NFL Week 2: Purdy and McCaffrey achieve historic milestones

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season featured several historic individual performances and significant shifts in league power rankings. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy set a league record by completing at least 90 percent of his passes while throwing for 285 yards, two touchdowns, and a rushing score in a 35-13 win over Miami. Teammate Christian McCaffrey also reached a milestone, becoming the fourth-fastest player to reach 100 career scrimmage touchdowns.

In Dallas, Dak Prescott became the franchise’s all-time leader during a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 26-14 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving the Chargers with an 0-2 record.

Updated power rankings heading into Week 3 place the Buffalo Bills at number one, followed by the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. The rankings reflect a season of high volatility, with several teams emerging as legitimate Super Bowl contenders while others face early-season struggles.