Breece Hallheightens Week 2 appeal with a Buffalo test that could unlock massive upside if the Jets keep the game competitive and lean on explosive runs. Drake Maye faces a Dolphins squad with holes, making him a viable streaming option with rushing upside. Trey Benson and Ricky Pearsall sit in flex territory against Carolina and New Orleans, while Daniel Jones carries Week 2 risk against Denver’s stout defense. Tyreek Hill and Michael Pittman Jr. carry questions despite prime roles; Baker Mayfield and Houston’s front look less forgiving for Week 2.

This week’s blueprint leans into high-ceiling, high-variance plays and avoids obvious busts, using rushing legs for floor and upside. The Sonic Boom/Landmine framework helps shape sharper starts and sits, and streaming options hinge on a mix of path-volume and opposing defenses. The end result: smarter pivots and deeper sleepers can swing fantasy matchups in Week 2.

Kevin O’Connell’s process-over-results approach continues to shape QB development across teams, highlighting how confidence-building reps can sustain fantasy upside even with turnover at the position. The Vikings’ revolving-door at quarterback is framed as a function of balancing technique with positive game outcomes, a theme that also threads through discussions of Daniel Jones in Indy, Kyler Murray’s future in Arizona, and the Giants’ contingency plans with Jaxson Dart. Trade chatter around Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins, plus questions about the 18-game schedule and Super Bowl timing, add broader strategic angles for fantasy decision-making and week-to-week bets. The piece underscores prioritizing coaching-abetted progress and line health when targeting late-season upside in quarterbacks.

Week 1 recap: favorites ruled the board (13-3), powering a clean three-team favorites parlay while an underdog moneyline parlay fell short. Week 2 leans heavily toward value on favorites: Bengals (-175) at home vs Jacksonville, Cardinals (-285) vs Carolina, and Vikings (-200) vs Atlanta anchor the card. The underdog slate features Seahawks (+130) at Pittsburgh, Colts (+115) vs Denver, and Raiders (+165) at home vs Los Angeles, offering a balanced, high-variance strategy for bettors.

The picks lean on recent home-field trends, quarterback play, and line-movement cues. Cincinnati’s Paycor edge and pass-rush pressure on Jacksonville, Arizona’s firepower and defensive look against Carolina, and Minnesota’s coaching edge figure prominently. Week 2 aims for a sweep by pairing strong favorites with disciplined, dog-friendly home bets.