Week 2: SF beat the Saints 26-21 on the road, overcoming major absences as Purdy, Aiyuk, and Kittle sat out and Bartch and Juszczyk left early. Mac Jones steered the offense in relief, delivering just enough in a tight game. Shanahan credited all three phases—offense, defense, and special teams—for the win, underscoring the depth and resilience that keeps SF undefeated at 2-0. The performance foreshadows how SF can sustain success when key players return, and where fantasy managers should value role players stepping up.

Rome Odunze erupted in Week 2 with 7 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns, signaling a breakout as Chicago’s top receiving threat as the Bears drop to 0-2. Detroit piled up 52 points, exposing a defense that couldn’t rush, cover, or contain; injuries to Jaylon Johnson and TJ Edwards complicated things even more. Still, the silver lining is a new coaching staff taking shape and Odunze’s growing role, giving Chicago a clearer direction and fantasy upside as the season unfolds.

Burrow will miss at least three months after turf toe surgery, thrusting Jake Browning into the Bengals’ starting role and forcing fantasy teams to recalibrate. Browning’s relief work produced a win and a late rushing TD, but expected volume drop for Chase and Higgins is looming without Burrow’s passing efficiency. If Burrow can return in Week 15 versus Baltimore, timing will matter as Cincinnati battles to stay in the playoff hunt. Purdy’s toe drama echoes QB risk across the league.

Week 3 waiver wire rankings spotlight immediate adds for fantasy managers. Cam Skattebo leads the Giants’ backfield after a Sunday breakout, signaling a potential hot hand in Week 3. The Top 80 free-agent list includes Darnell Mooney, Bhayshul Tuten, Zach Ertz, and Juwan Johnson, with Troy Franklin rising for Denver and Daniel Jones delivering in Indy. Rankings are organized by position, flagging under-55% rostered players and offering QB/D/ST streaming and stash guidance for Week 3.

Week 3 waiver wire: top additions across RB, WR, TE, QB and D/ST. Early-volume backs Quinshon Judkins and Bhayshul Tuten push for immediate role, with Jaydon Blue and Tyjae Spears offering high upside as rookies or depth moves. At WR, Cedric Tillman, Troy Franklin and Wan'Dale Robinson shape as reliable mid-range adds with week-to-week upside in pass-heavy systems. Tight ends Juwan Johnson, Zach Ertz and Hunter Henry anchor gaps, while Chig Okonkwo and Brenton Strange carry streaming appeal. At QB, Daniel Jones and Trevor Lawrence present mobile floor with upside; defenses offer weekly streamer potential.