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NFLTR Insider: 0-2 Teams, Burrow, McCarthy, Daniels, Hill, Watt, Hunter, Mahomes
0-2 Teams
It gets late early in the NFL. While the season may be 17 games, history says teams that start 0-2 have just a 10 percent chance of rebounding and making the playoffs. Week 2 may not be a knockout round — but it’s close.
NFLTR’s Logan Ulrich takes a look at the teams that have started 0-2 in 2025.
Joe Burrow
J.J. McCarthy
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was able to finish Sunday night’s loss to the Falcons. (NFLTR)
However, it turns out he suffered an ankle sprain that could cost him between 2-4 weeks.
Jayden Daniels
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels underwent an MRI following Week 2's loss against the Packers and was diagnosed with a sprained knee. (NFLTR)
The injury isn't a long-term issue, but Daniels' status is in doubt for Week 3 against the Raiders.
Buzz:
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson out indefinitely with groin injury. (NFLTR)
Ravens OLB Kyle Van Noy could miss multiple games with hamstring injury. (NFLTR)
Steelers LB Alex Highsmith not likely to land on IR with high ankle sprain. (NFLTR)
Saints rookie DT Vernon Broughton likely out for season. (NFLTR)
Titans give DT Jeffery Simmons raise for 2025. (NFLTR)
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill said he’s focused on football and his kids as the NFL investigates domestic violence allegations against him. (NFLTR)
Bengals QB Joe Burrow will undergo surgery for a severe turf toe injury and miss at least three months, while WR Ja’Marr Chase said it’s “next man up” for the team. (NFLTR)
Steelers OLB T.J. Watt said the team has too much talent and good schemes to keep repeating the same defensive issues week after week. (NFLTR)
Lions S Brian Branch said the team took their win over the Bears personally after facing former OC Ben Johnson, feeling “betrayed” but still respecting him as a coach. (NFLTR)
Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter was flagged for a crucial pass interference that set up the Bengals’ game-winning drive and said he can’t leave decisions up to refs. (NFLTR)
Panthers QB Bryce Young praised the team’s fight but called for better execution. (NFLTR)
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes said it’s about how they respond to adversity and he’s excited to see who steps up in the coming weeks. (NFLTR)
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald praised QB Sam Darnold for his composure and heads-up plays in their road win over the Steelers, saying he “played a really good game.” (NFLTR)