McCarthy’s late-season surge turned a worrying Monday night into a glimmer for fantasy managers. He shredded the fourth quarter, saved a loss, and flashed dual-threat upside that could make him a viable superflex streamer in favorable weeks.

ETN dominated Jacksonville’s backfield while Tank Bigsby was sent out of town, confirming ETN as the Jaguars’ lead back for now. Xavier Worthy’s injury cloud looms on KC, and Debo Samuel’s shift to a Washington slot role added a fresh layer of intrigue for WaS/HIS upside. Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa paced Miami’s offense, while Jefferson’s and Mason’s early-season roles gave broader notes for Week 2.

Debo Samuel’s new slot emphasis in Washington and Worthy’s status with KC shape future lineups, while the Dolphins’ unusual Week 1 ethos underscored the need to reassess air-yard bets and target shares. In Chicago, Caleb Williams’ college-year storylines reverberate but don’t dock the Week 1 takeaways for Bears pass-catchers; meanwhile, McCarthy’s late flourish injects hope for Vikings fantasy pivots.