Week 2 takeaways and big questions: Patriots' big day, Bills' blowout and a shocker for the Saints
New England and Buffalo dominated, while New Orleans looked out of sorts. Here's what to know and what it means going forward for every Week 2 game.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
1-1, 1st in AFC East
- 8/13W 16-15
- 8/21W 41-15
- 8/28W 19-0
- 9/12L 23-16
- 9/19W 35-0
- 9/26
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/10
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/18
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- 11/7
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/14
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/21
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/25
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/6
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/12
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - TBD
- 12/26h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 1/2
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- Full Schedule
Bills knock out Tua, roll past Dolphins yet again, win 35-0
— Another Buffalo-Miami game, another lopsided Bills victory. And this one might wind up hurting the Dolphins more than most of the others.
Diggs goes over Howard for sensational catch (0:27)
Knox makes sliding catch in end zone for TD (0:17)
Allen scrambles right, throws across field to Diggs for TD (0:17)
Buffalo Bills strike fast with 46-yard touchdown run by Devin Singletary against Miami
Buffalo's tailback burst through a big hole on the Bills' second offensive play of the game for the quick score.
Singletary speeds through for 46-yard TD (0:23)
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Bills inactives vs. Dolphins: LB Andre Smith, DE Efe Obada, DT Harrison Phillips, OL Tommy Doyle and DE Boogie Basham. WR Gabriel Davis and DT Star Lotulelei are both active after coming into the game questionable.
Week 2's biggest fantasy football questions: 32 NFL reporters give advice
Is Nelson Agholor the Patriots' No. 1 wideout? What's the deal with Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco? Our reporters fill you in before Sunday's games.
Jim Kelly: Bills' Josh Allen can thrive, but balance on offense can help
The Hall of Fame quarterback loves the system the Bills have for Allen, and more work for the running backs could help take pressure off him.
Lessons from ugly losses by the Packers, Bills and Titans: How their offenses failed in Week 1, what's next
Three of the NFL's best offenses from a year ago just began their seasons with head-scratching games. What happened?
FiveThirtyEight: The First Week Of The NFL Season Was Pure Chaos. What Does That Mean For The Rest Of It?
Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season was deeply strange.
Bills to require fans at games to be vaccinated
A new policy will require fans at Bills home games to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The same policy will apply to home Sabres games as the two franchises are owned by the same group.
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus which rookies made the best first impression
DeVonta Smith found the end zone, Mac Jones showed poise for the Pats, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka made his mark on the veteran Super Bowl champs.
Week 1 takeaways, big questions: Cards' offensive explosion, Bills' letdown and Darnold's revenge
Arizona lit it up on offense, Sam Darnold rolled against his old Jets team and the Bills looked ... off. Here's what to know and what it means going forward for every Week 1 game.
After Bills' sloppy mistakes led to season-opening loss, what's the message? 'Don't panic'
Penalties, iffy playcalls and special teams mistakes are all correctable. The Bills' status as title contenders hasn't changed after Sunday's loss.
Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season
— Knowing it was going to take the Steelers' new-look offense time to find its footing, Ben Roethlisberger was counting on Pittsburgh’s defense to keep the score close.
Alaina Getzenberg ESPN
WR Isaiah McKenzie (shoulder) is questionable to return.
Alaina Getzenberg ESPN
Bills inactives for Week 1 vs. Steelers: RB Zack Moss, OT Tommy Doyle, DE Boogie Basham, DT Star Lotulelei (calf), LB Andre Smith.
Week 1 NFL injury updates: News on Saquon Barkley, Tyrann Mathieu, Jamison Crowder and more
Teams are making final adjustments to their roster before Week 1, which means managing their injury report.
Dominant Digits: The 10 most popular jersey numbers among current NFL players
With their new found freedom to pick new numbers, these digits are the most popular among current NFL players.
Graziano & Fowler predict Week 1 surprises, fantasy sleepers, more: Are the Chiefs on upset watch?
Could a pair of AFC contenders be in for a long Week 1? Which running backs might have a tough week? Our insiders weigh in.
QBs Jones, Fields move jerseys in season run-up
Mac Jones and Justin Fields have two of the top-five-selling NFL jerseys since Aug. 1, according to Fanatics, with Bills quarterback Josh Allen leading the way at No. 1.
Mahomes is MVP favorite; bettors like Bills' Allen
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the 5-1 favorite for 2021 NFL MVP at Caesars Sportsbook, while Bills quarterback Josh Allen has attracted more bets for the award than any other player at multiple sportsbooks.
Barnwell makes Super Bowl cases for every team: Why there's at least one scenario for all 32
Think your favorite team has no shot at a title this season? Think again. Let's count them down, from the worst squad to the best.
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2021 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 51 | 23 |
| Miami | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 17 | 51 |
| New England | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 41 | 23 |
| New York | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 20 | 44 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Team Stats
Passing Yards212.5
Rushing Yards130.0
Points For25.5Tied-25th
Points Against11.5Tied-29th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(30) | Gregory Rousseau | DE | Miami (FL) |
| 2(29) | Carlos Basham Jr. | DE | Wake Forest |
| 3(30) | Spencer Brown | OT | Northern Iowa |
| 5(17) | Tommy Doyle | OT | Miami (OH) |
| 6(19) | Marquez Stevenson | WR | Houston |
| 6(28) | Damar Hamlin | S | Pittsburgh |
| 6(29) | Rachad Wildgoose | CB | Wisconsin |
| 7(8) | Jack Anderson | OG | Texas Tech |