Veteran NFL reporter Matt Lombardo offers key takeaways and instant analysis from a wild Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.

From Patrick Mahomes powering his 25th career game-winning drive in a Kansas City Chiefs overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts to the Cincinnati Bengals playing like one of the most balanced and well-rounded teams in football in a statement victory over the Houston Texans and an alarming but expected wakeup call for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was a thrilling and illuminating Week across the league.


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