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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns while catching both of his targets for 43 yards in a 35-13 win over Miami. McCaffrey's two-score performance brought his career regular-season touchdown total to 100, joining Marshall Faulk and Randy Moss as the only players to score at least 50 touchdowns apiece for multiple franchises.
Green Bay Packers receiver Skyy Moore carried a shaky offense by accumulating 214 total yards in an overtime win over the New York Jets. Moore notched four kick returns for 116 yards (long of 43), four punt returns for 92 yards (long of 63), and two receptions for six yards. Filling in as slot receiver for the injured Jayden Reed, Moore cemented an indispensable role on special teams and offense.
Free agent safety Jordan Fuller is scheduled to participate in a workout with the Detroit Lions as the team looks to bolster its secondary in the wake of Avonte Maddox's foot injury. Fuller brings extensive starting experience from the Rams, Panthers, and Falcons, featuring strong PFF run defense grades throughout his career.
Veteran safety Jalen Mills is reportedly among a group of defensive backs being worked out by the Detroit Lions as the team addresses secondary depth issues and injuries following Avonte Maddox's foot injury. Mills previously played 65 snaps for Detroit over the final two games of the 2025 season after joining off waivers.
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love rushed nine times for 29 yards while catching all three of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 31-7 loss to Seattle. Love saw 12 touches to separate himself as the team's clear lead option out of the backfield ahead of a tough Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham stepped up in his green-dot debut against Washington, calling the defensive plays with DeMarvion Overshown sidelined. Despite battling illness and a brief injury stint, Barham finished with seven tackles and a crucial fourth-quarter forced fumble recovered by Dee Winters, directly setting up a Cowboys touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant was forced out of Sunday's 37-20 win over Washington after taking inadvertent friendly fire from teammate Markquese Bell, who stepped on him near the end zone just before halftime. Officially listed with a hamstring injury, Durant is a key starter opposite DaRon Bland as Dallas prepares for Week 3.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride caught eight of nine targets for 41 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-7 loss to Seattle. Serving as the bright spot for Arizona's offense, McBride caught a two-yard score from Jacoby Brissett and has combined for 17 receptions, 136 yards, and two touchdowns over the first two games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenny Gainwell rushed two times for 10 yards and added three receptions for five yards on four targets against the Cleveland Browns. After a productive receiving season in Pittsburgh last year, Gainwell is off to a slow start in 2026 with just 13 total touches for 33 scrimmage yards through two games.
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught three of his five targets for 40 yards in a Week 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Henry remains a reliable depth tight end option in the Patriots' offense after opening the season with three catches for 26 yards against Seattle.
Vikings defensive end Dallas Turner recorded two sacks against Chicago, bringing his season total to three by slamming the door on a potential game-winning touchdown in a 9-3 win. On the final play, Turner bull-rushed Bears tight end Colston Loveland all the way to backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, cementing Minnesota's 2-0 start.
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland caught one of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings amidst wet and windy conditions. Loveland struggled to generate yardage and was bull-rushed on the game's final play by Vikings pass rusher Dallas Turner, resulting in a decisive sack that sealed Chicago's defeat. He will look to get on track in Week 3.
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard carried the ball 14 times for 64 yards and caught his only target for one yard in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Eagles. Pollard paced the backfield in touches over Tyjae Spears, though neither back has seized a clear lead role, and Pollard will seek his first touchdown in Week 3 against the Giants.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught one pass for nine yards on his only target against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. Due to the Titans throwing infrequently during the matchup, Robinson saw minimal work but is expected to be more involved in the passing game next week.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward completed 13 of 20 passes for 183 yards while adding two rushing touchdowns on four carries in a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Ward scored on a pair of one-yard rushing sneaks in the first and third quarters to help tie the game, matching his entire rookie rushing TD total. Through two weeks, Ward has 323 passing yards and zero interceptions.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is active for Sunday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts after overcoming a calf injury that had him limited in practice and listed as questionable earlier in the week. Jones' presence provides a major boost to Kansas City's interior defensive line as the Chiefs host Indianapolis looking to improve to 2-0 on the season.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks caught five of six targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Wicks operated as Philadelphia's clear WR2 behind DeVonta Smith, consistently making key catches to keep drives alive. Through two games with his new team, the former Packer has accumulated seven receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 14 of 22 passes for 208 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception while rushing four times for 17 yards in a 20-3 Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Supported by a dominant defensive effort and 136 rushing yards from the backfield, Maye managed the game efficiently despite missing top targets. He now holds a 1:4 touchdown-to-interception ratio through two games.
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons engaged in a post-game exchange with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts following Philadelphia's 24-20 win over Tennessee. Hurts brought up pre-game comments where Simmons stated the Titans needed to force Hurts to beat them as a passer, with Hurts emphasizing he finished what was started.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate caught three passes for 27 yards on five targets against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. Expected to be a major part of the passing game during his rookie season, Tate has posted only 65 yards through his first two games and currently functions as a depth fantasy receiver.
