Tampa Bay's new era under Tom Brady starts a disappointing 0-2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are struggling with Tom Brady at quarter, who threw for just 166 yards and completed 14 of his 28 passes. Teddy Bridgewater threw for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns in the victory as Tampa lost Lavonte David to an injury. Nothing is going right for the Bucs right now. Sure, there's another 14 weeks left in the season but can Tampa Bay realistically make the postseason with the way they're currently playing?
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Drew Lock has the Broncos sitting at 2-0
In a shootout, Drew Lock bested Ben Roethlisberger, who threw for 309 yards and 3 touchdowns. Lock threw for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns, with Courtland Sutton leading the Broncos with 7 receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. Rookie Jerry Jeudy caught 6 passes for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Steelers couldn't stop a nosebleed.
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Atlanta come crashing back down to earth
Last weekend Todd Gurley went off. This week, he rushed for just 39 yards and watched Ezekiel Elliot run for 147 yards and a touchdown off 13 carries as the Dallas Cowboys claimed a comfortable victory.
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Cam Newton shows his potential in New England
Is the old Cam back? Newton threw for 211 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Patriots defeated a favoured Seahawks in this week 2 matchup. Newton played well and the Patriots are hoping he can lead them to a divisional championship in a weak AFC East division. Mohamed Sanu caught 8 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the victory. Veteran John Simon claimed two sacks.
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Players of the Week
QB Daniel Jones (NYG): 22 of 31, 309 yards, 3 touchdowns & 8 carries, 19 yards
CB Mike Hughes (MIN): 12 tackles, 1 interception
QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT): 22 of 33, 309 yards, 3 touchdowns & 2 carries, 14 yards
CB Stephon Gilmore (NE): 7 tackles, 2 interceptions
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Notable Injuries
MLB Lavonte David (TB): 5 weeks (Forearm fracture)
RE Ndamukong Suh (TB): 46 weeks (Complete MCL tear)
ROLB Darron Lee (CIN): 3 weeks (Abdominal tear)
CB Jamel Dean (TB): 4 weeks (Partial PCL tear)
TE Zach Ertz (PHI): 3 weeks (Broken collarbone)
RG Brandon Brooks (PHI): 23 weeks (Achilles tear)
WR Josh Gordon (ATL): 23 weeks (Achilles tear)
CB Jason McCourty (NE): 5 weeks (Ruptured disk)
RE Chase Young (WAS): 2 weeks (Torn Labrum)
RB Alvin Kamara (NO): 44 weeks (Broken femur)
CB Mike Hilton (PIT): 5 weeks (Dislocated ankle)
WR Keenan Allen (LAC): 5 weeks (Broken ribs)
DT Derrick Nnadi (KC): 5 weeks (Broken ribs)
RB Saquon Barkley (NYG): 5 weeks (Dislocated elbow)
MLB Dont'a Hightower (NE): 7 weeks (Hamstring tear)
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