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Sean Payton realizes he has to be the one to jump-start the Broncos' clunker of an offense

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says the sputtering offense has a lot to clean up and he's pointing the finger at himself when talking about who needs to kick-start the unit
SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breakdown of Steelers win over Broncos + insight from DeShon Elliott | Steelers Live The Extra Point
SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

NFL Week 2: Chiefs comfortable winning ugly; what we learned from every Sunday game

FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from Sunday's NFL action and provide analysis on what it means for every team.
SEPTEMBER 16
NFL Week 2: Chiefs comfortable winning ugly; what we learned from every Sunday game

QB Justin Fields is keeping it simple. So are the unbeaten Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have relied on a tried and true formula on their way to a 2-0 start
SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris Boswell - Makes two field goals in win Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Impact After making six field-goal attempts in last week's regular-season opener to account for all of the Steelers' points, Boswell wasn't needed as much in Week 2. However, he still delivered when called upon, including a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter. The 33-year-old has drilled all four of his attempts from 50-plus yards over the first two weeks of the regular season, and he's been crucial for the team's success, as the offense has struggled to reach the end zone.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Boswell - Makes two field goals in win Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Impact After making six field-goal attempts in last week's regular-season opener to account for all of the Steelers' points, Boswell wasn't needed as much in Week 2. However, he still delivered when called upon, including a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter. The 33-year-old has drilled all four of his attempts from 50-plus yards over the first two weeks of the regular season, and he's been crucial for the team's success, as the offense has struggled to reach the end zone.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Calvin Austin III - Held to one catch in Week 2 Austin secured one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over Denver.
Impact Austin saw limited looks in the passing game once again Sunday, but he exited Sunday's Week 2 matchup in the fourth quarter after taking a hard hit that drew an unnecessary roughness call, per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. Austin went to the blue medical tent before emerging with his helmet on, but he didn't return to the game. The exact nature of his injury is unclear, and whether he'll be available for next Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Chargers remains to be seen. Despite Austin's limited work in the passing game, he returned five punts for a total of 27 yards. If he's unable to suit up against the Chargers, Scotty Miller is a candidate to see increased work for Pittsburgh, both on offense and as a punt returner.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Calvin Austin III - Held to one catch in Week 2 Austin secured one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over Denver.
Impact Austin saw limited looks in the passing game once again Sunday, but he exited Sunday's Week 2 matchup in the fourth quarter after taking a hard hit that drew an unnecessary roughness call, per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. Austin went to the blue medical tent before emerging with his helmet on, but he didn't return to the game. The exact nature of his injury is unclear, and whether he'll be available for next Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Chargers remains to be seen. Despite Austin's limited work in the passing game, he returned five punts for a total of 27 yards. If he's unable to suit up against the Chargers, Scotty Miller is a candidate to see increased work for Pittsburgh, both on offense and as a punt returner.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Van Jefferson - Logs two catches in victory Jefferson secured two of his three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Impact Jefferson saw plenty of playing time for a second consecutive week, as he was on the field for 82 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps, which led the team's wide receivers. The 2020 second-rounder was called offensive pass interference in the closing seconds of the first half that nullified a touchdown, but he recorded a catch on the next play and nearly took the ball to the end zone. Jefferson has secured just three of five targets for 15 yards over the first two weeks of the regular season as part of the team's lackluster passing attack, but his early-season snap counts have been encouraging.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Van Jefferson - Logs two catches in victory Jefferson secured two of his three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Impact Jefferson saw plenty of playing time for a second consecutive week, as he was on the field for 82 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps, which led the team's wide receivers. The Rams second-rounder in 2020 was called for offensive pass interference in the closing seconds of the first half that nullified a touchdown, but he recorded a catch on the next play and nearly took the ball to the end zone. Jefferson has secured just three of five targets for 15 yards over the first two weeks of the regular season as part of the team's lackluster passing attack, but his early-season snap counts have been encouraging.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Cordarrelle Patterson - Rushes twice in Week 2 Patterson rushed twice for three yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Impact Patterson played just four offensive snaps during Sunday's victory, down from when he was on the field for nine offensive snaps during last week's regular-season opener. Despite his limited playing time, he's seen multiple carries in each of the first two games of the season. However, Patterson is unlikely to be very relevant in most fantasy formats as long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are healthy.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Cordarrelle Patterson - Two carries in Week 2 Patterson carried the ball twice for three yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Impact Patterson played just four offensive snaps, down from the nine he saw during the season opener. Despite his limited playing time, he's seen multiple carries in each of the first two games of the season. However, Patterson is unlikely to be relevant in most fantasy formats as long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are healthy.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs hold top spot; Saints, Bills, Bucs storm list

The Chiefs remain in the top spot in Bucky Brooks' Top 10, but five new teams jump onto the list in Week 2 of the 2024 season.
SEPTEMBER 16
NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs hold top spot; Saints, Bills, Bucs storm list
Pat Freiermuth - Tallies four catches Freiermuth recorded four receptions on four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Denver.
Impact The Steelers ran a very conservative offense in the win, leaving Freiermith as the team's leader in receptions and yards. His longest gain of the day went for 14 yards midway through the first quarter, a catch that set up the only touchdown of the game for either team. Preseason concerns about a diminished role in the offense for Freiermuth appear unfounded through two games, but the lack of aggression has limited the potential of all of Pittsburgh's pass catchers.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Pat Freiermuth - Tallies four catches Freiermuth recorded four receptions on four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Denver.
Impact The Steelers ran a very conservative offense in the win, leaving Freiermith as the team's leader in receptions and yards. His longest gain of the day went for 14 yards midway through the first quarter, a catch that set up the only touchdown of the game for either team. Preseason concerns about a diminished role in the offense for Freiermuth appear unfounded through two games, but the lack of aggression has limited the potential of all of Pittsburgh's pass catchers.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Fields - Limited by conservative offense Fields completed 13 of 20 passes for 117 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added eight rushes for 27 yards.
Impact Fields concluded an effective 12-play, 78-yard drive early in the first quarter with a five-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Washington. On the possession, Fields went 3-for-3 for 32 yards while chipping in 17 yards on the ground. The Steelers relied heavily on their ground game and defense to come away with a victory from there, though he did have an impressive 51-yard completion to George Pickens called back for holding. The Steelers have implemented a conservative game plan for both of Fields' two starts to begin the season, in turn limiting his fantasy production.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Fields - Limited by conservative offense Fields completed 13 of 20 passes for 117 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added eight rushes for 27 yards.
Impact Fields concluded an effective 12-play, 78-yard drive early in the first quarter with a five-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Washington. On the possession, Fields went 3-for-3 for 32 yards while chipping in 17 yards on the ground. The Steelers relied heavily on their ground game and defense to come away with a victory from there, though he did have an impressive 51-yard completion to George Pickens called back for holding. The Steelers have implemented a conservative game plan for both of Fields' two starts to begin the season, in turn limiting his fantasy production.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Warren - Uptick in involvement Warren rushed the ball nine times for 42 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added two catches on two targets for 19 yards.
Impact Warren was out-touched 18-11 by Najee Harris, though he encouragingly saw an uptick in his usage Sunday. He was effective in his role as both a rusher and pass catcher, tallying long gains of 11 and 12 yards, respectively. This performance is an encouraging sign that Warren is getting healthier after suffering a hamstring injury during training camp, though he still appears to be working clearly behind Harris.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Warren - Uptick in involvement Warren rushed the ball nine times for 42 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added two catches on two targets for 19 yards.
Impact Warren was out-touched 18-11 by Najee Harris, though he encouragingly saw an uptick in his usage Sunday. He was effective in his role as both a rusher and pass catcher, tallying long gains of 11 and 12 yards, respectively. This performance is an encouraging sign that Warren is getting healthier after suffering a hamstring injury during training camp, though he still appears to be working clearly behind Harris.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 2 highlights: Texans, Chiefs get big wins while 49ers, Cowboys suffer upsets

The Lions, Chiefs and Bears are all in action in a stacked NFL Week 2 slate. Follow along for all the top plays and highlights here!
SEPTEMBER 16
NFL Week 2 highlights: Texans, Chiefs get big wins while 49ers, Cowboys suffer upsets
George Pickens - Quiet against Denver Pickens recorded two receptions on four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Denver.
Impact The Steelers took an early lead and were content to rely on their defense and ground game to come away with a win. That, combined with a tough matchup against Patrick Surtain, limited Pickens' opportunity and production Sunday. Pittsburgh is likely to employ a similar game plan against the Chargers -- another conservative offensive team -- in Week 3, which could lead to a quiet performance from Pickens.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
George Pickens - Quiet against Denver Pickens recorded two receptions on four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Denver.
Impact The Steelers took an early lead and were content to rely on their defense and ground game to come away with a win. That, combined with a tough matchup against Patrick Surtain, limited Pickens' opportunity and production Sunday. Pittsburgh is likely to employ a similar gameplan against the Chargers -- another conservative offensive team -- in Week 3, which could lead to a quiet performance from Pickens.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Najee Harris - Leads backfield again Harris rushed the ball 17 times for 69 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added one reception on two targets for five yards.
Impact Harris dominated the workload out of the backfield in Week 1 and largely replicated that Sunday as he saw 18 total touches to Jaylen Warren's 11. The story for Harris was familiar in that he was effective in keeping the Steelers' offense on schedule but didn't turn in a strong fantasy performance. Notably, his longest gain of the day went for just 11 yards, and he now has a total of 139 rushing yards on 37 attempts through two games. Harris has also seen minimal involvement as a receiver with only three total targets.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Najee Harris - Leads backfield again Harris rushed the ball 17 times for 69 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos. He added one reception on two targets for five yards.
Impact Harris dominated the workload out of the backfield in Week 1 and largely replicated that Sunday as he saw 18 total touches to Jaylen Warren's 11. The story for Harris was familiar in that he was effective in keeping the Steelers' offense on schedule but didn't turn in a strong fantasy performance. Notably, his longest gain of the day went for just 11 yards, and he now has a total of 139 rushing yards on 37 attempts through two games. Harris has also seen minimal involvement as a receiver with only three total targets.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Bo Nix throws 2 interceptions and growing pains continue as Broncos fall to Steelers 13-6

The growing pains of Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix continue as he managed just two field goal drives in a 13-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers
SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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