The NFL has barely settled into the season, and already the record book is getting a workout. Week 2 delivered three more historic moments, and Week 3 could bring another round of milestones if a few stars keep pushing the pace.
Before looking ahead, Week 2 deserves its own nod. The Buffalo Bills played their first game in the new Highmark Stadium.
Dak Prescott claimed the Dallas Cowboys’ all-time passing touchdowns mark after a four-touchdown performance. And on Monday Night Football, Matthew Stafford moved past Philip Rivers in all-time passing touchdowns with his own four-touchdown day.
Now the focus shifts to the Week 3 chase board, ranked from least likely to most likely.
T.J. Watt is back in the conversation for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ forced fumbles record.
It is funny seeing you back here once again, Mr. Watt.
Back in Week 1, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner needed just one forced fumble to set his franchise mark. Watt has been sitting on two forced fumbles to do the same thing for the Pittsburgh Steelers since the beginning of the 2026 season.
That said, this isn’t about effort. Watt already has 3.5 sacks through two games, but none of them have come on strip sacks. One forced fumble would tie George Lloyd for the franchise record, and two would give Watt the mark outright.
Bijan Robinson is also in striking distance for the Atlanta Falcons. He entered last week needing two receiving touchdowns from a running back’s perspective to break the franchise record, and the quarterback situation made that look like a long shot. But Michael Penix is officially back in the lineup for Atlanta this Thursday.
That changes the outlook for the Falcons offense, and it gives Robinson another real chance to make history. He needs two receiving touchdowns to pass Devonta Freeman for the franchise record, and with a capable quarterback back under center, that Thursday Night Football milestone is very much in play.
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