Week 2 Game Film Review

The source identified Aaron Jones as the big injury of the game; in the beginning of the fourth quarter, Jones threw his helmet in frustration and appeared to be done for the game. However, he surprisingly returned on the next drive, though the source notes this is shocking given his apparent soreness and that the Packers don't want to rely on him as a bell-cow back, having tried to move away from that role over the past two years.

Source identifies Aaron Jones injury as the big injury of Week 2 game; transcript cuts off before details provided.

Aaron Rodgers had 39 pass attempts but took a brutal sack where he got high-lowed and fumbled; the source notes the Patriots were too disorganized to recover the fumble, leading to a fourth-and-43 situation. Rodgers' performance was poor, with panic throws and heavy pressure.

Pierce suffered an injury in Week 2 that the source expects will increase Josh Downs' opportunities in the short term, as Downs becomes the clear best remaining receiver option in the Colts' core.

Pierce was questionable coming into Week 2 with an ankle/heel injury. He played early in the game and made an 11-yard gain on a comeback route, but soon thereafter appeared to suffer a non-contact injury. He couldn't put weight on the foot in question, limped off, was driven to the locker room, and didn't return. The source indicates it's hard to think he'll play again anytime soon.

Nix had not made a single good throw early in the game and threw an insane interception to Cortland Sutton in the end zone; the source characterizes him as 'Botoxic for most of this game,' though he saved himself a little at the end, which is 'kind of the Bo Nix routine.'

Stroud faced heavy pressure from Cincinnati's defensive line, particularly from Dexter Lawrence; the Bengals controlled the line and got pressure directly up the gut, preventing Stroud from comfortably stepping into throws; Stroud had 55 attempts, with his stats padded by game script in a losing effort.

Stroud played pretty well in Week 2 without Nico Collins, showing mobility and scrambling in meaningful spots for rushing yards; however, the source would not use him outside of Superflex when Collins is out.

Suffered a hamstring injury late in Week 2 game against Tampa Bay; source believes it is a hamstring rather than more serious injury like Achilles tear, though source notes uncertainty about severity grade and possibility of Monday afternoon update revealing more serious diagnosis; source expects reserve situation for at least four games.

The source critiques Carson Wentz's arm strength and physical condition, noting that his health meter and stamina meter have not improved; while Wentz had an open receiver on the first drive who could have scored a touchdown, Wentz overthrew him. The source observes that Wentz is 'wily veteraning the hell out of it' but there is 'just nothing left in the arm strength or even really the legs,' and that Kyler Murray will be a 'humongous upgrade' when he takes over.

Chase Brown started strong with two big runs and two big lanes; the second run was called back for holding; the source describes it as 'a punishing day for him' where he 'took a lot of punishment' but 'kept getting up' and finished with 82 scrimmage yards despite the difficult game script.

With Tyson Bagent starting due to Caleb Williams injury, source expects Bagent will not be jamming the ball to elite Bears receivers like Colston Loveland, instead distributing across wide expanse of offense; this is bad news for star receiver values.

The source observes that in the Bears offense, the ball is being distributed widely across many receivers rather than concentrated on any single target; Colston Loveland is mentioned as one of several receivers (alongside Luther Bird and Roman Dunze) receiving touches in an expansive offensive scheme.

Sutton had two end zone targets but only three catches for 25 yards in Week 2; the source says Nix is 'very much not untracked' and advises not to chase Sutton.

Dalton Schultz's stats were padded by seven catches on the final meaningless drive down 14 points; however, the source gives him credit for a legitimate big play earlier in the game running away from man coverage on a shallow cross for 45 yards, plus a one-handed catch late in the fourth quarter; without the garbage-time catches, Schultz had 5 for 70, and the source cautions that targets may dry up on weeks when the run game works, as in Week 1.

Scores the winning touchdown in the Eagles game; however, the source cautions against starting secondary Eagles players in week three despite this performance.

David Montgomery carried six times for 10 yards against Cincinnati's improved defensive line; the source notes 'there was nowhere to go,' indicating the Bengals' defense completely shut down the Houston run game, forcing the Texans to pass 55 times.

Njoku gave a defender an interception and then suffered an injury in Week 2, limiting his availability going forward.

Henry put together a good game with several carries including a Wildcat snap for a touchdown; the source notes that while Ronnie Staley's toe injury in the third quarter increased pressure on Lamar Jackson, they are not drawing a straight line to say that's why Henry shouldn't be used going forward.

DK Metcalf was hounded by Christian Gonzalez for much of the game and dropped multiple passes; on one third-down route where he finally lost Gonzalez and got the target, he promptly dropped it. The source estimates Metcalf might have five or six drops in two games if drop scorers were honest.

Maye threw multiple horrendous interceptions in Week 2 against Pittsburgh, including a fall-away deep ball underthrown to Hunter Henry; the source notes he was not doing this regularly last year but has now done it multiple times in multiple games this season, suggesting his estimate should be lowered.

The source notes Drake May's estimate probably needs to be lowered after four carries for 17 yards in Week 2; the source characterizes the game as not weather-dependent and conservative, with limited production when it mattered.

Henry was targeted on a horrendous fall-away deep ball from Maye in Week 2 that was way underthrown and resulted in an interception, indicating poor execution on a key play.

Dobbins suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday in Week 2, left the game, did not play in the fourth quarter, and will certainly be questionable for Week 3.

Chase was one of the two big guys who paid off in Cincinnati's win; the source notes Joe Burrow was under pressure most of the game but threw great passes under duress, and Chase's touchdown was highlighted.

Chase scored two touchdowns in Week 2; the first came on a perfect coverage play where he made the catch and spun for the toes tap in the end zone against Derek Stingley; the second came after a wild Burrow scramble where Chase improvised his route, caught the ball, and the source noted 'the throw is great. The catch is even better.'

Jalen Royals scored a short touchdown following a methodical, pass-based drive by the Chiefs in week 2, contributing to the offensive dominance that limited the Colts' third-quarter possessions to just four plays.

Jalen Warren entered the game on the second series after Rico Dowdle's early exit; with Dowdle's toe injury likely to sideline him, the source expects Warren to become more of a full-time job, though he accumulated 77 scrimmage yards with much of that production coming in garbage time when he nearly scored but was held up short.

Burrow was under pressure most of the game, took only two sacks, and made great throws under duress despite feeling like he was going to fumble multiple times; the source credits him as one of the two big guys who paid off in Cincinnati's win.

With R.J. Harvey unavailable, Coleman played in the first half with three screen passes that didn't look electric; in the fourth quarter, the role became his with 15 offensive snaps before kneel-downs and he scored the winning touchdown after Cortland Sutton drew pass interference. The source notes Coleman looked like 'the arithmetic mean' of slow Denver running backs with good power but slow spin moves; he's an obvious add given injuries but not necessarily great.

The source identifies Taylor as the primary answer for the Colts' offensive production going forward, noting that Taylor can and will get all the work he wants. With the Colts facing an 0-2 hole, they will try to dig out by using Taylor as much as possible, particularly in a difficult Week 3 home matchup against the Texans. The source acknowledges that opposing defenses will know this beginning Week 3, but historically knowing doesn't mean you can automatically stop Taylor.

Taylor scored two more touchdowns in Week 2 and the source describes him as unimpeachable and a great player. The source emphasizes that if Taylor stays healthy, he's going to be a monster, indicating strong confidence in his fantasy upside.

The source indicates that Jordan Mason will be out for approximately a month, which is why Aaron Jones is expected to be the primary back for the 49ers during that absence.

The source notes Downs had a couple of good catches outside the numbers and more downfield work than usual in Week 2. While the Colts historically avoid sending him into contested areas where Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce worked, Downs is clearly the best remaining receiver in the current incarnation of the Colts' wide receiver core. Pierce's injury probably increases Downs' opportunities in the shorter term.

Herbert loses McConkie, which will impact offensive production. The source has defended Herbert historically but notes that without McConkie, the offense will struggle more, though Herbert himself is a legitimate talent.

Johnson was lost on a third and 13 play for the Saints in the first drive after halftime; the source notes this as a notable injury moment in the game, though does not provide further detail on severity.

Allen had one catch for five yards in Week 2 and the source expresses concern about his ability to win on routes, specifically noting he couldn't win on a slant route. The source suggests the cookage (decline) may finally be happening for Allen, indicating skepticism about his fantasy viability going forward.

Walker was really good in Week 2, accumulating 100 scrimmage yards before overtime, then adding 50 more in the overtime winning drive. The source notes that if you drafted Walker, it might be one of the coups of the fantasy draft if he stays healthy, indicating strong upside potential.

The source states that Kyler Murray 'definitely is going to be a humongous upgrade' over Carson Wentz for the Eagles offense, implying significant improvement in quarterback play and offensive efficiency.

Jackson put together a good game with methodical drives and led the Ravens to a 14-3 halftime lead; however, he threw an interception late in the fourth quarter when Bateman either lost his mind or read the play differently, stopping his route. The source does not blame Jackson for the interception. Jackson also got more pressure after Ronnie Staley's toe injury in the third quarter, which did not help the Ravens' offense.

Despite a strong Week 2 performance—drawing two downfield pass interferences in the first half and making a good deep catch in overtime—the source expresses skepticism about adding Treadwell, citing insufficient trust in the bank despite the positive game film. The source notes Treadwell was a first-round pick 10 years ago who wasn't particularly fast even when young, and while he may appear on waivers, the source is not yet confident in him as a pickup.

Treadwell is mentioned as a potential beneficiary of Alec Pierce's injury, described as a first-round pick of the Vikings from 10 years ago. The source's commentary is cut off, but he's being considered as a possible option to fill the receiving void created by Pierce's departure.

Hollins had two catches for 18 yards in Week 2 against Pittsburgh, which the source describes as shocking and consistent with low expectations.

Andrews had a drop on third down of the first possession but then the checkdown usage to him was really good, finishing 6 for 49 in the second quarter; the source frames this as Andrews being 'back from the dead a little bit' after prior concerns.

Valdez-Scantling is on the Chargers roster and is more explosive than Quentin Johnston, positioning him as a potentially better option for the team's receiving corps.

The source references Pittman as a historical context point for the Colts' receiver usage patterns, noting that Pittman did a lot of work in contested areas (the dirty areas) where the Colts typically send their receivers, contrasting with Josh Downs' usage pattern.

Mike Gesicki played only 21 snaps in Week 2 and did not get a single target; the source explicitly warns 'I hope you did not chase too hard after week one,' suggesting Gesicki's Week 1 performance was an outlier and not sustainable.

Nico Collins was out in Week 2; the source explicitly rejects the narrative that Dalton Schultz 'inherits everything' in Collins' absence, drawing a parallel to the Mike Gesicki situation and cautioning that box score watchers may overreact to Collins' absence.

Mahomes showed significant offensive aggression in week 2 against the Colts, throwing 41 times for over 300 yards and firing deep passes four times—a stark contrast to week 1's conservative approach. Despite concerns about post-ACL speed and leg strength, he demonstrated willingness to push the ball downfield and maintain his playmaking style, suggesting he is not being constrained by injury management.

Waddell was a revelation in Week 2; he was the key player in Denver's turnaround, put up big numbers, and played really well on film.

Described as an utterly useless player and monstrosity that the Chargers keep trying to force into lineups; the source argues he is miscast as both a number one and number two receiver, and should only be a role-playing rotational number three deep threat with a very specific role. In the game without McConkie, Johnston could not even get targeted.

Johnston is miscast as a number one and number two receiver; he needs to be a rotational number three deep threat with a very specific role. The source believes he can't be a credible number two receiver, and the Chargers' tendency to push him up the depth chart exposes his limitations as a role player rather than a primary option.

Rashee Rice caught a deep over route in the Chiefs' week 2 offensive explosion, participating in Mahomes' increased vertical passing attack that contrasted sharply with week 1's conservative approach.

Rice had 83 receiving yards but the source expresses skepticism about the performance. Notably, 31 of his 83 yards came on the final play of regulation when the Colts let him catch and run as the clock expired. The source notes Rice's PPR production hasn't materialized as expected over two years, and he doesn't overcome the source's skepticism the way other Chiefs receivers do.

Bateman finished 7 for 88 and a touchdown against Baltimore's defense; the source started him in one Flowers league and noted it worked out for the week, though expressed caution going forward if Flowers misses more time, suggesting Bateman's role and target volume may be contingent on Flowers' availability.

Stevenson had four carries for 17 yards in Week 2 against Pittsburgh, which the source characterizes as worse than Maye's performance; the source notes this was not a weather game and the Patriots were conservative, not getting much production when it mattered.

Ramondre Stevenson fumbled on the third play of the game in Steeler territory and received a harsh rebuke from Mike Vrabel; the source suggests the fumble may have permanently altered his role, as he finished with only 19 snaps versus Travion Henderson's 32, and the Patriots may now lack confidence in his ball security.

Rico Dowdle started the game with two carries on the first two plays but got a toe injury in the second quarter; he was carted to the locker room but returned for the third quarter before leaving the game permanently. The source believes he's probably going to miss time.

Dobbs had three catches for 96 yards in Week 2 after Maye scrambled right in his own end zone and laid in a perfect deep ball to him on the Patriots' first drive of the third quarter.

The source reports that Saquon Barkley was landed on during the very first play of the Eagles-Titans game and immediately left the game, missing the entire first half. Although Barkley somehow finished the game, he said afterwards he would be getting an MRI and 'did not have the appearance of someone who should have returned to that game.' The source also notes that Barkley's injury is further confirmation that the 2024 Eagles are past their Super Bowl peak from the previous year.

Out for a month; the source notes that fantasy managers will need to unload their FAAB on backup options given the extended absence.

The source describes Tank Bigsby as 'maybe the highest upside contingency back in all of fantasy football' and notes that if Saquon Barkley were to miss time, Bigsby would have a far larger dose of carries. However, the source expresses uncertainty about whether Bigsby would truly be an 80% FAB priority if Barkley gets hurt, given that Bigsby did not receive a large dose of carries even with Barkley out in the first half of the Eagles-Titans game.

Higgins caught his second deep dig route of the game in the late second quarter, then had another third down conversion on a short pass that he took for 24 yards.

Higgins caught his second deep dig route of the game in the late second quarter, converted a third down on a short pass for 24 yards, and added a spinning sideline grab in the fourth quarter on Derek Stingley coverage; the source notes Stingley's coverage was perfect but Higgins made the catch anyway, demonstrating consistent high-leverage production.

Had an okay performance in the Titans game; the source does not recommend starting any Titans players in week three despite the team winning.

Travis Homer got carries after Rico Dowdle's toe injury, but the source expects Jalen Warren to become the primary back rather than Homer getting a full-time role.

Travis Kelce drew 10 targets and caught 6 passes in the Chiefs' week 2 overtime win, continuing his role as a high-volume receiver despite not being a 'burner' anymore. The source notes that any tight end receiving 10 looks qualifies as a top-10 tight end for the week, though Kelce had a difficult over-the-shoulder pass that hit both his hands earlier in the game.

Turner is not recommended as a target unless you're in a desperate situation, and the source suggests avoiding him even outside of bye weeks.

Franklin had his only catch of the game on a beautiful one-handed grab down the left sideline to get Denver inside the 10.

The source notes Warren had five catches for 20 yards in Week 2 but emphasizes that if you have him available in your league, you should feel good about using him every week, suggesting consistent role and opportunity despite modest production in this particular game.

Warren had a play-action touchdown catch on the first drive of the game but only managed five catches for 20 yards otherwise in Week 2. The source suggests that while Warren isn't really the right answer to fill the void left by Pierce's injury, he's not widely available in leagues and should be used every week if you have him.

Arm strength difference between Tyson Bagent and Caleb Williams is readily apparent; source notes Bagent's throws looked affected by weather conditions in Week 2; if Bagent starts for a few weeks due to Williams injury, source expects Bears offense to revert to pure distribution/pitch-and-catch approach rather than aggressive downfield passing, which crushes all Bears receiver values.

The source notes that Will Shipley was mixed into the Eagles backfield during the game against Tennessee and was more physical than he has been in the past. The source also humorously notes that Shipley was 'very tan' with 'very tan arms,' making it hard to distinguish which running back had the ball.

Showed more physicality in recent games than earlier in the season, but remains behind Cartavious Chapman in the backup hierarchy; the source makes a humorous note about his tan making it hard to distinguish him from other Eagles backs.

Woody Marks carried eight times for eight yards against Cincinnati's improved defensive line; the source notes 'there was nowhere to go,' indicating the Bengals' defense stuffed the Houston run game entirely, forcing the Texans to abandon the run and rely on passing.

Marks was getting a lot of short yardage work in Week 2, which the source views as mismanagement given David Montgomery's presence on the roster; Marks got ruled short by an inch on a third down attempt.

In Week 2 with Collins out, Hutchinson was closest to being a factor among Texans wide receivers, though no wideout had more than three catches; he had two meaningless heaves overthrown into the end zone at game's end.

Xavier Hutchinson was closest to being a factor among Houston's wide receivers in Week 2 with Nico Collins out; however, no wideout had more than three catches, and Hutchinson's late-game targets were 'meaningless heaves overthrown...into the end zone,' suggesting limited actual opportunity.

Xavier Worthy scored a touchdown at the end of an incredibly productive third-quarter drive for the Chiefs in week 2, contributing to the offensive explosion that kept the Colts off the field.

Flowers was out for the Ravens-Saints game; the source notes that the Ravens lost some explosiveness in their offense as a result of his absence and expresses caution about Bateman's value going forward if Flowers misses more time.