NFL week two: Vikings v Bears, Bengals v Texans and extra – reside
Key occasions
It’s GOOD! Browns 3-6 Buccaneers 4:10, 1st quarter
Kickers incomes their corn in Tampa Bay.
It’s GOOD! Vikings 3-3 Bears 5:03, 1st quarter
The kicker ranges it up at Soldier Field.
TOUCHDOWN! Saints 0-7 Ravens 2:51, 1st quarter
They’re coming like London buses now. Derrick Henry takes the direct snap and powers over for Baltimore.
It’s GOOD! Browns 3-3 Buccaneers 7:12, 1st quarter
TOUCHDOWN! Eagles 0-7 Titans 4:22, 1st quarter
Quarterback Cam Ward goes solo on 4th all the way down to capitalise on the unimaginable choose return.
TOUCHDOWN! Steelers 0-7 Patriots 8:22, 1st quarter
The Patriots backing up a rock strong defensive show to date with a storming rush down the center to take the lead.
TOUCHDOWN! Panthers 7-0 Falcons 10:48, 1st quarter
And the primary TD of week two Sunday goes to the Panthers who capitalise on some lax defending by the Falcons. Hubbard vast open for the best of catches.
PICK! Eagles 0-0 Titans 5:15, 1st quarter
Jalen Hurts is picked off in the long run zone by Amani Hooker who runs it again 92 yards for a 1st and Goal for Tennessee. Incredible play.
It’s GOOD! Browns 0-3 Buccaneers 11:10, 1st quarter
Bengals 0-0 Texans 13:20, 1st quarter
It is dominated as not a catch so the Bengals punt it away. Cincy carry up a fast third down on the Texans. CJ Stroud backpedals finds his receiver however the ball is juggled and the Texans have a punt of their very own.
It’s GOOD! Vikings 3-0 Bears 11:03, 1st quarter
Wentz goes for all of it however Justin Jefferson can’t maintain on in the long run zone.
Vikings 0-0 Bears 11:21, 1st quarter
Oh no! Chicago aren’t fairly so scorching on these turnovers this season. Carson Wentz throws a duck straight to a defender however he can’t maintain on. Wentz then scrambles for 5 yards into the pink zone for the Vikings. Knocking on the door.
Bengals 0-0 Texans 13:29, 1st quarter
DeMeco Ryans throws the problem flag early because the Houston head coach believes Ja’Marr chase accomplished a catch with a little bit of turf concerned. Looks like he could be proper too.
And right here we go! Full steam forward because the Texans boot it away to the Bengals to start out the primary half in Houston. The return was a wonderful one till Dohnte Meyers tripped himself up on the 35-yard line. He may need made it over midway had he not fallen underneath his personal steam.
Houston blitz Joe Burrow and get to the quarterback who throws it away on the opening play.
Some latest update relating to veteran star receiver Keenan Allen …
Colts vast receiver Keenan Allen is going through a minimal three-game suspension from the NFL after being formally charged with two misdemeanor counts of drunk driving stemming from his arrest in Indianapolis final month, ESPN reported Sunday morning.
The three-game ban is remitted via the NFL’s collective bargaining settlement, nevertheless suspensions could possibly be longer if a participant’s blood-alcohol stage is at a better quantity.
Allen’s blood-alcohol stage examined at 0.224 on 30 August, per courtroom information obtained by ESPN. That triggered a extra critical Class A misdemeanor cost. The OWI cost is a Class C misdemeanor.
Indianapolis police stated Allen was parked in a no-parking zone and confirmed “indicators of intoxication” on the time of his arrest.
The NFL is predicted to attend for Allen’s authorized case to conclude earlier than any potential self-discipline is levied. The subsequent date on the docket for his case is an 26 October lawyer convention.
Allen signed a one-year contract with the Colts. He caught six passes for 32 yards throughout final Sunday’s season-opening 41-23 loss to the visiting Baltimore Ravens.
He ranks thirteenth in NFL historical past with 1,061 profession receptions. The six-time Pro Bowl choice has 12,083 receiving yards and 70 landing catches in 172 video games with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers (2013-23, 2025), Chicago Bears (2024) and Colts. Reuters
NFC East followers … Russell Wilson has simply topped the New York Giants as division champions this season. How will we really feel about this? Strange to see Russ in a TV studio however annoyingly he appears pretty good. Imagine that.
What else are we trying ahead to? I reckon Saints v Ravens may catch hearth and likewise eager to see if the Jets can preserve rolling with a giant residence win over the Packers. How the Patriots react after flopping within the season opener additionally intrigues.
Another potential cracker has one other high-octane offense within the Cincinnati Bengals going through a mighty protection within the Houston Texans. Only will Cincy’s QB Joe Burrow be firing on all cylinders? He is available in not fully wholesome with a again damage so count on Texans go rusher Will Anderson Jr to be hungry to trigger Burrow much more discomfort as Houston look to recuperate from a disappointing begin final week.
Anderson has 93 quarterback pressures for the reason that begin of final season – second most within the league – with 40 occurring in underneath 2.5sec. His explosive velocity trigger issues for a QB not precisely recognized for his mobility already.
Preamble
Hi and hiya soccer followers! Firstly I have to apologise for lacking the opening Sunday’s motion. I used to be busy beating Andy Burnham in a working race in Newcastle and am now formally three minutes sooner than the PM over 13.1 miles.
Secondly, we’re baaaaaaaaack with a bumper slate of eight video games at 11am CST/12pm EST/6pm BST (residence groups listed second):
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(0-1) Carolina Panthers v Atlanta Falcons (0-1)
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(0-1) New Orleans Saints v Baltimore Ravens (1-0)
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(1-0) Minnesota Vikings v Chicago Bears (1-0)
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(1-0) Cincinnati Bengals v Houston Texans (0-1)
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(1-0) Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots (0-1)
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(0-1) Green Bay Packers v New York Jets (1-0)
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(0-1) Cleveland Browns v Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)
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(1-0) Philadelphia Eagles v Tennessee Titans (0-1)
There are some juicy matchups however by far essentially the most engaging needs to be Minnesota heading to Solider Field to tackle Chicago for just a little NFC North rivalry recreation. Both groups gained impressively final week, the Bears perhaps barely extra in order they shared the very best scoring shootout in week one historical past of their 59-37 win over the Panthers final week.
Look out for Chicago’s quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for 2 scores and ran in a pair in opposition to Carolina, being hunted by the brand new face of Minnesota’s go rush Dallas Turner. The linebacker was a nightmare final week recording one sack, 10 pressures, seven hits and forcing a fumble. The Vikings have gained on their previous six visits to Solider Field. Can their mighty protection chalk up a seventh? Let’s discover out.
