NFL Week 2 Fantasy Football Overview

The second week of the 2025 NFL season brought thrilling performances and unexpected outcomes. Here’s a breakdown of the top fantasy football winners, losers, and the impact of key injuries.

Top Fantasy Performers

1. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants: Nabers shone brightly with a career-high 37.7 PPR points, including a spectacular 48-yard touchdown. His performance was pivotal despite the game going into overtime.

2. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR; Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions: St. Brown and Goff led a dominant Lions offense, combining for significant points against a weak Bears defense.

3. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals: Chase managed 36.5 PPR points, a testament to his skill even with quarterback Joe Burrow sidelined by injury.

4. Rome Odunze, WR, Chicago Bears: Odunze posted a personal best of 31.8 points in a tough loss, showcasing his potential as a primary target.

5. James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills: Cook was a key player with two rushing touchdowns, leading his team to victory.

Biggest Fantasy Disappointments

1. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens: Andrews struggled for the second consecutive week, raising concerns about his season outlook.

2. Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens: Henry’s performance was lackluster, managing only 2.3 points against the Browns.

3. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills: After a strong Week 1, Allen’s output dropped significantly, affected by a minor injury and game flow.

Key Injuries and Their Impacts

• Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals: Burrow’s toe injury could sideline him, with Jake Browning potentially stepping in.

• Justin Fields, QB, New York Jets: Fields’ concussion may lead to Tyrod Taylor starting in Week 3.

This week’s games have set the stage for an exciting season, with emerging stars and seasoned players battling for fantasy supremacy.