Steelers must clamp Seattle’s two-headed backfield, dial up pressure on Sam Darnold, and win third downs to keep drives off the field. After a rough showing vs Jets, Pittsburgh leans on T. J. Watt to spark the pass rush, while stout run defense and timely stops shape fantasy upside—Watt’s sack ceiling and Seahawks’ balanced attack.

From a fantasy lens, Watt becomes the primary catalyst if the Steelers can collapse the pocket. Seahawks RBs Charbonnet and Walker III are workload bets in a game-script that could tilt on efficiency in short-yardage and third-down scenarios. Monitor game flow and substitution patterns for optimal lineups.

Buffalo faces a short-week showdown in Week 2 at the Meadowlands, aiming to exploit New York’s cover on the boundary and corral Justin Fields’ rushing ability. The plan centers on attacking Brandon Stephens with route variety and motion to test the Jets’ depth, while keeping a tight lid on Fields’ legs. Ed Oliver’s absence heightens the challenge on defense, making disciplined gap control crucial as Buffalo seeks rhythm in a compressed schedule.

Two-on-two, the Bills must shift the passing game into gear and pressure the Jets with timely blitzes and smart containment. If Buffalo can establish a steady passing tempo and limit Fields’ scrambles, a road win becomes a realistic outcome despite the quick turnaround.