NFL QB rankings, Week 2: Caleb Williams, Lamar Jackson and Trevor Lawrence soar into top five
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Key Points:
- Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 win over Houston, showcasing a strong MVP-caliber performance despite a late risky throw nearly costing the game; he averaged 12.6 air yards per attempt, completing 11 of 16 deep passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns.
- Caleb Williams dazzled in Chicago's 59-37 victory over Carolina, blending scheme mastery with improvisational brilliance, highlighted by a 20.8 mph touchdown run and multiple impressive downfield throws.
- Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens dominated Indianapolis, with Jackson throwing for 324 yards and distributing the ball effectively despite an early injury to star receiver Zay Flowers, reinforcing his MVP candidacy.
- Bryce Young showed marked improvement and confidence in Carolina's offense, throwing for 289 yards and excelling against zone coverage, while Matthew Stafford had a modest start to the season in the Rams' loss.
- Several quarterbacks experienced mixed Week 1 performances: Patrick Mahomes showed signs of a slow return to form, Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud had costly turnovers, while Tyler Shough impressed with a strong second-half rally for the Saints.
