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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions in a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. Prescott added 26 rushing yards on four carries. His 24-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb marked his 249th career passing touchdown, officially surpassing Tony Romo for the most TD passes in franchise history while elevating his MVP odds to +1400.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren rushed 11 times for 43 yards and caught two of four targets for 34 yards in a 20-3 defeat against the New England Patriots. Warren assumed lead backfield responsibilities after teammate Rico Dowdle exited with a toe injury in the second quarter. Warren has now accumulated 150 total scrimmage yards through the first two games of the 2026 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots after aggravating a toe injury. Dowdle initially sustained the issue in the second quarter while chasing an Aaron Rodgers fumble, briefly returned for the start of the second half, and finished with seven carries for 22 yards and two receptions for 22 yards.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 39 passes for 187 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception in a 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots. Making his 280th career start, Rodgers was sacked four times and lost a fumble returned for a touchdown. The dismal outing highlighted Pittsburgh's stagnant offense, which has produced just a single touchdown through the first eight quarters of the season.
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson made a dynamic season debut in a 20-3 win over Pittsburgh after missing Week 1 with an ankle injury. Henderson rushed 16 times for 76 yards, opening the scoring with an explosive 39-yard touchdown run that showcased his elite speed. He outplayed Rhamondre Stevenson to lead New England's backfield after fully clearing the injury report.
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller was inactive as a healthy scratch for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Miller posted nine carries during the season opener while sharing backfield duties with Travis Etienne, but he was rendered inactive due to the season debut of veteran running back Alvin Kamara, leaving Etienne and Kamara to handle backfield touches.
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne logged limited volume in a 24-17 victory over Baltimore, rushing eight times for 25 yards and catching two targets for six yards while adding a two-point conversion. Etienne's touch count dropped significantly with Alvin Kamara returning to make his season debut, leaving Etienne with 17 carries for 71 yards through two weeks as part of a timeshare.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara made his 2026 season debut in Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Kamara rushed nine times for 15 yards and anchored the passing attack by catching five of six targets for seven yards. His return to the active roster reshuffled the backfield, resulting in Kendre Miller being a healthy scratch and sharing touches with Travis Etienne.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs caught seven of nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs. Downs paced the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards after teammate Alec Pierce exited in the first half with a heel injury. With Pierce's status uncertain and Michael Pittman now in Pittsburgh, Downs has a clear path to heavy target volume.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22 of 31 passes for 210 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while rushing three times for 10 yards in a 33-30 overtime loss to Kansas City. Jones orchestrated an opening-drive touchdown to Tyler Warren for the second straight week and connected with Laquon Treadwell on a 48-yard pass in overtime before the drive stalled, dropping Indianapolis to 0-2.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman caught seven of nine targets for 88 yards and a 22-yard touchdown in a 24-17 loss to the Saints with Zay Flowers out. However, Bateman made a critical mistake late in the fourth quarter by cutting a route short, resulting in a game-ending interception. Despite the error, Bateman proved he can produce as a deep threat when given expanded opportunity.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints due to a hamstring injury. His absence dealt a notable blow to the Ravens' receiving corps for the Week 2 matchup, opening up additional targets for teammate Rashod Bateman in the passing attack.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren caught six of seven targets for 21 yards and a touchdown while adding a three-yard rush in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs. Warren opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown catch, giving him two scores in as many games to begin his sophomore campaign. He remains a primary target option alongside Josh Downs for quarterback Daniel Jones.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. handled short-yardage duties in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos, rushing six times for 13 yards. Rodriguez worked behind backfield leader Bhayshul Tuten as the Jaguars managed their ground game rotation against the Broncos' defense.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ameer Abdullah contributed three rushes for 11 yards and caught one pass for two yards in the team's 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. Abdullah operated behind primary lead back Bhayshul Tuten and short-yardage runner Chris Rodriguez as the Jaguars rotated their backfield personnel throughout the contest.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten rushed 13 times for 65 yards and a touchdown while catching two passes for minus-3 yards in a 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. Tuten served as Jacksonville's primary lead back, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter and breaking off explosive runs of 16 and 11 yards to start the second half to help set up a field goal drive.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle brought in eight of 10 targets for 138 yards in a 20-13 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a quiet Broncos debut in Week 1, Waddle led Denver across all receiving categories, highlighted by a spectacular 49-yard contested catch down to the one-yard line. The standout performance confirms his pivotal role in the offense moving forward.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor rushed 24 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns while catching all four targets for 40 yards in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs. Taylor sparked the offense with a 24-yard rushing touchdown late in the second quarter and added a five-yard score in the fourth. He has started the season with back-to-back multi-touchdown performances following his league-leading 18 rushing scores in 2025.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey secured three of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. McConkey was active despite playing through a cracked rib suffered in the season opener, wearing a protective flak jacket and tying for the team lead in receptions as the Chargers struggled offensively to find any sustained momentum.
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stepped in at halftime for injured starter Jayden Daniels, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in a 37-20 loss to Dallas. Mariota added three rushing yards and threw a 20-yard TD pass to Stefon Diggs. With Daniels facing a multi-game absence due to an elbow injury, Mariota will take over starting duties.
