Two story lines emerged in Week 2’s early slate: magical QB games and cursed kicking performances. Under center, second-year Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes II looks a star in the making after his six-TD performance against the Steelers, while journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick looks like the league’s best after the Buccaneers’ dismantling of the defending champs. Will either keep it up? Meanwhile, missed field goals cost the Browns their first win in more than 600 days and led to a tie—the NFL’s second in as many weeks—in the Packers-Vikings game. Has Sunday been the worst day for placekickers ever? The Ringer has all the action covered. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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September 18, 2018
Week 2 Reactions
Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the players who stole the show in the NFL’s second slate of games
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September 17, 2018
Of Course the Patriots Traded for Josh Gordon
But that doesn’t mean Gordon is the next Randy Moss. As New England’s history shows, these types of high-profile signings are more likely to disappoint than not.
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September 17, 2018
The Starting 11: Blake Bortles and Ryan Fitzpatrick Are … for Real?
Jacksonville and Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinators appear to have unlocked their teams’ full potential. Plus: Carson Wentz is back, the NFL has a kicking problem, and Josh Gordon may soon be the newest Patriot.
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September 17, 2018
Patrick Mahomes II and the Chiefs Are the New Greatest Show on Turf
Through two games, Kansas City’s offense has been something to behold. But can the Chiefs’ dazzling collection of playmakers keep scoring enough to make up for a porous defense?
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September 17, 2018
Blake Bortles, the Vikings’ Receiving Duo, and the Game-Changing Plays From NFL Week 2
The Chiefs have the most exciting offense in football—but they face stiff competition from the Buccaneers
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September 17, 2018
Guess the Lines Week 3 With Cousin Sal
Cousin Sal joins Bill to discuss NFL Week 2 and the Canelo vs. GGG rematch
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September 17, 2018
Mahomes Making History, Fitzmagic in Tampa Bay, Vontae Davis Retiring, and Week 2 Takeaways
Robert Mays and Kevin Clark discuss Ryan Fitzpatrick, why kickers are struggling, and so much more
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September 17, 2018
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 2
Vontae Davis got sick of losing, and for that, he’s a winner. Plus: Keelan Cole is the NFL’s unlikeliest no. 1 wideout, Ryan Fitzpatrick is swaggering like a superstar, and a dreadful day for kicking leads to another tie.
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September 16, 2018
Blake Bortles and the Jaguars Are the AFC’s Team to Beat
In defeating the Patriots, Jacksonville’s offense took a step forward—and the team appears ready to compete with anyone
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September 16, 2018
A Power Ranking of Week 2’s Bad Kicking Days
Sunday seemed like an all-time bad day for NFL placekickers. But was it the worst ever? And which misses clanked the loudest?
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September 16, 2018
Running in Place: The Lions Set Dubious Rushing Mark
Detroit has now gone 70 straight games without a 100-yard rusher, the most in post-merger NFL history
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September 16, 2018
Patrick Mahomes II Is Off to the Best Start for a QB Ever
And it’s not even close. With Sunday’s six-TD performance, the Chiefs’ second-year signal-caller has staked his claim as the NFL’s must-watch player.
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September 16, 2018
Fitzmagic Is Real—and It’s Making the Bucs Look Unstoppable
After a disappointing 2017, a dynamic receiving unit has helped Ryan Fitzpatrick turn the Bucs into one of the season’s biggest surprises
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September 16, 2018
The Browns Are Parting Ways With Josh Gordon
Cleveland will either release or trade the receiver on Monday
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September 14, 2018
NFL Wisdom, ‘Key and Peele’ 2.0, Eddie Murphy Stories, and ‘The Predator’ in 2018 With Joe House and Keegan-Michael Key
Week 2 picks and Hollywood tales for your weekend
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September 14, 2018
The NFL Watchability Rankings, Week 2: The World Needs a Brady-Bortles Rematch
Jacksonville is betting big on an inexpensive QB being the key to unlocking the rest of its roster. But has Bortles taken the team as far as it can go? Plus: Your NFL Week 2 viewing guide.
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September 14, 2018
The Five Must-See Matchups for NFL Week 2
Aaron Rodgers isn’t healthy, but the Packers need him against a Vikings defense that would be a nightmare for him even if he were 100 percent. What else will we learn from Week 2?
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September 14, 2018
Sheldon Richardson Makes the Vikings Defense Look Unstoppable
The interior lineman caused all kinds of headaches for the 49ers on Sunday. Adding him to an already-stacked unit just feels unfair.
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September 13, 2018
The Josh Allen Era, Gruden Mania, Panic in Detroit, and Week 2 Preview
Recapping Week 1 and making predictions for this Sunday’s games
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September 13, 2018
‘Worst Picks of the Week’: NFL Week 2
Kevin Clark takes a look at the lines for Week 2 of the NFL season
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September 10, 2018
Rodgers’s Resurrection, the Steelers-Browns Debacle, and Guess the Lines Week 2
Plus: Bill and Sal discuss their fantasy draft