The NFL’s Week Two is now history, presenting us with a collection of thrilling encounters, including a Super Bowl rematch featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, a dramatic overtime face-off between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, and several other intense games we will endeavor to recap for you.
The primary focus this week rests on quarterbacks, notably the unfortunate injury sustained by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who suffered a toe injury during the second quarter of Sunday’s 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and was subsequently unable to continue. Burrow is anticipated to require surgery and will be sidelined for a minimum of three months, potentially encompassing the majority of the regular season.
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As a substitute for Burrow, QB Jake Browning completed 21 of 32 passes for 241 yards, incorporating two touchdowns and three interceptions. This performance proved sufficient for the victory.
Later Monday, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell indicated that QB J.J. McCarthy will likely be absent for the Week 3 match due to an ankle sprain. Furthermore, the status of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for Week 3 remains uncertain, with reports suggesting a sprained knee.
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was removed from the Week 2 game following a concussion diagnosis, with backup Tyrod Taylor taking over, finishing the game with 56 yards and a touchdown. The team verified Monday morning that Fields is currently undergoing concussion protocol.
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Also noteworthy as we approach Week 3 is the condition of the San Francisco 49ers, who played without starting quarterback Brock Purdy, who is also dealing with a toe injury. The Niners remain without starting receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is expected to be out several more weeks in his return from a knee injury, along with star tight end George Kittle, who is on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 1. Jauan Jennings was listed as questionable for Week 2 with a shoulder injury, but played a significant 88.2% of offensive snaps on Sunday.
Beyond injuries, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs have generated attention due to instances where officials appeared to overlook potential false starts during tush push plays, leading to renewed discussions about the controversial maneuver, which was subject to a vote at the annual league meetings this offseason. The motion to prohibit the tush push needed 24 votes for approval but was unsuccessful with 22 votes.
Still on the program for the week is a Monday Night Football doubleheader, presenting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans initiating play at 7 p.m. ET, immediately followed by the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders (both 1-0) beginning at 10 p.m. ET, both broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
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