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Tomlin also told reporters the team’s depth chart is unchanged, meaning Russell Wilson is still the starter when healthy. However, opening by saying the team is preparing for Fields suggests Wilson will miss Week 2 as well. He was forced to miss Week 1 with a lingering calf issue, giving Fields the start. Fields didn’t get a touchdown on the board versus Atlanta but did lead six drives that ended in field goals. Those 18 points were enough to topple the hapless Falcons. He also ran 14 times for 57 yards. Fields will be a high-end QB2 for his Week 2 matchup with the Broncos.

Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the deal is worth “up to” $19 million with over $13 million guaranteed. Phillips was set to hit free agency next offseason but is now under contract for two more years. He started all 34 regular season games for the Vikings over the past two seasons and tallied 4.5 sacks plus five TFLs during that stretch. He came away from Week 1 with a sack and a TFL, setting him up for a potential career year.

Ferguson suffered an MCL sprain in Week 1 and was initially expected to miss some time. The reports have since gotten more optimistic, including that of Jerry Jones. Fantasy managers should still have a contingency plan for Ferguson, but he appears to have a legitimate shot at suiting up this week despite the injury scare. If he can’t go, backup Luke Schoonmaker would be in line to start.

Schefter said McCaffrey is dealing with a calf and an Achilles issue that could keep him sidelined for Week 2. CMC was a last-second scratch Monday night against the Jets, leaving Jordan Mason to run roughshod over New York’s defense to the tune of 147 yards and a touchdown. It appears McCaffrey’s injury is far more serious than first thought. Mason will be a top-12 running back option until CMC can return.

Morris said that Cousins was just knocking off the rust in his nightmarish Atlanta debut. Cousins threw for 155 yards, one touchdown, and two picks in the Falcons’ Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh. The veteran quarterback was playing in his first game back from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Week 8 of the 2023 season. Film watchers and casual fans alike were quick to note his inability to drive off his plant foot and put velocity on the football. Morris may be right and Cousins is just getting back into the swing of things, but this is a situation to monitor going forward. Should Cousins not regain his form, No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. is waiting in the wings.

Kittle was kept in to block at elevated rates against the vaunted Jets pass rush, particular considering the absence of Christian McCaffrey and reduced role of Brandon Aiyuk. Kittle is unlikely to ever see consistent targets, instead relying on extreme efficiency and touchdowns to return fantasy value. Expect his wide weekly range of outcomes to continue forward, always capable of being the top tight end in a given week and also capable of being leveraged as an elite blocker in others.

Samuel was clearly the focal point of the offense in the first half before the team rode former undrafted free agent running back Jordan Mason to a comfortable victory. His nine targets and eight carries combined for 17 total opportunities on a night no other pass-catcher saw more than five targets. Samuel will remain an integral piece of the offense moving forward, particularly in games played without Christian McCaffrey. Start Samuel with confidence for the remainder of the season.

Mason was largely bottled up in the first quarter before erupting the rest of the way, going into the half with almost 90 yards on the ground alone. He would continue to be the key cog for the offense in the second half as the 49ers pulled away from the Jets. It’s not difficult to look good in a Kyle Shanahan offense, but Mason indeed looked competent with the opportunity. He is sure to be a priority add off waivers heading into Week 2 considering Christian McCaffrey’s calf and Achilles issues remain a hinderance.

Purdy simply wasn’t required to do much after Mason got going, with the former undrafted free agent running back erupting for 147 yards and a score on the ground on a night the 49ers held the football for almost 39 minutes. But the team got the comfortable victory and scored more than 30 points yet again, something that has become commonplace with Purdy under center. Both touchdowns scored by the team came on the ground, one each to Mason and Deebo Samuel, while kicker Jake Moody went a perfect 6-for-6 on field goal attempts to propel the team to victory. The 49ers hit the road to face the Vikings in Minnesota in Week 2.

Wilson understandably drew alpha coverage by a stingy 49ers’ secondary, struggling to shake free in all areas of his route tree. Even so, the 10 targets on just 21 Aaron Rodgers pass attempts handily led the team on a night the team managed to hold the football for under 22 minutes. Wilson only saw one additional target from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor on the team’s final possession of the game. Better fantasy performances are sure to lie ahead for one of the league’s most talented pass-catchers.