The NFL season 2026 week 2 slate delivered intense divisional clashes, significant injuries to star quarterbacks, and unexpected blowouts across the league. According to league reports from the Sunday matchups, the Las Vegas Raiders continued their strong start, while several high-profile teams and signal-callers faced major setbacks.
Las Vegas Raiders Overcome Los Angeles Chargers in AFC West Battle
According to game statistics from Los Angeles, the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26–14 to secure their second win of the young season. Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 253 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, connecting twice with Cody White for scores. Wide receiver Tre Tucker added 119 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Chargers dropped to 0–2 despite a third-quarter touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to Oronde Gadsden. Herbert finished the day completing 15 of 27 passes for 192 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while his offense also surrendered a safety.
Seattle Seahawks Dominate Arizona Cardinals on the Road
The Seattle Seahawks improved to a 2–0 record following a 31–7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona, according to game logs. Reigning Super Bowl champions Seattle capitalized on an explosive start when quarterback Drew Lock connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for an 82-yard touchdown. Lock finished with 235 passing yards and three touchdowns, all caught by Smith-Njigba, who totaled 155 receiving yards. Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett struggled against the Seahawks defense, managing just 95 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception as the Cardinals fell to 1–1.
Dallas Cowboys Cruise Past Washington Commanders Amid Injury Concern
The Dallas Cowboys earned their first win of the season with a 37–20 victory over the winless Washington Commanders, though the game was overshadowed by a potential injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. According to field reports, Daniels exited the game after falling and awkwardly landing on his left elbow during a snap. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stepped in to throw for 111 yards and a touchdown. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led Dallas by completing 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover, while wide receiver CeeDee Lamb contributed 153 receiving yards and two scores.
San Francisco 49ers Handle Miami Dolphins
The San Francisco 49ers maintained an undefeated 2–0 start with a 35–13 win against the Miami Dolphins, as reported by league match summaries. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy posted 287 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown. Running back Christian McCaffrey added two rushing scores to help San Francisco build a commanding 35–6 lead by the third quarter. Miami quarterback Malik Willis recorded 197 passing yards and a late touchdown pass as the Dolphins dropped to 0–2 on the season.
Denver Broncos Surge Past Jacksonville Jaguars
The Denver Broncos erased a ten-point deficit to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20–13, according to game summaries from Denver. Trailing for three quarters, the Broncos broke through in the final period when Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass to Nate Adkins, followed by a rushing touchdown from Jonah Coleman. Nix finished with 288 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception, targeting Jaylen Waddle for 138 receiving yards. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 17 of 29 passes for 189 yards and one interception as Jacksonville leveled its record at 1–1.
Cleveland Browns Outlast Tampa Bay Buccaneers After Weather Delay
The Cleveland Browns secured a 23–19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game temporarily halted for approximately two hours due to a severe thunderstorm with two minutes remaining in regulation, according to on-site reports. Following the resumption, Tampa Bay drove to the Cleveland 20-yard line, but a fourth-down deep pass by Baker Mayfield fell incomplete. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Mayfield finished with 182 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception, leaving the Browns with a 1–1 record and Tampa Bay with 0–2.
Carolina Panthers Rout Atlanta Falcons
The Carolina Panthers dominated the Atlanta Falcons 34–3, building a 20–3 halftime lead behind the play of quarterback Bryce Young, according to game accounts from Atlanta. Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Chuba Hubbard, Darren Waller, and highlighting the performance with a 55-yard pass to Xavier Legette. Waller caught his second touchdown in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush struggled with 86 passing yards and two interceptions before being replaced by Jack Strand, who threw for 59 yards and an interception.
Minnesota Vikings Edge Chicago Bears in Low-Scoring Affair
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 9–3 in a contest dominated by kickers and marred by an injury to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, according to game records. Williams exited after injuring himself while scrambling near the goal line, finishing with 138 passing yards and an interception. Backup Tyson Bagent replaced him but could not spark the offense. Vikings kicker Will Reichard provided all of Minnesota’s scoring with three field goals, lifting the team to a 2–0 record while Chicago moved to 1–1.
Philadelphia Eagles Hold Off Tennessee Titans
The Philadelphia Eagles survived a late push from the Tennessee Titans to win 24–20, according to game summaries from Nashville. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 264 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, including a late game-winning touchdown pass to Darius Cooper with just nine seconds remaining. Titans quarterback Cam Ward scored two rushing touchdowns and finished with 183 passing yards as Tennessee fell to 0–2.
New England Patriots Defeat Pittsburgh Steelers
Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a 20–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, outdueling Aaron Rodgers, according to league reports. Maye threw for 208 yards and an interception, while running back TreVeyon Henderson scored on a 39-yard run. Rodgers faced heavy pressure behind the Steelers offensive line, losing a fumble that Elijah Ponder returned for a fourth-quarter touchdown. The loss left Rodgers visibly frustrated as both teams moved to a 1–1 record.
Green Bay Packers Outlast New York Jets in Overtime
The Green Bay Packers secured a 20–17 overtime victory against the New York Jets, sealed by a field goal from kicker Trey Smack, according to game logs from New Jersey. Green Bay played through the early loss of wide receiver Jayden Reed, who left the field with an injury. Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with MarShawn Lloyd and Christian Watson. Jets quarterback Geno Smith recorded 247 passing yards and one touchdown, while Braelon Allen added a rushing score before Green Bay rallied to force and win the extra period.
New Orleans Saints Rally Past Baltimore Ravens
The New Orleans Saints overcame a second-half deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 24–17, according to match reports. Trailing into the fourth quarter, the Saints scored two unanswered touchdowns. Quarterback Tyler Shough completed 27 of 34 passes for 252 yards, threw a touchdown pass to Chris Olave, and ran for a late rushing touchdown to secure the victory. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw for 235 yards and one touchdown, and running back Derrick Henry added a rushing score as both teams shifted to a 1–1 record.
Cincinnati Bengals Blank Out Touchdowns Against Houston Texans
The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 20–6 victory over the Houston Texans, improving to 2–0, according to game statistics from Houston. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, both caught by wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. The Texans relied heavily on the passing game as C.J. Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards, but Houston failed to score a touchdown, relying entirely on two field goals from Ka’imi Fairbairn.
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