navigate an 0-2 slate and a daunting schedule that includes a visit from Green Bay. The Packers’ undefeated run sets a high bar as these intersecting stories test how quickly an offense can reset and scale in college and pro systems alike.

The Browns face a quarterback crossroads as Watson eyes a return from Achilles rehab and a season of uncertainty looms. Four-QB depth is on the table: keep Watson, Flacco, and the rookies Gabriel and Sanders, or trim veterans and let the youngsters audition. A trade or benching would signal a rebuild while preserving cap space and future assets.

From a fantasy angle, the drama creates value shifts: Watson’s return could restore top tier upside while risk persists, Gabriel and Sanders gain reps for dynasty relevance, and Flacco’s leadership could slow rookie gains. The Week 1 near miss against Cincinnati and the Ravens setback color every decision as Cleveland weighs how to balance present competitiveness with a long term plan.