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It was indeed a challenging weekend for fantasy football managers, with several marquee players failing to deliver the production their draft positions demanded. The slate of disappointing performances from Week 2 extends well beyond the usual suspects, creating headaches for fantasy managers who thought they had locked in reliable production from their star players.
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ second-year wide receiver’s rough start to the 2025 season reached new depths in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Thomas managed just four catches on 12 targets for 49 yards, a concerning continuation of his Week 1 struggles where he caught only one of seven targets for 11 yards. Over two weeks, Thomas has accumulated a measly five receptions on 19 targets for 60 total yards.
The target volume suggests the opportunity is there, but the chemistry between Thomas and quarterback Trevor Lawrence remains non-existent. Thomas dropped a potential touchdown pass in the end zone and had another pass bounce off his hands for an interception. His 26.3% reception rate ranks 79th among NFL receivers and represents the worst mark on his own team. Making matters worse, reports emerged that Thomas was dealing with a wrist injury during the Week 2 performance.
The disconnect between Lawrence and Thomas isn’t just about individual failures – it’s symptomatic of Jacksonville’s adjustment to offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s new system. For a receiver many expected to build on his solid rookie campaign, Thomas’s early-season struggles represent one of the most concerning developments for fantasy managers who invested early-round capital.
Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown managed just five receptions on eight targets for 27 yards in the team’s 20-17 victory over Kansas City. While this represented an improvement from his one-catch, eight-yard showing in Week 1, the production remains unacceptable for a player drafted as a top-tier WR1.
Brown led the Eagles in targets but finished behind DeVonta Smith in receiving yards. The concerning trend isn’t just the low yardage totals – it’s Philadelphia’s run-heavy offensive approach that has limited the entire passing attack through two games. The Eagles’ offensive philosophy appears to prioritize ball control over explosive passing plays, creating a low ceiling for all their receivers.
Fantasy managers hoped the Super Bowl rematch against Kansas City would provide the stage for Brown to break out, but instead witnessed another frustrating performance. Through two games, Brown has managed just six catches for 35 total yards, putting him on pace for career-low numbers that would make him virtually unstartable despite his elite talent.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback posted 187 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the loss to Philadelphia. While he added 66 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, the overall performance fell short of the elite standards fantasy managers expect from the two-time MVP.
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