Using PFF data to break down why every NFL team triumphed or faltered during Week 2.

By Thomas Valentine Sep 16, 2025 5:30 am EDT

The Los Angeles Chargers cruised past the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9 on Monday night, improving to 2-0 and taking early control of the AFC West. Justin Herbert led a balanced offensive attack, while the defense held firm against a struggling Raiders offense.

The Buccaneers needed just two minutes to go 80 yards to stun the Texans and drop them to 0-2.

By Ben Cooper Sep 15, 2025 10:17 pm EDT • Houston Texans • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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By Mason Cameron Sep 15, 2025 1:15 pm EDT

Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and 49ers linebacker Fred Warner headline the PFF Week 2 Team of the Week.

By Gordon McGuinness Sep 15, 2025 12:55 pm EDT

Each week, we’ll break down some of the highest-graded individual plays—complete with tweets to show you the action. Here are a few standout plays from Week 2.

By Gordon McGuinness Sep 15, 2025 9:45 am EDT
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By Timo Riske Sep 15, 2025 9:00 am EDT
By PFF.com Sep 15, 2025 5:30 am EDT

In a day filled with offensive fireworks, Sunday night in Atlanta offered a change of pace. The Falcons found the end zone just once but leaned on their defense to stifle the Vikings in a 22-6 win. Minnesota’s offense never got going, as Atlanta controlled the tempo throughout.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2025 11:29 pm EDT • Minnesota Vikings • Atlanta Falcons

Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley each found the end zone on the ground, and rookie safety Andrew Mukuba sealed the win with a crucial fourth-quarter interception of Patrick Mahomes. The Eagles edged the Chiefs 20-17 in a tightly contested Super Bowl rematch. Unlike last year’s blowout, this one went down to the wire.

Josh Sweat’s first-half strip-sack set the tone with a defensive score, and Calais Campbell’s clutch sack in the final seconds helped Arizona fend off a furious Panthers rally for a 27-22 win. Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes in the second half to spark Carolina’s comeback from a 24-point deficit. His final TD — a short toss to Hunter Renfrow — came with under two minutes to play, but Arizona’s defense held firm.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2025 7:46 pm EDT • Carolina Panthers • Arizona Cardinals

Fueled by Milton Williams and other new faces, the Patriots' pass rush has played at a much higher level to start the 2025 season.

By Bradley Locker Sep 14, 2025 7:42 pm EDT • New England Patriots

A leverage penalty gave the Colts a second chance at a game-winning field goal — at a much shorter distance — and they converted to down the Broncos in Week 2.

By Ben Cooper Sep 14, 2025 7:29 pm EDT • Denver Broncos • Indianapolis Colts

A week after a disastrous showing against the Washington Commanders — one that drew boos, criticism and calls for his benching after just one game in his new uniform — Russell Wilson turned back the clock in a near-upset thriller against the Dallas Cowboys.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2025 6:09 pm EDT

Nate Wiggins rebounded from a tough game against the Buffalo Bills to stymie Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.

By Ben Cooper Sep 14, 2025 5:22 pm EDT • Baltimore Ravens • Nate Wiggins

The Patriots win their first game under Mike Vrabel, beating the Dolphins 33-27 behind Drake Maye's efforts.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2025 5:19 pm EDT • Miami Dolphins • New England Patriots

Even with Joe Burrow going down, the Bengals moved to 2-0 with a rollercoaster win over the Jaguars.

Behind Kenneth Walker III and a kick coverage touchdown, the Seahawks downed the Steelers, 31-17.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2025 5:16 pm EDT • Seattle Seahawks • Pittsburgh Steelers

In a back-and-forth shootout, the Giants outlasted the Cowboys 40-37 in overtime, capping a game where Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson combined for over 800 passing yards. Wilson’s only mistake came at the worst time — a deep shot picked off in the extra frame, setting up Brandon Aubrey for the game-winning kick.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2025 5:04 pm EDT • Dallas Cowboys • New York Giants

The Lions bounced back from an anemic offensive effort in Week 1 to down the Chicago Bears with ease in Week 2.

By Ben Cooper Sep 14, 2025 4:46 pm EDT • Chicago Bears • Detroit Lions
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