Winners and losers from NFL preseason Week 2

The second week of NFL preseason action is in the books, and there are plenty of highlights (and lowlights) to break down.

➤ Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense went full throttle after a shaky start , a performance that included a jaw-dropping 45-yard completion to rookie receiver Rome Odunze. This play will be fun to see get the NFL Films treatment on tomorrow night's "Hard Knocks."

➤ New York Giants QB Daniel Jones' much-anticipated return was … not great! He had two interceptions – including a horrendous pick-six – against the Houston Texans .

➤ Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was up to old tricks, including a behind-the-back pass and connecting for a long gain with speedy rookie receiver Xavier Worthy.

➤ Tua Tagovailoa looked sharp in limited on-field game action and had team owner Stephen Ross gushing that the Miami Dolphins are "certainly a contender for the Super Bowl."

➤ A pick-six against the Dallas Cowboys probably sealed Aidan O'Connell's place on the Las Vegas Raiders' depth chart .

What else stood out this weekend? USA TODAY Sports ' Nate Davis presents the winners and losers from preseason Week 2 .

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News, notes and tidbits from around the NFL

• 24 former NFL first-round picks running out of chances
• Raiders reveal decision on who will be their Week 1 starting QB
• Memo to the Steelers: Your QB competition is over
• Bears likely to mirror up-and-down rookie QB, and that should be fun
• Fashion faux pas : S imone Biles wears Packers jacket to cheer on husband at Bears game 😱
• One issue could short-circuit Jim Harbaugh's first Chargers season
• WATCH: Patrick Mahomes makes behind-the-back pass 'out of spite'
• WATCH: Brandon Aubrey's preseason field goal matches longest in NFL history
• NFL's new 'dynamic' kickoff rules are throwing teams for a loop

Previously on 'Hard Knocks': Caleb Williams not only rookie standout

If the Chicago Bears are to drag themselves out of the NFC North cellar and become a regular playoff contender in the NFC, they'll need more players than just 2024 first-round draft picks Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze to emerge as major contributors .

• Episode 1 recap: Welcome to the NFL, Caleb Williams
• PHOTOS: 'Hard Knocks' teams through the years
• 19 most memorable 'Hard Knocks' moments ever

NFL preseason Week 3 dates, times, TV info

Last weekend of exhibition games before they play for real 🏈 📺 ...

Thursday

• Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals , 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs , 8:20 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Friday

• Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons , 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers , 7:30 p.m. ET
• San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders , 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Saturday

• Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills , 1 p.m. ET
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions , 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers , 1 p.m. ET
• Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans , 1 p.m. ET
• Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles , 1 p.m. ET
• Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys , 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• New York Giants at New York Jets , 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks , 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Sunday

• Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints , 2 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos , 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
• New England Patriots at Washington Commanders , 8 p.m. ET (NBC)

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