Philadelphia extended its perfect start to 2025 by surviving Arrowhead in a game where fresh questions about the offense linger but the defense and special teams delivered the win. Vic Fangio’s blitz-heavy approach thwarted Patrick Mahomes repeatedly, and the Eagles leaned on a resilient rookie in Mukuba, plus a clutch kicking performance from Jake Elliott, to pull out a 2-0 mark.

The defense sparked the victory with interior pressure and timely takeaways, while Jalen Hurts managed the game and the run game kept the clock moving. DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown provided steady, if not sensational, receiving work, and the run-defense anchored by Carter and Davis helped stifle KC in a tight, three-point finish. Offense remains a work in progress, drawing OC Patullo’s play-design under scrutiny as Philly adapts to elite, blitzing pressure.

The Eagles and Chiefs square off again with defensive chess at the forefront. Jalen Carter returns to anchor Philadelphia’s interior, while Jordan Davis threads the run game and frees space for a revamped pass rush. Za'Darius Smith slanks in off the edge alongside Nolan Smith/Jalyx Hunt and the rookie duo Baun-Campbell to pressure Patrick Mahomes and chase big plays from Kelce.

The secondary faces a stern test as Adoree' Jackson starts and Jakorian Bennett brings fresh depth. Rashee Rice is out, Xavier Worthy is banged up, and Andrew Mukuba logged heavy snaps in the opener, setting the stage for a strategic day of containment and opportunistic plays in big-game reps.

Key mismatches, game plans, and the rotation will define fantasy angles at each defensive spot, from interior disruptors to edge theatrics and secondary misdirections, all shaping the Sunday narrative.

Mahomes faces tighter pressure and shorter windows as the Chiefs’ attack adapts to injuries and a new-look line. Philadelphia’s improved edge rush and potential quarterback spy loom large in Week 2, with explosive plays and own-ball control swinging the outcome.

Philadelphia leans on a sharper rush plan and a more disciplined approach to limiting big plays, while KC must sustain drives and find rhythm with new receivers out. Fantasy angles hinge on Mahomes’ efficiency, Hurts’ handling of pressure, and which supporting cast members step up for both sides.

Philadelphia opened 1-0 in a 24-20 snatch of a win over Dallas, with Jalen Hurts stacking efficiency (19 of 23, 152 yards) while piling up 62 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. The win came with Jalen Carter ejected early for spitting at Dak Prescott, forcing interior reps for Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo as Day 1 rookies Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Mukuba manned big snaps at linebacker and safety. Adoree' Jackson and Jakorian Bennett were tested, and Jahan Dotson delivered three grabs for 57 yards as A.J. Brown was largely quiet. Additionally, Braden Mann pinned keys kicks and Zack Baun and others swarmed the field. Duke the Cowboys misdirection to special teams, Turpin saw limited returns. This Week 1 showing hints at fantasy value across Hurts's rush-heavy scoring, Campbell's three-down versatility, and Mukuba's early safety reps, while cautioning on a banged-up defense post Carter's ejection.