Week 2 fantasy decisions center on high-profile wideouts and how injuries, matchups, and QB play shape ceilings. Pittman Jr. may see fewer targets against Denver’s Patrick Surtain II despite practicing; Waddle’s shoulder adds risk against New England if he suits up, while Jameson Williams could benefit from a softer Week 2 matchup with Chicago. Rome Odunze emerged as Caleb Williams’ favorite target early, Marvin Harrison Jr. faces Jaycee Horn’s shadow in a tough Week 2 tilt, and Olave, DeVonta Smith, Diggs, Zay Flowers, and Jeudy are all in the crosshairs of tough lineup calls. The Who Should I Start tool remains the quick path to a confidence-booster, letting you compare up to four players with format-aware projections and up-to-date news.

In short, Week 2 starts hinge on health plus matchup nuance: Lions WRs versus Detroit’s pass-friendly defense, Panthers’ cornerback matchups for Harrison Jr., and the ever-present WR1/WR2 balance in Philadelphia and Buffalo. The piece also highlights the tool’s improvements—tiles, bye-week awareness, and scoring-format options—so fantasy managers can build stronger, data-driven lineups in real time.

Sirianni tapped a cross‑sport playbook to sustain peak performance, seeking lessons from leaders like Auriemma, Saban, and Staley on staying hungry after success. The Eagles’ offseason focus centers on keeping urgency, avoiding the title‑hangover, and guarding against complacency as they prepare for a Chiefs rematch. Philly players like DeVonta Smith and Jordan Mailata frame the mindset: move on, hunt another title, and keep the edge where it counts for fantasy production and team success.

In parallel, the piece underscores how leaders translate past glory into present discipline—defense adds new pieces, and the lineup must avoid relying on last-season baggage. The psychology of leading is highlighted, with veteran teammates emphasizing accountability and a collective push. For fantasy and betting, the emphasis is on role clarity, injury relief, and continued high usage as teams chase another championship.

Stacked-box defenses are eyeballing Barkley again, with two straight games under 3.0 YPC as Chiefs and Cowboys crowd the line. Barkley’s recent 117 yards on 43 attempts (2.7 YPC) underscores the risk in a run-heavy approach when teams sell out to stop the run.

Philly counters with Hurts’ dual threat and big plays from Brown and Smith, while Barkley and Patullo search for wrinkles to loosen the box. For fantasy, Barkley remains volatile, but a crease could unlock huge upside—creating leverage for Hurts and the Eagles’ receivers in DFS and season-long lineups.

The takeaway: anticipate stacked fronts, monitor box counts, and prefer a balanced mix of Barkley volatility with Hurts-Brown/Smith synergy in weekly rosters.