Week 2 delivered a fresh batch of storylines: Green Bay’s emergence as the league’s top unit, Buffalo’s defense back to form, and Kansas City stumbling to 0-2 while still showing bite. The power rankings name a clear perch for the Packers, but also spotlight the scramble across the league—from Kyler- or Burrow-sized injuries to breakout performances from Barkley and Nabers. Fantasy-relevant shifts abound as coaches adjust and players seize opportunities in a season already feeling unpredictable.

Cade Stover underwent successful foot surgery after Week 1, placing him on injured reserve and sidelining him indefinitely. Houston pivots to Dalton Schultz as the top TE with Harrison Bryant stepping in as depth, hoping for a midseason return from Stover. Week 2 against the Buccaneers will test the Texans’ TE rotation as Bryant comes off the practice squad to bolster the room, while John Metchie’s offseason trade reshapes the depth chart.

Stover’s 4-catch, 22-yard showing in the opener underscored his fantasy upside, making his absence a real hurdle for Houston’s targets. Schultz should assume lead duties, with Bryant offering a potentialTE2 floor in two-TE sets, and the Texans’ offense recalibrating around these changes as they eye durability and depth in a tough early schedule.

Houston hosts Tampa Bay in a Monday Night Football showdown at NRG Stadium, a 6 p.m. kickoff that kicks off the doubleheader with urgency. C.J. Stroud addresses critics with a vow to grind, signaling a steady, growth-first path for the Texans' offense.

ABC/ESPN/NFL+ carry the game, while fans across Houston flock to watch parties at Pour Behavior, The Food Zone Grand Texas, and Tom's Watch Bar, as the Buccaneers visit for a road test after a 1-0 start. Fantasy players should monitor Stroud's volume and Houston's potential shootout appeal.

Monday Night Football pits C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Houston seeks its first win after Week 1’s 14-9 loss to the Rams, while Tampa Bay arrives off a 23-20 victory over Atlanta. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium, with Houston favored by 2.5 and an over/under of 42.5.

SportsLine’s 10,000-simulation model is bullish on the over and favors a specific spread edge, touting a strong track record since 2024. Expect a showcase for Emeka Egbuka and Nico Collins in the Texans’ passing game, with Mayfield and Evans powering Tampa Bay’s attack. Kicking accuracy from Ka’imi Fairbairn could prove pivotal in a close, late-scrimmage clash.