Dallas’s Week 2 drama centers on a beleaguered secondary with DaRon Bland sidelined, likely pushing the Cowboys to allow the most receiving yards again and elevating risk for fantasy managers in Week 3. Russell Wilson blistered Dallas for 450 passing yards before New York sealed the OT win, highlighting the ceiling for high-volume pass attacks. Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson torched the coverage, Rome Odunze flashed with 128 yards and two scores, while Trevon Diggs and Kaiir Elam struggled. Bland’s return timing will dictate Week 3 and Week 4 fantasy impact against Chicago and Green Bay.

Calais Campbell returned to State Farm Stadium as a Cardinal and delivered a game-sealing sack on Bryce Young, turning emotion into production as he prowled the edge in his first return to Arizona since 2016. The 39-year-old didn’t just lead with leadership; he flashed a disruptive pass rush, piling up two sacks, two hurries and three tackles on 37 snaps to anchor a defense that closed out a 2-0 start.

Arizona’s rotation kept Campbell fresh while he remained a force, earning a 77.0 PFF grade and illustrating that veteran savvy can translate into meaningful edge pressure even in limited snaps. The win over Carolina solidified the Cardinals as early surprises, with coach Jonathan Gannon praising the veteran’s impact and the defense feeding off his presence from start to finish.

The week-one benchmark at New Orleans framed the improvement, and this homecoming underscored that leadership plus playmaking can elevate the unit in tight moments. The crowd’s energy, Campbell’s timing, and a defense that leaned on experience helped Arizona move to 2-0, with Campbell’s performance serving as a blueprint for how the Cardinals can lean on their veterans in close games.

Sean Payton shouldered the blame for the game’s end, saying misalignment and a leveraged attempt by Dondrea Tillman led to a controversial 60-yard kick that sealed Denver’s fate. He drew a line to last year’s heartbreak vs Kansas City, stressing the play design was sound but execution faltered and the Broncos must tighten rush lanes and protection in crunch moments.

The late Colts march culminated in Shrader’s long try, first wide right and then made after a flag changed the line. Payton acknowledged the difference between a long field goal and a shorter “gimme” and noted that the responsibility starts with him and the approach to interior pressure going forward.