Trashman’s Fantasy Fallout Going into Week 2 of the 2025 NFL Season 

Welcome, Rosterwatch Nation!  Week 1 came in hot, weird, and occasionally lawless. Here’s the fixed and factual Fallout going into Week 2…

Cowboys 20 @ Eagles 24 

Dak Prescott (21/34-188-0-0) managed the game but never broke through for a big play. He looked tentative against pressure and will need to open up the field more to keep Dallas in shootouts.

Javonte Williams (15-54-2 rush) looked strong as Dallas leaned on him near the goal line. Miles Sanders(4-53 rush) came close in rushing yardage, but he got 49 of those yards on one play. Williams is the clear no.1, until we see what Jaydon Blue brings to the mix. 

CeeDee Lamb (7-110-0) posted yet another 100-yard outing, showing he’s matchup-proof. Even so, he’s gonna have nightmares about a couple of his brutal drops. 

AJ Brown(1-8) was invisible on Thursday, to our chagrin. I think this says more about Trevon Diggs’ coverage than it does about Brown’s outlook. He’s still a strong play this week. 

Jahan Dotson (3-59-0) paced Eagles WRs quietly. His increased snap share is encouraging after an injury-riddled 2024.

Chiefs 21 @ Chargers 27

Patrick Mahomes (24/39-258-1-0) was efficient but underwhelming. He’s great for football and fine for fantasy. 

Xavier Worthy got clocked by Travis Kelce on a crossing route and left the game with a shoulder injury. He’s week-to-week and could miss time. Hollywood Brown(10-99) feasted in his absence and is a top waiver priority this week. 

Justin Herbert (27/38-318-3-0; 4-32-0 rush) had full control of the game. He looked healthy after last year’s rib issues.

Quentin Johnston (5-79-2) led the Chargers in receiving. It’s unlikely that he keeps this up based on his track record, but you have to add him where you can. 

Ladd McConkey (4-41-0) was reliable on short routes. He briefly left with a wrist scare but returned.

Omarion Hampton(15-48 rush; 2-13 rec) was solid out-touching Najee Harris 15 to 1, but the Chargers went unexpectedly pass-heavy in this one. Harris should get more touches moving forward, but Hampton is worth another start this week.

Dolphins 8 @ Colts 33

Tua Tagovailoa (18/29-177-0-2) struggled behind poor blocking. He was checked for a hand injury but played through it.

Daniel Jones (23/32-272-1-0; 7-46-2 rush) looked sharp in his Colts debut. He avoided major hits, encouraging after past durability issues. I hate to say it, but he looked solid in his first outing as a Colt. 

Jonathan Taylor (19-91-1) could’ve had an even better game, if not for Jones’ goal line heroics. This tush-push thing is going to ruin some fantasy RBs.

Malik Washington(2-20) had 5 targets – as many as Jaylen Waddle on the day. He’s worth watching in deeper formats. 

Rookie Tyler Warren(7-76) led the Colts in targets(9). He’s got TE1 written all over him. 

Giants 6 @ Commanders 21

Russell Wilson (17/37-168-0-0; 7-44-0 rush) struggled badly. He won’t have a long leash playing like this.

As usual, Malik Nabers (5-71-0) was a bright spot for the Giants, leaving briefly for cramps before returning. Wan’Dale Robinson(6-55-0) is an intriguing PPR option, getting 8 targets on the day. 

Jayden Daniels (19/30-233-1-0; 11-68-0 rush) looked poised in his first game of his second season. Anyone expecting a sophomore slump looks to be sorely mistaken. 

Deebo Samuel (7-77-0 rec; 2-19-1 rush) was everywhere, leading the team with 10 targets. He should be owned in all formats. 

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (10-82-1 rush) impressed in his NFL debut. He played through minor ankle soreness, and looks like a solid start in WK2.

Rams 14 @ Texans 9

Matthew Stafford (22/36-244-0-1) was serviceable. He left for one play after a sack but returned – classic Stafford.

Kyren Williams (21-82-0) remained the workhorse, after rumors he’d be in a timeshare with Blake Corum(1-2). He briefly came out limping but re-entered quickly.

Nick Chubb (13-60-0) made his return post-ACL injury. The workload was promising, but he looked a bit tentative.

Jayden Higgins (3-55-0), Xavier Hutchinson (3-45-0), Dalton Schultz (4-44-0), Justin Watson (3-42-0) spread the ball. There wasn’t a clear no.2 with Christian Kirk out, but hell there was no clear no.1. As much as I want CJ Stroud(19/27-188-0-1) to produce, his pitiful O-line just won’t let that happen.

Raiders 20 @ Patriots 13

Geno Smith (32/48-362-1-0) looked sharp on his new team. He’s a streamer in plus matchups. 

Ashton Jeanty(19-38-1; 2-2 rec) averaged only 2 YPC in his debut, but he was the clear lead back for Vegas. Hopefully the game opens up for him sooner than later. 

Kayshon Boutte (7-103-0) exploded against Las Vegas. A must add for WK2, Boutte could be the no.1 WR the Pats have been looking for.

Rhamondre Stevenson(7-15; 2-12 rec) led the Pats in carries(7), but rookie TreVeyon Henderson (15-68-0; 2-19-0) was the much more dynamic back. Look for Henderson touches to go up.

Titans 12 @ Broncos 20

Cam Ward(12-28-112) was let down by his WRs in his first game, as they dropped no fewer than 5 well thrown balls. Ward looked comfortable under center, but he didn’t record a rushing attempt. He’s going to need to be more mobile to become elite for fantasy purposes these days. 

Elic Ayomanor(2-13) underwhelmed but had 7 targets on the day. He’s worth a look in deeper PPR formats.

Despite breaking off a 50-yard run, RJ Harvey(6-70) played second fiddle to J.K. Dobbins (18-79-1) on Sunday. Unless/until Dobbins gets injured, Harvey may struggle for consistency in this offense. 

Falcons 20 @ Buccaneers 23

Baker Mayfield (17/32-167-3-0; 5-39-0 rush) threw three scores including the game-winner inside the final minute, and while the yardage was modest, his scrambling kept drives alive and steadied a reshuffled offense.

Emeka Egbuka (4-67-2) looked nothing like a rookie as he ripped a 30-yard TD before hauling in the decisive 25-yarder. I said it all preseason, but Egbuka needs to be owned in all formats. 

Michael Penix Jr. (27/42-298-1-0; 6-21-1 rush) showed poise plus mobility, playing like a veteran in his seasonal debut. He’s only going to get better it seems. 

Bijan Robinson (12-24-0 rush; 6-100-1 rec) did most of his damage through the air, housing a 50-yard catch-and-run and reinforcing that his receiving role props up his weekly floor.

Kyle Pitts (7-59-0) was heavily involved as a first-read option on key downs, and the usage suggests a stable PPR path even on quieter scoring weeks.

Ray-Ray McCloud (3-51-0) cleared the 50-yard mark and earned trust on money downs, making him a viable PPR dart if Mooney remains sidelined.

Browns 16 @ Bengals 17.

Noah Fant (4-26-1) capped a play-action march with a 1-yard TD and quietly led Cincinnati in catches, which is a useful signal that he’s a weekly red-zone outlet.

Ja’Marr Chase (2-26-0) drew extra attention and saw limited volume, but the usage still funneled key reads his way and better game environments will follow.

Joe Flacco (31/45-290-1-2; 2-6-0 rush) ripped intermediate windows all afternoon but two tipped picks and a late miss from his kicker spoiled an otherwise productive debut. I have hope for this offense. 

Raheim Sanders (3-3-1) bulldozed in a 1-yard TD to equalize early, and while the role was narrow, he’s already handling the bruiser snaps near the stripe. This could all change when Quinshon Judkins gets on the field though. 

Jerome Ford (6-8-0; 1-(-3)-0 rec) never found daylight against a swarming front, making this more a game-script blip than a reset of the backfield hierarchy. Dylan Sampson (12-29-0; 8-64-0 rec) functioned as the hurry-up back and volume sponge underneath, which gives him a PPR floor even if the rushing lanes stay clogged.

Cedric Tillman (5-52-1) boxed out for a 5-yard TD to give Cleveland a brief lead and looked comfortable as a perimeter red-zone option. He’s worth an add in most formats.

Harold Fannin Jr. (7-63-0) soaked up stick-moving targets as a big slot/TE hybrid, hinting at bye-week value if this route tree holds.

Panthers 10 @ Jaguars 26

Bryce Young (18/35-154-1-2; 1 fumble lost) battled the 66-minute lightning delay and a swarming front, finally cashing a late score, but the turnovers put Carolina in constant chase mode.

Tetairoa McMillan (5-68-0, 9 targets) led the team in yards in his debut, finding soft spots like a veteran and looking like a weekly flex with upside. Still, I think his upside is capped by his QB. 

Xavier Legette (3-10-0, 7 targets) saw real volume but lived near the line of scrimmage; he still profiles as a deep-league PPR floor play while the aDOT cooks.

Hunter Renfrow (2-11-0, 6 targets) reclaimed his third-down security-blanket gig; not exciting, but in full-PPR he’s the broccoli your lineup occasionally needs.

Travis Etienne Jr. (16-143-0 rush; 3-13-0 rec) ripped off a 71-yard lightning bolt to set up a score, showing fresh legs and top-10 RB juice. He’s the legit workhorse in Jacksonville.

Brenton Strange (4-59-0) quietly led the Jags in receiving, chain-moving on key downs and looking like a weekly TE2 with room to climb.

Travis Hunter (6-33-0, 8 targets) made his two-way debut but operated mostly as a high-percentage target earner. He’ll have better days, as will Brian Thomas Jr. (1-11-0 rec; 1-9-1 rush) who didn’t feast as a receiver, yet still manufactured a 9-yard jet-sweep TD.

Lions 13 @ Packers 27

Jared Goff (31/39-225-1-1) kept it safe but lacked explosiveness. He played turnover-free ball until a late pick, and while efficient, he offered little upside.

Sam LaPorta (6-79-0) was Detroit’s steadiest option, commanding looks over the middle. He looked fully recovered from preseason ankle issues.

Rookie Isaac Teslaa found the endzone in his first game, but it was his only catch of the day. He’s going to need more targets to be a fantasy contributor outside of DFS. 

Romeo Doubs (2-68-0) and Jayden Reed (3-41-1) each produced chunk plays, but no one Packers pass-catcher had a major day. There’s no no.1 going into WK2.

49ers 17 @ Seahawks 13

Rickey Pearsall(4-108) paced the 49ers in receiving, making the most of his 7 targets. Make sure he’s owned and started in your leagues. 

Jake Tonges (3-15-1) surprised with a touchdown on a short rollout play. While not sustainable, Tonges could offer some value while George Kittle(hamstring) is out.

Christian McCaffrey (22-69-0 rush; 9-73-0 rec) put up over 140 yards from scrimmage, proving why he remains fantasy’s safest RB, as long as he’s healthy.

Sam Darnold (16/23-150-0-0) game-managed for Seattle but failed to produce splash plays. He’s a placeholder at best in fantasy.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (9-124-0) had his long-awaited breakout, showing crisp route-running and target dominance, while Cooper Kupp(2-15) was an afterthought in the Seattle offense. Things might balance out, but we may have overplayed our hand on Kupp. 

Zach Charbonnet (12-47-1) outplayed Kenneth Walker(10-20) out-snapping him 30 to 21. It’s early, but the roles may have shifted in Seattle. Charbonnet needs to be owned in all formats. 

Cardinals 20 @ Saints 13

Marvin Harrison Jr. (5-71-1) notched his first NFL touchdown and added a 45-yard highlight grab, looking every bit like the WR1-in-waiting.

James Conner (12-39-0 rush; 4-5-1 rec) didn’t find room on the ground but made up for it with a short receiving score, keeping his fantasy day afloat. Trey Benson (8-69-0 rush; 1-6-0 rec) flashed burst on a 52-yard run and looks like a real early-down complement to Conner and is worth stashing.

Spencer Rattler (27/46-214-0-0; 4-29-0 rush) lived in the underneath game and nearly engineered a late comeback before the drive stalled in the red zone. Juwan Johnson (8-76-0, 11 targets) led New Orleans in catches as Rattler’s security blanket, while Chris Olave (7-54-0, 13 targets) drew heavy attention but was kept in front of the defense. Johnson should be owned in all formats. 

Alvin Kamara (11-45-1 rush; 2-12-0 rec) supplied the Saints’ lone touchdown and steady between-the-tackles work. He’s still their best option on offense.

Ravens 40 @ Bills 41

Keon Coleman (4–112–1; 11 tgt) exploded out of the gate, delivering his breakout performance with over 100 yards and a TD, firmly planting himself as Buffalo’s go-to vertical option. He’s a must own player in fantasy.

Both Khalil Shakir(6-64) and Josh Palmer(5-61) had 9 targets behind Coleman. Most games won’t be this high-flying, but both players could make for PPR flexes in good matchups. 

Dalton Kincaid (4–48–1) scored on the opening drive, reminding us why he’s a focal point in the red zone. There are a lot of mouths to be fed in BUffalo though. 

DeAndre Hopkins (1–35–1) hauled in a jaw-dropping one-handed catch to find the end zone for Baltimore—proof that he’s still a red-zone force in the twilight of his career. It was his only catch of the night though. He’s not a fantasy option.

Zay Flowers (7–143–1) put on a clinic, working underneath and stretching the field, looking every bit like a WR1 in this offense. Unfortunately, he was the only Ravens pass-catcher of note.