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With Saquon Barkley sidelined by a left shoulder stinger on the first play, Tank Bigsby led the Philadelphia rushing attack with 33 yards on 13 attempts and the team's lone rushing score in a win over the Titans. Bigsby also caught both of his targets for 5 yards. As Barkley undergoes evaluation with an early-week MRI, Bigsby shapes up as a vital waiver wire target and potential lead back if Barkley misses upcoming action.
Vikings RB Aaron Jones handled a workhorse rushing role with Jordan Mason sidelined, turning 23 carries into 105 yards for his first 100-yard game in 666 days. Jones also led the backfield with a 46% route rate, although he failed to draw a target on Carson Wentz’s 20 pass attempts. He is expected to remain the clear lead back with Kyler Murray returning for Week 3.
With Jordan Mason sidelined due to injury, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones handled a heavy workhorse rushing role, turning 23 carries into 105 yards for his first 100-yard rushing game in over 600 days. Jones also led the backfield with a 46% route rate, though he failed to draw a target on Carson Wentz's 20 pass attempts during the matchup.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle delivered a breakout performance in a 20-13 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching eight passes for 138 yards. Waddle recorded five receptions of at least 14 yards, highlighted by a stellar 49-yard leaping grab from Bo Nix over a defender. Head coach Sean Payton called his impact significant and awarded him a game ball, while teammate Courtland Sutton noted that this explosive display is only the tip of the iceberg for the offense.
Cornerback Amik Robertson served as a standout performer in an otherwise difficult day for the Washington Commanders secondary during a 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Targeted seven times, Robertson surrendered just four receptions for 37 yards while recording five solo tackles and two passes defended, cementing his status as a reliable bright spot on defense.
Defensive lineman Daron Payne drew heavy criticism from analysts and fans following the Washington Commanders' 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Exhibiting lackluster effort during key defensive sequences, Payne's struggles have fueled mounting frustration surrounding his high-profile contract as the Commanders fall to an 0-2 start on the season and attempt to shore up a leaky defensive front.
Stepping in for the injured Sam Darnold, Drew Lock led the Seattle Seahawks to a 31-7 blowout victory over the Arizona Cardinals, extending the franchise's winning streak to 12 games. Lock played a fantastic game, throwing for three touchdowns and taking care of the ball despite some drops by his receivers. His hot start included an 82-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Seattle imposed its will on the ground and through the air.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden tied for the team lead in receptions and paced all Packers pass-catchers with 58 receiving yards during Sunday's hard-fought 20-17 overtime victory against the New York Jets. Golden's steady contribution played an important role in helping quarterback Jordan Love engineer a successful fourth-quarter comeback and outlast the Jets' defense in a dramatic divisional-style road battle.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. faces mounting questions after catching just one pass for 33 yards through the first two games of his third NFL season. Despite finally entering a campaign fully healthy with two years of experience, Harrison has struggled to generate production or targets in an anemic Cardinals offense, leaving coaches and analysts searching for answers as pressure mounts to reverse his trajectory.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa wrecked the Miami Dolphins' offensive backfield in a dominant Week 2 victory. Although Bosa did not record a sack himself, his relentless pass-rush pressure forced Miami quarterback Malik Willis into hurried throws and directly set up multiple sacks for teammates. Bosa's explosive ability showcased his elite form and helped propel the 49ers defense to a stellar 2-0 start.
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears rushed for 41 yards on 7 attempts, averaging 5.9 yards per carry in Sunday's narrow loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Spears briefly left the game with an apparent left-leg issue, clearing the way for rookie Nicholas Singleton to take snaps on a single drive, but Spears was ultimately able to return and bolster a Titans ground attack that averaged 4.6 yards per carry.
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard led the team's backfield with 64 yards on 14 carries, averaging a solid 4.6 yards per rush in Sunday's narrow home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Pollard's efficient ground work helped the Titans rushing attack average 4.6 yards per carry overall against Philadelphia, supported by Tyjae Spears and rookie Nicholas Singleton as Tennessee attempted to control the clock.
Tennessee Titans rookie running back Nicholas Singleton added 10 yards on four third-quarter rushes during Sunday's narrow home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Singleton's action came entirely on a single drive while teammate Tyjae Spears was sidelined with an apparent left-leg issue before eventually returning. The Titans running backs averaged a surprising 4.6 yards per carry overall against a tough Eagles defensive front.
Las Vegas Raiders second-year running back Ashton Jeanty cooled off following a stellar 32.7 PPR point Week 1 performance. Jeanty handled a heavy workload with 23 carries for 102 yards while adding 4 catches on seven targets for 15 additional yards, totaling 10.3 PPR points. Despite slightly lower efficiency, his surging touch volume highlights his secure role as the focal point of the Raiders' ground attack moving forward.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught 5 passes for 57 yards and 1 touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. While it proved to be a productive fantasy football stat line, his underlying offensive usage was not entirely encouraging. Wilson continues to be a primary target for the Jets' passing attack, but the team's overall offensive consistency remains a significant question mark moving forward.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson managed just a single catch for 9 yards on his lone target in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Following a five-catch performance in the season opener, Robinson tied for just third among Tennessee wideouts in playing time and is currently averaging a mere 7.8 yards per catch through the early portion of the regular season as the offense searches for consistent production.
Chris Brooks was one of three running backs utilized by the Green Bay Packers in their Sunday overtime victory over the New York Jets, joining MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson. While the backfield committee helped secure the team's first win of 2026, the rushing attack labored to find breakout production, with no individual runner exceeding eight carries or 32 yards.
Running back MarShawn Lloyd shared backfield duties with Chris Brooks and Kaleb Johnson during the Green Bay Packers' narrow overtime victory against the Jets. The Packers utilized all three running backs in a committee approach, though the ground game faced hurdles with no single back managing to surpass eight carries or 32 rushing yards.
Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson was part of a three-back committee alongside MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks in Sunday's overtime win over the New York Jets. The backfield rotation struggled to establish dominant production, as none of the three running backs managed to top eight carries or 32 yards on the ground.
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James delivered a brutally honest assessment after his team fell to 0-2 with a 24-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Expressing immense frustration over the early-season struggles under new coordinator Mike McDaniel, James stated bluntly that the current on-field product "just looks trash." The veteran defender emphasized that the team must look each other in the eye and urgently find ways to improve.
