Let’s get right to the Week 2 takeaways, starting with the biggest game on the slate, which turned out to be a dud. Cincinnati vs. Kansas City historically generates buzz of a fantasy bonanza.
But each team generated only about 300 yards. Patrick Mahomes averaged 5.1 yards per pass play.
Both offensive units seem to have problems. Advertisement Let’s start with Kansas City. Travis Kelce has not made an impact and had just one catch for five yards.
Rashee Rice is solid, but not a game-breaker. He’s more of a No. 2 receiver, ideally — more Cris Carter than Randy Moss.
Xavier Worthy looked like a rookie and has four catches in two games. There’s no Marquise Brown this year after his shoulder surgery. The idea that Mahomes was going to throw for 40 TDs and 5,000 yards has turned out to be a pipe dream.
Joe Burrow has been a pop-gun QB since 2022 — 6.35 yards per attempt. He showed a little something on Sunday, but just to the tight ends, really.
Ja’Marr Chase was frustrated and had 35 yards. He wasn’t even given a chance to make plays. These seem like two average(ish) offenses going forward.
Lots of Justin Fields victory laps have been taken, but he’s led one TD drive in eight quarters. That’s better than how the Broncos look. Granted, Bo Nix is a rookie and it could get better quickly.
He goes to Tampa Bay next week hoping to get something going with his wide receivers. I definitely regret touting Courtland Sutton . But I’ve learned to never issue apologies.