{
  "id": 8797514,
  "title": "NFL Scoring Plummets in Week 2 as Star QBs Go Down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/nfl-scoring-plummets-in-week-2-as-star-qbs-go-down",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T23:58:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/nfl-scoring-qb-injuries-daniels-williams/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels left with what looked like serious injuries.",
  "key_points": [
    "NFL scoring declined in Week 2 due to star QB injuries",
    "Chicago Bears lost 9-3 to Minnesota Vikings, Williams injured",
    "Washington Commanders lost 37-20 to Dallas Cowboys, Daniels hurt"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The injuries to star quarterbacks, including Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, likely contributed to a decline in scoring, which may not be a major concern for the NFL given its recent viewership trends.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}