Seattle stunned Pittsburgh with a rare 2024 kickoff trick that produced a fourth-quarter touchdown and swung momentum decisively in a 31-17 win. From there, the Seahawks flipped the script on offense in the second half, riding Sam Darnold’s improving rhythm, Kenneth Walker III’s explosive running, and a diverse receiving corps to pull away. DK Metcalf battled early but cooled in the second half, while Seattle’s defense harassed Aaron Rodgers and limited the Steelers after halftime.

Smith-Njigba led the pass catchers with 108 yards, Cooper Kupp added 90, and Tory Horton flashed as a rookie target while Elijah Arroyo chipped in. The special-teams TD and a strong late drive sequence capped Seattle’s message game: this team is finding a late-season rhythm, even as injuries and drills shape the week-to-week mix. A remarkable, momentum-shifting outing for the Seahawks.

The win puts Seattle at .500 and signals a budding depth chart that could matter in fantasy leagues—Walker’s workload, Darnold’s efficiency, and the evolving roles of Horton, Barner, and Arroyo all carry real fantasy upside as the schedule tightens.

Seattle rode a sharper offensive game plan to a 31-17 win in Pittsburgh, moving to 1-1 while nursing two key absences on defense. Sam Darnold delivered efficient quarterback play, Kenneth Walker III powered the ground attack, and Derion Kendrick delivered a momentum-shifting end-zone interception. JSN and Cooper Kupp provided reliable targets with 103 and 90 receiving yards, respectively, while Zach Charbonnet ceded ground and Abe Lucas dealt with elite rushers.

Overall, Seattle showed a balanced attack capable of sustaining fantasy value through both the air and the run, with a defense that bottled up the Steelers and a few youngsters rounding into form. If the line can hold up and the WRs stay productive, this offense has viable weekly upside, even amid injuries.

Pittsburgh falls 31-17 to Seattle, exposing coaching conservatism and defensive leaks that bite fantasy upside. A fourth-and-one punt at midfield with the game tied defined the narrative around Mike Tomlin’s risk tolerance and the Steelers’ ceiling this season.

Offense stalled under pressure on Rodgers-driven drives, yet Seattle exploited Pittsburgh’s leaky middle and a run game that yielded 105 yards to Kenneth Walker. Jaxon Smith-Njigba dominated with 8 catches for 103 yards, while Pittsburgh’s pass-catchers misfired on pivotal plays. The defense and coaching woes cloud fantasy rosters entering Week 3.

New Orleans faces a tough test as Spencer Rattler and a battered offense host San Francisco. With Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau, Trevor Penning, and potentially Taliese Fuaga sidelined, the Saints must push a more efficient passing game and smarter play design to avoid an 0-2 start.

For fantasy managers, focus on Rashid Shaheed, Chris Olave, and Alvin Kamara as the trio most likely to produce targets and yards if the Saints unlock play-action and get the ball into space. San Francisco’s defense remains elite up front and in coverage, so protection and precision from Kellen Moore and Rattler will be pivotal for any redemption day in week 2.