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| QB Matthew Stafford threw 4 TD's in Sunday's rout. |
Coming into Week 2, this was looking like one of the easiest predictions of the week. The Lions did not disappoint in many people's predictions, as they rolled the Chiefs into humiliation. For the second consecutive week, the Chiefs offense did nearly nothing while the defense allowed at least 40 points. RB Jamaal Charles tore his ACL in this game also, so the Chiefs have lost their two best players in consecutive weeks. The Chiefs can be contenders for 0-16.
Next Week: Chiefs at Chargers, Lions at Vikings
Seattle 0, Pittsburgh 24
The Steelers got back on track, just as everyone expected, with a home-opening victory over the Seahawks. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed over 70% of his passes for nearly 300 yards and a touchdown in the easy victory. His favorite target happened to be WR Mike Wallace, who caught eight passes for 126 yards and was the recipient of Roethlisberger's lone touchdown pass. QB Tavaris Jackson wasn't bad, but their running game gave them absolutely nothing. The Seahawks only had 31 yards rushing, and Jackson led the team in rushing with 12 yards.
Next Week: Cardinals at Seahawks, Steelers at Colts
Green Bay 30, Carolina 23
QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense started off slowly, as the Panthers jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the first half, and held a 13-7 lead at halftime. The Packers made adjustments that worked, as they outscored the Panthers 23-10 in the second half, while the defense picked off QB Cam Newton three times. Newton was fascinating again, throwing for 432 yards. However, his three interceptions were costly, as it afforded the Packers the opportunity to go ahead for good.
Next Week: Packers at Bears, Jaguars at Panthers
Tampa Bay 24, Minnesota 20
The Vikings appeared to be rolling in the second half, behind the strength of two touchdowns from RB Adrian Peterson. That all changed in the second half as the Buccaneers got their act together and made plays, reversing a 17-point halftime deficit and stunning the Vikings in the Metrodome. RB LeGarrette Blount scored two touchdowns in the second half, and QB Josh Freeman threw a touchdown pass in the comeback win. QB Donovan McNabb was much better than last week, throwing for 228 yards, completing 18 of 30 attempts. The second straight close loss leaves the Vikings searching for second half consistency.
Next Week: Falcons at Buccaneers, Lions at Vikings
Jacksonville 3, New York Jets 32
QB Mark Sanchez threw two first half interceptions, giving the Jaguars a chance to stay in the game. It wasn't meant to be, as QB Luke McCown threw four interceptions before being benched in favor of rookie QB Blaine Gabbert. Sanchez only threw for 182 yards, but threw two touchdown passes to WR Santonio Holmes and TE Dustin Keller. The bright spot for the Jaguars was RB Maurice Jones-Drew, who rushed for 88 yards. The benching of McCown will raise questions all week for coach Jack Del Rio as to who will be the starter next week.
Next Week: Jaguars at Panthers, Jets at Raiders
Baltimore 13, Tennessee 26
The Titans rode the arm of veteran QB Matt Hasselbeck in beating the Ravens, one week removed from the Ravens handling of the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers. QB Joe Flacco was off all day, completing less than 50% of his passes and throwing two interceptions. Meanwhile, Hasselbeck had 358 yards passing on that Ravens' defense when they decided to focus on stopping RB Chris Johnson. WR Kenny Britt had a career-high nine catches for 135 yards and a touchdown. WR Nate Washington also chipped in with 99 yards receiving.
Next Week: Ravens at Rams, Broncos at Titans
Chicago 13, New Orleans 30
The Bears took the early lead with a touchdown pass from QB Jay Cutler to WR Dane Sanzenbacher, but they fell hard after that. Playing on an emotional day after the death of LB Brian Urlacher's mother, the made mistakes offensively and defensively that cost them the game. QB Drew Brees completed 26 of 37 attempts for 270 yards and three touchdowns. Cutler, on the other hand, completed less than 50% of his passes but did not throw an interception. However, he was sacked six times and fumbled once.
Next Week: Packers at Bears, Texans at Saints
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| Bills' QB Ryan Fitzpatrick fired 3 TD passes in the comeback. |
Oakland 35, Buffalo 38
In what clearly was the best game of Week 2, the Bills improved to 2-0 in a thriller which came down to the last minute. The Raiders jumped out to a 21-3 halftime lead behind three touchdown runs from RB Michael Bush, RB Darren McFadden and QB Jason Campbell. However, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick turned the page on the first half performance, and was excellent in the second half with three touchdown passes. The Bills scored five touchdowns in the second half to make the comeback. Fitzpatrick threw for 264 yards while Campbell threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns, both in the second half as well.
Next Week: Jets at Raiders, Patriots at Bills
Arizona 21, Washington 22
The Redskins continue to dominate the Cardinals historically, winning their eighth straight matchup against them with a close one-point victory. This game was close throughout, with the Redskins up 3 at the half. The Cardinals had an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter, but they couldn't hold it. QB Rex Grossman threw two interceptions, but he also threw two touchdown passes and completed a key pass to WR Santana Moss on fourth down in the fourth quarter. QB Kevin Kolb threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough. K Graham Gano kicked the game-winning field goal for the Redskins.
Next Week: Cardinals at Seahawks, Redskins at Cowboys
Cleveland 27, Indianapolis 19
The Colts continue to look awful without QB Peyton Manning, as the Browns weathered an early deficit to defeat the Colts for the first time since 1994. RB Peyton Hillis ran for nearly 100 yards and two touchdowns, putting the finishing touches on the game with his last touchdown. The Colts are 0-2 for the first time since Manning's rookie season. While it appeared QB Kerry Collins was more comfortable early on, he reverted back to last week's form in the loss.
Next Week: Dolphins at Browns, Steelers at Colts
Dallas 27, San Francisco 24 OT
QB Tony Romo was criticized all week for his fourth quarter performance against the Jets last week, but it was completely different this week. Romo suffered a fractured rib in the first half, but came back in the game to lead the Cowboys back down 10 in the fourth quarter. WR Jesse Holley, who won a spot on the team via Michael Irvin's reality show, caught the first OT pass from Romo and took it all the way down to the one-yard line, setting up the game-winning field goal. It was a much needed win for the Cowboys, as plenty of doubt would've crept in if they would've started the season 0-2.
Next Week: Redskins at Cowboys, 49ers at Bengals
Houston 23, Miami 13
The Dolphins lost their sixth consecutive home game dating back to last season, while the Texans looked sharp again. QB Chad Henne looked brilliant last week against the Patriots, but was awful this week. He completed less than 50% of his passes for only 170 yards. QB Matt Schaub, on the other hand, completed 21 of 29 attempts for 230 yards and two touchdowns. RB Ben Tate rushed for over 100 yards, just as his counterpart RB Daniel Thomas did on the other side. Thomas' game was the one bright spot for the Dolphins.
Next Week: Texans at Saints, Dolphins at Browns
San Diego 21, New England 35
QB Tom Brady was his usual self, constantly going to no-huddle and lighting up the Chargers' secondary just as he did to the Dolphins last week. Brady threw for 423 yards, his second straight 400+ yard game. QB Cam Newton, as a rookie, has done the same thing this season. However, while Newton's performances has resulted in two losses, Brady's performance has led to two victories. QB Philip Rivers was on point as well, completing 29 of 40 attempts for 378 yards and two touchdowns. However, Rivers' two interceptions were costly, in addition to RB Mike Tolbert's fumble in the second half. WR Vincent Jackson was a bright spot, with 10 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns.
Next Week: Chiefs at Chargers, Patriots at Bills
Cincinnati 22, Denver 24
Rookie QB Andy Dalton was impressive in his second NFL start, throwing for 332 yards and two touchdowns. However, it wasn't enough as the Broncos were able to scrape by. QB Kyle Orton's numbers weren't pretty, but his two touchdown passes, both to WR Eric Decker, were huge. The Broncos were in a strange position once WR Eddie Royal got hurt. Since WR Brandon Lloyd was out, they were extremely thin at the receiver position. They put in beloved QB Tim Tebow to play the position shortly to fill in.
Next Week: 49ers at Bengals, Broncos at Titans
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| QB Michael Vick had the Eagles ahead before he left with a concussion. |
Philadelphia 31, Atlanta 35
Once QB Michael Vick left with a concussion, the Eagles were doomed. Even though backup QB Mike Kafka showed flashes of greatness, the Eagles were unable to maintain their lead after Vick left and lost a close one. Vick, playing in front of his old home fans, was throwing with efficiency and picking his spots when he ran the ball. The Falcons, not a good blitzing team, found it extremely difficult to keep up with him and the offense. QB Matt Ryan was praised by analysts for his performance, but it was shaky at best. Although he threw four touchdowns, he threw two boneheaded interceptions and only threw for 195 yards. The Eagles still had a chance to win it. WR Jeremy Maclin, spectacular all day, dropped an easy pass from Kafka to seal it.
Next Week: Giants at Eagles, Falcons at Buccaneers
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