Denver fell to No.16 in USA TODAY's NFL power rankings after Week 2, a 29-28 loss to Indianapolis, exposing offensive concerns as they head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers.

Bo Nix targets Troy Franklin as the primary weapon, and Franklin's rising production hints at a growing fantasy role for Denver's pass catchers.

Across the AFC West, Chargers No.6, Chiefs No.8, Raiders No.23; Eagles No.1 and Miami No.32 define the league. Week 3's Broncos-Chargers matchup will shape early-season fantasy decisions.

NFL teams increasingly rely on capable backups as the league's quarterback depth becomes a defining edge. The league-wide ranking spotlights 12 signal-callers who would step into a starting role with meaningful fantasy value, led by Kirk Cousins’s high-floor approach and Jake Browning’s improved sizing of Burrow’s Bengals. The piece weighs recent performance, supporting cast, and o-line strength to separate reliable veterans from high-variance upshots, framing Week 3 as a potential turning point for fantasy rosters.

From Jaxson Dart’s rookie upside to Marcus Mariota’s steady fill-in floor and Tanner McKee’s elevated camp vibes translating to the field, the list blends proven production with upside. The discussion also considers Anthony Richardson’s high ceiling despite a limited track record and Jacoby Brissett’s bridge-class efficiency, creating a practical guide for managers tracking backups across all leagues.

As Burrow’s injury reframes Cincinnati’s short-term outlook, the landscape for Week 3 and beyond hinges on how these backups leverage opportunity, line support, and big-play receivers. The analysis helps fantasy managers gauge which backups could emerge as weekly starters or high-floor DFS plays when the top signal-caller is unavailable.

The tush push is the NFL’s most infamous short-yardage weapon, and the Eagles have turned it into a near-automatic conversion since 2022. They’ve run it 116 times, turning most into first downs and touchdowns, a number others mimic but seldom rival. Yet a growing chorus wants it banned. Falcons coach Raheem Morris questions its legality, while league leaders debate safety versus tradition. The play’s success—about 85% for tush pushes vs roughly 67% for non-tush attempts—has teams rethinking whether a single, explosive formation can redefine a season.

Key to Philadelphia’s edge: Hurts’ exceptional lower-body strength, the offensive line’s explosive surge, and an evolving scheme that added a second passer and layered options. Other teams can replicate only if they have the personnel and risk tolerance. The debate isn’t just tactical; it’s about player safety, coaching philosophy, and whether a single play should shape a franchise’s approach to fourth-and-1.

The conversation extends beyond Philly: some teams study and imitate, others push back on principles or safety. As the league weighs the future of a play that can crown drives quickly, fantasy managers should monitor which teams stay committed, which adapt, and how changes in rules could alter the short-yardage game entirely.

Colts eye six cornerbacks and a center to fill an open roster spot after Week 2, staging seven workouts including Isaiah Bolden, Tre Flowers, Keenan Garber, Daequan Hardy, Keenan Isaac, Nik Needham and Jimmy Morrissey. Injuries tighten the depth chart as Indy weighs immediate help at cornerback and an interior blocker, with Chris Lammons likely to land on the 53-man roster and a corresponding practice-squad shuffle looming.

Jaylon Jones is on IR and Charvarius Ward was in concussion protocol, underscoring why the club is expanding CB options. The workouts signal a practical, depth-focused move rather than a blockbuster signing, with the potential for one of the tested players to secure a roster spot as Indy races to bolster a vulnerable unit.