Overview

• Geno Smith, Dylan Sampson and rookie Emeka Egbuka are broadly recommended Week 2 starts based on strong Week 1 roles and favorable matchups.
• Patrick Mahomes is a cautioned sit against the Eagles due to pressure risk and a projected lower ceiling, and Kenneth Walker III is flagged after a near-even split with Zach Charbonnet versus a stout Steelers front.
• With George Kittle sidelined for multiple weeks, the 49ers present streaming tight end options in Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges after Tonges scored in Week 1.
• Keon Coleman is a flashpoint: USA TODAY backs him after an 11-target, 112-yard debut, while ClutchPoints advises sitting him against the Jets’ elite perimeter coverage.
• Columns urge managers to resist Week 1 overreactions and to weigh immediate matchup quality against longer-term roles when setting Week 2 lineups.