NFL Scoring Plummets in Week 2 as Star QBs Go Down
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels left with what looked like serious injuries.
The NFL experienced a decline in scoring during Week 2, as star quarterbacks were sidelined by injuries. The Chicago Bears, led by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, went 9-3 in Week 1 but lost 9-3 at home to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, forcing Williams to leave the game on a cart due to a hamstring injury. The Washington Commanders, who reached the NFC Championship Game as rookies in 2024, lost 37-20 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday after Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during the game.
The Commanders finished the season with a 5-12 record. The lack of scoring can be attributed to a combination of factors, including poor tackling by defenses early in the season and weather-related issues, such as extreme heat in Nashville for the Titans-Eagles game and a lightning delay of over two hours in Tampa for the Browns-Buccaneers game.
However, the NFL's viewership for Week 1 was down 13% from the previous year and 9% from 2024, indicating that the decline in scoring may not be a significant factor in attracting audiences.
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