Warren piled up 134 yards from scrimmage and a 65-yard burst, single-handedly keeping the Steelers in the game as Seattle pulled away. Herbig provided a timely lift with a 41-yard interception return after stepping in for the injured Highsmith. Pittsburgh’s offensive line lingered in trouble, Kaleb Johnson muffed a crucial kickoff, and the defense slipped to 30+ points allowed again. The 1-1 start leaves fantasy managers weighing Warren’s workload, Herbig’s pass-rush upside, and the Steelers’ volatility going forward.

Seattle stunned Pittsburgh with a rare 2024 kickoff trick that produced a fourth-quarter touchdown and swung momentum decisively in a 31-17 win. From there, the Seahawks flipped the script on offense in the second half, riding Sam Darnold’s improving rhythm, Kenneth Walker III’s explosive running, and a diverse receiving corps to pull away. DK Metcalf battled early but cooled in the second half, while Seattle’s defense harassed Aaron Rodgers and limited the Steelers after halftime.

Smith-Njigba led the pass catchers with 108 yards, Cooper Kupp added 90, and Tory Horton flashed as a rookie target while Elijah Arroyo chipped in. The special-teams TD and a strong late drive sequence capped Seattle’s message game: this team is finding a late-season rhythm, even as injuries and drills shape the week-to-week mix. A remarkable, momentum-shifting outing for the Seahawks.

The win puts Seattle at .500 and signals a budding depth chart that could matter in fantasy leagues—Walker’s workload, Darnold’s efficiency, and the evolving roles of Horton, Barner, and Arroyo all carry real fantasy upside as the schedule tightens.

Seattle rode a sharper offensive game plan to a 31-17 win in Pittsburgh, moving to 1-1 while nursing two key absences on defense. Sam Darnold delivered efficient quarterback play, Kenneth Walker III powered the ground attack, and Derion Kendrick delivered a momentum-shifting end-zone interception. JSN and Cooper Kupp provided reliable targets with 103 and 90 receiving yards, respectively, while Zach Charbonnet ceded ground and Abe Lucas dealt with elite rushers.

Overall, Seattle showed a balanced attack capable of sustaining fantasy value through both the air and the run, with a defense that bottled up the Steelers and a few youngsters rounding into form. If the line can hold up and the WRs stay productive, this offense has viable weekly upside, even amid injuries.

Week 2 WR starts lean into ceiling plays such as Pickens against a vulnerable Giants secondary, Tillman exploiting Ravens’ man-heavy looks, and Higgins aiming to rebound after Week 1. Kupp presents a high-variance path given Seattle’s offense and injury risks. Ridley is a potential fade with Cam Ward’s uneven start in Tennessee. Lawrence and Stroud anchor a QB landscape that amplifies receiver ceilings, while Darnold’s Seahawks expose a path for opportunistic WRs. Two bold sit-start arcs emerge for Week 2 in this breakdown.