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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) pace between plays in the second quarter of the NFL Week 9 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

Week 2 NFL Capsules

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Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders
Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Packers -3.5, Total 48.5
Just when the Commanders thought they were rid of Micah Parsons, the pass-rushing menace went from the Dallas Cowboys to the Packers 14 days before the Week 2 matchup. Parsons is all too familiar of a nemesis for Washington. He has more sacks — 10.5 — against Washington than any other opponent and pulled down QB Jayden Daniels 4.5 times in two meetings last season. Daniels has a few new friends on his side this season. The Commanders traded for Houston Texans LT Laremy Tunsil and San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel, who had a 19-yard TD run and led the team with seven receptions for 77 yards in his debut. The Packers pounded the Detroit Lions last week and QB Jordan Love has eight touchdowns (one rushing) in four career Thursday games. RB Josh Jacobs has a rushing touchdown in 10 consecutive games.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Bengals -3.5, Total 49.5
Notoriously slow starters since Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow arrived, the Bengals were last 2-0 to open a season in 2018. Burrow played in preseason games with the idea of sparking the offense in September, then threw for 113 yards in Week 1. Jacksonville attempts to keep the Bengals down and get to 2-0 out of the gate – also for the first time since 2018 – but Burrow averaged three TDs per game in his last eight home starts. New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen deployed No. 2 pick Travis Hunter at wide receiver and he led the team with six receptions. Hunter could get more time at cornerback on Sunday to assist in the mission of covering Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The Bengals WR duo combined for 14 TD catches at home last season.

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Cowboys -5.5, Total 44.5
Without Parsons, the Cowboys did almost enough to upset the Philadelphia Eagles in a wild opening night game that included a fastbreak pace in the first half and a long weather delay. Dak Prescott was dialed in from the jump and could’ve approached outlandish numbers if not for three critical drops by WR CeeDee Lamb. After spending time on hand-eye coordination this week, Lamb can get back to the business of harassing the Giants as he goes for his fourth 100-yard game in six career meetings. Prescott has won 13 consecutive games against the Giants with 30 TDs (29 TD passes) and a 102.4 rating in 15 career games against New York. There are questions around the Giants QB situation with rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart waiting in the wings. Russell Wilson had an interception overturned by penalty and never found the end zone in his first start with the Giants last week, a 21-6 defeat at Washington. There was little room to run and LT Andrew Thomas (foot) missed the game.

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Lions -5.5, Total 46.5
A little game of lost and found is in order for the Lions and Bears as former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson makes his return to Detroit. Without him at Green Bay last week, the offense was erratic and blocking left a lot of be desired. New coordinator John Morton gets back to the drawing board to tackle a Bears defense embarrassed on Monday night by first-time starter J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings. Minnesota rallied from a 17-6 deficit to shock Johnson and the Bears, 27-24. A focus on ground-and-pound should be expected from Detroit, which had only one touchdown and a single pass play of 20-plus yards in Week 1. The Lions’ dynamic rushing duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery was limited to 44 yards on 20 carries. The Lions reached the 30-point mark in 10 regular-season games while averaging 409.5 yards per game. Chicago changed out three starting offensive linemen in the offseason, but QB Caleb Williams never appeared fully comfortable in the pocket last week. Williams passed for 590 yards (295 per game) and five TDs with zero interceptions and a 102.8 rating in two starts against the Lions as a rookie.

Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Rams
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Rams -5.5, Total 41.5
Puka Nacua’s fifth career 10-catch game was a highlight for the Rams and Matthew Stafford in Week 1, when the QB cleared 60,000 career passing yards in his 223rd game. It was just the first game of Cam Ward’s career at Denver, but the Titans were well within striking distance most of the game. Ward had zero turnovers but faced constant pressure, passing for 112 yards and completing 12 of 28 attempts. The Rams’ front seven is a beast to block because of the number of penetrating threats an offensive line must account for, which makes it a bad time for Titans LT JC Latham (hip) to miss time. The Titans are capable of getting to quarterbacks, too. DT Jeffery Simmons had three sacks the last time he faced the Rams and had a sack and forced fumble in Week 1.

Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Dolphins -1.5, Total 43.5
Patriots QB Drake Maye was a teenager the last time the Patriots won in Miami (2019) and head coach Mike Vrabel cautioned New England not to view the Dolphins as easy prey despite a dud at Indianapolis last week. The Patriots played well enough to beat the Raiders last week but came up short in the red zone with field goals on two of three possessions inside the Las Vegas 20. Miami didn’t score until the fourth quarter of a 33-8 loss and issues on the offensive line and timing between QB Tua Tagovailoa and his receivers were glaring. Tagovailoa had a performance coach Mike McDaniel described as “less than expected” with three turnovers. Vrabel said the combination of South Florida weather and the circling critique of Miami’s Week 1 output leave the Patriots in a sticky spot. Tagovailoa has never lost to the Patriots (7-0) and posted an 11-0 TD-to-INT ratio in his final five home starts last season.

New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: 49ers -4.5, Total 41.5
Neither team — nor fan base — likely expected to see Mac Jones vs. Spencer Rattler when the 2025 schedule was released, but here we are in the Superdome. It will be Jones’ 50th start but first for the 49ers, who could be without Brock Purdy (toe) for the rest of the month. Rattler won the QB job for the Saints and makes his fifth career home start in a matchup of teams trying to generate consistent offense. The 49ers (17-13 winners at Seattle) escaped with a win in the opener but Christian McCaffrey had 31 touches in his return from an injury-riddled 2024 season. Rattler can lean on RB Alvin Kamara to move the chains. Kamara and McCaffrey are two of four active players averaging at least 100 yards from scrimmage per game (Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley).

New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Bills -6.5, Total 46.5
The Jets came out of a Week 1 loss to the Steelers with plenty of positives – 394 total yards, a franchise-best in an opener in the past 11 seasons – in Justin Fields’ first start. Perhaps the biggest of the superlatives from coach Aaron Glenn was the play of a dominant offensive line, which feeds into the game plan for Week 2. RB Breece Hall averaged 158 yards per game in two previous home matchups with the Bills, and keep-away is a reasonable game plan. Buffalo had a league-best 41 points and 497 total yards, and the Bills needed every last one of them because the Ravens rang up multiple big plays with 40 points and 432 yards from scrimmage. QB Josh Allen and WR Keon Coleman connected better than ever (8-112-1), particularly in the fourth quarter.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET.
FanDuel odds: Steelers -2.5, Total 39.5
Quarterbacks unafraid to start over are the focal point with Aaron Rodgers on the verge of more history if the Steelers can keep him upright. LT Broderick Jones allowed three of the four sacks Pittsburgh gave up last week in a 34-32 win over the Jets. After four TD tosses in that game, Rodgers is one behind Green Bay predecessor Brett Favre (508) on the NFL’s all-time career TD pass list. Rodgers also could clear Philip Rivers (63,440) for the sixth-most regular-season passing yards in NFL history. He enters Sunday with 63,196. Seattle lost its home opener when new QB Sam Darnold dropped the ball in a collision with his offensive line that sealed San Francisco’s 17-13 win. He was laser-locked on new No. 1 wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Darnold’s target on 59.1 percent of his passes. The Seahawks could be without playmaking safety Devon Witherspoon, who didn’t practice Wednesday, in a matchup with their former lead receiver, DK Metcalf.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Ravens -10.5, Total 44.5
Joe Flacco won a Super Bowl with the Ravens and no doubt Baltimore didn’t expect to see him back at age 40 as a starter in the division. Flacco, the franchise leader in passing yards (38,245) and TD passes (212), is backed by a dominant defense that held the Bengals under 10 yards of offense in the second half last week. But Cleveland still lost, and now the test is Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers, who put up 40 points at Buffalo – and still lost. Jackson replaced Flacco as Baltimore’s starter and has dominated the Browns and excelled at home (21 TDs, three INTs in nine home starts last season).

–Field Level Media

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) runs the offense during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Joe Flacco returns to Baltimore as Browns, Ravens search for first win

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Joe Flacco makes his return to Baltimore for the first time as a visiting player when the Cleveland Browns visit the Ravens in an AFC Central battle on Sunday afternoon.

The 40-year-old Flacco was Super Bowl MVP when Baltimore beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 to cap the 2012-13 season. He is also the franchise’s all-time leader with 38,245 career passing yards and 212 touchdowns.

But a hip injury during Baltimore’s ninth game in 2018 derailed Flacco’s tenure. Then-rookie Lamar Jackson took over and the Ravens said goodbye to Flacco after the end of his 11th season.

Flacco was traded to the Denver Broncos and has played for four teams in his post-Baltimore career. This season marks his second stint with the Browns.

“We were on good terms when I left,” Flacco said Wednesday of his departure. “But at the same time, you know, it’s natural to feel a certain way when you’re going against a team that you’re not playing for anymore.

“I’ve been a part of other players that do that and you kind of try to act normal, but it is a big deal. You do want to go beat them, and it’s a little bit of a difference.”

Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said he looks back fondly at Flacco’s tenure with the team.

“In terms of looking back, what an amazing run. What an era for the Ravens, the Joe Flacco era,” Harbaugh said. “He’s iconic in Baltimore football history. I respect that and admire that, and I still keep in touch with him, except not this week.”

Jackson said he remembered fun times while sharing the quarterback room with Flacco.

“Just him being in the meeting room and how cool he was with things he would say and how funny he was,” Jackson said of Flacco. “I don’t know if people know, but Flacc’s funny, dawg. He used to have me rolling as a rookie.”

Jackson accounted for three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in Baltimore’s 41-40 opening-game road loss against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Derrick Henry rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns but also lost a key fumble.

The Ravens (0-1) excelled for more than 56 minutes of the contest but the final 3 minutes and 56 seconds were a colossal nightmare as Buffalo scored 16 unanswered points.

“I don’t want the Ravens to be known as the team that gets up big and blows the lead,” star safety Kyle Hamilton said. “It’s not who we are, and we have to prove that to everybody else.”

An irate band of Baltimore players might not be good for the Browns (0-1), who also lost their opener by one point.

Cleveland allowed just 141 total yards but fell 17-16 at home to the Cincinnati Bengals. New kicker Andre Szmyt missed an extra point as well as a would-be go-ahead, 36-yard field goal with 2:25 left.

Flacco passed for 290 yards and one touchdown but also was intercepted twice.

The Browns now look to avoid their first 0-2 start since their winless 2017 campaign.

“Obviously, we know it’s a division opponent for us. It’s Baltimore who we know well. They know us well,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said. “We expect it to be hard fought like it always is.”

Cleveland rookie running back Quinshon Judkins missed Wednesday’s practice to meet with the NFL as part of an investigation into whether he violated the league’s personal conduct policy due to his July arrest on charges of misdemeanor domestic violence and battery. Charges were dropped in August.

Offensive tackles Jack Conklin (eye, elbow) and Dawand Jones (knee), guard Joel Bitonio (no injury), defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (knee) and cornerback Denzel Ward (shoulder, Achilles) were all limited in practice Wednesday.

For the Ravens, fullback Patrick Ricard (calf), tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) and defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike (ankle) sat out. Cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) was limited.

The Browns have won four of the past seven meetings.

–Field Level Media

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) pre game before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Giants, Cowboys scramble to regroup at risk of 0-2 division hole

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Going home gives the Cowboys a chance to start over as the New York Giants head to Dallas for a pairing of NFC East rivals attempting to stay out of an early hole in the division standings.

The Cowboys lost at Philadelphia (24-20) and the Giants were blasted by the Washington Commanders (21-6) in Week 1.

“We don’t think that way,” Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said, denying the Cowboys are concerned about a two-game deficit in the division. “It’s important because it’s the next game. We feel like we played well enough in spots to beat Philadelphia. We don’t look back, we look forward. I’m a big believer in home-field advantage. “

Dak Prescott has won his last 13 starts against the Giants, a team with several new faces and another reset at quarterback.

The Giants, who started Drew Lock and Daniel Jones in two losses to the Cowboys last season, are trying to hold off a quarterback controversy just one game into the 2025 season.

Russell Wilson is pegged to become the fourth quarterback to start against the Cowboys in the past five meetings.

He failed to find the end zone in his debut as New York’s starter last week and the Giants suffered their 12th loss in 13 games dating to last season. During that time, the Giants were held below 22 points in every defeat.

After initially not committing to Wilson to start Week 2, Daboll reiterated he’s the QB1 this week. Wilson had three turnovers and the Giants were 4 of 16 on third-down conversions, which upped the volume on calls for first-round pick Jaxson Dart to start. Dart is the No. 2 QB for the second week in a row, Daboll said.

Media and fan support for Dart could multiple if things go poorly in Dallas.

“But the reality is that things take time and not everything is just a 9-1-1 situation. We have good coaches. We have a good quarterback in Russell Wilson and it’s one week,” Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton said. “If you kind of look at the history of football, it hasn’t always served people well to just throw people in the fire, because I know that I wouldn’t want to be thrown in the fire like that.”

Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is going in-depth to prepare for rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart.

“Obviously, Jaxson believes in himself. He obviously believes he’s a good football player,” Slayton said. “We believe he’s a good football player.

“At the same time, this league is hard, this league is tough, and you see players get chewed up and spit out all the time by this league, which is something I would never want to happen to him.”

Schottenheimer worked with Wilson with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson came out in Schottenheimer’s defense when he was fired as offensive coordinator in 2021. Schottenheimer was also offensive coordinator of the New York Jets when current Giants coach Brian Daboll was QB coach. The first-year Cowboys coach denied familiarity with Wilson will matter on gameday.

“You know his strengths, you know his weaknesses, I also know what an incredibly hard worker he is,” Schottenheimer said. “It should be a fun matchup to watch.”

Wilson’s job might have become easier two weeks ago when the Cowboys sent star Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. The Giants are still working without left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot), who was not on the practice field Wednesday and sat out Week 1.

The Commanders kept inside running lanes clogged and Wilson had 44 of the Giants’ 74 rushing yards. New York’s running backs combined for 30 yards on 15 carries.

“I think that takes everybody, it takes all 11. So, players and coaches, just keep on improving,” Daboll said. We’ve got to do a good job on early downs to make sure that we’re keeping the defense in conflict as much as we can.”

But Wilson was unsuccessful pushing the ball down the field, averaging 4.5 yards per attempt in Week 1, much to the dismay of No. 1 wide receiver Malik Nabers. Nabers had a heated exchange with Daboll on the sideline and later on the field at Washington. Nabers practiced in limited fashion with a back injury.

“We’ll pull out a couple reps here and there. He’s out here practicing. He feels good enough to practice,” Daboll said Wednesday.

Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was not on the field with teammates at midweek. He was with his wife as they welcomed their first child.

Prescott would be just fine if he looked over the interior offensive line and didn’t see No. 97 on the Giants’ line on Sunday. Schottenheimer said moving Lawrence and getting more explosive running plays is a focal point this week.

“I wish we would’ve had a few more explosives. We were close on a couple,” Schottenheimer said. “Pop a few more explosives, it helps you score points, it flips the field. Explosive plays matter in this league. I’m a huge Dexter Lawrence fan. It’s also fun when it’s over. When you are done playing him.”

Parsons isn’t walking through that door and the Cowboys continue to churn on ways to bolster the pass rush. On Wednesday, they hosted former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney. The 32-year-old has 58 career sacks. He played for the Panthers last season.

Schottenheimer was on the Seahawks’ coaching staff when Clowney played for Seattle in 2019 and they’ve stayed in touch. He said he knows Clowney has missed the game.

“I know the problems he can create in both the run and the pass,” Schottenheimer said. “How disruptive he can be. It was really good to catch up. I feel great about our defensive line depth. But any time you have a chance to potentially add good players, we’re going to kick the tires. The biggest thing with me is always going to be the fit.”

Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (foot) is working with trainers Wednesday but Schottenheimer believes he has a chance to play Sunday.

Giants linebacker Micah McFadden, who was carted off the field in the season opener with a foot and leg injury, will not play this week, Daboll said. Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (ankle) was held out as a precaution. He’s expected to play Sunday.

–Field Level Media

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) returns to the sidelines after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Week 2 NFL Capsules

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Buccaneers at Lions, 1 p.m. ET
Another playoff rematch awaits the Lions, who went to overtime to knock off the Rams at home in the regular-season opener (26-20). QB Jared Goff isn’t fretting the matchup, especially if safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is out. Goff has at least 350 passing yards and multiple TD passes in his last two games against the Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield started out strong in Week 1 and has multiple TD passes in five of the last six games. Neither passer is lacking for a supporting cast. Lions RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both scored in the opener and WR Jameson Williams busted out with a career-high 121 receiving yards in Week 1. Mayfield went to trusted WR Mike Evans, who caught two TD passes for the 21st time in his career last week.

Colts at Packers, 1 p.m. ET
All indications out of Green Bay are QB Jordan Love (knee) is out for at least a week, which thrusts Malik Willis into the crosshairs of the Colts. Indianapolis has won three games in a row in this series, but the cast of characters has changed dramatically since the last meeting in 2020. To say the Packers will be run-heavy with Willis at the helm is an understatement. He had 234 passing yards in three career starts with the Titans, who traded the 2022 third-rounder to the Packers prior to the start of the regular season. Willis has wheels, but the Colts are going to load up to stop the ground game that now features former Raiders RB Josh Jacobs. The Colts dropped the Week 1 game against Houston Texans. QB Anthony Richardson and RB Jonathan Taylor drive a strong running game that sets up WR Michael Pittman Jr. for one-on-one matchups outside. He had at least seven catches in all seven road games in which he played last season.

Seahawks at Patriots, 1 p.m. ET
The NFL’s youngest head coaches scored victories in their debuts last week. The Patriots stunned the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday, holding them to 13 first downs and 224 yards of total offense in a 16-10 win. Rhamondre Stevenson shined for New England, rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. Mike Macdonald coached the Seahawks to a 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos. Like New England, Seattle leaned on its rushing attack, getting 103 yards and a TD on 20 carries from Kenneth Walker III. Quarterback Geno Smith also ran for a score. Walker might struggle to get going against the Patriots, though, as New England allowed the third-fewest rushing yards in the league last week (70). That is if Walker plays, as the 23-year-old is dealing with an oblique injury. The Patriots’ offense is being steered by Jacoby Brissett, who makes his second career start against Seattle — the last was in 2017. Brissett has few established weapons on the outside.

49ers at Vikings, 1 p.m. ET
QB Sam Darnold’s third start in the calendar year comes against his good friend Brock Purdy and former teammates with the 49ers. Darnold threw two TD passes in his debut as the QB1 for the Vikings last week in his first start since Jan. 7, 2024, in the regular-season finale with the 49ers. Christian McCaffrey is optimistic that he will make his season debut Sunday in Minneapolis. But McCaffrey suggested the same things a week ago before he sat out the opener because of a calf injury and Achilles tendinitis. Second-string running back Jordan Mason appears ready to stand in. He had 28 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown in a 32-19 win over the visiting New York Jets. Vikings RB Aaron Jones had a team-high 109 scrimmage yards (94 rush, 15 receiving and a rush TD) in his first game with Minnesota. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is chasing a landmark Sunday. He has 396 career receptions and at 25 years, 91 days old on Sunday, could become youngest player in NFL history with 6,000 career receiving yards with 42 against the 49ers. He could also become the third-youngest to reach 400 catches.

Jets at Titans, 1 p.m. ET
Week 1 was the one that got away for QB Will Levis and the Titans, who dropped a 24-17 decision at Chicago. Tennessee allowed scores on a pick-six and blocked punt while holding the Bears’ ballyhooed offense to 148 total yards. The Titans blew a 17-0 lead and a chance to get a leg up on AFC South division foes who lost Week 1 (Colts, Jaguars). The Jets came up short at San Francisco on Monday night. Aaron Rodgers completed 13 of 21 passes for 167 yards with a touchdown and a deflected interception but showed some rust, missing throws he made over and over during his 18 years with the Packers. A bigger concern for Jets fans might be a defense that was shredded by the 49ers for 401 total yards and 24 first downs. San Francisco possessed the ball for more than 38 minutes. Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins is back to full strength and has a strong history in this matchup with 21 career catches and five TDs in three games vs. the Jets.

Saints at Cowboys, 1 p.m. ET
Derek Carr and the Saints smacked the Panthers 47-10 in Week 1. Carr tossed three TD passes against Carolina and leads New Orleans into Dallas in the midst of a dynamite six-game run: 17 touchdowns, two interceptions and a 123.0 passer rating in his past six starts. But the Cowboys roughed up the Browns thanks in large part to an NFL-best 24 pressures on QB Deshaun Watson, including six sacks. Dallas has won 16 in a row at home in the regular season, the longest active streak in the NFL. Missing training camp didn’t impact chemistry between WR CeeDee Lamb (five catches, 61 yards) and QB Dak Prescott. Lamb could get more work in Week 2 with Pro Bowl TE Jake Ferugson (knee) hobbled last week.

Browns at Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET
A rematch of a back-and-forth game last December won by the Browns, 31-27, pits teams attempting to avoid an early 0-2 start in competitive divisions. The Jaguars dropped a 20-17 decision to the host Miami Dolphins for their sixth setback in the past seven regular-season games. The Browns were beaten 33-17 by the visiting Dallas Cowboys as Deshaun Watson was intercepted twice and sacked six times while passing for 169 yards and one TD. The big challenge for the Jaguars is rebounding quickly. They open the season by playing four consecutive 2023 playoff teams. The following two games are both on the road, against the Buffalo Bills on a Monday night and the Houston Texans. The Browns will be without tight end David Njoku, who injured an ankle in a loss to the Cowboys. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said the Browns are hopeful Njoku can avoid being placed on injured reserve.

Bengals at Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET
Here they go again. Joe Burrow and the Bengals limped out of the gate with a Week 1 loss, setting up an important rebound opportunity. While Burrow is 2-0 in the regular season against the Chiefs, this isn’t what Cincinnati had in mind when coach Zac Taylor said he emphasized a fast start. The Bengals saw their offense sputter in a stunning 16-10 home loss to the rebuilding New England Patriots, with Burrow completing 21 of 29 passes but only for 164 yards and no touchdowns. The Chiefs and Bengals are meeting for the sixth time in the last four seasons, with the Bengals winning three times, including the AFC Championship Game after the 2021 season in Kansas City. The Chiefs returned the favor in the AFC title game the following year, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ first win over Burrow in four meetings. K.C. survived a scare from the Baltimore Ravens in a 27-20 win in the Thursday night NFL Kickoff game last week. Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely landed fractions of an inch out of bounds on what would’ve been a TD catch to make it a 27-26 game. There are some new names with big games behind Mahomes. Veteran receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown could be back for Kansas City to join Rashee Rice, rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy — who had two TDs in Week 1 — and Travis Kelce in the passing attack. Brown missed the opener due to a shoulder dislocation sustained in the preseason.

Steelers at Broncos, 4:25 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh has an NFL-high 49 wins against rookie quarterbacks since 1970 and as fortune would have it, the Steelers take a swing at No. 50 on Sunday at Denver. First-round pick Bo Nix led the Broncos in rushing last week in Seattle, when he was intercepted twice and took a handful of other chances that could’ve ended in the same result. In a home environment, the Broncos are counting on better execution and pass protection, which coach Sean Payton described as “average at best.” But Payton might find out his playmaker options are no match for a Steelers pass rush that kept Kirk Cousins on the run in Week 1. In what was originally viewed as a possible Russell Wilson revenge game, the Broncos’ former quarterback was relegated to reserve duty in Week 1 and appears headed the same direction Sunday afternoon due to a calf injury. Justin Fields thrived on play-action with nine completions in 13 attempts at Atlanta and ran 14 times for 57 yards.

Bears at Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
The Bears rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Houston’s AFC South rival, Tennessee, 24-17 in Week 1. Now No. 1 pick Caleb Williams makes his first road start in the NFL in a hostile and noisy atmosphere. The Texans will host the Bears in a showdown on Sunday highlighting the standard Williams is charged with meeting. That’s reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud, who thrived in a 29-27 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, passing for 234 yards and two touchdowns with a 115.9 rating. Williams conversely, averaged 3.2 yards per attempt, threw for only 93 yards, posted a 55.7 rating and helmed an offense that didn’t score a touchdown. Chicago’s defense has ranked as one of the NFL’s best in takeaways since the middle of last season and scored on a punt block and pick-six last week. Houston’s upgraded roster was on full display last week. RB Joe Mixon had 178 yards from scrimmage and WR Stefon Diggs caught two TD passes.

–Field Level Media

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) put up video game numbers in Week 1 and heads to New England for a primetime division game Sunday night.

Week 2 NFL capsules

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Week 2 NFL capsules

Green Bay at Atlanta: Jordan Love enjoyed life on the road in the opener — three TD passes in a 38-20 win over the Bears — and matches up with Desmond Ridder at Atlanta in his encore performance. The Packers’ traveling party might look a little different due to injuries. RB Aaron Jones, WR Christian Watson and LB Quay Walker (concussion) were all iffy late in the week. Ridder ran a no-risk offense to notch a win over the Panthers. The Falcons are more grind than glitter, but flashy rookie RB Bijan Robinson has Green Bay’s attention as part of a tandem with Tyler Allgeier (two TDs in Week 1).

Las Vegas at Buffalo: WR Jakobi Meyers caught a pair of TD passes last week but was in concussion protocol as the Raiders got ready for the angry Bills, who dropped their opener to the Jets in overtime thanks to four turnovers. Las Vegas enjoyed the debut of Jimmy Garoppolo, who is 4-1 all-time against the AFC East. The Bills are accustomed to seeing a more comfortable Josh Allen at home. He had 21 TDs (one rushing) in home games in 2022 (Lions QB Jared Goff led the NFL with 23). Allen admitted he was careless with the deep ball, leading to three interceptions in Week 1. He’ll continue to look for WR Stefon Diggs, who had 6-115 in his last game against the Raiders. Las Vegas looks to balance its offense with RB Josh Jacobs. Still getting into gear after skipping the preseason due to his contract status, he extended his active streak in Week 1 to 26 games with 50-plus yards from scrimmage.

Baltimore at Cincinnati: Cincinnati is looking to bounce back from a 24-3 loss to the host Browns in Week 1. Facing Myles Garrett and an intense Cleveland pass rush in the rain, Joe Burrow and the Bengals could never get the offense in gear, recording just 142 yards of total offense. Burrow had 82 passing yards. The Ravens beat the visiting Texans 25-9 in their home opener, sacking C.J. Stroud five times and holding Houston to just 268 yards of total offense. The Bengals are trying to avoid a repeat of last year’s 0-2 start before winning 12 of their final 14 games to end the regular season and capture their second straight AFC North title. The Bengals also started 0-3 in the division before turning things around.

Seattle at Detroit: Lions QB Jared Goff has gone 359 straight pass attempts without getting picked off. That is the third-longest streak in NFL history behind only Aaron Rodgers (402) and Tom Brady (399). Detroit (1-0) missed the 2022 playoffs thanks in part to a shootout loss to the Seahawks. Seattle beat the Lions 51-29 late in the 2021 season and left Detroit last season with a 48-45 triumph. Blocking — and personnel up front — are top-level concerns for the Seahawks. Neither starting offensive tackle is expected to be available due to injury. That’s tough news when contending with Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson, who had eight hurries of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in the opener.

Indianapolis at Houston: Top draft picks and QBs of the future Anthony Richardson (Colts) and C.J. Stroud (Texans) tangle for the first of what is likely many division meetings with the losing team dropping to 0-2. These teams tied under different circumstances to open the 2022 season and made coaching changes in the offseason. Each coach preached this week about the importance of avoiding dangerous hits. The Ravens sacked Stroud five times, tied for the third-highest total from Week 1. Richardson absorbed four sacks plus additional blows while scrambling for 40 yards and a touchdown, but left the game on the final drive after being blasted trying to run for another TD inside the 5.

Kansas City at Jacksonville: The Jaguars and Chiefs meet for the third time in less than a year, with Jacksonville looking for its first win over Kansas City since 2009. The Chiefs beat Jacksonville in the divisional playoffs in Kansas City in January. Kansas City expects to be closer to full strength than Week 1, with DT Chris Jones (contract-related) and TE Travis Kelce (knee) absent. Both are shooting to play. Jacksonville used a 14-point flurry in 1:05 in the fourth quarter to separate from the Colts last week. WR Calvin Ridley had 101 yards and a TD in his first game with the Jaguars. In QB Patrick Mahomes’ only game at Jacksonville, he posted 378 yards and three TD passes, and the Jaguars have never held him under 300 yards in three career meetings.

L.A. Chargers at Tennessee: Titans QB Ryan Tannehill said the offense couldn’t be much worse than it was in a 17-16 loss to the Saints last week. And, well, even if the Chargers don’t say so — allowing 17 pass plays of 15-plus yards to the Dolphins represents a special tier of defensive incompetence. Dinged up WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) and Tannehill haven’t had much time to get on the same page. RB Derrick Henry is the constant for Tennessee and posted his 43rd career game with 100-plus yards from scrimmage. The Chargers prepped for Week 2 largely without RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) and top pass rusher Joey Bosa (hamstring). Joshua Kelley picked up the slack with 91 rushing yards last week and QB Justin Herbert has an enviable assortment of weapons that now includes massive rookie WR Quentin Johnston.

Chicago at Tampa Bay: All of the new toys in the Bears’ offense were barely unwrapped in an 18-point loss to the Packers. Justin Fields promises a more aggressive approach pushing the ball downfield to No. 1 WR DJ Moore and Darnell Mooney. Tampa Bay had three takeaways at Minnesota and survived a 150-yard game from Justin Jefferson to beat the Vikings thanks to Baker Mayfield’s two TD passes. Mayfield claims he decoded the Minnesota defensive signals and showed serious grit playing through a shoulder injury. WR Mike Evans caught a TD pass to put the contract drama with the Bucs in the rearview mirror, and he caught three TDs in his last meeting with the Bears. Chicago’s coverage adjustments include finding a replacement for CB Kyler Gordon, who landed on IR with a broken hand.

N.Y. Giants at Arizona: In a league defined by close games — there were eight in Week 1 decided by one score — the Cardinals and Giants fared very differently in 2022. The Giants were 8-4-1 in one-score games and finished with a 9-7-1 record last season. They qualified for the playoffs and saw Brian Daboll in his first season be named NFL Coach of the Year. The Cardinals sustained a debilitating stretch of injuries and were 2-6 in one-score games in 2022. That resulted in a 4-13 record and the firing of head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Neither team fared well in Week 1. The Giants were shut out 40-0 in the largest such loss in the history of their rivalry with the Cowboys and Arizona managed a meager 210 yards in a 20-16 loss to the Commanders. Both teams have health concerns, including Giants LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and TE Darren Waller (hamstring).

San Francisco at L.A. Rams: One of the unexpected Week 1 showings was delivered on the road by the Rams’ defense at Seattle, smothering the Seahawks to limit the favored division foe to 14 yards of total offense in the second half. Now they look to beat the 49ers in the regular season for the first time since 2018. Brock Purdy showed no ill effects from offseason elbow surgery, guiding a 30-7 win over the Steelers to improve to 6-0 as a starter in the regular season. Purdy makes his first start against the Rams, who became all too familiar with RB Christian McCaffrey (149 total yards, 2 TDs) in Week 8 last year. Los Angeles hopes to be able to introduce rookie WR Puka Nacua to the 49ers after he had 10 receptions for 119 yards in his debut last week. Nacua was added to the injury report Thursday with an oblique injury.

N.Y. Jets at Dallas: Defense spared the Jets in an overtime thriller with the Bills as the coaching staff scrambles to shake off the emotional toll of losing Aaron Rodgers for the season while feverishly working to ready Zach Wilson. Jets coach Robert Saleh continues to refer to his “championship defense” and the heart of that unit, All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams, could have QB Dak Prescott perspiring considering the Cowboys’ starting guards missed practice time with injuries this week. The Dallas offense barely broke a sweat in Week 1, smacking the Giants 40-0 with touchdowns from their defense and special teams. Pass protection is a worry for New York. The Cowboys had seven sacks against the Giants and LB Micah Parsons had 15 in 2022. Dallas won its final eight home games last season but has lost three consecutive games to the Jets.

Washington at Denver: Jerry Jeudy plans to play for the Broncos, who needed a dose of good news on the injury front after a training camp marred by bad breaks. QB Russell Wilson was efficient — 79.4 percent completions, 2 TD passes — in his first game with Sean Payton as head coach but Denver had only six offensive possessions in a loss to the Raiders. Washington’s defense held the Cardinals under 250 total yards and more of the same might be needed as QB Sam Howell makes his first career road start and third overall. The home team in this matchup has won five meetings in a row and Washington coach Ron Rivera has never defeated the Broncos, including a Super Bowl 50 loss when he coached the Panthers. Denver’s rebuilt offensive line gets a test from the Washington D-line comprised almost entirely of first-round picks with Chase Young (neck) back on the practice field and expected to play.

Miami at New England: Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins put up video-game numbers in the Week 1 victory over the Chargers — 466 yards, three TDs — with WR Tyreek Hill hauling in 11-215-2. Tagovailoa wasn’t intercepted in three starts vs. AFC East opponents in 2022. The Patriots have lost four of the past five games with the Dolphins but saw positive signs from their passing game in Bill O’Brien’s return to the play-calling role. QB Mac Jones has two or more TD passes in four consecutive games and boosted his TD-to-INT ratio to 9-1 in his past six home starts with a strong effort against the Eagles last week. Neither team was able to gain consistent traction in the running game last week and the Patriots are fighting multiple injuries to starters up front. It’s reunion day for multiple players. Former Dolphins in New England include WR DeVante Parker, TE Mike Gesicki and DT Davon Godchaux. Current Patriots with Miami ties are OL Isaiah Wynn, WR Braxton Berrios, CB Justin Bethel and DE Chase Winovich.

(Note to eds: Capsules for two MNF games will be added Friday night)

–Field Level Media

Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Week 2 Betting Preview

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The idea that things are not so bad as they seem will be put to the test on Sunday.

Teams suffering a beatdown of 10-plus points in Week 1 rebound to cover the spread at a bettable rate in Week 2, according to statistics beginning with the 2014 season.

We have a primary play and a pair of bonus bets for Week 2.

THE HEADLINER
Ravens at Bengals, 1 p.m. ET Sunday

The line: Bengals (-3.5)

With those Week 1 victims 10-3 against the spread the past two seasons – the Bengals were routed by the Cleveland Browns 24-3 last Sunday – a bounceback effort is coming.

Cincinnati’s potential isn’t even the biggest reason for an optimistic outcome in the Bengals’ home opener.

It’s the Ravens’ lackluster Week 1 victory over the Houston Texans in which their three-headed running back attack (JK Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill) gained 63 yards on 24 carries.

And Dobbins suffered a season-ending injury.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson led Baltimore with 38 yards on six carries – more impressive than his final passing stats (17 for 22, 169 yards, no TDs and one interception).

Houston held a narrow edge in total yards, 268-265, against Baltimore, which was penalized 13 times for 108 yards and surrendered 242 passing yards to rookie CJ Stroud in his NFL debut.

The Ravens’ defensive backfield is far from healthy and there is trouble on the offensive line.

Early this week, coach John Harbaugh said safety Marcus Williams and offensive linemen Ronnie Stanley and Tyler Linderbaum won’t play in Cincinnati.

After managing only 142 total offense in Week 1 at Cleveland, Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, et al, can’t wait to get into the starting blocks.

Burrow struggled mightily last week, going 14 for 31 for just 82 yards, good for a 52.2 passer rating.

“Nobody is panicking in here,” Burrow said. “Week 1 doesn’t define anybody’s season. Obviously, (we were) not very good out there. … But we’ve been in this spot before, we’ve come back stronger and had a great year, so that’s what we’re going to do.”

After a 1-3 start, the Bengals won 12 of their final 14 regular-season games last season.

The pick: Bengals -3.5

BETTING TRENDS

The key to the weekend is finding the best fit for the Week 1/Week 2 trend.

According to Action Network stats, since the start of the 2014 season, teams that lost by at least 10 points in Week 1 have covered the spread at a 62.9 percent rate in Week 2.

The Panthers, Bengals, Colts, Texans, Steelers, Bears, Seahawks and Giants are the candidates to bounce back.

BONUS COMBO

Another game that fits the trend, along with a player prop to consider.

Saints at Panthers, 7:15 p.m. ET Monday

The line: Saints (-3.5)

In Week 1, the Saints were what was expected of them: a struggling offense without suspended star running back Alvin Kamara and with quarterback Derek Carr in his first game.

That 16-15 win over Tennessee was a home game, but the scene shifts to the road and the Monday Night Football spotlight.

Carolina’s 24-10 setback in Atlanta provided a nice opportunity for rookie quarterback Bryce Young to find his footing against an aggressive defense.

Panthers coach Frank Reich should be able to help Young’s game-planning from Week 1 to Week 2 and the pair can find the right recipe to cover this number against New Orleans.

The pick: Panthers +3.

PROP CORNER

Lions RB David Montgomery rushing yards

The Detroit Lions upset the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, and Sunday’s opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, dropped a 30-13 stunner at home to the Los Angeles Rams.

The Seahawks, 5.5-point underdogs, fit the Week 1 blowout/Week 2 rebound model but that’s not the play here.

It’s Montgomery against the Seahawks’ run defense.

Seattle wasn’t awful, statistically anyway, against the Rams running backs – but that’s because LA QB Matt Stafford was carving up the secondary.

If Seattle devotes more attention to its pass defense, the run D will be even more vulnerable.

Montgomery’s workload in KC is the final word here. He carried the ball 21 times, and volume is the king when it comes to player props.

With the winning number of 57+ rushing yards and a game that should stay close throughout, this feels like a relatively easy cover.

The pick: Montgomery over 56.5 yards (available at BetMGM)

– Field Level Media

Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during their football game Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

Take Five: Players on Week 2 hot seat

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Offseason hype and preseason hope hit the brakes for a handful of NFL players in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Justin Fields for MVP? Daniel Jones taking the next step? Steelers out of their slumber in the AFC North?

Overreaction comes naturally from fan bases. Pride and pressure are factors for players who failed to perform or missed chances to deliver desired results.

Here are five players on the hot seat entering Week 2:

–Giants QB Daniel Jones
Not to say the goose egg in Week 1 falls entirely on Jones’ shoulders. It’s not his fault. He’s entitled to an extra share of the blame by virtue of the four-year, $160 million contract he bagged in March.

We could list offensive linemen by name and underline whether Brian Daboll’s QB whisperer credentials were burnt to a crisp by looking wholly unprepared to deal with a division rival on Sunday night. Instead, we’re keeping the tight focus on the highest-paid player on the roster.

Jones completed 15 of 28 passes and was sacked seven times. It wasn’t a matter of not having time to throw. He averaged 3.04 seconds in the NFL’s “time to throw” metric, which was fifth-best in the NFL through Sunday’s games. Credit coverage while questioning if the Giants have enough skill outside to consistently separate and give Jones windows for downfield completions.

Not to be overlooked on the hot seat, special mention for right tackle Evan Neal. He had a rough night and said after the game he was “embarrassed” by the 40-0 result.

Up Next: At Arizona

Say what?
“I’d say we got a lot of work to do in every area.” –Brian Daboll after Week 1 loss to Dallas

–Bears QB Justin Fields
If this is the season general manager Ryan Poles plans to measure Fields’ ability to be a true pocket passer, Week 1 must be graded as an incomplete.

NFL Next Gen Stats reveal Fields averaged 3.3 “intended air yards” and the same “complete air yards” per attempt. Only the Atlanta Falcons with Desmond Ridder in his fifth career start (3.0 IAY, 2.3 CAY) were less aggressive than the Bears.

Fields never looked comfortable against the Packers and head coach Matt Eberflus said in his assessment of the offense on Monday morning that the Bears “certainly need to threaten the defense down the field.” The ultra-conservative approach also shows up in the Bears’ offense averaging 6.9 yards to the sticks, a strong indictment of the team’s woes on first and second downs.

On the bright side, Fields led the team in rushing with 59 yards and attempts (nine). But he was also sacked four times.

Up Next: At Tampa Bay

Say What?
“Nobody’s in good spirits. This one hurts. I’m not going to lie to you. I want to say sorry to teammates, to fans who were rooting for us. But we’ll bounce back.” — Justin Fields on losing Week 1.

–Colts RB Deon Jackson
In a Week 1 loss to the Jaguars, Colts running backs combined for 25 yards on 16 carries and Jackson averaged 1.1 yards per carry with 13 rushes for 14 yards in his bid to fill the role vacated by Jonathan Taylor. Taylor (ankle) is on the physically unable to perform list and might not return because of his standoff with the team over his contract.

Now the question for the Colts is whether Jackson returns as the starter in Week 2. He lost a fumble on fourth down and each of his five receptions (for 16 yards) was on a safety outlet valve toss from rookie QB Anthony Richardson. Zack Moss was inactive with a forearm injury and could be back as an option this week.

Rookie Evan Hull (knee) left Sunday’s game with a knee injury, which could require the team to add a running back. Worth noting: free agent Kareem Hunt visited the team last month and was reportedly offered a contract.

Up Next: At Houston

Say What? “We like what Deon has done. We think Deon has taken another step.” — Colts GM Chris Ballard on Deon Jackson.

–Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney
He had four extra days to hear about his three critical drops — one that led to a Pick-6 — in Kansas City’s flat opening night showing and 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. Toney’s catch percentage of 20 percent highlights his issues in a spot where the Chiefs were counting on him to help ease the absence of tight end Travis Kelce.

Up Next: At Jacksonville

Say What?
“Obviously he would have wanted to catch a few of those in the game but I have trust that he is going to be the guy that I go to in those crucial moments and he’s going to make the catch and win us some games like he did last year … I’m sure that those drops will disappear.” — Patrick Mahomes on Kadarius Toney.

–Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
No longer sweating his salary — Jackson signed a five-year deal after being hit with the franchise tag — and given more input in the system of first-year coordinator Todd Monken, some version of MVP Lamar Jackson was envisioned in Week 1.

Security blanket Mark Andrews was inactive but Jackson was ineffective for long stretches, had two turnovers (fumble, INT) and further modifications to the offense are likely with running back J.K. Dobbins lost for the season to a torn Achilles.

Jackson led the Ravens in rushing (no surprise) and did flash moments of brilliance in the pocket. See the perfectly placed toss to Odell Beckham Jr. to convert a 3rd-and-6 with 7:28 left in the game and a 22-9 lead.

We’re giving Jackson a mulligan considering this was his first game since November 2022. He missed the final six games last season and didn’t play in preseason games.

Up Next: at Cincinnati

–Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Broncos PK Will Lutz, Saints LT Trevor Penning, Seahawks secondary, 49ers RT Colton McKivitz, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

Burrow completed an NFL-low 45.2 percent of his passes at Cleveland, where defensive end Myles Garrett and a constant Browns’ pass rush helped doom the Bengals.

Acquired via trade by the Broncos, Lutz missed an extra point and 55-yard field goal in a 17-16 loss.

Penning was responsible for multiple sacks of Saints quarterback Derek Carr.

The Rams blew up the Legion of Boom. Only Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (10.9) had a higher “completed air yards” number in Week 1 than Rams QB Matthew Stafford (9.2).

McKivitz was promoted to the starting RT job when Mike McGlinchey joined the Broncos in free agency. On Sunday he was baptized by T.J. Watt of the Steelers. He had three sacks and a forced fumble.

Pickett had a lot of positive press in the preseason but was erratic and helped the Steelers dig a massive hole they couldn’t climb out of against the 49ers.

–Field Level Media

Sep 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks between plays during the fourth quarter of a Week 1 NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports

Week 2 lines: Bengals TD faves at Big D; Falcons, Titans biggest dogs

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Joe Burrow turned the ball over five times and Cincinnati sits alone in last place in the AFC North at 0-1. But the Bengals are favored by 7 at AT&T Stadium, where they face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday as part of the Week 2 slate.

Burrow had four picks and the Bengals lost in overtime to the Pittsburgh Steelers. That was hours before the Dallas Cowboys lost quarterback Dak Prescott and dropped their opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Lines available before the Week 1 slate for Week 2 games had the Bengals as a 1-point favorite.

The biggest moneyline odds for a straight-up win by an underdog belong to the Atlanta Falcons at +430. The Falcons are 10-point underdogs to the Rams at SoFi Stadium.

A $25 win bet on the Falcons would cash at $132.50.

Here’s a look at the other available Week 2 lines courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook:

–Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET
Chiefs -3.5 vs. Chargers
Total points: 54
Underdog moneyline: +150

–Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Giants -2.5 vs. Panthers
Total points: 42.5
Underdog moneyline: +118

Saints +3.0 vs. Buccaneers
Total points: 45.5
Underdog moneyline: +135

Ravens -3.5 vs. Dolphins
Total points: 43.5
Underdog moneyline: +158

Browns -6.5 vs. Jets
Total points: 40.5
Underdog moneyline: +215

Lions -2.0 vs Commanders
Total points: 48.5
Underdog moneyline: +110
Worth noting: The Lions are -2.5 at DraftKings.

Patriots -1.0 vs. Steelers
Total points: 41.5
Underdog moneyline: -105
Worth noting: The Patriots are -1.5 at DraftKings.

Jaguars +4.0 vs. Colts
Total points: 46.5
Underdog moneyline: +170

–Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
49ers -8.0 vs Seahawks
Total points: 42.5
Underdog moneyline: +335
Worth noting: The 49ers are -9 at DraftKings.

Rams -10 vs. Falcons
Total points: 47.5
Underdog moneyline: +430

–Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
Cowboys +7.0 vs Bengals
Total points: 44.5
Underdog moneyline: +240

Broncos -10 vs. Texans
Total points: 43.5
Underdog moneyline: +360

–Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
Packers -10 vs. Bears
Total points: 43.0
Underdog moneyline: -360

–Monday, 7:15 p.m. ET
Bills -10 vs. Titans
Total points: 49.5
Underdog moneyline: +400

–Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET
Eagles -2.0 vs. Vikings
Total points: 51.5
Underdog moneyline: +105

(Odds as of Monday, Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. ET, subject to change)

–Field Level Media

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NFL Week 2 Stat Recap Table: QB, RB and WR

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Ben Roethlisberger threw for 452 yards and 3 TDs on Sunday – and ended up as the second-best QB on the field. Patrick Mahomes tossed for 326 YDS and 6 TDs.
Other notable performances:

  • Todd Gurley and AJ Green produce 3 touchdowns each
  • Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs combine for 259 YDs and 3 TDs
  • New Orleans WR Michael Thomas had 12 catches for 89 YDs and 2 TDs
  • Blake Bortles threw for 377 YDs, and 4 TDs

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