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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger on the first play of the Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans. He left the field briefly, returned after halftime, but exited in the fourth quarter. Barkley plans to undergo an MRI to assess the injury. The Eagles won the game 24-20, with backup running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley filling in during Barkley's absence.
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Foxboro for a critical Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, aiming to build on a dominant defensive performance in their opener. While Pittsburgh’s defense dominated Atlanta, their new offensive scheme under head coach Mike McCarthy showed early inconsistencies. The game features high-stakes individual battles, including Alex Highsmith against left tackle Will Campbell and DK Metcalf facing top cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Special teams may also decide the outcome, as Patriots returner Marcus Jones poses a significant threat to Pittsburgh’s struggling coverage units.
Miami Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson is in the concussion protocol and unlikely to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. His absence would leave Miami with a depleted pass rush, forcing reliance on backups like Rob Beal Jr. and potentially elevating Clelin Ferrell from the practice squad.
The Denver Broncos are favored to win their Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts, with most predictions highlighting their strong defense and improved offense as key factors for a potential 2-0 start, despite some concerns about turnovers and offensive consistency.