Saints fall to 0-2 after a 26-21 loss to a shorthanded San Francisco squad, but Week 2 offered signs of life. Spencer Rattler showed progress, going 25-of-34 for 207 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, plus a crucial nine-yard scramble. Kamara piled up 99 rushing yards and Miller added 8, giving New Orleans a much-needed balance. Carl Granderson produced 7 tackles, 2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss in a promising scheme. Clean up drops and penalties, ride the run game, and Week 3 vs Seattle could flip the mood.

Week 3 waiver wire targets lean toward clear role opportunities and workload signals. Cam Skattebo surged to lead Giants backs, Troy Franklin posted 83% snap share with 8 receptions, Bhayshul Tuten earned 10 touches in limited snaps, and Juwan Johnson and Zach Ertz flashed steady target ceilings. Daniel Jones added fantasy value with rushing and passing, Wan’Dale Robinson and Dontayvion Wicks offered PPR upside, while Rhamondre Stevenson and Quinshon Judkins sit as mid-round options with upside based on volume.

Mac Jones steadied the ship for San Francisco, stepping in for Brock Purdy and delivering a 26-for-39, 279-yard, 3-TD performance with no picks in a 26-21 win over New Orleans. He thrived on third downs (3 TDs on 7 attempts) and connected on key plays such as a 46-yard score to Jauan Jennings, helping the 49ers move to 2-0. The defense and special teams provided punch, Bryce Huff sparked the pass rush, and SF heads home to Levi’s with two tough tests ahead vs Arizona and Jacksonville.

Week 2 expands the sample to reveal who’s real and who’s not in the NFL, with the defending champs Eagles proving depth and consistency as other contenders mix high highs with worrying lulls. The Packers, Bills, 49ers and Ravens show dominant floors, while the Chiefs stumble to a rough start that tests every facet of their title window. Surprises abound from the Colts and Cardinals to the Jaguars and Raiders, shaping early fantasy value through balanced offenses, emerging playmakers, and defensive clamps. Injuries and scheme shifts ride shotgun to the narrative, nudging rosters and weekly projections in real-time.