Week 2 brought a brutal reality check for defenses, with six units slipping into the red and two big-name anchors—Denver and Chicago—stuck on the wrong side of the scoreboard. The Broncos allowed a prolific Colts attack to march, while the Bears could not muster anything on either side of the ball. Fantasy managers watched extra points, kicks, and turnover-free drives erase day-long projections.

Key fallout centered on receivers who cooled after Week 1 fire, and running backs whose ground games vanished against stout defenses. Fields exited with a concussion scare, Sutton saw limited downfield looks, and several pivots emerged on the bench as Week 3 approaches. The takeaway: streaming defenses and shoring up high-variance lineups are back in play.

Joey Bosa has landed in Buffalo as a game-changing addition, piling up three forced fumbles and his first sack with the Bills in the Week 2 win over the Jets. His disruptive edge presence immediately upgrades Buffalo's front and sets the table for a more menacing postseason pass rush.

Josh Allen absorbed a brutal nose hit but returned to finish, and his request for a single strip-sack from Bosa underscored the new trust and grit within Buffalo's locker room. If Bosa sustains this level, Buffalo could leverage a fearsome defensive toolkit that amplifies fantasy upside across the Bills’ defensive lineup and key playmakers.

Week 2 delivered a fresh batch of storylines: Green Bay’s emergence as the league’s top unit, Buffalo’s defense back to form, and Kansas City stumbling to 0-2 while still showing bite. The power rankings name a clear perch for the Packers, but also spotlight the scramble across the league—from Kyler- or Burrow-sized injuries to breakout performances from Barkley and Nabers. Fantasy-relevant shifts abound as coaches adjust and players seize opportunities in a season already feeling unpredictable.

Buffalo rolled to a 30-10 victory over the Jets in Week 2, tightening the AFC East race and elevating James Cook to a prime fantasy-target status after a breakout performance that drew nationwide praise. The win underscored Buffalo’s balanced attack and improving cohesion, while New York absorbed sharp headlines for the blowout and offensive misfires. Cook’s growing involvement signals a higher weekly ceiling for Bills’ backfield shares going forward.