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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.
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a hamstring injury in the second half of Sunday's 20-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Before his exit, Dobbins recorded 10 carries for 36 yards while leading the backfield with RJ Harvey inactive. His exit left rookie Jonah Coleman and Tyler Badie as Denver's available running back options.
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White rushed seven times for 43 yards and caught all six targets for 40 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Operating in catch-up mode during the second half, White saw a heavy workload as a receiver out of the backfield in a complementary role behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving rushed 17 times for 89 yards and caught four targets for one yard in a 23-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Irving easily led the backfield in playing time, more than doubling his counterpart's snap share in a stark contrast to Week 1. Highlighted by a 38-yard run, his role as the Buccaneers' lead back remains secure heading into Week 3.
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed 12 times for 43 yards, caught his only target for five yards, and recovered a fumble in a 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Functioning as the lead back in Washington's ground attack, Croskey-Merritt saw second-half rush attempts capped as the team trailed following Jayden Daniels' elbow injury.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty rushed 21 times for 48 yards and caught four of seven targets for 15 yards in a 26-14 win over the Chargers. Jeanty hobbled off the field to the blue medical tent in the second half but returned after a brief absence. Serving as the focal point of Las Vegas' offense, Jeanty will look to maintain momentum in Week 3 against New Orleans.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns, and zero turnovers in a 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Filling in for injured starter Sam Darnold, Lock opened the game with an 82-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba on his first attempt and added two more scoring strikes in the second half to move Seattle to a 2-0 start.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. His performance was highlighted by a career-long 82-yard touchdown catch on Seattle's second offensive play. Smith-Njigba has now caught 17 passes for 277 yards and four touchdowns through the first two games of the season.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, dealing with a glute tendon and hip injury from Week 1, is recovering faster than anticipated. Head coach Mike Macdonald stated Darnold could return to practice as early as Week 3 and did not rule out the possibility of him playing against the Washington Commanders, though backup Drew Lock continues to successfully lead the team to a 2-0 start.
