Baltimore’s edge depth is being squeezed. The Ravens drafted Mike Green as a potential internal fix, but veteran options Za’Darius Smith (to Philadelphia) and Jadeveon Clowney (to Dallas) won’t be landing in Baltimore. Kyle Van Noy’s injury further thins the rotation, leaving Baltimore with a scarce free-agent market and a need to rely on internal development and creative schemes to pressure quartebacks early this season.

Through two games the pass rush has produced just three sacks (25th in the league), and the team must prove it can generate timely pressure without seasoned reinforcements. While Week 2’s rebound helps, the immediate path to consistent pressure remains unsettled, and fantasy managers should watch Green’s growth and potential scheme tweaks closely as the season unfolds.

Bottom line: panic is unnecessary, but the Ravens’ defensive plan hinges on rapid internal progression and smart coaching to compensate for a capped market and missing veteran options.

The Tush Push controversy surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles remains loud but unresolved as 2025 rolls in. After a Week 2 usage that sparked social and broadcast outcry, the play isn’t banned, but the chatter continues about safety, officiating, and whether it’s a legitimate football play. Bill Cowher joined the Dan Patrick Show, calling it a scrum and urging a change before a catastrophic injury forces action. Week 3 is likely to amplify the debate and test fantasy projections tied to goal-line touches.

For fantasy managers, the situation signals potential shifts in short-yardage workloads, red-zone dynamics, and the value of backfield and QB sneaks across Philly and possibly the league. Stay tuned for any official tweaks or shifts in usage that could tilt week-to-week projections.

NFL teams increasingly rely on capable backups as the league's quarterback depth becomes a defining edge. The league-wide ranking spotlights 12 signal-callers who would step into a starting role with meaningful fantasy value, led by Kirk Cousins’s high-floor approach and Jake Browning’s improved sizing of Burrow’s Bengals. The piece weighs recent performance, supporting cast, and o-line strength to separate reliable veterans from high-variance upshots, framing Week 3 as a potential turning point for fantasy rosters.

From Jaxson Dart’s rookie upside to Marcus Mariota’s steady fill-in floor and Tanner McKee’s elevated camp vibes translating to the field, the list blends proven production with upside. The discussion also considers Anthony Richardson’s high ceiling despite a limited track record and Jacoby Brissett’s bridge-class efficiency, creating a practical guide for managers tracking backups across all leagues.

As Burrow’s injury reframes Cincinnati’s short-term outlook, the landscape for Week 3 and beyond hinges on how these backups leverage opportunity, line support, and big-play receivers. The analysis helps fantasy managers gauge which backups could emerge as weekly starters or high-floor DFS plays when the top signal-caller is unavailable.