WFT wins TNF thriller. Plus, expert picks, fantasy advice and all the NFL Week 2 essentials you need
It's Week 2 and we've already learned that there's going to be another "Hard Knocks." Before we dig deeper, enjoy these:
- Which teams will emerge victorious in Week 2? Our experts make their picks.
- Tom Brady playing until he's 50 years old? He thinks "it's a yes."
- Which NFL figures need to rebound in Week 2? Aaron Rodgers for one.
- As always, we're here to help you set that fantasy football lineup.
About last night: Washington Football Team 30, New York Giants 29 — Unheralded and undrafted Taylor Heinicke out-dueled 2019 first-rounder Daniel Jones in a wild game that featured five lead changes, including three in the fourth quarter.
Game of the week: Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens — The Chiefs are coming off a huge statement win. The Ravens need to bounce back from a wild defeat in Las Vegas, and do so on a short week against Patrick Mahomes and Co.
Sneaky-Good Game of the Week: San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles — Among the most shocking developments of Week 1 was the Eagles' destruction of the Falcons, a victory highlighted by Jalen Hurts' performance. The 49ers, meanwhile, had a painful Week 1 win in Detroit, losing both RB Raheem Mostert and CB Jason Verrett to season-ending injuries.
Survivor Pool Game of the Week: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A week after making the Philadelphia Eagles look like bona fide title contenders, the Falcons must face the defending Super Bowl champions. The Bucs are an easy pick this week. Full disclosure: Last week's pick was the Rams ✅.
Week 2: Picks, analysis and more
- Week 2 predictions: USA TODAY Sports' panel of experts has made prognostications for every game this weekend.
- Who needs to rebound in Week 2? Some figures desperately need to rebound from disappointing Week 1 performances.
- 'I think I can play': Tom Brady once again answered a question about playing until he's 50 years old.
- Another 'Hard Knocks'? For the first time, there will be a regular-season version of the popular HBO docuseries.
- Packers plan to hit reset button: Almost nothing went right for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers against the Saints. Now they'll try to set things right in Week 2.
- Feed Zeke? Cowboys fans should be able to relax despite Ezekiel Elliott posting a mere 33 yards in the season opener.
- An Eagles Pro Bowler dyed his hair blond: Jason Kelce said he was happy to lose a bet to teammate Zach Ertz given what was at stake.
- 'It was just fun and games': Patriots rookie QB Mac Jones explained why he winked at an opponent before a play last week.
- Power rankings: See how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 2.
Fantasy football: Get your lineup right
Our fantasy football experts have valuable advice to get the most out of your lineup.
- Fantasy rankings for Week 2: For your convenience, these position-by-position rankings were updated for this week's games.
- Studs, duds and sleepers: Here are some names to know going into Week 2. Is Elijah Mitchell really RB1 for the 49ers?
- Waiver wire options: Smart waiver-wire pickups are a key to fantasy success.
- Fantasy stock watch: Jameis Winston was a sizzler in Week 1; Aaron Rodgers, not so much.
NFL Week 2 schedule
Thursday
Sunday
New England Patriots at New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN2)
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