The Kansas City Chiefs demonstrated their championship mettle with a 33-30 overtime triumph against the Indianapolis Colts. Patrick Mahomes delivered three touchdowns and 382 passing yards, his highest in three years, with Harrison Butker kicking the decisive field goal.
However, Week 2 of the NFL was marred by serious injuries to two highly-touted young quarterbacks. Caleb Williams, the first pick of the 2024 draft, was carried off the field during the Chicago Bears' 9-3 loss to the Vikings due to a hamstring injury. Initial reports suggest the injury may not be as severe as initially feared.
Jayden Daniels, the second pick of the 2024 draft, also exited Washington's 37-20 defeat to Dallas with a serious injury to the same elbow he dislocated last season. Daniels is expected to be sidelined for some time.
Elsewhere, the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers both moved to 2-0, with the Seahawks beating the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 and the 49ers overcoming the Miami Dolphins 35-15. The New Orleans Saints caused an upset, defeating Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens 24-17.