Bengals' defense shines as Bears and Commanders lose quarterbacks in Week 2

Cincinnati continued its defensive surge in Week 2, holding the Houston Texans to six points on the road and securing a 20-6 victory at Reliant Stadium. New defensive additions, including Dexter Lawrence, made key plays, and the front line recorded five sacks on quarterback C.J. Stroud. Offensively, Ja'Marr Chase rebounded with two touchdowns, one of which was highlighted as a potential "Catch of the Year."

Chicago fell 9-3 to the Minnesota Vikings after rookie quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a non-contact hamstring injury while attempting a goal-line run. The Bears, who had scored 59 points in Week 1, were unable to replace Williams and lost by three points. Washington also lost its starting quarterback, Jayden Daniels, to an elbow injury during a 37-20 defeat by the Dallas Cowboys, leaving the Commanders winless after two games.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were defeated 23-19 by the Cleveland Browns after a weather delay, adding pressure on head coach Todd Bowles, who has yet to deliver a winning record this season. In New Orleans, quarterback Tyler Shough led the Saints to a 24-17 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens, delivering a fourth-quarter touchdown and a go-ahead quarterback sneak.

Los Angeles struggled against the Arizona Cardinals, committing six fumbles and an interception by Justin Herbert, while Atlanta's offense managed only three points in a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, with backup quarterback Cooper Rush and rookie Jack Strand each throwing interceptions. Denver rallied late to beat Jacksonville 20-13, securing its first win of the season and improving its standing in the AFC.

Pittsburgh's offense, now under Mike McCarthy, managed just three points in a 17-0 loss to New England, with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers taking four sacks, fumbling once and throwing an interception.