Week 2 fantasy decisions hinge on rebound potential for Pacheco, Mason, and Swift. Pacheco faces a stingy Eagles front and could see his workload grow, while Mason has momentum in Minnesota and looks poised to seize bellcow duties. Swift must translate earlier flashes into efficient carries and strong pass-game work against Detroit, still offering PPR upside.

Beyond these three, Judkins, Warren, Ridley, Odunze, Olave, Williams, and Meyers offer viable flex or streamer appeal, depending on format and roster depth. The analysis emphasizes workload, matchup, and efficiency to guide Week 2 starts and sits.

Week 1 fines centered on Chicago and Philadelphia, led by Cole Kmet’s $17,389 penalty for a leg whip on a D’Andre Swift rush. Noah Sewell followed with $6,174 for a hip-drop that wasn’t penalized in real time, and Jakorian Bennett hit $23,186 for a hip-drop. Jalen Carter’s week’s pay and ejection also factor into the league’s discipline narrative. For fantasy, watch Kmet’s target share and Bears’ blocking discipline, plus how the Eagles’ backfield roles shift as penalties influence on-field usage.

Week 2 RBs sit on the cusp of bigger roles. Warren could seize control in Pittsburgh if Gainwell fumbles, while Dobbins remains the Broncos’ clear lead back with primary red-zone duties. Mason projects as the Vikings’ early-down and goal-line option, and Henderson’s role in New England is tempered by Stevenson’s volume. Montgomery faces a potential drop in workload, and Henderson’s PPR upsides are subtle at best.

Volume and consistency drive the bets here. Expect Warren and Mason to push for more responsibility if efficiency improves; Dobbins’ job appears secure for now; Henderson remains a high-risk, high-reward bench option. Monitoring Week 2 game scripts will be key to capitalizing on these backfields.

Week 1 exposed a shifting NFL RB landscape. Chase Brown and Tony Pollard led their teams with workhorse workloads, logging over 80% of rushing attempts and the vast majority of scrimmage touches, signaling sustained high-volume roles to come.

Travis Etienne asserted himself as Jacksonville’s true bell cow after Tank Bigsby shipped out, while Kenneth Walker III ceded prominent work to Zach Charbonnet in Seattle. Jordan Mason surfaced for Minnesota, and Week 2 matchups loom as fantasy managers chase these trendlines.