Washington’s Week 1 win over New York shifted the NFL spotlight to a defense that appears rebuilt and dangerous. Javon Kinlaw and Daron Payne anchored Washington’s run defense, stifling the Giants to 231 total yards and 74 on the ground, signaling a potential fantasy-friendly front for Week 2 and beyond. Nine-pressure outings from Dorance Armstrong underscore a disruptive front, though penalties remain a concern to monitor.

Public chatter swelled as Packers and Bills opened with strong performances, with Kinlaw’s crew drawing praise even as Dan Quinn cautioned about clean-up work. The Packers’ surge and the Bills’ dramatic finish helped shift early-season odds and confidence for fantasy playoff runs. Look for Kinlaw and Payne to anchor interior pressure and for Washington’s line to remain a favorable streaming option against less aggressive offenses.

No team dominated the headlines more than Buffalo after the Allen-Ravens thriller, lifting Bills to favorite status for many bettors. Meanwhile, chatter around Micah Parsons’ hypothetical Packers trade fed the narrative that elite pass-pressure is the currency that unlocks deep fantasy and playoff optimism for teams riding stout defensive fronts.