Rodgers' Steelers debut: 244 yards and four TDs, seven receivers snagging passes as Pittsburgh won 34-32 over the Jets. Darnold’s Seattle opener was modest—150 yards, no TDs, one turnover in a 230-yard, 13-point showing against San Francisco. The Week 2 clash looks like a defensive slog with two sturdy fronts, an under-40 total points vibe, and fantasy angles anchored in workload splits and distribution.

Expect Rodgers to keep spreading balls, Walker and Charbonnet to anchor Seattle’s ground game, and Warren to shoulder Steelers’ quick-hitting runs. Injuries and boom/bust drives could tilt this low-scoring affair, making smart streaming and contrarian bets key for fantasy managers and bettors.

Two sides, one gritty game plan: lean into the defenses, monitor the in-game pace, and ride the backfields as the primary fantasy catalysts in a game likely decided by field-position and timely stops.