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Houston Texans running back Woody Marks out-carried starter David Montgomery in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Marks took over an expanded share of the backfield workload as Houston struggled to establish the run game, holding Montgomery to just 10 yards on six carries while the offense faced unfavorable game scripts.
Houston Texans running back David Montgomery rushed six times for 10 yards and caught two targets for 14 yards in a 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing with 4.4 PPR points. Montgomery was out-carried by Woody Marks as Houston's ground game struggled against a stout Bengals front line, compounded by offensive line issues and a pass-heavy game script.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 17 of 29 passes for 189 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in a 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. Lawrence added six rushing yards on two carries and was sacked twice, recording a 52.4 QBR. His late third-quarter interception at Denver's 33-yard line led directly to a Broncos touchdown ahead of a Week 3 game against New England.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was ruled out of Sunday night's game against the Chiefs after injuring his left heel on a non-contact play. Pierce caught his sole target for 11 yards before being carted to the locker room. Initial X-rays returned negative, but Pierce is scheduled for further testing on Monday regarding the heel, which relates to the same area as his offseason ankle surgery.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston hauled in five of seven targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Boston led the team in receiving yards, highlighted by breaking three tackles on a short route over the middle late in the third quarter and racing 55 yards for a score to spark Cleveland's second-half comeback.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington caught seven of 12 targets for a team-leading 98 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. Washington also returned two punts for 12 yards, highlighting his day with a game-high 32-yard reception. Over his first two games, Washington has compiled 12 catches for 181 yards and a touchdown on 18 targets as a central piece of Jacksonville's offense.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen saw his MVP odds climb to a league-best +275 after a historic performance in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions. Allen threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two more, becoming the first player in NFL history to record at least five passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns through the first two games of a season as Buffalo opened Highmark Stadium with a high-scoring win.
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. recorded 54 receiving yards in Sunday's 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing second on the team behind wide receiver Denzel Boston (95). Fannin contributed to a passing attack led by Deshaun Watson that generated key second-half scoring drives to secure the win.
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion led the team with six catches for 28 yards in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking his second straight game as the team's reception leader. Concepcion averaged 4.7 yards per catch and finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Denzel Boston (95) and Harold Fannin Jr. (54).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed disbelief after falling 23-19 to the Cleveland Browns, dropping Tampa Bay to an unexpected 0-2 start. Mayfield completed 21 of 34 passes for 182 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while rushing for 29 yards against his former team. A late drive interrupted by a two-hour weather delay ended when Mayfield missed a fourth-down pass at Cleveland's 28-yard line.
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith completed 27 of 41 passes for 247 yards and one touchdown with no turnovers in a 20-17 overtime loss to Green Bay. Smith connected with Garrett Wilson on a five-yard score and ran for a key third-down conversion as New York led by 10 points in the fourth quarter. However, disastrous overtime sacks stalled the offense, and Smith dismissed moral victories as the Jets dropped to 1-1.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught two of nine targets for 50 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. McLaurin led Washington in receiving yards and targets, but struggled with efficiency after being unable to connect on an open fourth-quarter deep ball from Marcus Mariota. McLaurin's outlook moving forward may also be impacted by starting quarterback Jayden Daniels' elbow injury.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow overcame back tightness and five sacks to complete 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-6 victory over the Houston Texans. Both scoring passes went to Ja'Marr Chase, making them just the fourth QB-WR duo in NFL history to reach 50 touchdown connections before age 30. Burrow's tough performance moved Cincinnati to 2-0 while keeping his MVP odds at +850.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens hauled in six of eight targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders. Pickens finished second on the team in receptions and targets behind CeeDee Lamb, operating as a core component of Dallas' high-powered passing attack. Through two games, Pickens remains heavily integrated into the game plan as the Cowboys move to 1-1 on the season.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy posted a near-perfect 149.1 passer rating in a 35-13 victory over Miami, completing 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns while adding three rushes for 30 yards and a score. Purdy threw touchdown passes to George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk, remaining un-sacked this season. The win pushed San Francisco to 2-0 and elevated Purdy's MVP odds to +850 following a historically dominant start.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was inactive for Sunday's Week 2 win over the Chargers as he continues recovering from a left knee meniscus trim undergone on Sept. 8. Head coach Klint Kubiak described Bowers as 'very close' to returning after testing his knee pre-game. Michael Mayer started in his place, but Bowers is targeting a potential season debut in Week 3 at New Orleans pending practice participation.
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz brought in 12 of 14 targets for a career-high 140 yards and 26.0 PPR points in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Schultz put up massive numbers as C.J. Stroud targeted him heavily with Nico Collins sidelined by a hamstring injury. His elevated workload served as a major short-term fantasy breakout while filling in during teammate absences as the Texans search for their first win.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins landed on the injury report with a hamstring issue and was officially ruled out for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. His absence forced quarterback C.J. Stroud to lean heavily on tight end Dalton Schultz, who responded with a career-high 140 receiving yards, leaving the Texans looking for Collins to anchor the wide receiver corps upon his eventual return.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Cousins connected with Tre Tucker on a 40-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and added two more scoring strikes to Cody White to power Las Vegas to a 2-0 start. He became just the second quarterback in franchise history with 3+ TD passes in each of the first two games.
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams rushed 12 times for 30 yards and caught three of four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders. Williams maintained a clear lead-back role in the ground game despite Washington's front line limiting his efficiency, while continuing to contribute as a steady receiver out of the backfield ahead of a Week 3 matchup against Baltimore.
