Dallas’s Week 2 drama centers on a beleaguered secondary with DaRon Bland sidelined, likely pushing the Cowboys to allow the most receiving yards again and elevating risk for fantasy managers in Week 3. Russell Wilson blistered Dallas for 450 passing yards before New York sealed the OT win, highlighting the ceiling for high-volume pass attacks. Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson torched the coverage, Rome Odunze flashed with 128 yards and two scores, while Trevon Diggs and Kaiir Elam struggled. Bland’s return timing will dictate Week 3 and Week 4 fantasy impact against Chicago and Green Bay.

Cam Skattebo surged in Week 2, flashing a growing backfield role behind Tyrone Tracy Jr. for Arizona. He totaled 11 carries for 45 yards, added 14 receiving yards on 3 targets, and punched in a rushing score, signaling increased red-zone opportunity and overallTouch potential. With a Week 3 matchup looming,Skattebo is a viable flex add in all formats, though his true ceiling is higher in non-PPR/half-PPR than pure PPR.

Expect a continued split workload with Tracy Jr. handling more passing game work. Skattebo’s future value hinges on how often he’s involved near the goal line, but his Week 2 performance makes him a credible Week 3 starter in most fantasy setups.

Kansas City’s 0-2 start jolts the Mahomes era with uncharted territory after a Super Bowl run. Historical odds since 1990 place playoff probability around 12% for 0-2 teams, a figure not improved by the 2020 14-team expansion. KC’s path hinges on rediscovering balance: Mahomes with a thinner receiving corps, notably Rashee Rice suspended six games and Xavier Worthy sidelined, must lean on Travis Kelce while the defense tightens. The schedule lightens in the second half, but wins must come soon, starting with the Giants and a stretch that tests the Chiefs’ resilience and rotation depth.

Kept afloat by a favorable home slate against Ravens, Lions and Commanders, Kansas City still needs three wins in four against Ravens, Lions, Commanders, and Bills to keep realistic playoff odds. The week-to-week calculus matters more than ever, as KC navigates back from a rough early phase with a tighter offense and a hopeful return of top pass catchers. The long runway remains daunting, but the door isn’t closed yet.

Washington may turn to Marcus Mariota in Week 3 if Jayden Daniels cannot play, thanks to the team’s smart investment in a proven backup. Mariota flashed efficiency in relief last season (18-for-23, 205 yards, 2 TD vs Carolina) and has 11 NFL seasons of starting and backup experience. If Daniels is unavailable, Mariota could provide a stable, quarterback-run threat and sustain the offense against the Raiders, keeping fantasy options alive for Washington’s pass-catchers and backs.