Parsons to Green Bay reshapes the league’s defensive landscape, injecting elite edge pressure into a revamped Packers unit. Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson secured four-year extensions for the Jets, anchoring a nucleus around which Justin Fields can grow. Rodgers’ exit opens a new quarterback era in New York, while Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn push a fast-tracked rebuild. The offseason’s quiet approach masks a flurry of moves that could redefine fantasy targets and betting angles in 2025.

Jets vs. Steelers in Week 1 carries a built-in revenge arc for both quarterbacks after offseason moves. Aaron Rodgers targets a poised-to-breakout offense, while Justin Fields aims to validate his leap to New York. Fantasy impact centers on Rodgers’ connections and Garrett Wilson's ceiling in a revamped Jets passing game.

The Jets’ depth at wide receiver and a reinforced offense suggest meaningful Week 1 workloads, with injury updates shaping lineup decisions. The Steelers bring a stout defense, creating a tough opening test that could set early-season fantasy tones for Jets pass-catchers and the running game.

Beyond the headlines, Week 1 becomes a litmus test for the Jets’ offense, Fields’ running upside, and Wilson’s target share in a pivotal early-season stretch. All eyes on how quickly Rodgers and the new group gel and whether Fields can translate mobility into consistent production against a disciplined Pittsburgh unit.

Round-by-round cautions reshape this fantasy draft. McCaffrey’s Achilles/knee background and workload questions push him from must-pick to avoid. Brock Bowers looks tempting but TE early is misallocated value. Kamara’s decline, Wilson’s Jets offense, and Philly’s pass volume spark a risk-off approach at their spots. Smith’s WR2 status in a run-heavy Philly and Godwin’s timeline add more landmines. Late-rounds favor safer backs or high-upside plays, and kickers in round nine are a sunk cost.

In aggregate, the guide urges managers to pivot from high-risk early selections toward steadier floor options, while reserving bold bets for late-round upside options or proven veterans with clear path to targets. The takeaway: resist overpay for known risk, map workload shifts, and exploit value in rounds where safer roles or clearer roles emerge.