A.J. Brown stays Philadelphia’s centerpiece; offseason trade chatter vanished as Howie Roseman shut it down. Brown’s value hinges on his target share and Hurts’ connection.

Houston and Las Vegas were floated, but the champs remain reluctant to move their top WR; Brown’s contract runs through 2029, with an out after 2026, keeping him in Philly.

If Brown remains a 2nd/3rd option, chatter could flare again before the deadline; for now, Brown’s role supports Hurts and boosts fantasy upside.

Ten teams sit 0-2 with playoff hopes alive; history shows 13.3% reach the post-season after such starts since 2002, while 0-3 is a 3.1% long shot. Week 3 sharpens the salvage mission for Kansas City, Houston, Chicago, Miami, New York Giants, New York Jets, Carolina, Tennessee, New Orleans and Cleveland.

Chiefs fix the stagnant offense on third downs; Texans, Bears and Dolphins wrestle with lines and run games; Giants and Jets cope with red-zone and defensive gaps; Panthers and Titans rebuild; Saints push tempo with uneven results; Browns lean on elite defense but corner depth lags. Week 3 will separate contenders from pretenders in a crowded early-season map.

Rams host Eagles in a high-stakes playoff rematch, powered by Stafford’s accuracy and Puka Nacua’s breakout as the offense gains a timely edge. LA’s improved protection keeps the ceiling high and gives fantasy managers a reason to chase a big day from Stafford and his rising target.

From the power-rankings lens, Los Angeles sits as a rising NFC contender, while Philadelphia remains a top-tier test. A Rams win could tilt the NFC narrative and push LA further into the elite, making complementary football on both sides of the ball essential for success.