Seattle stunned Pittsburgh by flipping a 0-2 start into belief via a transformed second half. Kenneth Walker III sparked a late-outburst, and a more balanced attack—with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton contributing early juice—kept the Steelers off balance. The defense tightened behind Mafe, Hall, and Murphy, while special teams and the run game provided the difference. The mood shift feels real for fantasy: Seattle looks capable of sustaining a multi-faceted attack and leaning into the ground game when needed.

Detroit blitzed Chicago at Ford Field as the Bears drop to 0-2, with Caleb Williams flashing but penalized and turnover-prone. Rome Odunze erupted for 7 grabs, 128 yards and 2 TDs, signaling a fantasy spike. Chicago's secondary and pass rush faltered after Jaylon Johnson left, while Detroit's offense clicked behind Goff's clean day.

The game spotlighted penalties, miscues and coaching decisions that fantasy managers will weigh as Chicago recalibrates for Week 3.

NFC West Week 2 produced a clean sweep of two-win teams: the Rams, 49ers, Seahawks, and Cardinals all kept pace with impressive late surges, reinforcing fantasy outlooks across the division. Stafford sparked a late attack to power a 33-19 Rams win over the Titans, while Seattle’s offense finally unlocked in the second half behind Walker and Smith-Njigba. Arizona’s defense closed out a 2-0 start with Campbell tormenting Bryce Young, and San Francisco survived without Purdy and Kittle by leaning on Mac Jones to push the ball downfield. The landscape shifts weekly, but the core fantasy assets across these teams remain highly relevant for rosters and matchups.

Look for Stafford-Kupp in L.A. to carry momentum, Walker and Smith-Njigba to keep growing in Seattle, and Cardinals’ Campbell to anchor a stout defense with upside for sack-heavy weeks. San Francisco’s offense could be driven by efficient games from a healthy QB battle, while the Panthers face a tougher test once Young settles. Week 3 schedules should heavily weigh these groups as fantasy players map lineups and weekly risk vs. reward.