NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Bengals put everything together, Bears' offense stalls without Caleb Williams The second week of the NFL season always delivers clarity. It is where the takeaways from Week 1 are put to the test. Season-opening results either become trends or one-time occurrences, for better or worse.

The reins are off for Caleb Downs, who saw every defensive snap on Sunday. Injuries elsewhere required the bench to get involved.

The Bears suffered devastating losses, the Ravens blew a late lead and the Eagles needed some late Jalen Hurts magic to improve to 2-0.

Week 2 in the NFL was short on fireworks but long on fallout. Here are the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's games.

Lloyd had a sack, two interceptions, and a pick-six in the Panthers' Week 2 win over the Falcons. Lloyd joins Charles Woodson (2009) and Zach Brown (2012) as the only players to have a sack, multiple interceptions and a pick-six in a single game over the last 20 seasons.

Can the Rams and Chargers bounce back from dispiriting openers? Will Baker Mayfield get his revenge? Week 2 has some fun matchups.

Rams announce six inactives ahead of Week 2 game

Who stood out as the highest and lowest-graded players for the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders.

We've singled out 10 rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft class who made a massive impact throughout Week 2 of the NFL season. They were difference makers.

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passed for 287 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to tight end Darren Waller. Carolina forced five turnovers -- three interceptions and two fumbles -- as Atlanta had just 286 total yards of offense.