Jevon Holland stepped into a vocal leadership role for a Giants secondary that has struggled through an 0-2 start, insisting the room will rebound and that the defense will be better and more successful. After a 40-37 overtime loss to Dallas, discipline and stamina were cited as issues even as the pass rush showed improvement. With the Chiefs looming at MetLife, the pressure is on coordinator Shane Bowen and the unit to translate potential into performance and tighten the gaps exposed in Week 2.

Buffalo marches into Week 3 riding a 2-0 start and a favorable three-game homestand that could set up a 3-0 sweep in the AFC East before a November test with Kansas City. James Cook’s 132-yard, two-TD day underscored a balanced attack, while Josh Allen managed an efficient performance without needing Superman-level numbers. The defense limited the Jets’ chances, keeping Buffalo in control and widening the gap in the division. For fantasy managers, Cook’s rising workload, continued rushing floor from Allen, and the Bills’ multi-faceted approach stand out as clear signals to prioritize Bills assets in the near term.

Buffalo’s path remains grounded in a ground-and-stop-the-run philosophy, with Trubisky providing a brief, supportive spark but not altering the core plan. The looming Week 3 clash with Miami adds a meaningful test, yet the overall setup favors Buffalo’s fantasy ceiling: Cook as a strong RB2 with upside, Allen’s rushing floor, and a defense that can win scenarios without heavy quarterback scoring.

Keenan Allen returned to elite form for the Chargers, piling up targets and finding the end zone in back-to-back showings against division rivals. Week 1 vs Kansas City yielded seven catches, 68 yards and a TD, while a date with the Raiders produced five receptions for 61 yards and another TD. Across 19 career games against Las Vegas, Allen has 111 catches for 1,239 yards and eight scores, underscoring a matchup-proof ceiling.

His postgame rallying cry to Raiders fans—the taunt after the tunnel moment—adds to a growing Chargers storyline: Herbert’s hot start, a bully-defense presence with Teair Tart, and veteran Derwin James anchoring a rising unit. Fantasy managers should treat Allen as a high-floor, high-upside weekly staple, especially in divisional matchups that frequently shootout decisions.

Week 2 NFL offensive-line rankings keep Philadelphia, Denver, Buffalo and Indianapolis at the top, while Los Angeles climbs to No. 7 behind standout play from Alaric Jackson and Coleman Shelton. The Eagles’ front five dominated in pass protection against Kansas City, with Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson perfect on pressures and Jordan Mailata anchoring elite run-blocking. Denver replicated elite pass protection, and the Rams surged as their line unit locked down key blocks. Week 3 fantasy implications center on optimized lineups and pop-up blockers.