Giants keep Jaxson Dart on a patient development track, using scout-team work behind Russell Wilson and a limited short-yardage package as they chase wins. The plan mirrors Mahomes’ rookie path, with Kafka, Daboll and Tierney tutoring while Wilson anchors the present. A Week 8 insertion hinges on Thomas’ health and the team’s progress; if Wilson falters, Dart could move up, but the emphasis remains learning before long-term starter duties.

Two weeks into the 2025 season, narratives harden around 32 teams with a mix of solid trends and overreactions. Bills lean into a productive run game behind a seasoned line, while the Dolphins’ ground attack remains a work in progress amid injuries. Penalties bite in New England; the Jets’ defense shows talent but is still adjusting. The piece catalogs each team’s trend and its staying power, guiding fantasy and betting calls for Week 3 and beyond.

0-2 starts have crushed many seasons, yet last year proved a few clubs found a path back. This piece ranks 10 winless squads by playoff viability, from the unlikely to the plausible, with KC atop after a historical stumble. It nods to coaching poise, the league’s expanded playoffs, and the potential late-season surges from Stroud, Williams, and Williams-ready rosters, emphasizing that resilience, not panic, drives fantasy upside.

Week 2 fantasy Mount Rushmore features four standout performers: Jared Goff shredded the Bears for 334 yards and five touchdowns, delivering a 52-point fantasy eruption. James Cook flashed a breakout 132-yard, two-TD day, cementing his role in Buffalo’s offense. Malik Nabers exploded for 167 yards on nine catches with two scores for the Giants, while Tucker Kraft piled up 124 yards on six receptions with a TD for Green Bay. These performances redefine weekly upside and shape immediate fantasy value.