{"id":77493,"date":"2025-09-16T09:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=77493"},"modified":"2025-09-17T13:23:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T03:23:25","slug":"the-good-the-bad-and-the-fantasy-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2025\/09\/the-good-the-bad-and-the-fantasy-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Good, The Bad and The Fantasy Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/546586350_1370824271712089_4369912520629592121_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/546586350_1370824271712089_4369912520629592121_n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/546586350_1370824271712089_4369912520629592121_n-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/546586350_1370824271712089_4369912520629592121_n-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/546586350_1370824271712089_4369912520629592121_n-657x480.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/546586350_1370824271712089_4369912520629592121_n-320x234.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joe Burrow out for the foreseeable future has absolutely ruined my week. What is the point of doing anything?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the massive amounts of bad that went down in Week 2, there was certainly a lot of good too and I&#8217;m here to recap it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do have a black armband on at work today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Good<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Green Bay Packers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Thank you Jerry! Thank you Jerry!&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GCjmUQEnKr\">pic.twitter.com\/GCjmUQEnKr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1966348580622324173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2-0 to start the year and a proper terrifying defence. Packers fans will be over the moon with the roster that they&#8217;ve assembled this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green Bay are the third favourites to win the Super Bowl now, warranted or overreaction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Shootout that no one gave a shit about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Who knew this Cowboys Giants game would be this good <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nq00wkHdSG\">pic.twitter.com\/nq00wkHdSG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Susan Li (@SusanLiTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SusanLiTV\/status\/1967320927437553723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hidden on the 3am slot was two NFC East teams that used to command the SNF game but in recent years they&#8217;ve fallen into obscurity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one told Dak or Russ that, both QBs aired that thang out and put on a hell of a show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malik Nabers can&#8217;t be upset with how much he saw the ball in this one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lamar Jackson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lamar Jackson really is the best Quarterback in the league <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0JtjBT4sa4\">pic.twitter.com\/0JtjBT4sa4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; b (@hoodiebp) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hoodiebp\/status\/1967299783061848284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just look at this nonsense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 passing TDs and a massive win for the Ravens, Baltimore are the best 1-1 team in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Lions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is the Detroit Lions Offense we know and love  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QBKHpRySlu\">pic.twitter.com\/QBKHpRySlu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/woodwardsports\/status\/1967292571203625312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be no Ben Johnson revenge game, I shall alert the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan Campbell and the Lions ran up the score on their ex OC&#8217;s new team and it was an ugly watch if you weren&#8217;t a Detroit fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago have a long way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indiana Jones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Daniel Jones in his first two games as a Colt:<br><br>\ud83d\udd35 74.2% adjusted comp %<br>\u26aa 616 total yards<br>\ud83d\udd35 5 total TDs<br>\u26aa 0 turnovers<br>\ud83d\udd35 111.1 passer rating <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/78yrz2sWDe\">pic.twitter.com\/78yrz2sWDe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF\/status\/1967365324535459927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s in the water in New York? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every player that leaves the Giants seems to turn their lives around almost instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Danny Dimes is up there in the MVP conversation two weeks into the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Bad<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turf Toe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bengals QB Joe Burrow feared to have suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury that will require surgery and sideline him at least three months. (via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Rapsheet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TomPelissero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TomPelissero<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lxVnTj235H\">pic.twitter.com\/lxVnTj235H<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1967393550343307558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I still don&#8217;t really know what it is, I thought it was a fungal infection but apparently it&#8217;s no joke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joe Burrow will miss a heap of time and I&#8217;m mad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>49ers v Saints<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Spencer Rattler vs Mac Jones<br><br>Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Once in a lifetime. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kPidEJOpjb\">pic.twitter.com\/kPidEJOpjb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jordan Goodhart (@Jordan_Goodhart) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jordan_Goodhart\/status\/1967222875636838400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn&#8217;t deserve that man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JJ McCarthy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo the guys you want to throw the ball to are the ones wearing the purple jerseys\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g1RxsG3RAs\">pic.twitter.com\/g1RxsG3RAs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL_Memes\/status\/1967426643636666559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re quick to judge you in this league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a hell of a comeback win last week, McCarthy came crashing back to Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now he&#8217;s out for a while with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brian Thomas Jr<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">here are all 7 incomplete passes in the direction of Brian Thomas Jr. in Week 2<br><br>a day to forget. alligator arms. a drop. and didn&#39;t win in traffic.<br><br>just 5 catches for 60 yards in two games <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LYMHWnijMk\">pic.twitter.com\/LYMHWnijMk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoshNorris\/status\/1967602718996062246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5 catches on 19 targets in two weeks for last years fantasy darling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something fishy is going on here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Fantasy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Early WRs paid dividends this week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bro carried my fantasy team this week \ud83d\ude2d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fysJhN9Qcv\">pic.twitter.com\/fysJhN9Qcv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SleeperHQ\/status\/1967401115584270511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chase, Nabers, St. Brown and Nacua all repaid their manages with fat points in Week 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JT may be indeed back<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jonathan Taylor put in work in Week 2 \ud83d\ude24<br><br>\u2014165 rushing yards<br>\u201450 receiving yards<br>\u20141 TD<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JayT23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JayT23<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Colts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Colts<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ubkopsTDSG\">pic.twitter.com\/ubkopsTDSG<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1967653391712018928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Indianapolis are playing well above expectations at the moment and everyone is eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Eagles are a fantasy blackhole<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chris Jones: \u201cYou don\u2019t even have 100 yards.\u201d<br><br>Jalen Hurts: \u201cWe won the f*ckin game shut your ass up.\u201d \ud83d\udc80 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LY5gu6nNK1\">pic.twitter.com\/LY5gu6nNK1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThePhillyPod\/status\/1967370354248286218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2-0 but absolutely no stats to write home about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BILL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MRI confirms Commanders RB Austin Ekeler suffered torn Achilles, out for the season. (via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rapsheet<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IlpULtvEoZ\">pic.twitter.com\/IlpULtvEoZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1966892997704118358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Ekeler confirmed to have torn his achilles, is it finally Bill time in Washington?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joe Burrow out for the foreseeable future has absolutely ruined my week. What is the point of doing anything? Despite the massive amounts of bad that went down in Week 2, there was certainly a lot of good too and I&#8217;m here to recap it all. I do have a black armband on at work today. The Good The Green Bay Packers &quot;Thank you Jerry! 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