Seattle stunned Pittsburgh by flipping a 0-2 start into belief via a transformed second half. Kenneth Walker III sparked a late-outburst, and a more balanced attack—with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton contributing early juice—kept the Steelers off balance. The defense tightened behind Mafe, Hall, and Murphy, while special teams and the run game provided the difference. The mood shift feels real for fantasy: Seattle looks capable of sustaining a multi-faceted attack and leaning into the ground game when needed.

NFC West Week 2 produced a clean sweep of two-win teams: the Rams, 49ers, Seahawks, and Cardinals all kept pace with impressive late surges, reinforcing fantasy outlooks across the division. Stafford sparked a late attack to power a 33-19 Rams win over the Titans, while Seattle’s offense finally unlocked in the second half behind Walker and Smith-Njigba. Arizona’s defense closed out a 2-0 start with Campbell tormenting Bryce Young, and San Francisco survived without Purdy and Kittle by leaning on Mac Jones to push the ball downfield. The landscape shifts weekly, but the core fantasy assets across these teams remain highly relevant for rosters and matchups.

Look for Stafford-Kupp in L.A. to carry momentum, Walker and Smith-Njigba to keep growing in Seattle, and Cardinals’ Campbell to anchor a stout defense with upside for sack-heavy weeks. San Francisco’s offense could be driven by efficient games from a healthy QB battle, while the Panthers face a tougher test once Young settles. Week 3 schedules should heavily weigh these groups as fantasy players map lineups and weekly risk vs. reward.

Cleveland’s 41-17 setback to Baltimore exposed a fragile balance: the defense has carried the load, but the offense remains stagnant. Joe Flacco’s veteran edge isn’t a cure in Stefanski’s scheme, leaving Browns fantasy assets vulnerable as the team sits 0-2 despite outgaining opponents. Myles Garrett stands out up front, yet a defense cannot win games alone when the offense can’t move the ball. A Week 3 clash with Green Bay could spark adjustments if the attack finally shows signs of life.

Outgaining opponents hasn’t translated to wins; conservative play and costly turnovers continue to hobble Cleveland. The path to salvation hinges on a more functional run game and better ball security. If the offense improves, Garrett’s ceiling could translate to fantasy gains; otherwise, the season risks slipping away as the schedule stiffens.