NFL Week 2 Drama: Saints Stun Ravens, Raiders Hit Unlikely 2-0, and Chiefs Outlast Colts in SNF Thriller

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We have all heard the saying; that’s why they play the game. That nothing is a gimme, and yesterday’s NFL action showed us why. Who would’ve thought the Raiders would be 2-0 right now, or that the Saints would beat the Ravens at home? How bout the Browns taking on Baker and the Bucs?

So much action and so many questions from teams and coaches that need to have answers. Let’s take a look at some of the action.

Browns 23, Buccaneers 19: Watson Holds Off Lightning Delay and Solidifies Week 3 QB Status

The Cleveland Browns pulled off a gritty 23–19 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, but the real story centers on quarterback Deshaun Watson. After a sluggish first half where Cleveland managed just two field goals and went 0-for-6 on third downs, Watson took control in the second half, finishing 24-of-30 for 238 yards and two touchdown passes. He hooked up with rookie Denzel Boston on a 55-yard touchdown play before engineering a 12-play, 68-yard fourth-quarter drive that ended with a go-ahead 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end Blake Whiteheart with under four minutes remaining.

A wild 132-minute lightning delay paused the contest right at the two-minute warning. When the teams returned to a drenched field, Cleveland’s defense held Baker Mayfield (21-of-34, 182 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) winless in the red zone down the stretch to seal the victory.

QB Situation Heading Into Week 3: Watson’s late-game poise under extreme conditions provides a massive sigh of relief for Cleveland’s coaching staff. Any whispers of a quarterback change entering Week 3 have been completely silenced. Watson earned the trust of the offense by delivering in the clutch, giving the Browns momentum as they return home. The question is, will the fans at home feel the same about Watson?

Saints 24, Ravens 17: New Orleans Erases 14–3 Deficit in Baltimore Stunner

In the biggest surprise of the early slate, the New Orleans Saints marched into M&T Bank Stadium and handed the Baltimore Ravens a devastating 24–17 home loss. Baltimore appeared in total command early, taking a 14–3 lead behind a Derrick Henry wildcat touchdown and a Lamar Jackson touchdown pass to Rashod Bateman before halftime.

However, the second half belonged entirely to Saints quarterback Tyler Shough. Shough completed 27 of 34 passes for 252 yards, connecting with Chris Olave (8 catches, 86 yards) for a 21-yard touchdown to spark the rally. Trailing late, Shough converted a crucial 3rd-and-long to Juwan Johnson before barreling through a crowd of defenders on 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line for the winning touchdown with 1:28 left. Safety Julian Blackmon intercepted Jackson on Baltimore’s final drive to lock up the win.

The Blow to Baltimore: Dropping a two-score home lead to an underdog is a tough pill to swallow for John Harbaugh’s squad. The Ravens inexplicably abandoned the run in the second half—giving Derrick Henry just five carries for 17 yards after the break—leaving Jackson vulnerable to heavy Saints pass pressure. Sitting at 0–2 or suffering an early-season stumble against non-divisional foes puts immediate heat on Baltimore’s offensive game planning.

Raiders 26, Chargers 14: Unlikely 2–0 Start for Las Vegas

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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 20, 2026

Who had the Las Vegas Raiders starting the season 2–0 on their bingo card? Las Vegas backed up their Week 1 performance with a commanding 26–14 divisional victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Raiders dominated the line of scrimmage from the opening kickoff, harassing Justin Herbert into rushed throws and shutting down the Chargers’ interior run game. Las Vegas’ offense played clean, complementary football, capitalizing on short fields and converting key third downs to build a comfortable second-half cushion. At 2–0, Las Vegas sits atop the early AFC West standings, defying preseason consensus with physical, disciplined football.

Chiefs 33, Colts 30 (OT): Butker Nails Game-Winner in Sunday Night Thriller

Sunday Night Football delivered an instant prime-time classic at Arrowhead Stadium as the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the Indianapolis Colts 33–30 in overtime.

Patrick Mahomes was at his sharpest, throwing for 382 yards and three touchdowns—connecting with Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, and Jalen Royals for scores. But Daniel Jones and the Colts refused to back down. Jonathan Taylor broke free for a 24-yard touchdown run, and Jones orchestrated a flawless fourth-quarter drive to force overtime tied at 30–30.

In the extra period, Mahomes systematically marched Kansas City down the field on a 10-play drive. Kicker Harrison Butker then stepped up and drilled a 31-yard field goal to walk it off, keeping Kansas City perfect at 2–0 while ending a high-octane thriller