NFL Highlights 2024: Live Tracking Top Plays, Box Scores from Week 2 Sunday Results

Week 1 of the NFL season was not what fans likely expected, at least in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a stunning loss to the New England Patriots.

This week, Joe Burrow and the Bengals went head-to-head with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. In the end, it was the back-to-back Super Bowl champions who pulled out the victory in a nail-biter.

The nightcap featured Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams taking on C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans in a close battle.

Sunday's action provided plenty of highlights, so keep reading to see all the top plays in Week 2.

Top 5 Plays

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a rushing touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Here are the top five plays of the day.

Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt's unbelievable one-handed interception vs. Chiefs:

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson's fifth sack of the day vs. Buccaneers:

Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s toe-tapping first-career touchdown catch vs. Rams:

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's 97-yard touchdown vs. 49ers:

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Jr.'s catch vs. Vikings:

Houston Texans 19, Chicago Bears 13

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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 08: Caleb Williams (18) of the Chicago Bears scrambles out of the pocket during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 8, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ben Hsu/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

First Quarter

Joe Mixon got the Texans into Bears territory with a 16-yard run:

Ka'imi Fairbairn got Houston on the board first with a 56-yard field goal:

Cairo Santos answered with a 53-yard field goal for Chicago that bounced off the upright:

Cade Stover took a short pass from C.J. Stroud 18 yards on fourth and 1:

Second Quarter

Nico Collins rumbled into the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown reception from Stroud:

Stefon Diggs got in on the action with a toe-dragging catch on a pass from Stroud:

Stroud evaded Chicago's pass rush and found Collins for a big gain:

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams couldn't escape the pressure on third down:

Chicago answered with a third-down sack of its own:

Khalil Herbert punched it in for a Bears touchdown before halftime:

Stroud and Collins connected once again to move the sticks:

Fairbairn connected on a 59-yard field goal to extend Houston's lead before halftime:

Third Quarter

Will Anderson Jr. made up for an earlier miss by taking down Williams for a sack:

The Bears once again answered with a sack on third down:

Williams failed to capitalize during the ensuing possession, as his pass was picked off by Derek Stingley Jr.:

Fourth Quarter

Fairbairn tacked on another 53-yard field goal:

Williams avoided a sack but was picked off on the second straight possession:

Williams went down for a sack this time:

Chicago stayed alive by recovering a fumble to steal some of Houston's momentum:

Stroud gave Williams some words of encouragement after the game:

Texans top performers:

QB C.J. Stroud, 23-36, 260 YDS, TD

WR Nico Collins, 8 REC, 135 YDS, TD

Bears top performers:

QB Caleb Williams, 23-37, 174 YDS, 2 INT (5 CAR, 44 YDS)

WR D.J. Moore, 6 REC, 53 YDS

Arizona Cardinals 41, Los Angeles Rams 10

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Marvin Harrison Jr. scored first touchdown of his career:

The Rams may have wanted to guard Harrison Jr.:

Rams had no answer to Harrison Jr.:

Second Quarter

Cardinals could not have asked for a better start:

Matthew Stafford connected with Demarcus Robinson for big gain:

Budda Baker prevented Rams touchdown before half:

Third Quarter

Things got ugly in Arizona:

Kyren Williams got on the board:

Fourth Quarter

Cardinals continued to run up the score on a play that seemed destined for disaster:

Dennis Gardeck sacked Stafford for third time in game:

Cardinals top performers:

QB, Kyler Murray, 17-21, 266 YDS, 3 TD, (5 CAR, 59 YDS)

RB, James Conner, 21 CAR, 122 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Marvin Harrison Jr., 4 REC, 130 YDS, 2 TD

Rams top perofrmers:

QB, Matthew Stafford, 19-27, 216 YDS

Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Denver Broncos 6

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle by Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Justin Fields and Steelers scored game's first touchdown:

Second Quarter

Broncos special teams unit continued to shine:

Fields to George Pickens was a match made in heaven:

T.J. Watt continued to be a menace to deal with:

Third Quarter

Broncos trickery resulted in big gain:

Cornerback Cory Trice Jr. ended Broncos drive with first-career INT:

Fourth Quarter

Steelers earned victory on final play of game:

Steelers top performers:

QB, Justin Fields, 13-20, 117 YDS, 1 TD, (8 CAR, 27 YDS)

RB, Najee Harris, 17 CAR, 69 YDS

Broncos top performers:

QB, Bo Nix, 20-35, 246 YDS, 2 INT

WR, Josh Reynolds, 4 REC, 93 YDS

Kansas City Chiefs 26, Cincinnati Bengals 25

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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes the ball during the game against the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 8, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

First Quarter

Bengals 4th down gamble paid off:

Patrick Mahomes threw first INT of season:

Second Quarter

Joe Burrow gave Bengals touchdown lead:

It took more than a few players to bring down Isiah Pacheco:

Patrick Mahomes found Rashee Rice to even the game up:

Bengals defense forced another turnover:

Third Quarter

Mahomes found offensive lineman to take lead:

Burrow connected with Jermaine Burton for big gain:

Cincinatti retook lead on 4th down gamble:

Cam Taylor-Britt made one of the greatest interceptions you'll ever see to end Chiefs drive:

Fourth Quarter

Just when you thought you saw it all from the Bengals-Chiefs:

McPherson's 53-yard field goal gave Bengals lead again:

Harrison Butker field goal gave Chiefs thrilling win:

Chiefs top performers:

QB, Patrick Mahomes, 18-25, 151 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT

RB, Isiah Pacheco, 19 CAR, 90 YDS

WR, Rashee Rice, 5 REC, 75 YDS

Bengals top performers:

QB, Joe Burrow, 23-36, 258 YDS, 2 TD

TE, Mike Gesicki, 7 REC, 91 YDS

New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 8: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at the Caesars Superdome on September 8, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Alvin Kamara scored tuddy on impressive opening drive:

Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker made jaw-dropping one-handed grab:

Derek Carr continued scorching start with 70-yard touchdown throw:

Second Quarter

Alvin Kamara scored second touchown of the day:

Dak Prescott found CeeDee Lamb to cut into Saints lead:

Kamara scored third touchdown of first half:

Prescott picked off by New Orleans defense:

Carr quarterback sneak capped off dominant first half for New Orleans:

Third Quarter

Dak Prescott kept drive alive with incredible play:

Jalen Tolbert kept drive alive with wild catch:

Make that four touchdowns for Alvin Kamara:

Fourth Quarter

Prescott threw second INT of game:

Saints top performers:

QB, Derek Carr, 11-16, 243 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

RB, Alvin Kamara, 20 CAR, 115 YDS, 3 TD, (2 REC, 65 YDS, 1 TD)

WR, Rashid Shaheed, 4 REC, 96 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Chris Olave, 4 REC, 81 YDS

Cowboys top performers:

QB, Dak Prescott, 27-39, 293 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

WR, CeeDee Lamb, 4 REC, 90 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Jalen Tolbert, 6 REC, 82 YDS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Detroit Lions 16

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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 08: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) leads his team onto the field before the start of an NFL regular season football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions on September 8, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

First Quarter

Lions defense prevented Buccaneers from scoring six:

Jared Goff threw interception on opening drive:

Baker Mayfield, watch out for Aidan Hutchinson:

Goff to Jameson Williams, get used to hearing that this season:

Aidan Hutchinson recorded third sack in first quarter:

Second Quarter

Mayfield found a wide open Chris Godwin for the tuddy:

Dan Campbell did not care what your analytics said:

Third Quarter

Aidan Hutchinson struck yet again:

David Montgomery rushing touchdown gave Lions the lead:

Mayfield put team on his back to regain lead:

Fourth Quarter

Aidan Hutchinson nabbed FIFTH sack of the game:

Buccaneers defense came up big:

Buccaneers defense came up with crucial stop:

Lions kept game alive with defense:

Buccaneers top performers:

QB, Baker Mayfield, 12-19, 185 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, (5 CAR, 34 YDS, 1 TD)

WR, Chris Godwin, 7 REC, 117 YDS, 1 TD

Lions top performers:

QB, Jared Goff, 34-55, 307 YDS, 2 INT

RB, Jahmyr Gibbs, 13 CAR, 84 YDS, (7 REC, 22 YDS)

WR, Amon-Ra St. Brown, 11 REC, 119 YDS

WR, Jameson Williams, 5 REC, 79 YDS

Green Bay Packers 16, Indianapolis Colts 10

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter to end the game at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Josh Jacobs dominated on opening drive:

Malik Willis threw first-career touchdown to boost Packers lead:

Xavier McKinney picked off Anthony Richardson to halt Colts drive:

Second Quarter

Jacobs fumbled right before reaching end zone:

Third Quarter

Willis threw beauty to Romeo Doubs:

Fourth Quarter

Colts scored touchdown to reduce Packers lead:

Packers won on failed hail mary attempt from Colts:

Packers top performers:

QB, Malik Willis, 12-14, 122 YDS, 1 TD, (6 CAR, 41 YDS)

RB, Josh Jacobs, 32 CAR, 151 YDS

Colts top performers:

QB, Anthony Richardson, 17-34, 204 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT, (4 CAR, 37 YDS)

RB, Jonathan Taylor, 12 CAR, 103 YDS

New York Jets 24, Tennessee Titans 17

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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets interacts with guard Alijah Vera-Tucker #75, and offensive tackle Olu Fashanu #74 prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi's Stadium on September 9, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Calvin Ridley gave Titans first score of game:

Second Quarter

Will Levis's redzone mistakes haunted Titans once again:

Aaron Rodgers found Braelon Allen to tie game:

Third Quarter

Rodgers found Breece Hall in end zone:

Ridley with insane touchdown grab to even score at 17:

Fourth Quarter

Allen scored another touchdown to give Jets lead:

Levis did the unthinkable with his feet:

Jets escaped with first win of the season:

Jets top performers:

QB, Aaron Rodgers, 18-30, 176 YDS, 2 TD

RB, Breece Hall, 14 CAR, 62 YDS, (7 REC, 52 YDS, 1 TD)

WR, Garrett Wilson, 4 REC, 57 YDS

Titans top performers:

QB, Will Levis, 19-28, 192 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

RB, Tony Pollard, 17 CAR, 62 YDS, (5 REC, 40 YDS)

WR, Calvin Ridley, 4 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD

Minnesota Vikings 23, San Francisco 49ers 17

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 08: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Vikings special teams forced massive turnover:

Second Quarter

Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson connected for insane 97-yard touchdown:

Deebo Samuel Jr. made insane catch for massive gain:

Jordan Mason continued to look unstoppable:

49ers got on the board with George Kittle touchdown:

Third Quarter

49ers avoided special teams disaster:

Brock Purdy interception gave Vikings red zone opportunity:

Vikings capitalized off turnover with touchdown:

Vikings turned the ball over in red zone:

Fourth Quarter

Mason found pay dirt:

Vikings top performers:

QB, Sam Darnold, 17-26, 268 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

RB, Ty Chandler, 10 CAR, 82 YDS

WR, Justin Jefferson, 4 REC, 133 YDS, 1 TD

49ers top performers:

QB, Brock Purdy, 28-36, 319 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

RB, Jordan Mason, 20 CAR, 100 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Deebo Samuel Sr., 8 REC, 110 YDS

TE, George Kittle, 7 REC, 76 YDS, 1 TD

Seattle Seahawks 23, New England Patriots 20 (OT)

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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) carries the ball during the game against the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 8, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

First Quarter

Jacoby Brissett got Patriots on the board:

Geno Smith found a wide open DK Metcalf to even up game:

Second Quarter

Zach Charbonnet gave Seahawks lead with rushing touchdown:

Fourth Quarter

Rhamondre Stevenson scored on direct snap to give Patriots lead:

Seahawks defense came up clutch to keep deficit just three:

Overtime

Seahawks escaped Foxborough with victory:

Seahawks top performers:

QB, Geno Smith, 33-44, 327 YDS, 1 TD

WR, D.K. Metcalf, 10 REC, 129 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 12 REC, 117 YDS

Patriots top performers:

QB, Jacoby Brissett, 15-27, 149 YDS, 1 TD

RB, Antonio Gibson, 11 CAR, 96 YDS

RB, Rhamondre Stevenson, 21 CAR, 81 YDS, 1 TD

TE, Hunter Henry, 8 REC, 109 YDS

Washington Commanders 21, New York Giants 18

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 08: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks on in the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Jayden Daniels used legs to keep drive alive:

Devin Singletary scored first rushing touchdown on New York Giants:

Second Quarter

Malik Nabers scored first-career touchdown:

Third Quarter

Brian Robinson Jr. kept drive alive with impressive run:

Fourth Quarter

Daniel Jones passing touchdown gave Giants lead:

Commanders escaped with the W:

Commanders top performers:

QB, Jayden Daniels, 23-29, 226 YDS, (10 CAR, 44 YDS)

RB, Brian Robinson Jr., 17 CAR, 133 YDS

Giants top performers:

QB, Daniel Jones, 16-28, 178 YDS, 2 TD

RB, Devin Singletary, 16 CAR, 95 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Malik Nabers, 10 REC, 127 YDS, 1 TD

Los Angeles Chargers 26, Carolina Panthers 3

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 08: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 8, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Justin Herbert threw dime to Quentin Johnson for six:

Herbert threw costly interception:

Second Quarter

Panthers defense forgot about Johnston:

J.K. Dobbins continued to be a force for the Chargers:

Chargers top performers:

QB, Justin Herbert, 14-20, 130 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

RB, J.K. Dobbins, 17 CAR, 131 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Quentin Johnston, 5 REC, 51 YDS, 2 TD

Panthers top performers:

Bryce Young, 18-26, 84 YDS, 1 INT

Cleveland Browns 18, Jacksonville Jaguars 13

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Impressive Browns drive ended with touchdown:

Third Quarter

Myles Garrett halted Jaguars drive:

Jaguars missed crucial field goal:

Travis Etienne Jr. gave Jags first touchdown of the day:

Fourth Quarter

Browns defense extended lead:

Jaguars failed hail mary attempt gave Browns win:

Browns top performers:

QB, Deshaun Watson, 22-34, 186 YDS, (5 CAR, 20 YDS, 1 TD)

WR, Jerry Jeudy, 5 REC, 73 YDS

Jaguars top performers:

QB, Trevor Lawrence, 14-30, 220 YDS

RB, Travis Etienne Jr. 13 CAR, 52 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Brian Thomas Jr., 2 REC, 94 YDS

Las Vegas Raiders 26, Baltimore Ravens 23

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Second Quarter

Marlon Humphrey picked off Gardner Minshew:

Lamar Jackson evaded pressure to find Zay Flowers:

Third Quarter

Jackson found Flowers for six:

Alexander Mattison found end zone to reduce Ravens lead:

Fourth Quarter

Ravens utilized wildcat formation with Derrick Henry to score six:

Davante Adams with an absolutely beautiful catch:

Minshew Mania and Raiders evened up score in Baltimore:

Field goal gave Raiders the lead:

Raiders pulled off thrilling come-from-behind victory in Baltimore:

Raiders top performers:

QB, Gardner Minshew, 30-38, 276 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

WR, Davante Adams, 9 REC, 110 YDS, 1 TD

TE, Brock Bowers, 9 REC, 98 YDS

Ravens top performers:

QB, Lamar Jackson 21-34, 247 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, (5 CAR, 45 YDS)

RB, Derrick Henry, 18 CAR, 84 YDS

WR, Zay Flowers, 7 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD