Week 2’s fantasy seesaw leaned toward Daniel Jones and Wan’Dale Robinson in New York, and Juwan Johnson in New Orleans, with Spencer Rattler’s passing volume rising. Jones has been precise and the Robinson breakout gives the Giants a real Week-3 ceiling. Johnson’s red-zone usage hints at a top TE floor in the early going.

Lawrence faced a rough day; Harvey’s Broncos backfield remains crowded; Khalil Shakir’s role is uncertain; Kupp rebounded after a rocky opener, underscoring Week 2’s volatility and the need to chase hot hands weekly.

Six QBs threw for 300+ yards in Week 2, led by Russell Wilson's 450-yard night against Dallas, with Jared Goff tossing five TDs and Lamar Jackson adding four. Allen and Hurts disappointed, while Joe Burrow’s foot injury clouds Week 3. The waiver wire focus centers on under-65% rostered passers and a couple of deep two-QB sleepers. Week 3 streaming paths span 1QB, 2QB, and superflex formats, with Browning serving as a prominent Bengals option when Burrow’s status is uncertain.

This guide breaks down the top Week 3 pickups, stash targets, and matchup-aware thresholds, translating Week 2 fireworks into actionable roster moves for savvy managers. It emphasizes balance between upside and roster cost, plus the evolving dynamics of QB depth in 2025 leagues.

Week 2 fantasy outlooks center on clear anchors and smart pivots for a tight lineup. Baker Mayfield remains a steady mid-range QB1 with a pass-heavy Buccaneers plan, even as key targets miss time. Omarion Hampton offers high-end RB2 upside despite a tougher early slate. Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen provide versatile Chargers receiving options, while Mike Evans steps in as a reliable veteran target for Tampa. Justin Herbert, Nick Chubb, and a mix of deeper plays from Ashton Jeanty and Emeka Egbuka round out the core decisions. Brock Bowers carries upside but also risk with injury chatter; plan accordingly.

Use the Who Should I Start? tool to compare up to four players, weigh volume versus matchup, and lock in a Week 2 lineup that balances floor with ceiling. Prioritize high-target/high-route players in favorable matchups and stash depth pieces for leverage in flex spots.

Colts escaped a dramatic gut-check in Denver after a controversial leverage penalty on Dondrea Tillman extended the late drive. Tillman’s leap onto Dalton Tucker and a push-off were ruled illegal, setting up Spencer Shrader’s 45-yard game-winner after an initial 60-yard miss. Denver squandered chances—Will Lutz’s miss and Bo Nix’s late turnover—while Indianapolis improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2009.