The second week of the NFL season brought surprises, upsets, and a few concerning trends. Here’s what we learned from Sunday’s games.
The Eagles showed they’re still a well-rounded team that can win in multiple ways, but their Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs was a truth-teller game that highlighted their weaknesses, particularly on defense. The Chiefs’ defense played better than expected, and their offense is struggling without key players like Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy.
The Colts are 2-0 for the first time since 2009, thanks to quarterback Daniel Jones, who’s reestablishing himself as a top play caller. Shane Steichen’s scheme and talent on both sides of the ball have Indy looking like a formidable team.
The Bears’ struggles continue under new head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. The Lions took advantage of Chicago’s inexperience, leading to a 52-21 loss. Johnson might need to simplify things for Williams, but it’s clear that this is a process for both the coach and the quarterback.
The Dolphins are in trouble, especially with their secondary struggling and their offense unable to run effectively. Despite making some plays, they’ll likely be out of the playoff picture unless they can turn things around.
The 49ers won behind backup Mac Jones, who played well and avoided big mistakes. He outperformed backup Jake Browning, but it’s worth noting that Browning had a tougher situation coming in as an emergency starter.
Finally, the Cowboys’ game against the Giants was a thrilling rollercoaster, with Brandon Aubrey saving them with a clutch field goal to force overtime. Despite their limitations, the Cowboys showed resilience and feisty play, while the Giants’ offense surprised everyone with Russell Wilson’s performance and their pass rush.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6628048/2025/09/14/nfl-results-scores-week-2-games-today