Kaleb Johnson’s Week 3 kickoff duties look unlikely to return after Sunday’s miscue, with Mike Tomlin signaling the benching could be temporary but real. Johnson must show daily growth to reclaim the role, as Kenneth Gainwell looms as the default returner and Trey Sermon is in reserve. Pittsburgh also navigates an injury-heavy week, with Highsmith and Loudermilk out and several others listed as questionable, ahead of a showdown with New England.

Falcons win Week 2 on SNF with a lockdown defense and a flawless kicking night from John Parker Romo, who went 6-for-6 and drilled a 54-yard late bomb to reclaim the lead. Atlanta’s offense stalled in the red zone, piling up 18 points through field goals while Bijan Robinson kept the fantasy floor stable. Michael Penix Jr. delivered a dud (135 passing yards, 0 TDs), tempering Week 2 hype. With a rebound-friendly matchup against Carolina, Romo becomes a top waiver target as the kicking game could drive several more wins for Atlanta.

New Orleans sits at 0-2 after two tight losses, with first-year play-caller Kellen Moore guiding a still-developing offense. Spencer Rattler has shown clear improvement, protecting the ball and giving the team a plausible path to wins, while Alvin Kamara has been the offense’s brightest asset, grinding out yards and highlighting week-to-week upside. The passing attack hasn’t clicked consistently yet, though Juwan Johnson has offered a spark. The defense has had sturdy moments but can’t close out games. They head to Seattle salivating at a break in the schedule with 15 games left to salvage the season.

Their upcoming matchup vs Seattle is a key test, as the Seahawks bring a different style that can reveal where New Orleans must grow in the passing game and in situational efficiency. With football life in the balance for fantasy managers, this is a pivotal week to gauge progress from Rattler and Kamara, and to watch how the defense handles Seattle’s pace and offense.

Division standings show Tampa Bay up 2-0, Atlanta 1-1, and Carolina 0-2, setting a challenging but navigable path for New Orleans with 15 games remaining to flip the narrative.