Kansas City’s 20-17 loss to Philadelphia kept the Chiefs from escaping a rough pass game night. Reid insists he’ll keep players in position to complete more, while Brown and Kelce provide steady leadership on the sideline. Mahomes remains a dynamic threat who still takes some hits, with the staff weighing more aggressive short-yardage calls. Spagnuolo’s defense held firm against a high-powered Eagles attack, and KC eyes a quick bounce-back against the Giants.

Philadelphia’s passing attack must improve quickly after Hurts’s 101-yard day against Kansas City, finishing with 94 net passing yards due to sacks. Brown and Smith weren’t enough to unlock a high-octane aerial game, and the staff must scheme open looks rather than relying on improvisation. Patullo’s play-calling and Sirianni’s decisions are under scrutiny as the offense adapts. On defense, Mukuba and Campbell highlighted the rookies, while Vic Fangio’s adjustments kept Philly competitive. The 2-0 start remains intact, but the path to explosive weeks is clear.

Philadelphia extended its perfect start to 2025 by surviving Arrowhead in a game where fresh questions about the offense linger but the defense and special teams delivered the win. Vic Fangio’s blitz-heavy approach thwarted Patrick Mahomes repeatedly, and the Eagles leaned on a resilient rookie in Mukuba, plus a clutch kicking performance from Jake Elliott, to pull out a 2-0 mark.

The defense sparked the victory with interior pressure and timely takeaways, while Jalen Hurts managed the game and the run game kept the clock moving. DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown provided steady, if not sensational, receiving work, and the run-defense anchored by Carter and Davis helped stifle KC in a tight, three-point finish. Offense remains a work in progress, drawing OC Patullo’s play-design under scrutiny as Philly adapts to elite, blitzing pressure.

Pittsburgh's defense has spent a league-high 162 million on the cap, yet it has surrendered 31+ points in two straight 2025 games. Talent and schemes aren’t translating into stops, and TJ Watt says the group is too talented to keep failing. The critique targets high-draft payers who aren’t winning blocks or finishing tackles, not just coaching. The Steelers head to New England with little time to fix fundamentals, creating urgency for fantasy managers looming over the matchup.

Two weeks of underperformance raise questions about who to trust in Pittsburgh’s stop unit and whether the upcoming trip to New England becomes a pivot point for lineups. With the defense’s ceiling in doubt, fantasy rosters may lean toward Patriots skill players or avoid Steelers defenders until a real turnaround shows.