NFL Week 2 preseason numbers delivered a blend of small-sample heroics and rookie flashes with direct fantasy implications. Cam Ward’s box score looked pedestrian at first (2-of-7, 42 yards), but he threaded a pressure-escape throw to Elic Ayomanor and showed physical ball placement that could translate to upside in mobile-quarters packages. Gunnar Helm seized his second frame with four catches for 48 yards and a contested TD, amplifying late-season roster chatter for Titans pass-catching depth. James Pearce Jr. logged extensive pass-rush snaps, totaling three pressures on 25 rushes, signaling edge development to monitor in depth charts.
Seattle’s 268 rushing yards and five 30+ yard rushers highlighted a revised O-line group (Jones, Zabel, Sundell, Bradford, Lucas) thriving sans Cross and Oluwatimi, while Jake Bobo’s two TDs underscored the team’s receiving misdirection potential. Miami’s Quinn Ewers engineered a comeback with two TDs, pairing with Theo Wease Jr. for a developing rookie connection. C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins connected on Houston’s only TD drive, while Stingley Jr. shined in limited snaps. Green Bay and Indianapolis staged a QB-battle vibe, with the Packers closing it out behind a starter-less approach. Patriots’ Will Campbell shined at left tackle, TreVeyon Henderson flashed scoring ability, and Efton Chism III posted a 71-yard receiving line. Browns’ rookies and Shedeur Sanders showed blue-sky ceiling, while Kaleb Williams and Stetson Bennett II authored late-game heroics in other games, adding texture to the fantasy horizon.
Overall, the slate suggested multiple backfields with changing roles across Titans, Seahawks, Texans, and Dolphins branches, plus rosters making a case for late-round fliers or stash targets in dynasty formats. For fantasy managers, track the backfield splits, keep an eye on rookie QB progression, and monitor the Titans, Seahawks, and Texans pass-catching corridors as we approach the final preseason week.
