Kansas City rookie Josh Simmons starred at left tackle in Week 2, holding his own against Philadelphia's stout pass rush and not surrendering a single pressure on 36 pass-blocking snaps. Pro Football Focus graded him at 87.8 for the performance, a precise signal of his upside as a starting tackle for the Chiefs.

Despite the loss, the standout showing fuels optimism for Week 3 against the New York Giants, giving fantasy managers a reason to watch Simmons closely as he cements a blind-side role and Kansas City's protection dynamics evolve behind a young, developing unit.

The Chiefs wore Free 4 shirts for Rashee Rice before the home opener vs. Philadelphia, a gesture Andy Reid labeled as affection for a teammate, not a political statement about the NFL. Rice sits out six games due to a personal conduct policy violation from a 2024 Dallas crash. He had 79 catches as a rookie in 2023, and despite an injury-shortened 2024, he posted postseason numbers. He can return October 19 against the Raiders.

Washington may turn to Marcus Mariota in Week 3 if Jayden Daniels cannot play, thanks to the team’s smart investment in a proven backup. Mariota flashed efficiency in relief last season (18-for-23, 205 yards, 2 TD vs Carolina) and has 11 NFL seasons of starting and backup experience. If Daniels is unavailable, Mariota could provide a stable, quarterback-run threat and sustain the offense against the Raiders, keeping fantasy options alive for Washington’s pass-catchers and backs.