As a long-time NFL fan and observer, I’m supposed to have graduated to the age bracket where I appreciate a great defensive battle. Make no mistake, I love to break down All-22 of a blue-collar trench skirmish.
But I’m a young fan at heart, and big-time offense that puts even the Vegas sharps on tilt is much more exhilarating to watch on RedZone. So I felt like a bear cub in a honey hole watching Scott Hanson try to keep up with all the touchdowns in Week 2.
Sunday produced the second-highest slate of day games in NFL history, with an average of 54.3 points across the 12 matchups.
The end result: All-nighter film breakdowns for defensive coordinators around the league and as dramatic of a second week as the league has seen in years.
Which of the Week 1 surprises proved to be fluk