Dallas escaped Week 2 with an OT victory over the Giants, powered by Brandon Aubrey’s clutch kicking and KaVontae Turpin’s league-best separation that redefines the Cowboys’ fast-paced attack under Brian Schottenheimer. Turpin generated 6.1 yards of separation per route and a 47-yard receiving line, signaling a breakout as the offense leans into speed and schemed touches. CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Malik Nabers and Wan’Dale Robinson flashed big-play potential, while Turpin’s neck issue appears minor and manageable.

The blueprint for fantasy upside hinges on Turpin’s continued space creation, Aubrey’s kicking volume, and how Schottenheimer distributes targets among the playmakers. With the schedule ahead and Turpin trending upward, Dallas projects as a multifaceted offence capable of supporting several weekly contributors beyond Lamb.

Week 3 fantasy tight end pickups center on three players with clear week-to-week variability. Isaiah Likely is nearing a return for Baltimore and could push into usable target share if Lamar Jackson leans more toward the passing game; Brenton Strange faces a crowded Jaguars TE room that caps upside in many weeks; Jonnu Smith remains in a split-heavy Steelers offense where consistent weekly value is hard to lock in.

In shallow formats, Likely is the only name with a plausible Week 3 spike, while Strange and Smith belong in deeper leagues or biweekly-coverage plans. The waiver plays require patience, not panic, and weekly matchup awareness will determine who pays off.

Kaleb Johnson’s Week 3 kickoff duties look unlikely to return after Sunday’s miscue, with Mike Tomlin signaling the benching could be temporary but real. Johnson must show daily growth to reclaim the role, as Kenneth Gainwell looms as the default returner and Trey Sermon is in reserve. Pittsburgh also navigates an injury-heavy week, with Highsmith and Loudermilk out and several others listed as questionable, ahead of a showdown with New England.

Falcons win Week 2 on SNF with a lockdown defense and a flawless kicking night from John Parker Romo, who went 6-for-6 and drilled a 54-yard late bomb to reclaim the lead. Atlanta’s offense stalled in the red zone, piling up 18 points through field goals while Bijan Robinson kept the fantasy floor stable. Michael Penix Jr. delivered a dud (135 passing yards, 0 TDs), tempering Week 2 hype. With a rebound-friendly matchup against Carolina, Romo becomes a top waiver target as the kicking game could drive several more wins for Atlanta.