The Patriots beat Montana State, er, Miami in Week 1, but a trip to Seattle for Week 2 will present the first real test for Cam Newton and Co. Preseason contenders who stumbled in the opener will attempt to avoid starting 0-2, but one of the Colts or the Vikings will suffer that ignominious fate as the two teams match up this weekend. Plus, Mark Davis dubbed his shiny new stadium in Las Vegas the Death Star ... can the Saints find the exhaust port and ruin the Raiders’ debut?
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Everything You Need to Know About Week 2 of the 2020 NFL Season
Cam Newton and the Patriots get their first real test, while the Raiders open their ... Death Star?
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September 22, 2020
How to Navigate Fantasy Football’s Running Back Crisis
If you drafted a running back in fantasy, he probably got hurt in Week 2. Here are the five best options to help your roster.
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September 21, 2020
Which Rough NFL Starts Are Salvageable, and Which Are Season-Enders?
Plenty of would-be contenders have started the season in relatively disappointing fashion, but while we’re only two weeks in, it’s already apparent that a few of these teams won’t recover in 2020
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September 21, 2020
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 2
Why are Pats-Seahawks games always decided on the 1-yard line? Plus: Greg Zuerlein’s perfect onside kick, the trouble with punting to Patrick Mahomes, and Stefon Diggs’s offensive glow-up.
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September 21, 2020
Russell Wilson Is the NFL’s Way-Too-Early MVP
The Seahawks quarterback turned in an immaculate performance in a 35-30 win over the Patriots. Through two games, he’s been nearly perfect. Is this finally his year?
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September 20, 2020
Justin Herbert Looks Ahead of Schedule. Are the Chargers Ready for It?
The rookie mostly shined after being unexpectedly thrust into action on Sunday. Could the transition from Tyrod Taylor happen sooner than we expected?
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September 20, 2020
The Atlanta Falcons Somehow One-upped the 28-3 Choke Job
Sunday’s shocking loss to the Cowboys may not have had the same stakes as Atlanta’s infamous Super Bowl debacle, but by some metrics, it was even worse
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September 20, 2020
Week 2 Injuries Threaten to Reshape the NFL Season
The early slate saw a number of marquee names go down, including Saquon Barkley and Nick Bosa, who reportedly suffered ACL injuries
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September 18, 2020
Joe Burrow Is a Great Story. Will He Become a Great NFL Quarterback?
The top pick has shown plenty of fight in his first two games, but hasn’t shown the ability (or willingness) to make all the throws. Can the Bengals’ rookie quarterback channel some of his LSU magic?
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September 18, 2020
Week 2 Bold Predictions and Our Million-Dollar Lineup
Looking back on our Week 1 predictions and offering up our gut calls and bold predictions for Week 2 before building our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup
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September 18, 2020
Cam Newton and the Patriots Get Their First Real Test Against the Seahawks
New England’s new-look offense crushed the Dolphins last week, but Seattle’s defense will offer a much tougher test. Plus: Will the Vikings or the Colts avoid starting 0-2, and how will the Raiders perform in their new stadium?
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September 18, 2020
Week 1 Went Smoothly Even Without a Preseason Dress Rehearsal
Coaches were curious about the gameplay after no preseason games and limited training camp. Many were pleasantly surprised by what they saw.
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September 18, 2020
So the Browns Can Beat the Bengals, but What About the Rest of the NFL?
Cleveland picked up its first win of the season on Thursday night, but this team has a long way to go to prove it can stand up against the NFL’s elite