Week 2 updates, highlights, biggest moments

September 18, 2023

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ARLINGTON, Texas — There used to be no miracle disenchanted at Jerry World with out Aaron Rodgers.

As anticipated, the Dallas Cowboys had a fairly impolite welcome for Zach Wilson as they blasted the New York Jets, 30-10, at AT&T Stadium.

Six days after Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles’ tendon, Wilson used to be beneath consistent power from some of the NFL’s very best defenses. He used to be intercepted 3 times, sacked 3 times and restricted to a 1-for-10 luck fee on 0.33 downs. Wilson, with a paltry 38.1 potency score, accrued 68 of his 170 passing yards from Garrett Wilson’s catch-and-run landing in the second one quarter.

Dallas’ big-play protection, which close out the New York Giants final Sunday night time, accrued 4 extra takeaways to extend its NFL-high season general to seven.

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Meanwhile, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense reputedly operated in cruise keep watch over. Prescott (31-of-38, 255 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 112.2 passer score) finished his first 13 passes to set a pace. And CeeDee Lamb used to be once more the dependable go-to goal with 11 catches for 143 yards.

Dallas’ biggest downside? Finishing drives. The Cowboys were given 5 subject objectives from rookie Brandon Aubrey, together with a 55-yard kick. The different 4 treys salvaged issues after Dallas had drives stall inside of New York’s 20-yard line.

Some fast impressions:

Without A-Rod, the Jets grit isn’t sufficient. It will have been a vintage matchup with Rodgers, a results-documented Cowboys killer, going through the workforce coached by way of his former Packers trainer, Mike McCarthy. As it grew to become out, New York’s championship-caliber protection performed difficult. And Jets trainer Robert Saleh demonstrated moxie by way of calling for a pretend punt from his personal territory within the first quarter. It labored, as Ashtyn Davis transformed on a right away snap. But none of that used to be rarely sufficient because the Jets offense struggled mightily with out A-Rod.

CeeDee Lamb used to be in complete beast mode. With vast receiver Brandon Cooks sitting out whilst nursing a knee damage, Lamb used to be certainly as much as the duty of getting an additional load. Lamb, focused 13 occasions, stuck 11 passes for 143 yards. While the absence of Cooks took away Dallas’ very best deep danger, Cooks produced 4 performs of a minimum of 20 yards, together with a 31-yard catch-and-run in the second one quarter. In the crimson zone, Dak Prescott went searching for his tight ends as Jake Ferguson and rookie Luke Schoonmaker stuck quick scoring tosses.

Zach Wilson (briefly) discovered any other weapon. His legs. Under duress from the beginning, the Jets quarterback scrambled 3 times for 31 yards to spark a pressure simply prior to halftime that led to a subject target. It used to be a resourceful use of his property as Wilson had such a lot issue setting up a rhythm within the passing recreation. Yet the truth that Wilson used to be the Jets’ main rusher (5 rushes, 36 yards) used to be no longer a excellent factor. New York’s 1-2 working again punch of Dalvin Cook and Breece Hall mixed for simply 16 yards on 8 carries. — Jarrett Bell

NFL Week 2: Sunday’s rankings

Here are the result of Sunday’s NFL Week 2 action:

Wild end in Denver

The Denver Broncos’ last-second magic could only take them so far.

After watching the Washington Commanders erase an 18-point first-half lead and pull ahead in the fourth quarter, the Broncos engineered one of the most unlikely plays of the young NFL season with a tipped, 50-yard Hail Mary as time expired. But Denver’s ensuing two-point conversion attempt to force overtime fell incomplete, sealing the Commanders’ 35-33 win. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

Giants fit franchise file with comeback win

The New York Giants have been outscored 60-0 to begin the season – all of six quarters – and had been at the verge of beginning 0-2. They spoke back by way of tying the franchise file for greatest comeback victory, erasing a 21-point deficit and scoring 24 unanswered issues in a 31-28 over the Arizona Cardinals.

It took till the second one part of the second one recreation to attain – a Daniel Jones dashing landing – which made it 20-7. But the Cardinals, led by way of Joshua Dobbs (21-for-31, 238 yards, two general touchdowns), marched proper backpedal the sphere and succeeded on a two-point conversion to make it 28-7. But the Giants scored 3 immediately touchdowns after which put in combination a game-winning subject target pressure. It all got here at a price. As the Giants had been putting in place kicker Graham Gano’s 34-yarder with 23 seconds final, working again Saquon Barkley required the help of the learning team of workers to depart the sphere. He used to be no longer striking a lot weight on his proper leg and used to be visibly annoyed at the sideline.

The Dallas Cowboys shut out the Giants 40-0 on “Sunday Night Football” to begin the season. New York avoided disaster by pulling off the third 21-point comeback in franchise history. — Chris Bumbaca

49ers get ninth straight regular-season win vs. Rams

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After being all tied 17-17 at halftime, the 49ers came alive in the second half to rally past the Rams, 30-23.

The 49ers defense kept the Rams out of the end zone in the second half, outscoring Los Angeles 13-6. The 49ers defense intercepted quarterback Matthew Stafford twice after halftime which helped halt the Rams’ offense.

Versatile wide receiver Deebo Samuel scored the game’s final touchdown on an 11-yard touchdown run, that made the contest 27-17.

Samuel finished with 101 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Running back Christian McCaffrey had 116 rushing yards and one touchdown.

Linebacker Fred Warner had a game-high 12 tackles and a sack for the 49ers.

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had 15 catches and 147 receiving yards in the loss. — Tyler Dragon

Saquon Barkley hurt as Giants complete comeback

Saquon Barkley needed to be helped off the field after being tackled awkwardly as the Giants were attempting to complete a comeback against the Arizona Cardinals.

On 2nd-and-13 from the Arizona 23-yard line and less than two minutes remaining, Barkley rushed up the middle. He was met by Krys Barnes low and Dante Stills high, and his leg bent underneath Barnes.

Barkley was slow to get up and could not put much weight on his right leg. Sitting on the bench, he flung his helmet to the ground in frustration.

Graham Gano made a 34-yard field goal with 19 seconds left to put the Giants up 31-28 and complete the comeback win.— Chris Bumbaca

Giants rally from 21-point deficit to tie game

Don’t count the Giants out yet.

After being shut out in Week 1, it took New York a whole half against Arizona before they scored in the opening drive of the third quarter.

They were down by as many as 21 points before scoring three consecutive touchdowns to even the score against the Cardinals.

On the game-tying touchdown, Daniel Jones faced 2nd and goal from Arizona’s 11. The quarterback dropped back and threw a dart between multiple defenders to find Isaiah Hodgins in the middle of the end zone.

The game is tied at 28. — Victoria Hernandez

49ers INT leads to field goal

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Deommodore Lenoir undercut Van Jefferson’s route and intercepted a pass thrown by Matthew Stafford with 4:48 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Lenoir’s interception was in Los Angeles’ territory. The 49ers managed a field goal off the turnover to make the score 30-20 with 2:59 remaining in the fourth quarter. — Tyler Dragon

Puka Nacua off to historic start to NFL career

Puka Nacua needed less than two full games to make history in the most prolific of fashions.

According to the league, no player has recorded more receptions in his first two games than the Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver. In his debut Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Nacua caught 10 passes for 119 yards, quickly establishing himself as a favorite target of quarterback Matthew Stafford.

On Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, Nacua reeled in 12 balls for 116 yards. But it was his 10th catch, a 12-yard snag early in the fourth quarter, that made history. With that play, he passed Earl Cooper for most receptions over the first two games of a career. (Cooper did it in 1980 with the 49ers.)

Nacua also is the first player with 10 or more receptions and 100 or more receiving yards in his first two NFL games.

The Rams are without receiver Cooper Kupp, who aggravated a hamstring injury and is on injured reserve, meaning he will miss the first four games of the season. Nacua is taking advantage of the targets available.— Chris Bumbaca

49ers take two-score lead vs. Rams

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Deebo Samuel put his yards after catch ability on full display in the fourth quarter.

Samuel caught a short pass to the left from Brock Purdy and the 49ers wide receiver maneuvered his way by Rams defenders on his way to an 11-yard touchdown. The score extended the 49ers’ lead to 27-17. It was also Samuel’s first touchdown of the season. — Tyler Dragon

Micah Parsons forces turnover

Micah Parsons thought he had a touchdown. A replay review confirmed he was down, but that didn’t erase the remarkable play he made on the ball.

Jets running back Dalvin Cook took a pitch to the left that the Dallas defense immediately swarmed. As he hesitated, Parsons zoomed in and took the ball away. Jets offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson’s leg actually hit Parsons’ own leg while he possessed the ball on the ground, so his return was negated. But Dallas took over in Jets territory and Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey nailed a 55-yard field goal to make it 24-10 in the third quarter. — Chris Bumbaca

49ers regain lead in hard-fought game vs. Rams

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The 49ers went back ahead late in the third quarter after kicker Jake Moody connected on a 57-yard field goal to put the club out in front 20-17 with under two minutes remaining in the second quarter.

Moody has hit both of his field goal attempts thus far.

San Francisco’s successful field goal was set up by an interception by 49ers CB Isaiah Oliver. — Tyler Dragon

New York Giants finally score

It took more than six quarters, but the New York Giants have finally scored in the 2023 season.

Quarterback Daniel Jones ran for a 14-yard touchdown one minute, 17 seconds into the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals. On the first play of the half, Jones connected with rookie wideout Jalin Hyatt for a 58-yard gain to set up the score.

That’s about all that is going well for the Giants. They trail 28-7, one week after dropping the season opener to the Dallas Cowboys 40-0. Arizona quarterback Joshua Dobbs is 13-for-17 with two total touchdowns and 158 passing yards.

Dallas rookie gets first career touchdown against Jets

The Dallas Cowboys took an 8-point lead over the New York Jets in the locker room at halftime as rookie tight end Luke Schoonmaker got his first career touchdown in the second quarter.

On 1st and goal at New York’s 1-yard line, quarterback Dak Prescott dropped back, surveyed the field and threw across his body to his left. He found the second-round draft pick in the corner of the end zone. After being tackled from behind the line of scrimmage, Prescott lifted a hand to the sky in celebration of the score.

Micheal Clemons was called for roughing the passer on the play, which was enforced on Dallas’ two-point conversion attempt. Tony Pollard converted it.

The Cowboys are up 18-10 at the half.

Rams, 49ers hit halftime all tied up

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The 49ers and Rams are all knotted up at 17-17 at halftime.

The Rams scored points on their first three possessions of the game. Rams RB Kyren Williams has a touchdown catch and a touchdown run for Los Angeles. The Rams have gained 196 total yards against the 49ers defense.

The Rams went ahead 17-10 late in the second quarter. But the 49ers responded by going on a seven-play, 75-yard drive, that was capped off by a Brock Purdy QB sneak as time expired in the first half.

Christian McCaffrey has 11 carries, 88 rushing yards and a touchdown for San Francisco. The 49ers have 227 total yards in the first have.

— Tyler Dragon

Zach Wilson finds Garrett Wilson for Jets’ first points against Cowboys

Quarteback Zach Wilson is making his first Jets start for Aaron Rodgers since the four-time MVP tore his Achilles in the first drive of Week 1.

The third-year quarterback went three-and-out twice in the first half against a staunch Cowboys defense, but Wilson finally found his rhythm midway through the second quarter.

On the first play of a new drive from New York’s own 32-yard line, Wilson dropped back while wide receiver Garrett Wilson ran a post route. The quarterback let the ball fly and found last year’s offensive rookie of the year deep, and Garrett Wilson outran Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore for the 68-yard touchdown.

The Cowboys are up 10-7.

Prescott can’t miss early in Cowboys-Jets game

ARLINGTON, Texas – Dak Prescott finally threw an incompletion. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback got off to a sizzling start on Sunday, connecting for completions on 13 consecutive passes. It took more than 20 minutes of clock time for a Prescott pass to hit the turf as a short, hurried throw for running back Rico Dowdle was low and off the mark. The streak ended with 9:57 remaining in the second quarter.

When the Cowboys finished the drive with a 35-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey, Prescott’s stat line read: 14-of-15 passing for 116 yards, with a touchdown. His passer rating was 121.1. He also set up his 4-yard TD throw to Jake Ferguson with a 15-yard scramble.

The Cowboys lead the Jets 10-0.

— Jarrett Bell

Bengals get bad news after loss to Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals fell to 0-2 on Sunday, but they might have a bigger concern.

Quarterback Joe Burrow said postgame that he re-aggravated his right calf injury late in the second half of the Bengals’ 27-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Burrow completed 27 of 41 pass attempts for 222 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the loss.

Burrow initially strained his right calf in training camp on July 27. He missed over a month of practice and training camp before returning to the field in late August.

Burrow’s bothersome calf will be a big storyline this week for the winless Bengals. Burrow and Cincinnati do have an extra day to recover because its Week 3 matchup versus the Los Angeles Rams is on Monday night.

Cowboys score quickly vs. Jets

The Dallas Cowboys are picking up right where they left off.

Receiving possession to begin their home opener against the New York Jets, Dallas rushed for 20 yards as a team before quarterback Dak Prescott found receiver CeeDee Lamb for gains of 5 and 26, respectively. Prescott’s 15-yard scramble brought Dallas to the doorstep, and he found tight end Jake Furgeson for a four-yard touchdown pass five minutes, 41 seconds into the game.

Seahawks troll Lions with ski mask celebration

Lions safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson implored Detroit fans to wear their ski masks before Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.The thing is: The Seahawks brought their ski masks, too.After Seattle’s 37-31 win in overtime, Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II celebrated in the locker room with a ski mask on while live streaming on Instagram.

Brandon Aiyuk injured early in 49ers-Rams game

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk went down with an injury in the first quarter of San Francisco’s game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium.

On 3rd and 7, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw downfield as he was wrapped up by Rams DT Aaron Donald. Purdy found Aiyuk for a 13-yard gain. The San Francisco sstar was quickly taken down by Rams DB Quentin Lake and remained on the turf, lying on his back and grabbing the collar of his jersey.

While athletic trainers were tending to Aiyuk on the ground, the crowd chanted his last name.

He used to be helped off the sphere and brought to the blue clinical tent for analysis.

The receiver returned to the sphere for the 49ers’ subsequent ownership, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner.

Lask week, Aiyuk had 129 yards and two touchdowns in San Francisco’s dominant Week 1 win.

Texans’ John Metchie III makes first NFL catch after combat with leukemia

It has been an extended highway, however John Metchie III now has his first NFL catch.

The recreation used to be already made up our minds, with the Colts’ 31-17 victory over the Texans in hand. But within the ultimate minute, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud discovered Metchie over the center with the Colts in save you protection.

Sunday used to be the primary time Metchie have been lively for the reason that Texans took him in the second one around of the 2022 draft. He used to be identified with a type of leukemia in a while thereafter; he finished remedy final yr. — Chris Bumbaca

Falcons hang off Packers after overdue rally

Falcons trainer Arthur Smith saved his offense at the subject on a fourth-and-inches from the Green Bay 23-yard-line and the two-minute coming near. A subject target would have put his workforce up 25-24. Instead, rookie working again Bijan Robinson took a pitch proper for seven yards and a primary down.

The Packers had been then pressured to burn all in their timeouts as Atlanta bled the clock dry and arrange kicker Younghoe Koo for a chip-shot, 25-yard subject target with one minute left.

Green Bay just about transformed a couple of fourth-down makes an attempt (the primary referred to as again because of an unlawful shift) however the Falcons hung on.

Atlanta is now 2-0 to begin the yr for the primary time since 2017. — Chris Bumbaca

Titans seize victory over Chargers in extra time

The Titans shook off an in depth Week 1 loss and had been ready to tug off a victory on Sunday, beating the Chargers 27-24 in extra time.

Justin Herbert led Los Angeles in a two-minute drill for Cameron Dicker to attain a 33-yard subject target to ship the sport into the additional length.

But in extra time, the Chargers went three-and-out, giving Tennessee the danger to win. Derrick Henry helped energy the Titans down the sphere the place Nick Folk kicked the 41-yard subject target to seal the deal.

Herbert used to be 27-of-41 for 305 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Tannehill used to be 20-of-24 for 246 yards and one landing in the course of the air and one at the flooring. Henry completed with 79 dashing yards and a rating.

The Chargers protection had 5 sacks at the day. — Victoria Hernandez

Seahawks beat Lions with walk-off landing in OT

Tyler Lockett gained the go, grew to become and reached for the precise pylon to offer the Seattle Seahawks a 37-31 highway victory over the Detroit Lions.

The Lions had pressured extra time because of a overdue field-goal pressure, however Seattle received the extra time coin toss and quarterback Geno Smith methodically marched his workforce down the sphere. A primary-play, 17-yard of completion to tight finish Noah Fant went some distance in getting the pressure began. Tight finish Colby Parkinson additionally had a 21-yard catch at the pressure.

Afterward, the Lions had been disenchanted {that a} flag for containing on proper take on Jake Curhan, who blocking off Aidan Hutchinson coming off the brink, used to be no longer thrown. — Chris Bumbaca

Ref brushes off Geno Smith whilst ‘talking to America’

It may most effective be Week 2, however NFL referee Alex Kemp is aware of the load that each recreation holds.

In the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ highway matchup in opposition to the Lions, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith threw the ball away. He used to be penalized and Kemp grew to become on his mic to announce to the gang, and audience at house, that Smith used to be responsible of intentional grounding.

Smith ran as much as the referee to protest the verdict, however Kemp brushed him apart with a remark that had the web rolling in laughter.

“I’m talking to America here, excuse me,” he mentioned. — Victoria Hernandez

Chargers-Titans, Seahawks-Lions headed to extra time

The Chargers and Lions each were given last-second subject objectives to push their respective video games into extra time.

After permitting the Titans to take a 24-21 lead, the Chargers drove 50 yards within the ultimate 2:22 to arrange a 33-yard subject target by way of Cameron Dicker.

The Lions scored 10 unanswered issues after a pick-six by way of Jared Goff, capped by way of a 38-yard subject target by way of Riley Patterson as time expired.

Lions’ Jared Goff throws first interception in 384 go makes an attempt

Lions quarterback Jared Goff’s first interception in 384 go makes an attempt proved expensive.

Down 24-21 within the fourth quarter, Goff used to be searching for rookie working again Jahmyr Gibbs, however Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown jumped the direction and had not anything however sunlight forward of him, taking the play the entire long ago for 6 Seattle issues.

Goff used to be at the verge of the NFL file for many consecutive go makes an attempt with out throwing a decide. Only Tom Brady (399) and Aaron Rodgers (402) have had cleaner streaks.

Before Sunday, Goff’s most-recent interception used to be Week 9 of final season in opposition to Green Bay.

Goff responded by way of main a landing pressure that ended together with his 0.33 landing go of the sport to Josh Reynolds. — Chris Bumbaca

Ravens get respiring room in opposition to Bengals

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens dialed up an extended scoring pressure proper after they had to.

Up 20-17, Baltimore went on a 12–play, 75-yard pressure that took just about six mins off the clock. It ended with Jackson lofting a ball to Nelson Agholor’s again shoulder in any case zone, and the Ravens prolonged their result in 10.

Jackson is 23 of 32 for 239 yards and two touchdowns, with 42 dashing yards (9 makes an attempt). — Chris Bumbaca

Commanders at Broncos: Predictions, selections and odds

The Broncos (*2*) for a 3-yard rating overdue within the 0.33 quarter to near the space with the Ravens, who lead 20-17.

It took seven quarters, however the Bengals in any case have their first offensive landing of the season (that they had a punt go back landing previous this recreation). — Safid Deen

Bills’ Matt Milano with spotlight interception

Bills megastar linebacker Matt Milano had some of the craftiest interceptions you’ll see Sunday.

With Raiders QB Jimmy Garropolo losing again and searching for working again Josh Jacobs, Milano jumped the direction and snatched the soccer clear of Jacobs to pressure the turnover.

The Bills are rolling of their house opener, 28-10. — Safid Deen

Ravens’ Odell Beckham Jr. out; Mark Andrews rankings first TD

Odell Beckham Jr.’s comeback has hit a little bit of a snag in his moment recreation.

Beckham has been ruled out with an ankle injury all the way through the second one part of the Ravens’ recreation in opposition to the Bengals.

Beckham had 3 catches for 29 yards on 4 goals previous within the recreation.

The Ravens have a 20-10 lead within the 0.33 quarter after tight finish Mark Andrews’ first landing catch of the season. Andrews is beginning after lacking Week 1 with a quad damage. — Safid Deen

Bengals’ Joe Burrow throws interception in finish zone vs. Ravens

The Bengals’ struggles are proceeding in the second one part at house in opposition to the Ravens.

Bengals megastar quarterback Joe Burrow used to be searching for receiver Tee Higgins in any case zone, however backup Ravens protection Geno Stone intercepted him early within the 0.33 quarter.

It’s Stone’s moment profession interception, whilst Burrow and the Bengals have simply 126 yards of offense up to now on this one. — Safid Deen

Chiefs offense off to gradual get started in opposition to Jaguars

Patrick Mahomes took his time getting his birthday bash going. The Kansas City Chiefs offense struggled early in opposition to the Jaguars prior to the megastar quarterback attached with Skyy Moore for a landing with 27 seconds left within the first part.

Prior to that, the protecting Super Bowl champions misplaced two fumbles – one that Travis Kelce expressed frustration at and gained an unsportsmanlike habits penalty.

Mahomes additionally threw a deep interception. On any other play, the quarterback were given flustered on third-and-1 and threw a go to Chiefs offensive take on Donovan Smith, which used to be flagged for an unlawful contact go.

Despite accidents to linebackers Willie Gay and Nick Bolton, the protection is protecting the Chiefs within the recreation, preserving Trevor Lawrence and corporate to 2 subject objectives.

Chris Jones has a sack in his first recreation since finishing his holdout because of a freelance dispute.

The Chiefs are up 7-6 getting into the wreck. — Victoria Hernandez

NFL Week 2 halftime rankings

Colts’ Anthony Richardson out for remainder of recreation

Anthony Richardson were given off to a robust get started Sunday with two dashing touchdowns, however a blow to the top introduced his day to an early finish.

The Colts rookie quarterback used to be dominated out of the competition in opposition to the Texans after maintaining a concussion, the workforce mentioned.

The No. 4 decide of April’s NFL draft took a shot from Texans protection M.J. Stewart Jr. on his moment rating, together with his head whipping in opposition to the bottom in any case zone. Richardson, then again, performed for the Colts’ two resulting drives – each three-and-outs – prior to being got rid of from the sport. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

Seahawks’ DK Metcalf returns in opposition to Lions

DK Metcalf is again at the subject for the Seahawks after departing within the first quarter with a rib damage.

Metcalf exited the sport after two catches for 34 yards and got here inside inches of scoring on an 18-yard catch.

Lions with a flea-flicker landing

How are you able to no longer love a excellent flea-flicker landing?

The Lions delivered one all the way through the second one quarter, with Jared Goff taking a pitch from rookie working again Jahmyr Gibbs and tossing a 36-yard landing go to Kalif Raymond to take a 14-7 lead.

Sorry, Amon-Ra St. Brown myth house owners. Raymond and Josh Reynolds have stuck either one of Goff’s landing passes up to now. — Safid Deen

Bengals rating on 81-yard punt go back from rookie Charlie Jones

Week 2 continues to peer newbies get their shining moments.

On fourth-and-5 at first of the second one quarter, the Ravens punted to Bengals rookie Charlie Jones. The fourth-round decide gained the ball on the 19-yard line in the midst of the sphere, ran to his left, powered round a cluster of gamers and sprinted downfield to the tip zone for an 81-yard go back.

According to Pro Football Reference, the go back used to be the longest in franchise historical past since 2000.

A flag used to be thrown at the play, nevertheless it used to be in opposition to the Ravens, who lead the Bengals 10-7. — Victoria Hernandez

Colts’ Anthony Richardson heads to locker room

Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who began with two fast touchdowns in opposition to the Texans, went to the locker room early in the second one quarter.

The again of Richardson’s head hit the bottom after his moment landing run, and the team announced he’s being evaluated for a conceivable concussion. Gardner Minshew entered for the Colts.Richardson walked along Colts running shoes off the sphere, with one sporting his helmet. — Safid Deen

Texans’ C.J. Stroud throws first profession TD go

CJ Stroud starred at Ohio State with 41 touchdowns his ultimate season when he used to be a Heisman Trophy finalist. His efficiency made him the No. 2 general decide on this spring’s draft.

The Texans quarterback tossed his first NFL landing in Week 2 on Sunday with an 8-yard go to Nico Collins within the first quarter. On third-and-6, Stroud dropped again, let the ball free and located the third-year receiver, who made a jumping catch at the back of the tip zone.

The rating gave Houston its first issues of the day as they path the Colts 14-7. — Victoria Hernandez

Seahawks’ DK Metcalf questionable to go back with rib damage

The Seattle Seahawks could also be with out one in all their very best offensive guns of their high-octane matchup in opposition to the Detroit Lions.

Wideout DK Metcalf is questionable to go back with a rib damage he suffered within the first quarter. Metcalf had two catches for 34 yards and got here inside inches of scoring on an 18-yard catch. But he exited to the clinical tent and has no longer returned. — Chris Bumbaca

Colts’ Anthony Richardson with two fast dashing touchdowns

Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is off to a red-hot get started in his moment NFL recreation.

Richardson already has two dashing touchdowns within the first six mins to offer the Colts a 14-0 lead within the first quarter at the highway in opposition to the Texans.

Richardson scored on an 18-yard run on Indy’s first ownership, and wanted one play to attain on a 15-yard run after Texans rookie starter C.J. Stroud fumbled on Houston’s first ownership. — Safid Deen

Raiders’ Davante Adams rankings his first TD of the season

The Las Vegas Raiders, who spent the week practising at The GreenBrier hotel in West Virginia, are at the board early in Buffalo.

Star Raiders receiver Davante Adams scored on a 16-yard display screen by way of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to take an early 7-0 lead over the Bills.

It’s Adams’ first landing of the season and extra may just come on this recreation with receiver Jakobi Meyers, who had two touchdowns final week, out because of a concussion. — Safid Deen

Patrick Mahomes’ pregame speech to Chiefs teammates

The Kansas City Chiefs had been an impressed bunch prior to their recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Just check out Patrick Mahomes’ pregame chat with teammates prior to kickoff.

“We gotta show everybody who we really are,” Mahomes mentioned.

The Chiefs may have tight finish Travis Kelce and defensive take on Chris Jones again within the lineup, searching for their first win this season. The Jaguars hope to head 2-0. — Safid Deen

NFL selections Week 2

The NFL is again, its 104th season set to kick off, and USA TODAY Sports’ panel of resident NFL mavens have made their Week 2 selections. Check them out here.

NFL Week 2 odds

The top NFL betting apps list the Cincinnati Bengals as one of the best bets for NFL Week 2 coming off a Week 1 loss. Just two seasons removed from a Super Bowl appearance, the Bengals are favored by 3 points against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promos in 2023.

There is also significant interest surrounding the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has some of the best NFL MVP betting odds in 2023, but Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence could be a sneaky longshot pick. The Chiefs also boast some of the best early Super Bowl betting odds after winning it all last season.

Other action includes the Detroit Lions — one of the most popular NFL future bets after a stunning Week 1 victory — taking on the Seattle Seahawks as home favorites.

Not interested in these games? Our guide to the NFL betting odds, picks and spreads has you covered with Thursday Night Football odds, Sunday Night Football odds and/or Monday Night Football odds.

If you’re new to sports betting, don’t worry. We have tips for beginners on how to place bet online. And USA TODAY readers can claim exclusive promos and bonus codes with the online sportsbooks and sports betting sites. — Richard Morin

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Week 2 fantasy football rankings

Following devastating season-ending injuries to Aaron Rodgers and J.K. Dobbins, fantasy managers will hope for better things as Week 1 seemed to provide more disappointments than triumphs. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will be among several key players looking to show they’re much better than they were in their openers.

Fantasy football rankings for Week 2 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish,TheHuddle.com. — Steve Gardner

Texans’ John Metchie III makes NFL debut after combating again from leukemia

Texans vast receiver John Metchie III, a former Alabama standout who overlooked his rookie season final yr whilst combating acute promyelocytic leukemia, will make his NFL debut Sunday in opposition to the Colts.

Metchie is at the Texans’ lively roster for recreation day.

Metchie stuck 96 passes for 1,142 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2021, his junior season with the Crimson Tide. — Safid Deen

Lions, Seahawks take shot at high-scoring historical past

Fans of high-scoring video games might be rooting for the Lions and Seahawks to make NFL historical past Sunday.

No groups have ever mixed to attain 80 issues in 3 consecutive conferences. But Detroit and Seattle will also be the primary duo to perform the feat with any other shootout. In Week 4 final yr, the Seahawks received 48-45 and in Week 17 of 2021, Seattle throttled the Lions 51-29.

Neither workforce displayed offensive fireworks in Week 1, because the Lions defeated protecting Super Bowl champion Kansas City at the highway 21-20 and the Seahawks fell at house to the Los Angeles Rams, 30-13. — Chris Bumbaca

Titans’ DeAndre Hopkins anticipated to play vs. Chargers

New Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is anticipated to play these days in spite of an ankle damage, NFL Network reported. Hopkins didn’t observe this week.

Hopkins grew to become 13 goals into seven receptions for 65 yards all the way through the Titans’ Week 1 loss on the Saints. — Safid Deen

Packers going with out two starters Sunday

Green Bay is hoping to enhance to 2-0 however may have to take action with out working again Aaron Jones and receiver Christian Watson, each whom are coping with hamstring accidents, per NFL Network. — Safid Deen

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, Ravens’ Mark Andrews set to make 2023 debuts

After T.J. Hockenson scored two touchdowns Thursday night time, it’ll be great to peer two different megastar tight ends make their season debuts Sunday.Chiefs megastar Travis Kelce and Ravens standout Mark Andrews are anticipated to play their first video games of the season in Week 2.Kelce will play in opposition to the Jaguars, according to ESPN, after lacking Kansas City’s Week 1 loss in opposition to the Lions.Andrews, who’s coping with a quad damage, is anticipated to play in opposition to the Bengals, according to NFL Network. He used to be upgraded to a complete player in observe Friday. — Safid Deen

Texans’ CJ Stroud anticipated to begin in opposition to Colts

Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, who used to be questionable to play because of a proper shoulder damage, is anticipated to play Sunday, according to NFL Network.Stroud, the No. 2 general decide within the 2023 draft, will face off in opposition to No. 4 decide Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts.But the Texans may well be with out franchise left take on Laremy Tunsil, who has a knee damage, according to ESPN. — Safid Deen

Chargers’ Austin Ekeler out, Joey Bosa prone to play

The Chargers, having a look to bop again from a loss final week, received’t have Austin Ekeler (ankle) in opposition to the Titans these days.But edge rusher Joey Bosa (hamstring) is anticipated to play, according to NFL Network. — Safid Deen