Week 2 injuries create a shifting fantasy landscape. Burrow’s turf-toe surgery sinks Cincinnati’s ceiling and thrusts Browning into a tough starter role. Fields’ concussion protocol and Daniels’ knee sprain keep multiple offenses in flux, while Ekeler’s season-ending Achilles reshapes Washington’s backfield. IRs for Hunt and Corbett and Beebe’s high-ankle out the Cowboys’ center and Panthers’ line, respectively, heighten concerns. Several top corners (Surtain II, Terrell, Johnson) carry medium to high risk, influencing matchup decisions across the league.

Week 2 IDP notes highlight a bounce-back for Detroit’s Hutchinson, Branch, and Campbell, while waiver watch centers on Nick Herbig stepping into a volume-heavy role with Highsmith sidelined. Key backups across the league—Dorian Williams, Noah Sewell, Joe Bachie, Ivan Pace Jr., Malachi Moore, Abdul Carter—popped in as potential deeper-league adds. In Arizona, Campbell and Mack Wilson lead the way, with Akeem Davis-Gaither lighting up as a deeper option. Minnesota, Jets, Giants, and Bears also show notable snap shifts and opportunites for IDP rosters.

Buffalo toppled the Jets 30-10 in Week 2, riding a punishing ground game from James Cook (21-132-2) and a sturdy run-back by Ray Davis while Josh Allen managed a low-variance day with 208 total yards and no TDs. The defense stifled New York to a season-low 154 yards, helped by Tre.Davious White's return to form and Cam Lewis stepping in at nickel for the sidelined Taron Johnson. Ed Oliver’s injury triggered rookie reps for Zion Logue and Deone Walker; Joey Bosa anchored the pass rush with a forced fumble, hinting Buffalo’s playoff push hinges on a deeper, healthier defense and improved offensive efficiency against the Dolphins Thursday.

Jayden Daniels will miss Week 3 with a knee sprain, thrusting Marcus Mariota into Washington’s lineup against the Raiders. Daniels produced nearly 40 fantasy points in two weeks, with 433 passing yards and 3 TDs plus 85 rushing yards; expect a more conservative rushing ceiling upon return. In his absence, Jacory Croskey-Merritt should see more touches with Ekeler out, and Zach Ertz remains a reliable target. Consider Mariota as a Week 3 streamer and have Daniel Jones or Aaron Rodgers ready as backups.

Week 2 of the NFL featured a mosaic of tributes to Charlie Kirk, with teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins holding moments of silence or tribute videos. Houston Texans faced a Monday night decision against Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The league delegates these observances to clubs, prompting online debate about politics in football and a contrast to Colin Kaepernick’s era, underscoring how memorials can intersect with game focus and fantasy betting considerations.