Jets pregame chatter spotlights a dynamic offense mix: Breece Hall anchors the ground game with a path to 1,200+ rushing yards and double-digit TDs, while Garrett Wilson is pegged as the primary fantasy lift with strong target share upside. On defense, Jermaine Johnson draws key praise as a potential MVP-level playmaker, aided by Harrison Phillips inside and Will McDonald delivering pressure off the edge. Michael Carter remains a meaningful committee piece, shaping a versatile Week 1 approach.

For fantasy managers, Wilson stands out as the safest high-ceiling receiver, Hall as the steady RB2 with weekly RB1 potential, and the Jets’ pass rush and interior line help could unlock more sacks and run-stopping efficiency. The mix signals a balanced, upgrade-minded attack with multiple weekly paths to fantasy points depending on opponent game flow.

Rodgers’ Jets debut lit up the NFL spotlight and reshaped how fantasy managers view the Steelers’ Week 1 win. Pittsburgh showed a play-action breakthrough with a calmer pocket, but the left tackle issue and a muddy running game kept questions alive about offensive sustainability. Calvin Austin III and George Pickens impressed, while Freiermuth’s targets hinted at a tighter, more versatile tight-end role. The defense flashed, yet interior run-stuffing remains a concern as Seattle looms.

On the fantasy side, Rodgers’ rhythm elevates Jets receivers and tight ends while pressuring Pittsburgh’s playbook to lean into pass options. Watt and Highsmith led the Steelers’ rush, but the D-line needs more push and the secondary must tighten communication. Week 2 figures to test whether Caleb Johnson or a stopgap lineman can soften the edge, while Gainwell, Warren, and the evolving run game for Pittsburgh demand a clearer plan to complement the high ceiling passing attack.

Rodgers and Fields headline Week 1 as the Jets debut a run-focused, quarterback-friendly attack while Pittsburgh leans on its elite pass rush. Rodgers’ patience and middle-of-the-field targets could unlock a higher ceiling for Garrett Wilson, paired with a tighter Jets tight-end rotation. Fields brings run-game intrigue to a Jets unit built around designed QB runs, creating splash potential even if passing is developing slowly.

Key matchups—McDonald vs Falanu on the edge, Gardner vs the Steelers’ passing game, Watt’s stand-your-ground pressure—shape a contest with big-play possibilities and volatility. If Rodgers slides into timing quickly and Fields leverages his running threat, Week 1 could set early-season fantasy tones and betting angles on splash plays and efficient drives.