Philadelphia's defense carried the Week 2 win over Kansas City, holding the Chiefs under 300 yards and roughly five yards per play. Vic Fangio's pressure packages and a sharp nickel job from Cooper DeJean anchored the effort, while Andrew Mukuba provided a game-changing interception. Offense still needs cohesion, but the defensive blueprint and playmaking jolt give the Eagles a clear path to sustained success in 2025.

Key strands: DeJean's elite nickel instincts, Campbell's post-snap rotation that freed a rush, and a surprising Za’Darius Smith debut. The interior disruption from Jalen Carter and the lengthened front pressure kept Mahomes uncomfortable, with Baun and Mukuba delivering splash plays. The back end showed growth but some spacing busts remain. Still, the defense flashed a blueprint teams will have to answer in the coming weeks.

Kansas City sits at 0-2 and heads to New York as Bennie Fowler boldly predicts a Tyreek Hill reunion to spark Patrick Mahomes and an offense in need of explosive playmakers. With Rashee Rice suspended and a fleet of speedy targets sidelined, KC’s offense is craving a game-breaker. The piece threads a Brady-to-Moss-style move as the ultimate spark, while Hill’s Dolphins situation looms and the Chiefs’ window to push for another title remains wide open.

Fantasy angles abound: Hill’s return would reshape Mahomes’ ceiling, boost Kelce’s value, and reset the Chiefs’ pass-game layout. The column weighs the cost, timing, and whether KC should chase a blockbuster or lean on internal options until Rice returns. It also frames the Dolphins’ brewing drama and the broader AFC power balance as the Chiefs chase elite efficiency again.

Buffalo at home vs Miami stands out as Week 3’s most reliable fantasy play, with Miami’s offense sputtering and their defense struggle-prone. Green Bay on the road offers a high-ceiling matchup, while Seattle’s pass rush continues to shape the floor for fantasy options. Tampa Bay and Atlanta provide solid, lower-variance routes, and Kansas City sits as a fade due to a mix of narrative risk and injury concerns. Avoid forcing picks too far down the board and weigh weather and matchup specifics for each lineup decision.

Prioritize top-tier offenses and matchups with clear advantages, monitor QB health and weather notes, and consider sneaking in secondary targets in Week 3’s thinner depth charts. The emphasis remains on hot hands, favorable schemes, and avoiding over-concentration on any single narrative. This week’s guidance leans into three clear plays and several safer, mid-range options to balance risk and upside.

Keep an eye on usage shifts, including potential Tyrod Taylor play for the Jets and the Chiefs’ evolving supporting cast. The analysis also flags sneaky plays like Bryce Young and Spencer Rattler in specific matchups and notes that the Chiefs’ offense may not be the must-start it’s been in past weeks.