Steelers must clamp Seattle’s two-headed backfield, dial up pressure on Sam Darnold, and win third downs to keep drives off the field. After a rough showing vs Jets, Pittsburgh leans on T. J. Watt to spark the pass rush, while stout run defense and timely stops shape fantasy upside—Watt’s sack ceiling and Seahawks’ balanced attack.

From a fantasy lens, Watt becomes the primary catalyst if the Steelers can collapse the pocket. Seahawks RBs Charbonnet and Walker III are workload bets in a game-script that could tilt on efficiency in short-yardage and third-down scenarios. Monitor game flow and substitution patterns for optimal lineups.

Pittsburgh aims for offensive balance against Seattle by reestablishing the ground game, protecting Rodgers, and guarding the football. Kaleb Johnson could shoulder a bigger load as the Steelers lean on more diverse run concepts, while Broderick Jones gets extra help to keep the left side clean. Clean ball security and disciplined execution become the blueprint for a tight, clock-controlling win over Seattle.

With a stronger ground attack and fewer miscues, Pittsburgh can unlock play-action benefits and keep Seattle’s pressure at bay. If the Steelers execute this plan, they’ll control pace and put themselves in position to capitalize on key drives.

McCaffrey’s Week 1 workload was 31 touches, and Week 2 injury chatter centered on a calf scare. He practiced fully late in the week and wasn’t listed on the Sunday injury report, making him a strong play against New Orleans unless a late setback arises.

The 49ers’ backfield remains in flux. If McCaffrey can’t go, Brian Robinson would step into the top role and Isaac Guerendo could mix in behind him. Shanahan offered little new detail beyond saying there was nothing to report after Week 1, keeping fantasy managers on alert for last‑minute lineup decisions.

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.