Aaron Rodgers and others struggle in Week 2 of NFL season

In Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, several quarterbacks, including Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye, faced challenges, showcasing a return to lower scoring following an explosive Week 1. Notable performances included Baker Mayfield, who posted a Week 2 EPA of -9.9, significantly lower than his previous year's average. Trevor Lawrence also struggled, throwing a critical interception and completing only 58 percent of his passes. The rankings of underperforming quarterbacks highlighted quarterbacks who had higher expectations yet fell short, against a backdrop of improved defensive play. The focus now shifts to how these quarterbacks will adjust moving forward as the season continues.

• 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers, Drake Maye and the grossest NFL quarterbacks of Week 2