Cincinnati’s 2-0 start is overshadowed by Joe Burrow’s Grade 3 turf toe, requiring surgery and likely a multi-month absence. Browning steps in as the interim passer, forcing a potential shift in the Bengals’ offense as they chase a difficult AFC path. Turmoil around Burrow’s timeline, paired with turf-toe history from Purdy to Mahomes, adds a fantasy layer that makes Burrow-related assets riskier and Browning-era options uncertain until Burrow’s status clears.

Kansas City’s 20-17 loss to Philadelphia kept the Chiefs from escaping a rough pass game night. Reid insists he’ll keep players in position to complete more, while Brown and Kelce provide steady leadership on the sideline. Mahomes remains a dynamic threat who still takes some hits, with the staff weighing more aggressive short-yardage calls. Spagnuolo’s defense held firm against a high-powered Eagles attack, and KC eyes a quick bounce-back against the Giants.

The Las Vegas Raiders chase a 2-0 start in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers in a late 10 p.m. ET kickoff that fantasy managers have circled. Geno Smith is pegged as the primary engine, while Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty loom as high-upside catalysts who could lift a Raiders offense that needs big-volume contributions in a potential shootout.

The Chargers’ defense is the hurdle, having stifled Patrick Mahomes in Week 1 and hinting at a tougher stop against pass-heavy teams. If the game tilts into a high-scoring affair, Smith’s arm and Bowers’ middle-field mismatches become fantasy-friendly, with Jeanty offering steady volume on the ground and as a goal-line weapon.

Expect the surrounding context to inform decisions—Tre Tucker and Dont’e Thornton Jr. could see looks in the air, while Chiefs standouts like Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice provide a benchmark for how high the Raiders’ ceiling could rise in a favorable game script. Chip Kelly’s ground emphasis and Pete Carroll’s era frame the Raiders’ approach in a scenario where every late-night snap matters for fantasy rosters.