Xavier Worthy faces a torn labrum after Week 1, with optimistic talk he could return in Week 3 wearing a shoulder harness. Limited practice and a calculated pitch-count loom as Kansas City weighs risk versus reward for a deep threat aimed at re-igniting the offense against the New York Giants. NFL precedents show others playing through similar injuries, suggesting Worthy can contribute, but fantasy managers must balance upside with durability concerns.

Philadelphia Eagles continue to lean on the tush push for short-yardage, converting key first downs as the NFL debate over the move persists after no ban was imposed. Pre-snap jumps and safety questions keep this topic in the spotlight ahead of a big Rams matchup.

Bill Cowher blasts the tactic as a scrum, not a football play, warning of injury risk and unclear end points for the whistle. For fantasy and bets, Philly’s goal-line dominance remains real, but a potential refs crackdown could raise penalty risk in the Rams game and beyond.

Early-season pivots on the waiver wire can unlock a championship ceiling in shallow or deep leagues. This guide spotlights 40% rostered-or-less targets at QB, RB, WR, and TE, led by Geno Smith in Las Vegas and Daniel Jones in Indianapolis, with Jake Browning as a speculative Cincinnati stash. Jones’s rushing upside in the Colts’ offense and Smith’s steady floor with a pass-heavy attack around Brock Bowers, Jakobi Meyers, and Ashton Jeanty give managers a ready-made path to weekly upside. The emphasis is proactive waivers—read workload shifts, grab the right pass-catchers, and stay ahead of the curve for Week 3 and beyond.

Among the deeper targets, this piece highlights Colts weapons and a few sneaky lever-pullers in Cincinnati. The strategy centers on identifying players seeing increased or sustained workload, then acting fast to fortify your roster in deep benches. With the season moving quickly, being proactive on waivers is the difference between scrambling and a steady path to a fantasy championship.

The article also stresses a position-by-position view (QB, RB, WR, TE) and invites readers to consult 2025 rankings for a fuller picture of upside across formats. Stay nimble, monitor early-season scripts, and pounce when the numbers align with your roster needs.