After a magical week one, the Jerod Mayo experience has returned to earth for the Patriots. Also, Arch Manning is ready for his first start. And something has to give for the Ravens and Cowboys this week.

Jordan Love is back on the practice field. Will his absence really only be one game? Also, the Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central again, but the postseason monkey remains on their backs. And the best reporter in the business reminded us how much success costs.

Tua Tagovailoa is headed for the IR. Is there a path for his understudy to actually succeed? Also, is it panic time at Soldier Field?. And Time of Possession will be the most important stat this season in the NFL.

The Philadelphia Eagles blew it against the Atlanta Falcons. Also, Lamar Jackson has a hole to dig out of and we’re only two weeks in. And the Panthers problem is not with Bryce Young.

The New Orleans Saints just loudly announced that they are for real as they stomped the Dallas Cowboys. Also, the Arizona Cardinals may be a real threat in the NFC East. And Bengals-Chiefs did not disappoint.

The Dolphins needed to send a message on Thursday Night Football to the Bills that they are ready to take over the AFC East. Is the best QB in the ACC actually a Big 10 QB? … well he was. And it needs to be Michael Penix time in Atlanta.

Will we see a changing of the guard in the AFC East this week? Or will the Bills continue their hold on the Dolphins? Also, we get an inside look at Jim Harbaugh’s wide receiver room. And Joe Mazulla wants the smoke.

The Steelers are preparing for another week with Justin Fields as their starter. Will Russell Wilson play a snap in Pittsburgh? Also, the Jets are in a better spot than they were a year ago, even though they were 1-0 then. And the 49ers are fine without Christian McCaffrey.