Two weeks into the OC era, Fantasy Film Room checks in on the league’s new play-callers and how their schemes are shaping fantasy output. Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears look with tempo and misdirection potential, while Liam Coen’s Jacksonville Jaguars show growth through faster reads and targeted throws to Brian Thomas Jr. The panel buckets the rest as performing or underperforming: Seattle, New England, and Las Vegas still ironing things out; Philadelphia’s offense tweaks with a new OC; and the Dolphins-Bills TNF sets the week’s fantasy frontier.

For fantasy managers, the sky remains crowded with nuance. Track script-driven targets, pace shifts, and how each OCGame plan translates into usable floor weeks for QBs and pass-ccatchers. Teams with clearer in-game adjustments post-Week 2 offer the strongest short-term upside, while those still ironing continuity bring volatility you’ll want to hedge against in daily formats.

New York Giants add LaMareon James to their practice squad, releasing Dee Williams, as they shuffle cornerback and return roles. James brings a blend of kick-return history from Old Dominion and defensive versatility from his time at TCU, plus experience with the Browns. Williams' exit ends a brief Giants stint after Seattle tenure and a December roster moment, signaling ongoing evaluation of depth and return-game upside in a crowded CB group.

The move underscores the Giants' emphasis on special-teams versatility and depth behind their top corners, with James potentially slotting into return duties and depth alongside their corner rotation. Look for further drills and signings as the team hedges against injuries and explores options on the waiver wire.

Brady and Payton team up for a 2026 Saudi flag football showcase, signaling a bold push to grow the game globally. Brady’s Raiders minority ownership and headset in the Raiders booth add a fresh cross-team dynamic that could influence narratives around divisional matchups.

Denver hosts Las Vegas on Nov. 6 and visits Dec. 7 as schedules shape the storyline. With Brady's Fox work uncertain, the immediate fantasy impact is narrative-driven, not a wholesale shift in efficiency—yet the Brady-Payton axis deserves a closer watch for late-season betting angles.

Week 3 brings Seattle as 7.5-point favorites at home against New Orleans, but injuries to Devon Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori could blunt Seattle’s secondary edge. Spencer Rattler and the Saints offense have found traction, and the SportsLine model assigns a 38% upset chance for New Orleans—a surprisingly credible figure for a road test. The model’s Week 3 survivor pick diverges from Seattle, suggesting a one-score outcome with Seattle at about 62% win probability.

The slate features seven 5+ point spreads, including Dolphins-Bills, Packers-Browns, Falcons-Panthers, Jets-Bucs, Saints-Seahawks, Chiefs-Giants, and Lions-Ravens, underscoring how survivor players will chase value. The model touts a long, earned track record (10,000 simulations, 37-17 on top picks since 2024) and is the guiding beacon for those locking Week 3 picks, with promos noted for new users.