Week 2 primetime-like fantasy intrigue sprouts from a thinning Steelers secondary as Joey Porter Jr. sits with a hamstring injury, Nick Emmanwori is ruled out, and Devon Witherspoon is doubtful for Seattle. Both defenses are hit, pushing Seattle’s offense toward high-volume passing and deep balls early. Pittsburgh’s 34-point Week 1 outburst is a reminder that a strong, aerial attack can surface even in a tougher matchup, amplifying opportunities for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Seattle’s receivers.

The game sets up as a shootout potential, with the Seahawks eyeing increased target share for JSN-Njigba and even Cooper Kupp as a late-season-time risk-reward figure, while Pittsburgh tries to thread its own passing game through a thinner secondary. Week 1 scoring leaders Ravens and Bills underline the pace, and the 10 a.m. PT kickoff on FOX invites a high-scoring, fantasy-friendly Sunday.

Panthers face a Week 2 test vs. Arizona with Bryce Young under early-season scrutiny, but the club has signaled this year isn’t about chasing a playoff push. The focus is on showing NFL-caliber offense and development, not racking up wins. Carolina’s path to respectability in a softening NFC South hinges on Young improving from Week 1 and the offense stabilizing quickly.

From a fantasy lens, Young’s upside hinges on offensive efficiency and volume. If protection solidifies and playmakers create separation, he could flirt with mid-range QB1 numbers against Arizona. The Cardinals present a favorable matchup, but the broader picture remains about growth and future-building for Carolina.

Bills stormed back from a late deficit to beat the Ravens 41-40, with Josh Allen delivering a furious fourth-quarter surge that underscored Buffalo’s ceiling in a tight AFC East. The Jets, meanwhile, saw their new-look staff falter in a 34-32 loss to Pittsburgh, though Justin Fields steered a 394-yard day. Buffalo holds the all-time edge in the division and remains a central fantasy anchor, while Hall’s Jets and Gardner’s coverage shape upcoming matchups.

Jamal Adams’ switch to WILL linebacker with the Las Vegas Raiders is paying off fast. A 90.9 PFF debut grade ranks second among linebackers, underscoring a seamless conversion from safety to a blitz- and coverage-friendly role. Vegas is leaning on his versatility—edge rush, coverage drops, and middle roaming—to boost his IDP floor and ceiling as he grows into the position.

The Jets era and the Seattle coaching tie-back frame a rising fantasy narrative: Adams looks like a high-impact, multi-position asset as long as the role sticks and the Raiders’ front seven stays aggressive.