2021 NFL Recap Week 2:

Washington 30-29 over the Giants: A dropped pass by WR Darius Slayton leading to only a field goal and an offsides penalty during Washington’s last drive that set up their game winning field goal, which sends the Giants to 0-2.

Patriots 25-6 over the Jets: Rookie QB Zach Wilson threw four interceptions and his kicker missed a field goal. While the Patriots didn’t have to do much as they got two rushing TDs by James White and Damien Harris. 

Broncos 23-13 over the Jaguars: Rookie QB Trevor Lawrence did throw a TD pass to start the scoring off but that was the last time they led as he had two interceptions and his kicker missed two field goals. The Jaguars did have a 102 yard kick return TD though. QB Teddy Bridgewater had two TD passes with no turnovers.

Bills 35-0 over the Dolphins: QB Josh Allen had two TD passes but the real story was their running game showed up as Zach Moss had two rushing TDs and Devin Singletary had a rushing TD. The Dolphins had three fumbles, lost QB Tua Tagovailoa to a rib injury, and backup QB Jacoby Brissett threw an interception.

49ers 17-11 over the Eagles: Their  nine total punts and the Eagles had a field goal blocked leading to a low score. If it weren’t for QB Jimmy Garoppolo who had a rushing TD and passing TD it would have been a lot worse.

Rams 27-24 over the Colts: The Rams outscored the Colts in the 4^th quarter 10-7.They threw a game sealing interception by backup QB Jacob Eason. QB Carson Wentz left the game earlier with an injury to both ankles and they got a fumble recovery TD. QB Matthew Stafford had two passing TDs and RB Darrell Henderson added a rushing TD.

Raiders 26-17 over the Steelers: QB Derek Carr had another good game with two passing TDs while QB Ben Roethlisberger only had one TD but had a fumble and an interception.

Bears 20-17 over the Bengals: In the Andy Dalton bowl he threw an early TD before leaving the game with a bone bruise in his knee and QB Joe Burrow threw two TD passes.  The difference was the Bears’ defense picking off Burrow three straight times with one being returned for a TD, and forced a fumble.

Browns 31-21 over the Texans: QB Tyrod Taylor was on a hot streak to start the season as he started this game with one passing TD and a rushing TD before leaving the game with a hamstring injury. That is where the game changed as the Browns’ defense picked off his backup and forced two fumbles. QB Baker Mayfield had a passing, a rushing TD, RB Nick Chubb had a rushing TD, and the FB Andy Janovich added a rushing TD too.

Panthers 26-7 over the Saints: Well QB Jameis Winston fell back down to earth with no TD passes and two interceptions while QB Sam Darnold threw two passing TDs. RB Christian McCaffrey added a rushing TD. Carolina did miss a field goal and an extra point.

Cardinals 34-33 over the Vikings: The Cardinals took the lead with a field goal in the middle of the 4^th quarter and the Vikings missed a field goal as time expired. QB Kirk Cousins had three TDs, while QB Kyler Murray had three passing TDs and a rushing TD.

Buccaneers 48-25 over the Falcons: QB Tom Brady had five TD passes with two going to WR Mike Evans and two to TE Rob Gronkowski. While QB Matt Ryan had two TD passes but three interceptions, two being returned for a TD and RB Cordarrelle Patterson had both a rushing and a receiving TD.

Titans 33-30 over the Seahawks(OT): In spite of no TD passes by QB Ryan Tannehill with a fumble plus their kicker missed a field goal it was all on RB Derrick Henry who had three rushing TD’s. They did win on a game winning field goal in overtime. QB Russell Wilson had two passing TDs and RB Chris Carson had two rushing TDs but their kicker missed an extra point.

Cowboys 20-17 over the Chargers: Both teams traded field goals in the second half but Dallas’ was good before time expired to seal the victory. The Cowboys got their scoring from both RBs having rushing TDs. The Chargers only had one TD pass from QB Justin Herbert but his two interceptions hurt them.  

Ravens 36-35 over the Chiefs: QB Lamar Jackson scored his second rushing TD of the game to take the lead and then the Chiefs fumbled the ball away to seal the game. Jackson had two rushing TDs and one passing TD, plus his 5^th string RB had a rushing TD in Latavius Murray plus. QB Patrick Mahomes had three TD passes and their defense picked off Jackson twice with one being returned for a TD.

Packers 35-17 over the Lions: QB Aaron Rodgers rebounded nicely with 4 passing TDs and his RB Aaron Jones had a rushing TD,plus he caught three of those TD passes. QB Jared Goff had two fumbles and an interception.