Ridley draws the Rams, a Week 2 bounce-back spot as they lack a shutdown corner. Ward shows rookie poise and should connect on more big plays. Strange remains Trevor Lawrence's preferred target, while Etienne continues as Jacksonville's workhorse against a softened foe. Collins is a must-play for Houston after Week 1, Jones faces a tougher matchup and Chubb's workload remains situational. Week 2 brings redemption arcs and sharp fantasy pivots for Titans, Jaguars, Texans and Colts.

Nico Collins steers Houston's aerial attack, Etienne and Strange stay pivotal for the Jaguars, Ward's development elevates Titans' ceiling, Ridley aims to rebound, and Surtain II's shadow is less pronounced with Rams’ secondary lacking a true star. Stay ready for lineup tweaks as Week 2 unfolds.

Week 1 highlighted the volatility of fantasy opens, with a handful of big names scuffling but the upside clearly present. A.J. Brown, Joe Burrow, Nico Collins and Jared Goff posted modest lines, yet the underlying volume and matchup signals suggest bounce-back weeks ahead. Brown should see more in-breaking routes against Kansas City; Burrow looks to rebound in Week 2 with improved pocket movement and favorable split-safety reads; Collins owned a solid target share and should convert volume into points; Goff’s Lions are positioned to reclaim big-play efficiency as the offense stabilizes. Use Week 1 as a guide to volume over vibes, and monitor backfields for early shifts that could foreshadow fantasy pivots.

Week 1 injury notes tilt in favor of the Dolphins’ top talent and the Colts’ clear path to a lean backfield. Achane and Hill are healthy for Miami, while five Dolphins players carry injury designations: Darren Waller out, Jaylen Wright out, D'Wayne Eskridge questionable, James Daniels questionable, and Ethan Bonner out. Indianapolis has one injury designation in Tyler Goodson, officially questionable, keeping the Colts’ backfield depth in flux. Fantasy implications center on Hill and Achane's expected heavy workloads for Miami and the Colts leaning on a healthier roster with a potential Goodson relief role if needed.

In short, Miami’s ceiling players remain playable with Waller sidelined and Eskridge/Danielsin flux, while Indianapolis faces a less risky Week 1 environment outside of Goodson’s status. The Week 1 picture emphasizes volume for Hill and Achane, and a hopeful, shallow Colts backfield with limited designation risk beyond Goodson.