The New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, two of the most powerful teams in the National Conference (NFC), this Sunday 19-44 and 23-17, respectively, in week 2 of the season. 2024 NFL.
With the Saints, Alvin Kamara had a spectacular performance in the lopsided 19-44 victory over the Cowboys with 115 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Derek Carr also stood out with 243 yards and two touchdown passes.
Dak Prescott had a nightmare game in Dallas; He suffered two interceptions, a fumble and was sacked three times.
In the game in which the Vikings beat the NFC champion 49ers 23-17, Justin Jefferson shone with 133 yards and a touchdown, although he later left the game injured. With his performance, Jefferson surpassed 400 receptions and 6,000 yards in his career. Quarterback Sam Darnold passed for 268 yards and had two touchdown passes.
In the other surprise of the day, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers triumphed 16-20 over the Detroit Lions, another of the favorites to fight for a place in Super Bowl LIX for the NFC.
In another game, Aaron Rodgers led the New York Jets to a 17-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Rodgers passed for 176 yards and had two touchdown passes.
In Carolina, the Los Angeles Charges beat the Panthers 3-26 with a good performance by Justin Herbert, who accumulated 130 yards and connected with two touchdown passes that Quentin Johnston caught.
Also this Sunday the Green Bay Packers, despite the absence of Jordan Love, main quarterback, defeated the Indianapolis Colts 16-10. Malik Willis had a consistent performance as Love’s replacement with 122 yards and a touchdown.
The Browns beat the Jaguars 13-18; Commanders beat Giants 21-18; Seahawks beat Patriots 20-23 in overtime; and the Raiders defeated the Ravens 23-26.
Later, the Cardinals will host the Rams, the Steelers will visit the Broncos, the champion Chiefs will play the Bengals and the Texans will clash against the Bears.
Week 2 started last Thursday with the Bills’ 10-31 victory over the Dolphins. The day will close this Monday with the duel between the Eagles and Falcons.
Week 2 results of the 2024 NFL preseason:
– Thursday 12.09: Dolphins 10-31 Bills.
– Sunday 9/15: Cowboys 19-44 Saints, Lions 16-20 Buccaneers, Packers 16-10 Colts, Titans 17-24 Jets, Vikings 23-17 49ers, Patriots 20-23 Seahawks (TE), Commanders 21-18 Giants, Panthers 3-26 Chargers, Jaguars 13-18 Browns, Ravens 23-26 Raiders, Cardinals-Rams, Broncos-Steelers, Chiefs-Bengals and Texans-Bears.
– Monday 16.09: Eagles-Falcons.
