Jets will be without Justin Fields due to a concussion, elevating Tyrod Taylor for his New York debut against Tampa Bay. Fields’ absence nudges the offense toward a more run-first approach, highlighting Breece Hall’s workload in a tougher matchup.

Taylor's arrival puts Hall at the center, while TB’s No.5-ranked run defense tests him. Expect Hall to anchor the Jets' ground game with a mix of short passes, and watch for any post-concussion QB adjustments that could affect Hall’s ceiling in fantasy lineups.

Week 2 of 2025 delivered a wave of fantasy busts across QB, RB, WR and TE, forcing managers to rethink lineups and smartly pivot for Week 3. Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy faltered in prime time, while a host of running backs—Henry, Hall, Charbonnet, Pacheco, Hunt and more—never found their footing. WRs like A.J. Brown, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Drake London cooled after strong openings, and tight ends such as Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson offered limited fantasy returns. Bounce-back potential remains for several, but risk has clearly risen across the board.

Rosters should shift toward safer floors and clearer use-cases in Week 3, with attention to upcoming matchups against softer defenses and potential in-game script shifts. The busts spotlight several buy-low windows, particularly at WR and TE, where targets and red-zone usage could swing dramatically with a favorable game plan. Fantasy managers should weigh the rest-of-season trajectory against Week 2 volatility and adjust accordingly.

Overall, Week 2 underscored the value of depth and matchup-fueled decisions. Staying ahead requires identifying hidden Week 3 opportunities among RBs with clearer roles, WRs in jam-friendly offenses, and TEs who still command a red-zone presence despite rough Sundays.

Buffalo’s defense answered Week 1 doubts with a stifling showing against the Jets, holding New York to 154 total yards and 10 points. Breece Hall was bottled to 29 yards on 10 carries, while Justin Fields added just 27 rushing yards on a key scramble. The Jets’ passing game also stagnated, with Garrett Wilson limited to 50 receiving yards on four grabs.

Rookie reinforcements carried the load on Buffalo’s line: Deone Walker, TJ Sanders, Zion Logue, and DaQuan Jones stepped up with solid snaps as Ed Oliver and Taron Johnson were sidelined. Joey Bosa wrecked the pocket with two forced fumbles, a sack, six pressures, and two hits, helping Buffalo post four sacks and 23 pressures overall. Buffalo hosts Miami next, aiming to keep building defensive cohesion.

In a Week 2 reversion to form, Buffalo proved it can adapt quickly, leveraging front-seven depth and a relentless rush to stabilize after Week 1 turmoil. The matchup against the Dolphins will test whether this developing unit can sustain pressure on a high-caliber offense on a short week.