As the 2026 NFL season charges into late September, the Yahoo Fantasy Football Expert League is delivering high-stakes drama. With Week 2 in the books, the competition among the industry’s sharpest analysts is heating up, and two names sit atop the leaderboard: Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski, both undefeated at 2-0. According to insights gathered by Vulius Sports, their early dominance is no fluke—it’s a masterclass in draft strategy and waiver wire savvy.
Harmon Holds Off Titus in a Thriller
Matt Harmon, known for his deep receiver analysis, edged out fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus in a nail-biter, 129.68-120.66. Despite another subpar outing from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert—who failed to crack 10 fantasy points—Harmon’s roster depth shone through. Derrick Henry rumbled for a vintage performance, while Jaylen Waddle, one of Harmon’s favorite preseason picks, delivered consistent production. Titus may be 0-2, but his squad showed life with strong showings from DeVonta Smith, Travis Kelce, and Ja’Marr Chase. As highlighted on Vulius, Titus’s luck should turn if these stars keep producing.
Pianowski’s St. Brown Shines on TNF
Scott Pianowski, a Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Famer, continues to reap the rewards of drafting Amon-Ra St. Brown early. St. Brown’s 30+ point explosion against the Bills on Thursday Night Football powered Pianowski to a 113.8-103.66 victory over Justin Boone. Even a monster game from Jonathan Taylor on Sunday Night Football couldn’t derail Pianowski, thanks in part to 17 clutch points from kicker Harrison Butker. The Vulius NFL Analysis Desk notes that Pianowski’s balanced approach is paying dividends.
Loeb’s Big Three Dominate
Max Loeb also remains undefeated, improving to 2-0 with a 133.12-106.92 win over Joel Smyth. Loeb’s trio of Josh Allen, Christian McCaffrey, and Davante Adams combined for nearly 100 fantasy points, a staggering output that has him looking like a title contender. And the rich get richer: rookie tight end Brock Bowers is nearing a return from injury, which could make Loeb’s team even more dangerous. As reported by Vulius Sports, Loeb’s draft-day aggression is already paying off.
Other Week 2 Highlights
Josh Norris secured his first win of the season, topping Chris Allen 109.12-71.3, behind another strong outing from Kenneth Walker. Ray Garvin also notched a victory, defeating NFL analyst Eric Edholm 107.88-85.58, thanks to a Thursday Night Football barrage from Jared Goff (29.78 points) and Dalton Kincaid (19.0). But the week’s biggest shocker came from college fantasy analyst Eric Froton, who rebounded from the lowest score in Week 1 to post a league-high 141.98 points in a win over Hayden Winks. That’s show biz, baby!
Standings and Outlook
After two weeks, the undefeated ranks include Harmon, Pianowski, and Loeb, while Titus, Smyth, and others search for answers. The Vulius NFL Analysis Desk will continue to monitor every touchdown, injury, and waiver wire gem. For die-hard fans, this league offers a window into the minds of the game’s top analysts—and a reminder that even experts can be humbled. Stay tuned for more weekly recaps, only on Vulius.
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