Dublin showdown: Rodgers injects a measured, efficient pulse into Pittsburgh’s offense while Minnesota leans on Jefferson and Addison to punch through a rising Steelers defense. Darasaw and O’Neill anchor a still-developing line opposite Watt’s relentless pressure, as Minnesota’s pass game tries to exploit size vs. speed. Wentz starts for Minnesota, forcing the defense to balance run support with veteran precision. Red-zone chess, tight end pace, and secondary matchups dominate the fantasy landscape.

Two teams, two playmakers, one island stage. Washington and Freiermuth provide red-zone ceiling for Pittsburgh; Jefferson and Addison stretch the field for Minnesota, aided by Hawkinson. Flores’ blitzing returns a different flavor, while Ramsey and Slay jockey for leverage against big-bodied targets. The game hinges on which unit translates Xs into fantasy points most cleanly, with health and line play guiding the trajectory.

Rodgers’ Jets debut lit up the NFL spotlight and reshaped how fantasy managers view the Steelers’ Week 1 win. Pittsburgh showed a play-action breakthrough with a calmer pocket, but the left tackle issue and a muddy running game kept questions alive about offensive sustainability. Calvin Austin III and George Pickens impressed, while Freiermuth’s targets hinted at a tighter, more versatile tight-end role. The defense flashed, yet interior run-stuffing remains a concern as Seattle looms.

On the fantasy side, Rodgers’ rhythm elevates Jets receivers and tight ends while pressuring Pittsburgh’s playbook to lean into pass options. Watt and Highsmith led the Steelers’ rush, but the D-line needs more push and the secondary must tighten communication. Week 2 figures to test whether Caleb Johnson or a stopgap lineman can soften the edge, while Gainwell, Warren, and the evolving run game for Pittsburgh demand a clearer plan to complement the high ceiling passing attack.