The Raiders head into Monday night with a sharpened defense and renewed confidence, focusing on slowing Justin Herbert and a multifaceted Chargers attack. Patrick Graham lauds Eric Stokes’s pro work ethic and notes rapid decision-making in the secondary, while the run-checks and quick drop passes shape Las Vegas’s game plan. The Chargers’ weapons—Keenan Allen and others—present a stern test for fantasy layouts and defensive scheming.

Jordan Love sits at 9.76 Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt through two games, a pace just behind Justin Herbert for the league lead and the best Packers mark for a passer with at least 50 attempts. Josh Jacobs has 43 touches, far and away Green Bay s top back, while Savion Williams owns the next best rushing total with 24 yards and the longest 16 yard run this year. Tucker Kraft piled up 124 receiving yards on six catches in a standout Thursday night. Defensively, Xavier McKinney has an unusual pick drought, but Keisean Nixon and Devonte Wyatt delivered multiple plays on the ball, and Edgerrin Cooper is pacing toward an extraordinary tackle total, signaling upside for fantasy managers across both sides of the ball.

Love s efficiency and the backfield dynamics shape fantasy projections beyond the obvious names. Kraft is the breakout TE to monitor, while Williams and Golden offer low ownership paths with potential. The defense s ball production, led by Nixon and Wyatt, adds streamable upside week to week, and Cooper s pace suggests a monster tackle season if the trend continues.

Detroit rode a relentless, complementary effort to a 52-21 win over Chicago, underscoring cleaner fundamentals, sharper technique, and improved one-on-one plays. Jared Goff delivered a surgical, accurate performance behind a dominant offensive line, while Amon-Ra St. Brown sparked the attack with explosive plays. Isaac TeSlaa flashed big-play potential with two one-handed grabs, and the defense spoiled Chicago with three takeaways and key stops. A strong foundation for divisional play was built, with the run game clicking and protection solidified.

The Lions leaned on a steady, improving unit: a cohesive O-line, a pinpoint quarterback, and a playmaking receiving corps. The defense complemented that effort with aggressive fronts and sticky coverages, creating pressure and turnovers. Marcus Davenport’s status hangs over the edge depth, but the overall performance signals a confident, balanced path forward as Detroit enters the period where every game counts.

Key notes: the coaching staff emphasized cleaner communication and disciplined fundamentals, while the offense found rhythm and tempo that should lift the entire unit. Special-teams and situational execution also played a role in squeezing out a decisive halftime push and maintaining momentum into the second half.