Two Monday Night Football games cap Week 2: Tampa Bay at Houston and Los Angeles at Las Vegas. Fantasy managers should watch for players who can step up in these two high-pace matchups, especially when offenses face tougher defenses or favorable game scripts. The Steelers and Seahawks context adds nuance—kickoff moments and defensive pressure can create opportunistic plays and streaming chances as Week 2 unfolds.

Week 2 injuries create a shifting fantasy landscape. Burrow’s turf-toe surgery sinks Cincinnati’s ceiling and thrusts Browning into a tough starter role. Fields’ concussion protocol and Daniels’ knee sprain keep multiple offenses in flux, while Ekeler’s season-ending Achilles reshapes Washington’s backfield. IRs for Hunt and Corbett and Beebe’s high-ankle out the Cowboys’ center and Panthers’ line, respectively, heighten concerns. Several top corners (Surtain II, Terrell, Johnson) carry medium to high risk, influencing matchup decisions across the league.

Week 2 IDP notes highlight a bounce-back for Detroit’s Hutchinson, Branch, and Campbell, while waiver watch centers on Nick Herbig stepping into a volume-heavy role with Highsmith sidelined. Key backups across the league—Dorian Williams, Noah Sewell, Joe Bachie, Ivan Pace Jr., Malachi Moore, Abdul Carter—popped in as potential deeper-league adds. In Arizona, Campbell and Mack Wilson lead the way, with Akeem Davis-Gaither lighting up as a deeper option. Minnesota, Jets, Giants, and Bears also show notable snap shifts and opportunites for IDP rosters.

Terrell Williams will be around and involved for the Patriots after a medical issue, though the exact role remains unclear. In his absence, Zak Kuhr took defensive play-calling duties for the Week 2 win over Miami, and Vrabel praised Kuhr’s decisiveness and growth. With a Steelers game on deck, New England will balance Williams’ return with Kuhr’s voice in the room, aiming for consistency as they refine their defensive plan.