Kansas City opens 0-2 as Mahomes shoulders the burden, but the offense staggers without a functional run game or clean separation from wideouts, forcing him into hero-ball more than fantasy managers want. The lack of help compounds the issue and raises red flags about sustainable production.

With Rashee Rice sidelined for six games and Xavier Worthy’s availability uncertain, the Chiefs face a brutal early stretch vs the Giants, Ravens, Jaguars and Lions. The team must devise a true offensive plan beyond Mahomes’ improvisation, or risk slipping further and turning fantasy dreams into a land of unpredictable weeks.

Analysts emphasize that Mahomes can’t carry this approach for 17 weeks; Kansas City needs schematic fixes to unlock pass catchers and a viable rushing threat to keep pace with a stacked AFC.

Dallas escaped Week 2 with an OT victory over the Giants, powered by Brandon Aubrey’s clutch kicking and KaVontae Turpin’s league-best separation that redefines the Cowboys’ fast-paced attack under Brian Schottenheimer. Turpin generated 6.1 yards of separation per route and a 47-yard receiving line, signaling a breakout as the offense leans into speed and schemed touches. CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Malik Nabers and Wan’Dale Robinson flashed big-play potential, while Turpin’s neck issue appears minor and manageable.

The blueprint for fantasy upside hinges on Turpin’s continued space creation, Aubrey’s kicking volume, and how Schottenheimer distributes targets among the playmakers. With the schedule ahead and Turpin trending upward, Dallas projects as a multifaceted offence capable of supporting several weekly contributors beyond Lamb.

Tom Brady is in the spotlight again as a Raiders limited partner who sat in the coaches’ booth with a headset during a game, prompting league clarification that his position allows presence in the booth. The NFL says no policy blocks an owner from being there, but strict device rules apply and in-person team facility access remains restricted. Brady’s influence on personnel decisions has been noted, with production meetings allowed remotely. Opponents worry about access to non-public information, while the Raiders push that Brady will influence direction without breaking rules. The saga continues as the Raiders face Washington this week and Brady is set to call Cowboys-Bears in Chicago.

The story ties Brady’s growing involvement to past whispers about his role in GM and coaching interviews. Executives weigh competitive equity versus transparency, with some noting that teams facing the Raiders will keep a wary eye, but others shrug off concerns as overblown. The league left the onus on opponents, while Brady’s status as part-owner keeps this a season-long talking point and a potential strategic edge for Las Vegas.