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NFL Week 2 game aftermath and takeaways

Recaps, winners-and-losers breakdowns, and film analysis from the NFL's Week 2 slate, including overtime controversy and standout performances.

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Bengals vs. Steelers: Predict the outcome of Week 3 rivalry matchup

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 following Sunday’s road win over the Houston Texans. Up next, the Bengals will look to score their first AFC North victory of the season when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a less-than-inspiring 1-1 start, the vibes in Pittsburgh aren’t great, enough that the Bengals are actually favored by […]

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Browns vs Steelers on Thursday Night Football is going to “rock and roll,” but who will perform?

The optimistic fans of the Cleveland Browns hope that Week 2 was a building block for more to come. That starts in Week 3 with the Browns home opener against the Carolina Panthers. Cleveland is an underdog heading into the contest, going up against a high-powered offense led by QB Bryce Young. The Browns have […]

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AFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Jeff Hafley, Mike Vrabel, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Dolphins Miami lost 35-13 to San Francisco in Week 2, but kept it to a one-score game going into the halftime break. Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley thinks players did a great job focusing on their job, but a few early second-half mistakes led to explosive plays that put the game out of reach. “In the […] The post AFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Jeff Hafley, Mike Vrabel, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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Ravens Reacts Survey: biggest concern heading into Week 2

Take this week’s Ravens Reacts survey to share your biggest concerns after Baltimore’s Week 2 loss to the Saints!

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Jerry Jones downplays idea of NFL expansion team in Europe

As Rodger Goodell continues to tout the idea of housing an NFL team abroad, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is downplaying the potential expansion. Jones joined Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy on their Dallas sports radio morning show on 105.3 The Fan Tuesday morning to discuss the Cowboys’ Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders,…

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Browns Sign LB Krys Barnes

The Cleveland Browns announced they have signed LB Krys Barnes to the practice squad. The Browns placed LB Nathaniel Watson on practice squad injured reserve in a corresponding move. It’s worth noting Barnes was among five tryout linebackers in Cleveland earlier this week. Barnes, 28, wound up going undrafted out of UCLA back in 2020. […] The post Browns Sign LB Krys Barnes appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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Browns Week 15 opponent loses QB for an ‘extended period of time, possibly the season’

Cleveland Browns will likely face a familiar foe, Jameis Winston, in Week 15 against the Giants with Jaxson Dart injured

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2026 NFL Week 3 Injury Report: Jaxson Dart MCL, Chargers down two TEs, more 49ers injuries

Track the injuries to know around the NFL, all in one place.

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Browns O-line is much better in one area than the other; still learning to dance

The exciting win in Week 2 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not come without some concerns for the Cleveland Browns. The run game continues to struggle two weeks in, and the defense was bailed out by quite a few overthrows by QB Baker Mayfield. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to celebrate, including […]

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Giants Re-Signing OL Ryan Schernecke

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Giants are re-signing OL Ryan Schernecke to the practice squad after releasing him last week. Schernecke, 23, played five years at Division II Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, where he earned AP All-American Second Team honors in 2025. He signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent out of […] The post Giants Re-Signing OL Ryan Schernecke appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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49ers report card: The offense is exceeding expectations because of Brock Purdy

Passing out grades from the 49ers’ Week 2 wins on both sides of the ball

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Week 3 fantasy wide reciever rankings: Top WR streamers, starts

Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb gave his fantasy managers a leg up on the competition in Week 2. Is he poised for another star turn against the Ravens?

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Chiefs Film Review: Patrick Mahomes has monster game in Week 2

Kansas City’s quarterback turned in a very impressive performance on Sunday night.

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Steelers Week 2 grades in loss to Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers Week 2 grades.

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How long Giants' Jaxson Dart may be out for after Week 2 knee injury

Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury in the Giants' Week 2 loss to the Rams. How long will it keep him out? Here is the latest on his status.

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Lessons learned from Week 2: Vikings, Packers have breakout stars; Bengals have NFL's most-improved unit

Lukas Van Ness and Dallas Turner are wreaking havoc on opposing offenses

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Eagles-Titans Film Review: A very good offense is hiding in here

All-22 analysis from Philadelphia’s Week 2 win.

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Kevin Harlan has extraordinary booth reaction to Davante Adams’ touchdown

A week after Drake Maye’s meltdown gave Kevin Harlan the signature call of the NFL’s opening weekend, the Rams and Giants gave him something SportsCenter Top 10-worthy to lose his composure over. The Rams needed it. Los Angeles opened its season getting run out of Melbourne by the 49ers, a listless 27-7 loss in the…

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Cowboys rookie report: Jaishawn Barham sets the tone in Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys got their first win of the season against the Washington Commanders, with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb leading the offense. Among the rookies, Jaishawn Barham provided the biggest moment, while Caleb Downs contributed on defense and special teams. There is still work to do defensively, particularly with tackling and finishing opportunities in […]

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Cowboys rookie report: Jaishawn Barham sets the tone in Week 2

Cowboys rookies are really showing up these days.

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Ravens vs. Cowboys odds: Opening lines for Week 3 matchup

The Ravens enter Week 3 as three-point favorites against the Cowboys.

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Cardinals CB Will Johnson Could Miss Rest Of Season

Cardinals CB Will Johnson suffered a neck injury in Week 2 against the Seahawks, which will sideline him for at least the near future. Speaking on Monday, Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said it’s possible Johnson could miss the rest of the season. “Potentially could miss the whole season,” LaFleur said, via the team’s website. “It […] The post Cardinals CB Will Johnson Could Miss Rest Of Season appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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Patriots vs. Steelers snap counts: Kyle Williams’ role remains unchanged

Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ snap counts from their 20-3 win over the Steelers.

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Winless Chargers have made unwanted history, face season-defining NFL Week 3 game at Bills on Sunday

The 0-2 Chargers face what seems like a must-win game Sunday in Buffalo

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49ers have the best odds in the NFC to make the playoffs through 2 weeks

It’s been only two weeks, but the San Francisco 49ers are looking like a true Super Bowl contender this year after a pair of dominant wins to start the season. After a 27-7 blowout over the Los Angeles Rams as an underdog, the 49ers cruised past the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, scoring touchdowns on each […]

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Tennessee Titans news: What’s next after Eagles loss?

The Tennessee Titans are turning the page after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.

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Colts reunite veteran WR with Daniel Jones after Alec Pierce injury

The Colts are adding a veteran wide receiver to their roster after Alec Pierce aggravated a heel injury in Week 2.

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9h ago

AP Chiefs Mailbag: Will the real Kansas City defense please stand up?

Arrowhead Pride staff writer Jared Sapp answers your questions about Kansas City after a close win in Week 2.

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10h ago

Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars snap counts and analysis

The Denver Broncos offense ran 62 offensive plays and 59 defensive plays on Sunday in the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The inactive players for the game were: Sam Ehlinger, RJ Harvey, Marvin Mims, Kage Casey, Dallon Bentley, Jordan Jackson, and Tyler Onyedim. The only active player who did not get in the game was […]

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11h ago

Terps in the NFL Week 2: Diggs scores twice for Commanders in gutting loss to Cowboys

See how Maryland football alumni fared in a low-scoring second week of NFL play.

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Patriots position grades from Steelers win in Week 2

Thanks to a 20-3 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, the New England Patriots are in the win column for the first time this season. They got there on the back of an excellent defensive performance: the unit outscored Pittsburgh’s offense on the day and had future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers […]

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Cleveland Browns news: Victory Tuesday, more Week 2 analysis, snap counts and grades, more

Cleveland Browns news in today’s Daily Dawg Chow as we start to move from Week 2’s win to Week 3 Panthers prep

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13h ago

Brian Burns says his low ankle sprain is "nothing serious"

Burns limped off the field and to the locker room on Monday night but said after the game he would be OK.

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Jaxson Dart to have MRI Tuesday

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have an MRI on Tuesday, once the team returns to its facilities after leaving the Week 2 game

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P.J. Locke has torn plantar fascia

Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke suffered a torn plantar fascia in his right foot during the Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders.

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AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, David Njoku, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Broncos Per Tom Pelissero, Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins hamstring is good after he left Week 2 with an injury. Chargers Chargers S Derwin James said he fractured his pinky finger on his left hand, so he will play the rest of the season in a cast. (Kris Rhim) Rhim noted the Chargers have one healthy […] The post AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, David Njoku, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

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22h ago

Aaron Donald makes Rams debut in Week 2 vs. Giants after coming out of retirement

Aaron Donald missed the Rams' season opener against the 49ers in Australia while trying to ramp back up after coming out of retirement in August.

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22h ago

Week 2 inactives for Giants

Giants announced seven inactives ahead of Week 2 game

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Kurt Warner presses Jayden Daniels to play through elbow injury

As the Washington Commanders consult doctors about Jayden Daniels’s future this season, Kurt Warner is putting the decision on the quarterback. The NFL was ravaged by injuries in Week 2, led by quarterbacks Caleb Williams (hamstring) and Jayden Daniels (non-throwing elbow). Williams already received some good news after being carted off on Sunday, with reports…

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23h ago

Use FanDuel promo code to get $250 in bonus bets for Giants vs. Rams Monday Night Football in NFL Week 2

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Lessons from Week 2: Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield, Week 1 Browns, defense in our 4 Downs

Raise your hand if you had the Cleveland Browns going on the road upsetting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. No one? Okay, well, not no one, but very few. Raise your hand if you had quarterback Deshaun Watson outplaying Baker Mayfield. Okay, no more questions. Despite a lengthy rain delay late in the 4th quarter, the […]

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Dallas Goedert injury: Eagles tight end will miss time with MCL sprain

The Philadelphia Eagles are suddenly dealing with a problem at tight end. Starter Dallas Goedert left the team’s Week 2 game early with a knee injury and additional testing revealed he suffered a sprained MCL and is expected to to miss several weeks. Whether or not the team decided to put Goedert on injured reserve […]

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Veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky reverts to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 2

Mitch Wishnowsky officially reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as a standard elevation for the home opener at Gillette Stadium. Sunday’s 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers marked the second appearance in as many weeks for the veteran punter. Wishnowsky, 34, was called upon for four punts during his […]

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Chiefs Week 2 snap count analysis: Should Xavier Worthy lead WRs?

Here are the important notes from Kansas City’s snap-count breakdown in the Week 2 win.

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Jerry Jeudy, Denzel Boston’s reps signal a chance: Browns offensive snap counts

There’s a new No. 1 receiver in town.

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Fins Up, Fins Down | Winners and losers from Miami Dolphins week two loss

Patrick Paul holds his own while Austin Jackson struggles mightily.

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Browns NFL playoff standings: Why not after Week 2’s win?

The Week 2 victory for the Cleveland Browns means the NFL playoff order, not the NFL draft order, gets attention Monday

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Cowboys vs. Commanders: The good, bad, and ugly from Week 2

The Cowboys won which was great, but there are definitely things to clean up.

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Cleveland Browns news: Victory Monday!, record delay, winners and losers, and more

Listen, there is nothing like winning in the NFL. As Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken said in the locker room after the game (not what he said at the podium that is getting a lot of replays), there is nothing like the locker room after a win in the NFL. Congrats to Monken on getting […]

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Buccaneers Week 2 Top Performers vs. Cleveland Browns

Season over already? Maybe!

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Cowboys vs. Commanders: 3 things we want to see more of in Week 2

The Cowboys have to do a lot of things differently today.

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These five Washington Commanders must dominate to beat Dallas Cowboys in Week 2

Count Terry McLaurin among those the Commanders needs to perform well to beat the Dallas Cowboys

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