Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sits, and Jake Browning gets the start as Cincinnati becomes a 3.5-point underdog to Minnesota with a 43.5 total. Browning’s calm, trust-filled performance has the coaching staff and players optimistic as Cincinnati rides a seven-game win streak into the matchup, aiming to stack wins while Burrow’s return remains uncertain for 2025.

Zac Taylor praised Browning after a 31-27 win over Jacksonville, underscoring the QB’s poise and the team’s belief in him. Cincinnati’s offense has shown resilience despite a recent 22-6 SNF loss to Atlanta with no Bengals TD, elevating Browning’s fantasy implications and the broader bet-and-draft outlook as the season progresses.

Indy’s two-week surge behind Daniel Jones and Shane Steichen has flipped the script in Indy. A revamped offense, anchored by a healthier line and a top-flight run game, rolled to a 2-0 start and stacked early scoring drives, signaling a potential franchise reset rather than a fluke. Jones has transformed into a poised, efficient playmaker, thriving even under pressure and guiding a revamped Colts attack with confidence and precision.

The off-season gambles—Jones, Bynum, Ward—paired with Lou Anarumo’s defensive tweaks, have re-energized a once-dubious roster. Jones’ red-zone efficiency, decision-making, and ability to exploit blitzes provide solid fantasy fodder, while Jonathan Taylor remains a high-floor, workhorse option. The output invites aggressive expectations, yet the young team remains mindful of the long season ahead.

Week 2 of 2025 delivered a wave of fantasy busts across QB, RB, WR and TE, forcing managers to rethink lineups and smartly pivot for Week 3. Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy faltered in prime time, while a host of running backs—Henry, Hall, Charbonnet, Pacheco, Hunt and more—never found their footing. WRs like A.J. Brown, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Drake London cooled after strong openings, and tight ends such as Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson offered limited fantasy returns. Bounce-back potential remains for several, but risk has clearly risen across the board.

Rosters should shift toward safer floors and clearer use-cases in Week 3, with attention to upcoming matchups against softer defenses and potential in-game script shifts. The busts spotlight several buy-low windows, particularly at WR and TE, where targets and red-zone usage could swing dramatically with a favorable game plan. Fantasy managers should weigh the rest-of-season trajectory against Week 2 volatility and adjust accordingly.

Overall, Week 2 underscored the value of depth and matchup-fueled decisions. Staying ahead requires identifying hidden Week 3 opportunities among RBs with clearer roles, WRs in jam-friendly offenses, and TEs who still command a red-zone presence despite rough Sundays.

Atlanta sprinted to a prime-time win in Minnesota, 22-6, riding a suffocating defense and a relentless ground game. Six sacks and four turnovers kept the Vikings' offense bottled up, while the Falcons’ backfield gasped out over 200 rushing yards led by Bijan Robinson’s 143 on 22 carries. Parker Romo drilled five field goals to seal it. The rookie class made waves—James Pearce Jr., Jalon Walker, Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. delivered sack and pick-play impact that could reshape the defense.

The blueprint was clear: heavy run volume, efficient special-teams, and a defense that swarms. This game boosts fantasy peripherals: a bounce-back matchup for Robinson, a potential early-season booster for Romo, and a rising IDP floor for the Falcons’ rookie edge and secondary playmakers as Week 3 looms.