2018 NFL Takeout Week 2 – What we learned from each team and what it means for next week

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It was only the second week, but the Cowboys owner and general manager, Jerry Jones, knew the importance of Sunday's game against the Giants. The Cowboys avoided the dreaded 0-2 with their 20-13 victory, preventing the sky from falling – at least temporarily – after a defeat loss to the Panthers. "It was on the line tonight," Jones said. "It was a great match for us. [Dak Prescott]"The Cowboys will be heading to Seattle next week, followed by consecutive games against Detroit and Houston without a win, which can prepare them for an early season that offsets a difficult stretch." towards the end of the season. – Todd Archer

Again, the Giants are 0-2 after losing 20-13 against the Cowboys. It's the fifth time in six years that they have abandoned their first two games. This is a problem. Since the launch of the current playoff format, 88 percent teams to start 0-2 miss the playoffs. One has to wonder where this Giants team is facing an aging and ineffective quarterback behind a bad offensive line that has allowed six sacks. He considers that all their weapons are silent. The Giants have two touchdowns in their first two games. Next step: a tough defense for Texans … on the road. – Jordan Raanan

The most frustrating aspect of Sunday's tie, relayed by Vikings' players and coach Mike Zimmer, was the number of chances they had to put the Packers aside. The Vikings opted for goals on the field, which failed Daniel Carlson, the rookie beginner. "Guys are supposed to do their job," Zimmer said. "Maybe we should have thrown a ball in the end zone two or three times in the end, but I thought the guy was going to do it." The Vikings have a good chance to improve to 2-0-1 when they host the winless Bills of Week 3. – Courtney Cronin

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Daniel Carlson misses a 35-yard penalty in overtime at the end of the day, giving the Vikings a 29-29 tie with the Packers.

The most talked about subject after the Packers meeting was not how Aaron Rodgers bravely played with a wounded left knee. Instead, it was Clay Matthews' questionable interrogation that eliminated a late fourth-quarter interception that could have won. And you can bet that it will be a talking point until next Sunday in Washington, which has become even more critical after the draw. – Rob Demovsky

Matt Ryan played games with his arms and feet, counting for four TDs and igniting his teammates with Cam Newton-type interference. With Ryan playing at a high level, rookie Calvin Ridley scoring a TD and the Falcons setting a race match behind Tevin Coleman (16 rushes, 107 yards rushing) – not to mention the creative game and admirable work by an overflowing offensive line – The Falcons enter next week's confrontation with confident Saints in their scoring ability. – Vaughn McClure

The defensive against the race, according to Ron Rivera, the coach of the Panthers, was "terrible" and the number of lost passes was "disappointing". Throw a makeshift offensive line because of injury and it was almost a miracle. Carolina had a chance to catch Atlanta in the final play. Nevertheless, he has put more emphasis on the need to win the next two home games against Cincinnati and the New York Giants. Win them 3-1 with linebacker Thomas Davis coming back from a four-game suspension and Sunday's loss will not be as bad. – David Newton

The Chiefs have reason to believe they can beat the 49ers next Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium – and any of their other opponents. They started offensively last year before reaching a mid-season crisis, but they did not have Patrick Mahomes at quarterback either. His presence, combined with an improved collection of talented players including Sammy Watkins, makes them harder to defend this season. – Adam Teicher

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Patrick Mahomes occupies Pittsburgh with six touchdown passes and now has a record 10 NFL wins in his first two weeks of the season.

The Steelers' attack still has its ball fast and looks set to win the shootout after Ben Roethlisberger's 452-yard run, but why should she get there? The team spent considerable capital on a defense that seemed confused and outdated against the leaders. The players admitted that the breakdowns of communication have widened them of a deficit of 21-0, and that should not happen in a team endowed with veterans. Monday Night Football will be a test of quality for a 0-1-1 team with the hopes of the Super Bowl. – Jeremy Fowler

This "Fitz-Magic" thing is real. Ryan Fitzpatrick scored eight TDs and has a quick TD and the Bucs are 2-0 for the first time since 2010. But the defense also pushed Nick Foles to do more than Drew Brees last week. Defensive back Carlton Davis, Mr. J. Stewart and Jordan Whitehead seemed to play their role well due to injuries. – Jenna Laine

The Eagles have some problems to settle out of their loss to the Bucs. Jason Peters and Mike Wallace were beaten and there was a lack of discipline and execution on both sides of the ball. But the winds are about to change. Carson Wentz is expected to return home next week against the Colts, which should strengthen this team and prevent the loss of time. – Tim McManus

Two weeks and two waking calls for the Saints, but at least they won a victory this time. The Saints' attack shattered for most of the day while the defense kept them afloat (the exact opposite of the 48-40 defeat of the first week against Tampa Bay ). Drew Brees said they could have left more "points" than he could remember. The good news: New Orleans travels to Atlanta this weekend with a "great sense of urgency for improvement," according to Brees. – Mike Triplett

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Wil Lutz reaches a 44-yard goal to put the Saints at 21-18 against the Browns and win the game.

Thursday night's game against the Jets must be fast, so the Browns can not wallow after another brutal defeat. The team that seems unable to do things right will face the Jets with a new placement after Zane Gonzalez missed two field goals and two more points in a three-point loss to the Saints. – Pat McManamon

Andrew Luck's game can no longer dictate whether the Colts win or lose if Sunday was an indication. The chance injured the Colts with two interceptions on their side of the field, to then be bailed out by the defense. The D, who finished 20th or worse in five of the last six seasons, held Washington at nine points. Second-round pick Darius Leonard was the best player on the field this week with 18 tackles, a sack and an interception. Indy will play defending Eagles champions in the third week. – Mike Wells

The Redskins' attack can not just swing the ball and win without a consistent running game. Against the Colts, they rushed for just 65 yards – 117 less than a week ago. The offensive line has not dealt with the movement of the Colts up front, so they can expect to see more of this style going forward. Considering that they play at Green Bay next week, the Redskins can not afford another bad day in the floor game. – John Keim

In Mike Vrabel's first victory as an NFL coach, creativity and tempo helped create a spark without quarterback Marcus Mariota and forwards Taylor Lewan and Dennis Kelly. Safety Kevin Byard made a 66-yard touchdown pass on a fake kick, and Tennessee added Derrick Henry to a Wildcat. Vrabel said Mariota (the elbow) will be more evaluated after not playing Sunday, while the Titans hope to have their QB for next week's trip to Jacksonville. – Turron Davenport

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Titan's Kevin Byard takes the lead and throws a Dane Cruikshank for a 66-yard touchdown against the Texans.

The Texans need better pass protection for Deshaun Watson, who was hit nine times and sent off four on Sunday. Watson has constantly faced the pressure and has not had time to launch, especially at the beginning. Julie 'n Davenport, who started the right tackle after Seantrel Henderson was put on IR last week, said the offensive line "needs to be better" starting next week when Texans welcome the Giants . – Sarah Barshop

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The Dolphins are 2-0 for the first time since 2013 and coach Adam Gase said they plan to "continue to surprise." An effective defense by Ryan Tannehill and offensive attacks has paved the way for a team that plays early in the season and feels like a playoff contender. The field is open to them in a weak AFC. – Cameron Wolfe

Memo to those who believe that Sam Darnold has arrived after his great start: he is a rookie. He will make mistakes. He made two interceptions as the Jets dropped their first home game and only had three days to prepare for the Browns' heavy defense on Thursday night. This is the phase of increasing pain. – Rich Cimini

The Chargers won their first victory without the services of defensive end Joey Bosa. Melvin Ingram and Derwin James filled the gap, helping the Chargers with five sacks against rookie Josh Allen. The Chargers face another tough task against the Rams – a third week battle for Los Angeles at the Coliseum – which will be a barometer of whether the Bolts remain favorites to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2013. – Eric D. Williams

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Philip Rivers passes to Melvin Gordon, who slips into a 9-yard rug to carry the Chargers to 21-3 of the Bills.

Allen's debut in the NFL was overshadowed by another poor defensive performance, at least in the first period. After giving the Ravens 47 points in the opening game, Buffalo followed the Chargers 28-6 at half-time. On his return for the second half, cornerback Vontae Davis pulled out and coach Sean McDermott took over from defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. The Bills have four of their next five games on the road, including the next two in Minnesota and Green Bay. – Mike Rodak

It may not be until the second week, but the Jaguars' victory over the Patriots should send a message to the rest of the NFL, namely that their success in 2017 was not a fluke. The franchise had been 0-8 against Tom Brady and had beaten the Patriots once in 12 previous meetings. The Jags can not linger too much on this win, as they host Sunday their division rival, Tennessee. Tennessee swept the Jaguars last season and a win on Sunday would give them 2.5 points in the South AFC. – Michael DiRocco

The Patriots' defense was the biggest disappointment while Blake Bortles finished with 377 yards and four scores. The Pats have not followed one of their main points of play: keep Bortles in the pocket. A trip to Detroit is on the bridge, where the Patriots would like to show the former defensive coordinator of New England, Matt Patricia, that they are better than they have played against the Jaguars. – Mike Reiss

The Rams defense has posted six scoreless semifinals, and although Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh do not fill the stats sheet, their presence has certainly been felt by the opposing quarters. The challenge next week against the Chargers and Philip Rivers will be to force the turnovers, which they were unable to do on Sunday. – Lindsey Thiry

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Todd Gurley carries the Rams with a touchdown day in their first home game at LA Coliseum.

There is a lot of work to be done for cardinals, especially in the event of an offense. Arizona has only scored six points in eight quarters, struggling to run or pass the ball. In fact, the Cardinals are 4-for-20 on third runs this season, so unless the offensive can find something quickly, the Cardinals season could be lost before it really starts. – Josh Weinfuss

The Niners could not afford a loss to Detroit, especially with tough games against the Chiefs and Chargers. With a 66-yard strike by running back Matt Breida and a defensive defense against the Lions, the 49ers did the job. "A win is a win, but it was a loss," said cornerback Richard Sherman after the game. They must be better in all phases if they want to slow down Patrick Mahomes' train next week in Kansas City. – Nick Wagoner

There are signs of life for the Lions, which is encouraging for a team that has had big problems after the first seven quarters of the season. Several players have even admitted that Sunday was a "progress" after a 31-point loss to the Jets on Monday. Detroit gave itself a chance to win in the end, so, at least in theory, the Lions have something to do before the third week against New England. – Michael Rothstein

Two games, two returns in the fourth quarter and two wins for the Broncos. "We showed a lot of character and fighting, and that's good, but we can not keep waiting like that," said cornerback Chris Harris Jr. with games against the Ravens, the Rams and the Chiefs, Denver can not continue running in the fourth quarter to try to repair his mistakes. The Broncos had a first run in the first half on Sunday and had no offensive touch until their first possession in the third quarter. – Jeff Legwold

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Brandon McManus scored a 36-yard goal with less than 10 seconds remaining to bring the Broncos to 20-19.