Moody’s exit from the 49ers isn’t just about a kicker’s fate; it highlights two recurring traps in the Shanahan-Lynch era: sunk-cost thinking and stubborn roster bets that linger after clear signs of diminishing returns. The piece argues the Moody third-round gamble and the team’s patience with his misses epitomize a pattern that costs wins and complicates fantasy lineups.

In contrast, the Eagles’ willingness to cut losses on misfires is used as a blueprint for smarter decision-making. The piece threads in Garoppolo’s contract, Brady’s Bay Area flirtation, and other decisions as cautionary tales, urging faster, more adaptable moves to avoid Moody-like repeats and keep fantasy rosters competitive.

Stafford's Week 1 return anchors the Rams' aerial attack with Davante Adams and Puka Nacua and a scheme that tests Houston's defense at SoFi. The Texans counter with a stout pass rush and a cohesive secondary, making this a true Week 1 test for LA's offense.

Stafford's health will shape the ceiling for Adams and Nacua; if he goes, they carry high floors. If not, Garoppolo would front LA's attack, shifting the targets and volatility. The opener sets early fantasy tone as Caserio and Ryans prepare for McVay's offensive chess work in Los Angeles.

The Eagles’ Tanner McKee climbs into the NFL’s elite backup tier, landing second only to Kirk Cousins among proven backups. In two appearances as a pro, he’s completed 66.7% of passes with a flawless 4 TDs to 0 INT and an unbeaten 1-0 record, cementing his value on a Hurts-led roster where injury risk keeps a capable QB2 essential. Philadelphia’s front office won’t part with him for a first-round pick; McKee’s value as insurance and development piece dwarfs any potential trade return.

Beyond McKee, the piece spots the league’s top backups as veterans and incumbents, including Garoppolo, Browning, Willis, and others. The takeaway for fantasy folks: McKee isn’t just a name on depth charts—his trajectory, plus Hurts’ health volatility, could translate into midseason opportunities if he seizes a clearer path to action or if Hurts misses time.