The NFL is fun again. After a lackluster Week 1, Thursday’s punt fest revealed the Bengals offense is pathetic. To the chagrin of the other 31 teams in the league, the Patriots returned to dominant form against the Saints on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Panthers looked slow, and the division rival Buccaneers now appear like they could win the NFC South. The Ringer has all the action covered. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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Everything You Need to Know About NFL Week 2
Tom Brady was Tom Brady again, the Panthers might be doomed without Greg Olsen, and the Buccaneers looked like the real deal against the Bears
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September 22, 2020
NFL Power Rankings: The War of Attrition Leaves Some Teams Scrambling
The Cowboys got a narrative-changing win, Russell Wilson picked the Patriots apart, Josh Allen threw his hat into the MVP race, and Cam Newton looks as good as ever
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September 21, 2020
Week 2 Waivers, Free-Agent Adds, and Who Won the Week
Discussing the fallout from a brutal injury-marred Week 2 slate
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September 17, 2019
The Jets Have Reached the “Luke Falk Is Our Quarterback” Level of Misery
And somehow it could get worse than it did in Monday’s loss to the Browns
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September 16, 2019
How Do Injuries to Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger Impact the NFL Playoff Picture?
Brees is expected to miss at least six weeks. Big Ben has been ruled out for the season. What happened Sunday changes the outlook for the Saints and Steelers—and the early-season league pecking order at large.
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September 16, 2019
The Young QBs Dominate, Brees and Big Ben’s Injuries, and Other Week 2 Reactions
Plus, Mays and Clark dive into our Stock Up and Stock Down of the week
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September 19, 2017
The Giants Are Boring. Stop Giving Them Prime-Time Games.
After another dreary offensive showing, New York is 0-2 and a strain on NFL viewers everywhere
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September 18, 2017
NFL Week 2 Recap: The AFC West Puts Every Other Division to Shame
The Broncos whipped the Cowboys, the Chiefs stomped the Eagles, and the Raiders rolled the Jets. Can the rest of the league keep up?
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September 18, 2017
A Guide to Pretending to Do Things After Scoring a Touchdown
Kareem Hunt pretended to take a nap after a TD on Sunday, continuing a long tradition of mimicry by NFL players in the end zone
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September 18, 2017
It Isn’t Time for the Packers to Hit the Panic Button … Yet
Despite the lopsided result, Green Bay showed progress in key areas of concern
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September 18, 2017
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 2
Brady’s big day, the Steelers’ celebrations, Kareem Hunt’s excellent performance, and more
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September 18, 2017
‘GM Street’ — Week 2 Rapid Reactions in Oakland, Pittsburgh, and More
Plus: A classic Patriots win, brewing controversy in Dallas, and a big win for Atlanta on a busy Sunday
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September 18, 2017
What Super Bowl Hangover? The Falcons Look Like the Class of the NFC.
In their win over Green Bay, Atlanta showed that it hasn’t lost a step since last season
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September 17, 2017
Touchdown Trevor Siemian Is Your God Now
The most unlikely quarterback success story tore up the Cowboys
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September 17, 2017
The Todd Gurley Resurgence Is Upon Us
The Rams aren’t perfect, but they’re hella fun, and their star running back is a big reason why
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September 17, 2017
Russell Wilson Doesn’t Have Enough Magic to Keep the Seahawks Offense Afloat
The 49ers exposed major issues in Seattle
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September 17, 2017
Younghoe Koo Can’t Escape the Chargers’ Curse
Losing in close games is a tradition that’s followed the team to Los Angeles
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September 17, 2017
The Tampa Bay Bucs Look Like Super Bowl Contenders
The Chicago Bears, on the other hand, definitely don’t
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September 17, 2017
Something Isn’t Right With Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers are 2-0, but their quarterback doesn’t look sound, and neither does the rest of their offense
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September 17, 2017
Tom Brady Roared Back Against the Saints
After a Week 1 dud, he put up the best passing performance ever for a 40-year-old
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September 17, 2017
Jerry Jones Is Reportedly Stalling Negotiations on Roger Goodell’s Next Contract
The Cowboys owner has inserted himself into the dealings of the committee of owners that determines the commissioner’s compensation
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September 15, 2017
What to Watch for in Week 2: The Jaguars’ New Ceiling
Robert Mays and Kevin Clark preview the week’s best matchups, Danny Kelly praises the Chargers defense, and Michael Lombardi breaks down Cincinnati’s underwhelming offense
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September 15, 2017
When Is the Right Time to Panic About the Patriots?
Plus, more thoughts ahead of Week 2
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September 15, 2017
The LeBron James vs. Bill Belichick Mailbag
Plus: the Patriots Panic Index, the greatest three-movie run ever, and your Week 2 NFL picks
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September 15, 2017
An Appropriate Reaction to Deshaun Watson’s 49-Yard Touchdown Run
OK, so maybe it wasn’t the most exciting play in Houston Texans history—but it was symbolic