Week 2 targets lean heavily into Jaxon Smith-Njigba and CeeDee Lamb with upside on ladder plays, plus red-zone TD bets on Brian Thomas Jr., Tre'Quan Smith and Trey McBride. Jaylen Warren’s long-reception prop adds a backfield lever in Seattle’s game flow. Injury watch and line movement are highlighted as edges across ARI, SEA, DAL, and JAX, with a focus on crafting sharp laddered and TD-focused bets.

Key bets include JSN over 63.5 receiving yards, Lamb over 76.5, and WR TD angles on Thomas Jr., McBride, and Harrison Jr.’s offense, complemented by cautious stance on backfield roles. The analysis leans into track-meet game scripts, with notes on red-zone targets, air yards, and how to hedge across multiple prop stacks for Week 2.

Washington Commanders fell 27-18 to Green Bay as Packers’ defense overwhelmed Washington’s offense, while injury chaos at Lambeau Field strained a shallow depth chart. Deatrich Wise Jr. left in the second quarter with a leg injury that could end his season, a crippling blow to Washington’s edge-rushing and run defense. Austin Ekeler also suffered a non-contact calf/Achilles concern late, with Schefter reporting an Achilles tear as a real possibility. John Bates left with a groin injury; Noah Brown re-aggravated a knee/groin issue; Trey Amos exited with a shoulder issue, and Brandon Coleman also left with a shoulder injury before returning. The Patriots-like depth test for Washington will shape fantasy play moving forward, while Green Bay’s defense capped the night with pressure and disciplined coverage.

Packers’ defensive performance and the Commanders’ injury toll set the tone for the coming weeks, pushing fantasy managers to monitor Week 3 availability and potential replacements on both sides. Washington’s roster flexibility will be tested as they try to stabilize their defense and passing game, while Green Bay capitalized on the disruption with a disciplined, stout effort that solidified their position in a crowded NFC race.

Michael Penix Jr. powered Week 1 for the Falcons, posting a top-10 fantasy showing with 298 passing yards, a TD, and a rushing score, all while his schedule tilts toward friendlier matchups in Weeks 3–4. The waiver-wire targets lean offense: Dylan Sampson leads Cleveland’s backfield with a growing early-down role; Calvin Austin III breaks out as Pittsburgh’s secondary option with versatile use. Brenton Strange and Hunter Henry stabilize TE spots in Jacksonville and New England, respectively, while Ollie Gordon II’s value wanes with De’Von Achane healthy again. This guide flags Week 1 breakout reads and Week-by-week streaming angles, plus weekly waiver fodder and a recap of last week’s games.

Five adds are highlighted: Sampson, Austin III, Henry, Strange, and Penix Jr.—each mapped to probable weekly triggers and potential long-term value. The piece also leans on premium tools to sharpen projections and bets, including a look at PFF+ in-season stats and a new Player Prop Tool for smarter wagering.

The Eagles snag Tank Bigsby from Jacksonville for 2026 fifth and sixth-round picks, adding backfield depth behind Barkley and a potential return-game spark. Bigsby’s 766 rushing yards and seven TDs last season hint at more than a pure return role and could carve a meaningful niche in Philly’s offense if used smartly.

Jacksonville sends Bigsby to bolster their draft capital, betting on Etienne, LeQuint Allen, and Bhayshul Tuten to shoulder the rush workload. The mid-round picks are solid compensation for a player who flashed upside last year, keeping their core trio intact for 2025. The swap underscores differing valuations: Philly pursues upside in a title push, while JAX banks ammo for 2026 while trusting their young backs.

Fantasy implications hinge on Bigsby’s workload in Philly and Jacksonville’s usage of Etienne and co. If Bigsby earns a real role, he could become a valuable depth-play in deeper leagues and a potential name to monitor in return-heavy packages as the season unfolds.

Jalen Carter faces a potential suspension or hefty fine after the season-opening incident, as the NFL signals zero tolerance for acts that demean the game. The league’s spring emphasis on sportsmanship and a broader crackdown on celebrations heighten the stakes for Philadelphia ahead of a Super Bowl rematch with Kansas City. A Monday decision looms, with Carter’s status and Eagles discipline in flux, while Ben VanSumeren’s injury delay and internal team handling add fantasy-relevant twists.

Fantasy managers should monitor Carter’s status and the Eagles’ defensive-line rotation closely. If Carter sits, expect increased snaps for veteran disruptors and opportunistic DLs, with the potential for a ripple effect across the Eagles’ IDP landscape and immediate matchup planning against the Chiefs.