Fred Warner dominated Week 2, earning Defensive Player of the Week after a standout performance against New Orleans. He piled up 11 tackles (7 solo), added a pass breakup, and ripped a key forced fumble that stalled the Saints’ go-ahead bid in the third quarter, helping San Francisco pull away. His relentless range and playmaking ability continue to anchor SF’s defense.

Through two games, Warner’s 19 total tackles, two tackles for loss, a forced turnover, and a growing on-field chemistry with Dee Winters underline a potential Defensive Player of the Year run. For fantasy managers in IDP leagues, Warner remains a high-floor, high-ceiling cornerstone with obvious upside if health holds and SF stays aggressive defensively.