NFL Scores Week 2: Recapping All the Late Games

Denver 24, Cincinnati 22

The Broncos didn't waste much time getting their first win under John Fox, knocking off the Bengals 24-22 Sunday afternoon. 

Playing without Champ Bailey, Brandon Lloyd, Elvis Dumervil, Knowshon Moreno and DJ Williams, Denver broke in a few new faces with receiver Eric Decker catching five passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. Newly-acquired running back Willis McGahee also ran for 101 yards and a score on 28 carries.

The defense was far from perfect, and rookie Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton threw for well over 300 yards, nearly stealing the game back at the end. The Broncos held Cedric Benson to just 59 yards on the ground and sealed the game on Cincinnati's final drive. At 1-1, they are in a tie for first place in the AFC West.

New England 35, San Diego Chargers 21

Tom Brady threw for over 500 yards in his first 2011 start, setting a personal record and raising his already lofty standards in the process. Against the Chargers, he was expected to slow down, if only slightly. That didn't happen. Brady went off again, racking up 423 yards and three touchdowns through the air.

The Chargers had an aerial field day of their own, but two picks from Philip Rivers negated a huge day from Vincent Jackson and another strong performance from the Ryan Mathews/Mike Tolbert mix. The Chargers just didn't have enough to throw at Brady defensively, which will likely be a common problem this season.

Houston 23, Miami 13

The Dolphins were embarrassed by a high-powered offense in Week 1, and they were determined to keep that from happening a second time. Although they managed to mostly accomplish that feat, they still couldn't mine the win. Rookie Daniel Thomas ran for over 100 yards with a touchdown and Brandon Marshall found the end zone for the first time this season, but Chad Henne completed just 12-of-30 passes, mixing an interception.

Arian Foster's return was overshadowed by Ben Tate's second straight 100-plus-yard game, and Matt Schaub found his footing after a shaky start against Indianapolis, hitting Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels for scores. Even better, the Texans didn't turn the ball over once and held a second straight opponent under 14 points.

Dallas 27, San Francisco 24 OT

Tony Romo didn't start the second half after a jarring hit in the first, leading many to view the injury as an excuse for Dallas to finally move on under center. That's not exactly the way it played out.

Romo returned in the second half and played brilliantly, finishing with 345 yards and two touchdown passes without a single turnover, leading the Cowboys to an overtime win after they fell behind early.

Alex Smith was solid for the 'Niners, completing 16-of-24 passes for 179 yards, two scores and one pick, but he received little help from a ground game that never found its footing. San Francisco is certainly improved in their first year under coach Jim Harbaugh, but Romo wasn't going to lose this one. Neither was Miles Austin, who finished with nine receptions for 143 yards and three TDs.