The Indianapolis Colts broke a long Week 1 losing streak in the most dissatisfying way, scrambling to a 20-20 tie against the Houston Texans. What is anyone supposed to make of it? Entering Week 2, after all, is the best time for NFL overreactions.

It was quite the barn burner in Sunday Night Football, as the San Francisco 49ers won a shootout with the Chicago Bears, 42-38. Another strong showing from Brock Purdy (three passing TDs, two rushing TDs) paced the Niners as they earned their 12th win of the year.

The Patriots built a 21-point lead over the Bills with a chance to sew up the AFC East, but Josh Allen Josh Allened. The Lions had an early lead against the Rams, but Sean McVay's club locked in and made themselves comfortable at home. The Packers, well they lost a lot more than just a crucial late-season interconference contest.

Joe Burrow roared back with an immaculate performance in a 45-21 win at the Dolphins in Week 16: He threw for 309 yards and four passing touchdowns on 25 of 32 passing. He is now the third-fastest player in NFL history (75 games) to reach 150 career passing touchdowns, behind only Dan Marino (62 games) and Patrick Mahomes (63 games). (+4)

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