Hurts for Mahomes is a league-winner pivot. Mahomes' ceiling remains elite, and a two-for-one could land him plus a piece while Hurts' rushing TDs may shrink under the tush-push crackdown.

Rice's return makes KC's passing game a top target; chase Rashee Rice via Mahomes or direct trades, with companions like Debo Samuel, Nico Collins, or Keenan Allen to sweeten the deal.

Even if Mahomes can't be acquired, Rice alone or with a secondary upgrade can anchor a strong squad; the guide offers concrete templates and smart buy-low/sell-high ideas.

NFL officiating and fantasy collide as the tush push debate intensifies. Pre-snap movement, substitutions, and rare 'double-zero' timing could tilt week outcomes and alter red-zone play. Falcons' rookie defense adds fresh fantasy upside. Russell Wilson and Tyreek Hill remind us that sustained output still hinges on health and system fit.

Meanwhile, backups—Purdy’s stand-in, Browning’s shot, and Mariota’s fit—shape Week 3 pivots. The lesson: health, coaching trust, and edge-in-play calling are the real flex plays for fantasy rosters this fall.