Steelers vs. Seahawks looms as Pittsburgh eyes a 2-0 start, but Week 1's Justin Fields showcase has insiders arguing Tomlin mishandled his development in 2024. Fields shocked with decisive, multi-faceted play against Pittsburgh, fueling a growing belief that the benching may have slowed his career trajectory. The Jets’ near-400-yard effort in that game adds heft to the debate and pumps Week 2 fantasy intrigue for Fields and Jets receivers.

For fantasy managers, the Fields revival sweetens the Jets’ upside and shifts Week 2 projections. It also magnifies questions about Tomlin’s QB usage and Steelers’ ceiling without a fully unleashed signal-caller. In the background, Rodgers’ efficiency for the Jets and Giants’ Week 1 struggles offer a nuanced contrast that could tilt lineup and betting decisions this Sunday.

Giants development plan for Darius Alexander takes center stage as Week 2 against Dallas nears. Andre Patterson stresses patience and growth, even as Week 1 run- defense woes intensify pressure on the coaching staff to fix the middle. Alexander could dress but not play much behind Lawrence, Robertson-Harris, Davidson, and Garcia, while Lamb seeks revenge on Dru Phillips in a must-win Cowboys-Giants showdown that will shape fantasy value on both sides.

In Dallas, Lamb’s comments add edge to an already high-stakes matchup, while Washington’s early-season stumble underscores the NFC East’s volatility. For fantasy managers, this week is about monitoring whether the rookie’s delay pays off and whether the Cowboys’ offense can exploit any Giants gaps.

Austin Ekeler's season-ending Achilles tear strips Washington of a versatile backfield pillar, forcing a rapid reshuffle behind a rotating trio of backups. Croskey-Merritt, McNichols, and Rodriguez must absorb expanded roles after Brian Robinson Jr. was traded to San Francisco, reshaping Washington's backfield and its third-down and spread packages.

Fantasy managers should reassess Washington's ceiling, watching how workload splits and red-zone opportunities evolve as the new committee settles in, and which back emerges as the clearest value in the weeks ahead.

Dallas has owned New York in recent history, and the week ahead centers on how the Cowboys plan to stay dominant. Prescott’s command anchors a versatile attack: a motivated Lamb, a seam-friendly connection with Ferguson, and a varied run game under Adams that keeps defenses guessing. Steward steps in at slot with Bland out, while the door remains open for a likely Clowney addition to sharpen the rush. It all factors into a fantasy-ready formula: attack the seams, threaten the middle, and lean on a smart, adaptable game plan.