Five upsets, five comebacks and two overtime games. The Browns were 23% to win at kickoff, fell to 8% during the game, and still beat the Buccaneers 23-19.
The Saints came back from 5% against the Ravens and won 24-17.
The scores
 Chiefs 33, Colts 30 |
Overtime |
 Packers 20, Jets 17 |
Comeback from 13% · Overtime |
 Broncos 20, Jaguars 13 |
Comeback from 16% |
 Eagles 24, Titans 20 |
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 Raiders 26, Chargers 14 |
Upset · 29% at kickoff · Comeback from 22% |
 Saints 24, Ravens 17 |
Upset · 26% at kickoff · Comeback from 5% |
 Browns 23, Buccaneers 19 |
Upset · 23% at kickoff · Comeback from 8% |
 Vikings 9, Bears 3 |
Upset · 32% at kickoff |
 Bengals 20, Texans 6 |
Upset · 42% at kickoff |
 Panthers 34, Falcons 3 |
Led all the way |
 Seahawks 31, Cardinals 7 |
Led all the way |
 Cowboys 37, Commanders 20 |
Led all the way |
 Rams 28, Giants 6 |
Led all the way |
 Bills 41, Lions 31 |
Led all the way |
 Patriots 20, Steelers 3 |
Led all the way |
 49ers 35, Dolphins 13 |
Led all the way |
The swing and the play
The week’s biggest swing came in the Browns’ game against the Buccaneers, with 0:22 left in the fourth quarter: B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle to E.Egbuka. It moved the Browns’ chance of winning by 39 points, and they won 23-19. Open the game
The best single play by expected points was the Dolphins’ against the 49ers, with 2:41 left in the fourth quarter: M.Willis pass deep right to R.Miller for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. It was worth +7.01 EPA. Open the game
Best offense, best defense
The 49ers had the week’s best offense, +0.46 EPA a play in a 35-13 win over the Dolphins. Their usual is +0.14. The Panthers had the best defense, holding the Falcons to −0.47 a play in a 34-3 win. Their usual is +0.12 allowed.
Players of the week
The top quarterback, back, receiver and tight end by expected points added.
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Brock PurdyQB · 49ers vs Dolphins | 20/22, 287 yds, 2 TD · 3-30 rush+26.4 EPA |
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Jonathan TaylorRB · Colts vs Chiefs | 24 car, 92 yds, 2 TD · 4-40 rec+6.4 EPA |
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Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR · Seahawks vs Cardinals | 9/11, 155 yds, 3 TD+17.9 EPA |
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Dalton SchultzTE · Texans vs Bengals | 12/14, 140 yds+7.5 EPA |
Fantasy
The week’s top five in half-PPR scoring.
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Josh AllenQB · Bills vs Lions | 40.8 half PPR |
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Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR · Seahawks vs Cardinals | 38.0 half PPR |
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Davante AdamsWR · Rams vs Giants | 35.5 half PPR |
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CeeDee LambWR · Cowboys vs Commanders | 31.3 half PPR |
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Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · Lions vs Bills | 30.7 half PPR |
Rising
New faces: Jack Strand (first game of the season for the Falcons, 42% of snaps), Devontez Walker (first game of the season for the Ravens, 29% of snaps) and LaJohntay Wester (first start for the Ravens, 53% of snaps).
Every play, every team and every player from Week 2 is on the week page.