The NFL’s second week comes to a close tonight. We get not one but two games for Monday night, and it’s a true double-header with one game at 7 p.m. and the second at 10 p.m. I have a full preview of both games below, but first it’s time to consider what else we learned from Week 2 of the NFL Season.

Daniel Jones might be for real

It was one thing for Jones to go for three touchdowns in a blow out over a Miami Dolphins team that looked rough. But Jones went for 300-plus yards, adding a passing and rushing touchdown, in a win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2. The Broncos’ defense came in highly regarded, and yet Jones was able to carve them up, leading his team to 62 points through two weeks. He could be for real this season.

Backups already a factor

It’s only Week 2 of the NFL Season, and already we’ve seen three teams turn to a backup quarterback due to injury. Mac Jones got the start and led the 49ers to a win. Jake Browning came in after Joe Burrow was lost to a toe injury and led the Bengals to a come-from-behind win. Meanwhile, Tyrod Taylor was called in to finish the game as the Jets were blown out by the Bills and Justin Fields was forced from the game with a concussion. If you’re in a Superflex league, make sure to keep an eye on the backups that could be starters in Week 3.

Russell Wilson answers the call

After a middling Week 1, there was plenty of thought the Giants should turn to Jaxson Dart. But Brian Daboll remained committed to Wilson, saying the loss wasn’t on him. In Week 2, Wilson answered. He threw for 450 yards and a number of touchdowns as the Giants’ offense scored 37 points in Dallas. The Giants didn’t win, but it certainly wasn’t because of Russell Wilson.

And now, on to Monday Night Football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) at Houston Texans (0-1)

The Buccaneers came from behind to get a Week 1 win in Atlanta. Now, they’re on the road again. The Texans, meanwhile, managed just nine points in Los Angeles in Week 1. They’re hoping a return home will help get things moving.

For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield is a low-end QB1 for me. Bucky Irving wasn’t great in Week 1, but I like him as an RB2. Meanwhile, rookie Emeka Egbuka was a star in Week 1. I like him as a WR2 this week, with veteran Mike Evans as a WR3.

For the Texans, there are major questions about the offense. I have C.J. Stroud as a mid-to-low QB2. In the backfield, I think Chubb is the best option, but he’s a flex at best. In the passing game, the line is an issue. Nico Collins wasn’t great in Week 1, and I think he finished outside the Top 24 at receiver in Week 2. Dalton Schultz has some upside as a TE2.

I’m taking the Buccaneers in this one.

Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) at Las Vegas Raiders (1-0)

Both these teams were winners in Week 1, and both looked sharp. The Chargers dispatched the Chiefs in Brazil, while the Raiders got a big road win over the Patriots in new England. Now, they clash to close the week back in Las Vegas.

For the Chargers, Justin Herbert is a low-end QB1 for me. In the backfield. Omarion Hampton is the play, but he’s just a flex option. In the passing game, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Keenan Allen were all solid in Week 1. I think all are in play for Week 2. I like McConkey as a WR2, with Johnston as WR3, and Allen a Flex option.

For the Raiders, Geno Smith was solid in Week 1. I think he’s a good QB2 option in Week 2. Rookie Ashton Jeanty got a TD but struggled to find running room in Week 1. He’s an RB2 this week. In the passing game, Brock Bowers is questionable. If you’re starting him, have a backup option ready. If he plays, he’s still a TE1 for me. Jakobi Myers is the only receiver I trust, and I have him as a WR2.

I’m taking the Chargers to go to 2-0.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.

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