What We Saw Roundup – Week 2

We watched every NFL Week 2 game so you don't have to – Here's What We Saw!

Brett Ford
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Baltimore Ravens

Mark Andrews (BAL) vs. NO: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 49 Yards

Mark Andrews had a horrendous drop in the first quarter but maintained consistent usage for the second straight week to open the season. With Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane currently out for the Ravens, Andrews should remain a focal point of the Baltimore offense. He could have done a better job of protecting Lamar Jackson on his game-sealing interception, however …

 

Buffalo Bills

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) vs. DET: 8 Targets, 7 Receptions, 95 Yards, TD

Dawson Knox (BUF) vs. DET: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 5 Yards, TD

The Dalton Kincaid breakout continues! With DJ Moore leaving the game early due to a shoulder injury, Kincaid ended up pacing the Bills in every statistical category. Kincaid diced the Lions’ “defense” at will and reeled in his first touchdown of the season on a pass that Josh Allen threw a little behind him. Kincaid was athletic and explosive and appears to be set for a top-five campaign for TEs as long as he can maintain these higher snap rates and usage (Kincaid played 66% of snaps against the Lions).

Dawson Knox also got in on the scoring action and would be a potential streaming option if Kincaid ever missed time, but he’s not worth rostering right now.

 

Cincinnati Bengals

Mike Gesicki (CIN) vs. HOU: Not targeted

Erick All Jr. (CIN) vs. HOU: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 5 Yards

After leading the Bengals in receiving in Week 1, Mike Gesicki did not record a single stat in the box score against the Texans’ elite passing defense. Cincinnati’s passing attack worked through Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, leaving very little for the rest of the team’s receiving options to pick up. This is the reality with Gesicki and so many other NFL TEs: the spike weeks are difficult to predict and not easily replicated. Keep Gesicki on your bench (or even better, the waiver wire) for Week 3.

 

Cleveland Browns

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) vs. TB: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 54 Yards

Blake Whiteheart (CLE) vs. TB: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 17 Yards, TD

A nice bounce-back game for Harold Fannin Jr., though it was Blake Whiteheart who caught a touchdown pass from this group. Fannin may have eclipsed double-digit PPR fantasy points, but the instant involvement of both KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the passing game has suppressed Fannin’s fantasy appeal, as he’s no longer the only talented receiver as he was in 2025.

 

Denver Broncos

Nate Adkins (DEN) vs. JAX: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 32 Yards, TD

Evan Engram (DEN) vs. JAX: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 17 Yards

Nake Adkins was the second-leading receiver for Denver in their victory over the Jaguars, but don’t be fooled–he only ran 8 routes all afternoon. Neither he nor Evan Engram can be trusted in your lineups.

 

Houston Texans

Dalton Schultz (HOU) vs. CIN: 14 Targets, 12 Receptions, 140 Yards

Foster Moreau (HOU) vs. CIN: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 34 Yards

With Nico Collins a surprise absentee from this contest after picking up a hamstring injury in practice midweek, somebody needed to step up for Houston’s receivers, and that man Sunday was Dalton Schultz. The vast majority of Schultz’s production came in the second half when the game was well out of reach for the Texans, but he also showed some nice burst and after-the-catch ability on a 35-yard game in the first quarter. If Collins misses another game, Schultz will absolutely be worth a start in future weeks, as Kayshon Boutte and the other receivers in Houston did not step up in this game.

 

Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Warren (IND) vs. KC: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 21 Yards, TD

For the second straight week, a modest yardage total for Tyler Warren was saved by a trip to the end zone. If Warren is to become trusted as a no-doubt weekly TE1, he’ll need to become more involved in the offense aside from screen passes at or behind the line of scrimmage. With next week’s game coming against the elite Texans defense, it might be worth considering another option with a better matchup to see if Indianapolis can expand on Warren’s usage moving forward.

 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Brenton Strange (JAX) vs. DEN: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 17 Yards

Quintin Morris (JAX) vs. DEN: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 7 Yards

A tough day at the office for Trevor Lawrence and Co. meant that there was even less to go around for Brenton Strange than usual. He’s firmly in the “close your eyes and pray for a TD” category of streamers.

 

Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce (KC) vs. IND: 11 Targets, 9 Receptions, 101 Yards, TD

Travis Kelce‘s first reception of the day was a nice catch-and-run where he hurdled through a trio of Colts defenders to get the Chiefs on the board. Kelce turned back the clock on Sunday night; he was constantly open in the middle of the field and added tons of yards after the catch due to the Colts’ poor tackling. I don’t think Kelce has magically found a second gear in his age-36 season, and while he’ll still be a trusted target for Patrick Mahomes, this performance felt like a true ceiling for the veteran. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to put Kelce on the trade block in your league and see if his hot start and name value can fetch something valuable in return.

Las Vegas Raiders

Brock Bowers (LV) vs. LAC: Did not play

Michael Mayer (LV) vs. LAC: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 23 Yards

Ian Thomas (LV) vs. LAC: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 11 Yards

Brock Bowers appears set to return in Week 3, meaning the streaming appeal of Michael Mayer is all but gone. We’ll keep an eye on Bowers’ snap count and involvement next week, but as long as he’s on the field, you’re starting him.

 

 

Los Angeles Chargers

Charlie Kolar (LAC) vs. LV: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 21 Yards

Oronde Gadsden (LAC) vs. LV: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 18 Yards, TD

David Njoku (LAC) vs. LV: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards

Both Charlie Kolar and David Njoku left this game with what appeared to be serious injuries, meaning Oronde Gadsden is the last man standing in the Chargers’ tight end room for now. Gadsden took advantage of a slightly increased snap share by scoring his first touchdown of the season. The Chargers are in desperate need of reliable receiving options behind Ladd McConkey, and Gadsden showed flashes of talent in that area last season, so there’s a chance for him to create some streaming value here. With the pitiful state of the Chargers’ offense, though, he’s best viewed as an add in deep leagues or TE Premium formats only.

 

Miami Dolphins

Greg Dulcich (MIA) vs. SF: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 17 Yards

Will Kacmarek (MIA) vs. SF: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 4 Yards

There’s nothing here worth chasing. De’Von Achane remains the only option on this team that you can start with a modicum of confidence.

 

New England Patriots

Hunter Henry (NE) vs. PIT: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 40 Yards

Eli Raridon (NE) vs. OPP: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 30 Yards

With A.J. Brown out for the next several weeks, Hunter Henry is set to handle an increased workload. Indeed, he led the Pats in targets with five on a day they only threw the ball 22 times. He could have had a better day if Drake Maye did not egregiously underthrow him on a ball that was intercepted by Patrick Queen.

Eli Raridon made an awesome catch near the end of the first quarter to set up a goal-to-go situation for the Patriots. The rookie has a couple of highlight-reel plays in just the first two games of his career, and while he’s not startable in any format just yet, he’s someone that should be on your radar. Raridon unfortunately left this game early with a leg injury and did not return.

 

New York Jets

Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) vs. GB: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 17 Yards

Jeremy Ruckert (NYJ) vs. GB: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 5 Yards

Mason Taylor (NYJ) vs. GB: Not targeted

A gross game in gross weather led to a couple of gross stat lines for this group. The Jets’ offense as a whole does look improved with Geno Smith under center, so there may be a path for Kenyon Sadiq to hold fantasy relevance later this season, but you can’t trust him as a starter right now.

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

Darnell Washington (PIT) vs. NE: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 7 Yards

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) vs. OPP: 5 Targets, 4 Receptions, 32 Yards

It’s becoming fairly clear that Pat Freiermuth is the tight end to roster in Pittsburgh, although that’s not the most appealing asset to pursue regardless. No member of the Steelers had more than 35 receiving yards as Aaron Rodgers failed to move the offense with any consistency. Freiermuth played 11 more snaps than Darnell Washington and ran twice as many routes, following reports that Pittsburgh is trying to get “The Muth” more involved (or more loose if you will) in 2026. Freiermuth should benefit from an increased target share if Michael Pittman Jr. misses Week 3, so keep him on your radar heading into a more favorable matchup against the Bengals.

 

Tennessee Titans

Gunnar Helm (TEN) vs. PHI: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 13 Yards

Daniel Bellinger (TEN) vs. PHI: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

Gunnar Helm is consistently working as the team’s top tight end, but until Cam Ward can improve as an NFL quarterback, he won’t be worth starting or rostering on your fantasy teams.

 

NFC

Arizona Cardinals

Trey McBride (ARI) vs. SEA: 10 Targets, 8 Receptions, 41 Yards, TD

Another week, another target-hog performance and a touchdown for Trey McBride. Even against one of the toughest defenses in the league, McBride found a way to get things done and return dividends on his lofty draft stock. He’s well on his way to repeating as the TE1 overall.

Atlanta Falcons

Kyle Pitts Sr. (ATL) vs. CAR: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 15 Yards

Austin Hooper (ATL) vs. CAR: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 20 Yards

Charlie Woerner (ATL) vs. CAR: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

While it’s technically an improvement over Week 1, it’s still disappointing to see Kyle Pitts Sr. put up another stinker against a Panthers defense that allowed nearly 60 points last week. What’s even less encouraging is that Austin Hooper outperformed Pitts across the board, and Pitts continued last week’s trend of playing fewer snaps than he did in 2025, even before the game turned into a blowout. As long as the Falcons are starting Cooper Rush or Jack Strand under center, Pitts cannot be trusted in fantasy lineups, and even after that point, it may be best to look for another option in the interim.

 

Carolina Panthers

Tommy Tremble (CAR) vs. ATL: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 4 Yards

Mitchell Evans (CAR) vs. ATL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 13 Yards

Darren Waller (CAR) vs. ATL: 3 Targets, 3 Receptions, 33 Yards, 2 TD

The big story here is a two-touchdown day for Darren Waller, who has now emerged as a top red-zone target for Bryce Young. Nearly all of Waller’s targets this season have come in scoring opportunities, meaning he’s best viewed as a TD-or-bust option for streaming purposes until we see him used more often between the 20s. While he played the fewest snaps among Carolina TEs, Waller ran the most routes, so he’s the only player from this group worth rostering.

 

Chicago Bears

Colston Loveland (CHI) vs. MIN: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 3 Yards

Cole Kmet (CHI) vs. OPP: 1 Target, 0 Receptions

Once again, it’s an extremely disappointing result considering the expectations for Colston Loveland in his sophomore season. Still, I’m here to tell you once again to not panic. Loveland played the most snaps out of any Bears pass-catcher and ran routes on 29 of 42 dropbacks. This game was also played in horrendous weather, which impacted not just Loveland but all pass catchers on both teams. Better weeks are still ahead for Loveland as long as Caleb Williams doesn’t miss significant time with his hamstring injury.

 

Dallas Cowboys

Jake Ferguson (DAL) vs. WAS: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 43 Yards, 2 TD

A huge performance from Jake Ferguson after a Week 1 dud! Ferguson was wide open for his first score and then added a second touchdown on a contested grab in the end zone where he managed to hang on through tight coverage. Ferguson’s involvement was still not elite in this game–Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker both mixed in plenty on 12 personnel sets. Ferguson will likely have some streaming appeal in next week’s likely shootout against the Ravens, but he does have a low floor to go along with a high ceiling.

 

Detroit Lions

Sam LaPorta (DET) vs. BUF: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 52 Yards, TD

Perhaps the most important takeaway for Sam LaPorta in this game was his snap share increasing to typical levels, only taking one offensive play off all night. This was especially encouraging given LaPorta’s lower usage in Week 1 after dealing with a hip injury during training camp. LaPorta is essentially the Lions’ WR2 at this point, as the team has not found creative ways to get Jameson Williams involved on offense. LaPorta was frequently open in the middle of the field and converted a crucial 4th down when the Lions were still in striking distance. His touchdown was a well-drawn-up play at the goal line where he snuck behind the defense and got wide open. LaPorta is a must-start option every week, especially with how atrocious the Lions’ defense is.

 

Green Bay Packers

Tucker Kraft (GB) vs. NYJ: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 15 Yards

The Packers couldn’t get much going on offense on a rainy day in East Rutherford, so Tucker Kraft wasn’t able to build on a solid Week 1 performance. On the bright side, Kraft was on the field for all but one offensive snap, so any workload concerns related to his ACL recovery should be put to rest. Kraft should bounce back in future weeks and will be a weekly TE1.

 

Minnesota Vikings

T.J. Hockenson (MIN) vs. CHI: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 29 Yards

Josh Oliver (MIN) vs. CHI: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 24 Yards

As mentioned for the Bears, the weather conditions in Chicago made it difficult for any receiver in this game to have a productive day. T.J. Hockenson was only behind Justin Jefferson in receiving yards for the Vikings on the day, and while he should have higher yardage totals in the future, he’s best viewed as a TD-dependent streamer.

New Orleans Saints

Juwan Johnson (NO) vs. OPP: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 66 Yards

A solid stat line for Juwan Johnson that could have been even better if he didn’t miss breaking the plane by just a few inches on the Saints’ game-deciding drive. However, with rookie Oscar Delp making his debut after missing Week 1, Johnson was on the field much less this week (53% of snaps) compared to the Saints’ opener in Detroit (84%). If this trend continues, Johnson will be more difficult to trust in lineups on a weekly basis, but as long as he is staying involved in the red zone, he’ll at least maintain some streaming value.

 

Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert (PHI) vs. TEN: 2 Targets, 1 Receptions 4 Yards

Johnny Mundt (PHI) vs. TEN: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 8 Yards

Dallas Goedert unfortunately left this game with a knee injury early on and did not return. With Eli Stowers on injured reserve, there won’t be another Eagles tight end worth starting if Goedert misses additional time.

 

Seattle Seahawks

AJ Barner (SEA) vs. ARI: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 8 Yards

Elijah Arroyo (SEA) vs. OPP: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 17 Yards

Eric Saubert (SEA) vs. OPP: 1 Target, 1 Reception, -10 Yards

The most remarkable thing for this group is Eric Saubert becoming the leader in the clubhouse for the worst receiving line of the season (you’re welcome, Makai Lemon!). Though all three of these players earned only a single target, AJ Barner maintained a huge advantage in snap and route participation and is the only option worth rostering.

 

San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle (SF) vs. MIA: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 80 Yards, TD

After a Week 1 warmup, George Kittle looked fully back in the 49ers’ Week 2 win over the Dolphins. Kittle showed off his great run-and-catch ability early to get the Niners into Miami territory and later scored his first touchdown of the season. Kittle still played less than 50% of snaps, but this one was over early, and it made sense for the Niners to give him some extra rest.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cade Otton (TB) vs. CLE: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 38 Yards

A perfectly mid stat line for one of the perennial members of “The Glob.” Cade Otton remains a TD-or-bust option despite dominating playing time among Tampa Bay tight ends.

 

Washington Commanders

Colson Yankoff (WAS) vs. DAL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 14 Yards

Ben Sinnott (WAS) vs. DAL: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 6 Yards

No Chig Okonkwo, no other tight ends worth rostering on this team, especially with Jayden Daniels suffering another brutal elbow injury.

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Brett Ford

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