Kansas City sits 0-2 as Patrick Mahomes and the offense search for rhythm. Mahomes has 58.8% completion with 2 TDs and 1 INT, and the Chiefs have yet to top 21 points in two games, forcing more of his rushing. ESPN's Dan Orlovsky argues the quarterback is not the problem, praising his effort while blaming the rest of the unit for gaps in spacing and production.

The critique targets the supporting cast and the line, including Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith, who are said to be getting worn down. With a Week 3 clash against the winless Giants on the horizon, fantasy managers will watch if the offense retools and Mahomes can unlock a more efficient, higher-scoring game plan.

The Cowboys locked in Tyler Smith through 2030 with a four-year, $96 million extension, including $80 million guaranteed—the richest ever for a guard. Smith, 24, anchors Dallas’ young OL core as they reshaped the roster with four long-term deals, including Ferguson, Bland, and Luepke. Dallas also reshuffled with a trade that sent Micah Parsons to Green Bay for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark, creating cap space and preserving a payroll that now leans on Smith as a cornerstone while eyeing more extensions like Aubrey, Pickens, and Williams.

Trey Smith’s knee and an illness have Kansas City’s top blocker juggling Week 2 against Philadelphia. Uncertainty on practice participation could force the Chiefs into using depth pieces at guard, testing how well Jaylon Moore or Wanya Morris can anchor protection and sustain the run game. If Smith can’t practice fully, KC’s interior line may tilt toward rotation, altering Mahomes’ pocket dynamics and the Chiefs’ game plan in a pivotal rematch.

Depth behind Smith and how quickly he progresses will shape fantasy relevance, especially for Chiefs’ ball carriers and pass-catchers facing a stout Eagles front. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports and depth-chart shifts, as even marginal changes in guard play can swing scoring opportunities in a high-stakes Week 2 showdown.

DaRon Bland four-year extension for Dallas anchors a young Cowboys corner as the team recalibrates its defense in the wake of a hypothetical Micah Parsons move to Green Bay. Tyler Smith remains in talks on an extension, with no deadline set, as Dallas eyes continuity up front and in the back end. In the guard market, Trey Smith's four-year, $94 million deal (with $70 million guaranteed) sets a new ceiling, while Chris Lindstrom's five-year, $102.5 million pact from Atlanta defines interior-line value. The Week 1 clash with Philadelphia will test how the new structure translates to fantasy targets and real-game pressure.