Week 2 bust watch: Ashton Jeanty could be leaned on for 15+ touches after Week 1, but his efficiency was limited and the Chargers loom as a tough run defense. Isiah Pacheco may slide back into a committee against Philadelphia, dimming upside. Michael Pittman Jr. faces Pat Surtain II, making a top-12 week unlikely. Keon Coleman’s Week 1 boom invites more defensive attention, potentially capping targets. Tyreek Hill’s ceiling could shrink behind a rougher line, while Kyle Pitts projects lower targets in ATL. Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Jones face tougher defenses, reducing Week 2 upside; Nick Chubb’s ceiling may dip behind Houston’s weakened run block; Dalton Kincaid remains touchdown-dependent.

Week 2 starts/sits hinge on matchup and game script. Avoid overreacting to one-good-week and lean toward safer floors in tougher spots. Several busts on this list carry risk of multi-week droughts if defenses key in. Use this guidance to pivot toward high-floor options in Week 2 where matchups allow.

Injury and pace will continue to matter, but this bust list isn’t doom. It flags where managers can tilt toward safer floor or higher-ceiling plays in Week 2 and beyond.

Bryce Young takes center stage as a Week 1 fantasy pivot, with growth from the Carolina offense and a favorable opener against Jacksonville helping his ceiling. Isiah Pacheco stands out in KC, leveraging health and a Mahomes-led attack for top-10 upside. Breece Hall faces Week 1 concerns in a run-heavy Jets slate, while Ricky Pearsall and Jameson Williams present high-variance, low-cost WR options. Deebo Samuel’s Washington move reshapes target dynamics, and Brock Purdy plus Alijah Vera-Tucker anchor the broader lineup’s upside in 2025.

Week 1’s QB disputes also spotlight Fields’ volatility in NYJ and the potential for Young’s multi-faceted 2025 breakout. The piece frames a bold Week 1 narrative: a mix of proven offenses, risky but high-reward players, and a few value picks who could redefine early-season rosters in standard and PPR formats.

Two NFL stars—Ruiz and Pacheco—spotlight Latino culture and community. Ruiz lauds Pacheco’s drive to promote Latino heritage from Camden to Kansas City, while noting Pacheco’s Puerto Rican helmet flag and its Hall of Fame display. Hispanic Heritage Month headlines the piece as Ruiz hosted a bike giveaway in Camden. Ruiz’s NFLPA Community MVP nomination underscores off-field leadership that could influence fantasy dynamics through locker-room morale and marketability.