San Francisco’s week-two reality check: Purdy is sidelined by turf-toe/toe and shoulder issues, a long-shot to play against New Orleans. The 49ers turn to Mac Jones, with Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs noted historically as emergency options. Kittle’s hamstring injury puts more pressure on San Francisco’s passing game while Bridge to Lance looms in the backstory. The upcoming slate (Saints, Cardinals, Jaguars, Rams, Buccaneers) tests Jones and the system’s resilience, especially without Purdy’s floor-raising play.

Fantasy angles tilt toward Jones as a potential streamer early, with Kittle out of the equation for several weeks and SF leaning on the run game and short-mesh concepts. San Francisco’s prior Week-2 outcomes without Purdy hint at volatility, but the surrounding cast—McCaffrey, Samuel, and the defense—keeps the floor high if Jones adapts quickly. Track Purdy’s timeline for re-entry and Jones’ early chemistry in high-leverage spots.

No. 5 is the new focal point for the Steelers with Jalen Ramsey wearing the number after a blockbuster swap sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami. The countdown to Week 1 vs Jets at MetLife centers on the No. 5 legacy: Ramsey’s elite pedigree, the five Steelers who’ve worn the digit, and Craig Colquitt’s legendary punting stretch as the franchise’s top No. 5. The piece knots the trade, the roster history, and the fantasy angles tied to a stronger secondary and improved special-teams ceiling.

The history shows Ramsey joined a secondary poised to lock down receivers, while the old No. 5 lineage includes Cameron Johnston, D’Shawn Jamison, Joshua Dobbs, and Bruce Gradkowski. Colquitt’s punt volume anchors the tradition as the greatest No. 5 wearer, a reminder that production from special teams can tilt fantasy DSTs and punt-related plays. Jets loom as Week 1 opponent, amplifying the intrigue for Week 1 lineups.

New England claimed Tommy DeVito off waivers, placing him as the third quarterback behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs. The move shores up a premium spot after DeVito’s strong Giants tenure and his standout preseason showing against the Patriots, where he went 17-of-20 for 198 yards with 3 touchdowns and no turnovers in the second half. DeVito’s undrafted arc and his nickname, Tommy Cutlets, add a compelling narrative for dynasty watchers, though his path to real fantasy impact remains capped behind Maye and Dobbs.