Week 2’s Chiefs–Eagles rematch shifts from hype to pressure as KC faces a thinner receiving corps with Rashee Rice suspended and Xavier Worthy out. A Week 1 loss to the Chargers and Philadelphia’s narrow win over Dallas highlight vulnerabilities on both sides. Bookmakers lean Philadelphia; Mahomes’ MVP-grade play is the decisive edge for any KC upset. Fantasy managers should watch target shifts and Mahomes usage as the depth chart stabilizes.

Las Vegas aims for a 2-0 start by treating Monday night’s division clash with Los Angeles as a championship-style test, focusing on the game itself rather than hype. Pete Carroll pushes a relentless, week-by-week prep—calling it championship Friday on the field—to keep the Raiders calibrated for prime-time pressure. A win would amplify AFC West momentum and offer clear fantasy cues on workload and game-script in Week 2.

Chargers provide a counter to that mindset, shaping a long-running coaching duel that began in college and traces into the NFL. The result could reveal which side can impose its tempo in a high-stakes, late-season-like atmosphere, hinting at fantasy implications around run-pass balance, red-zone touches, and clock management in a pivotal early-season test.

Week 2 hinges on Marquise Brown in Kansas City as Xavier Worthy is listed doubtful. With Worthy out, Brown drew 16 targets last week and caught 10 for 99 yards, giving him a sturdy PPR floor and upside for a TD against Philadelphia.

In standard leagues, Brown is still a solid start thanks to Mahomes’ volume, but expect a more modest ceiling if the Chiefs spread the ball. JuJu Smith-Schuster remains a secondary consideration.