The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 2 Recap: Burrow’s Toe, Daniel’s Dimes, the Russaissance, Detroit Is BACK, and Eagles-Chiefs Sucked
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Sep 15, 2025 This week's recap dives into NFL Week 2, spotlighting Joe Burrow's turf toe and the surprising performances of various quarterbacks. The guys hand out the Oppenheimer Award and explore the resurgence of the Lions. They analyze the lackluster game between the Eagles and Chiefs while discussing the unpredictable nature of the league. Personal anecdotes mix with humorous critiques, as the hosts delve into fantasy chaos and standout players like Derrick Henry and Tua Tagovailoa, making for an entertaining and insightful discussion.
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McCarthy's Play Speed Is The Core Issue
- JJ McCarthy is playing slowly and getting pressured, leading to high sack rates and turnovers.
- Offensive line injuries amplify his problems and make immediate improvement unlikely without speedup.
Burrow's Injury Raises Durability Questions
- Joe Burrow's turf toe looks serious and teams now expect him sidelined for months.
- Repeated major injuries to Burrow create real durability concerns for the Bengals' outlook.
Chiefs Offense Feels Stuck Between Eras
- Chiefs and Eagles produced a grinding, low-entertainment game driven by defensive control and mistakes.
- Chiefs' receiver/OL turnover and roster speed imbalance make their offense feel slow and era-transitioning.