Nick Chubb returned to Houston’s lineup and punched in his first Texans TD since signing with the team, finishing a gritty night with a 25-yard late carry for the go-ahead. He logged 12 carries for 43 yards, providing a trusted ground presence in a tight clash with Tampa Bay.

Houston leaned on the veteran late, and the score near the two-minute mark underscored his value in crunch time. The one-year deal is already showing a tangible-down-the-stretch impact, and fantasy managers will watch how the backfield roles settle as Houston eyes a .500 mark entering Week 3 against Jacksonville.

Bengals sit 2-0 for the first time under Zac Taylor, but the win over Jacksonville came at a price: Joe Burrow exited with a toe injury that could threaten his 2025 season. Jake Browning relieved him and kept Cincinnati rolling, yet the question lingered: can the offense survive long-term without its quarterback?

The discussion turns to the return timeline, Browning’s playoff viability, and what the trenches and an opportunistic defense must do to sustain the run. Sam Hubbard’s recent interview adds a veteran lens on leadership as Cincinnati seeks answers and elevation while Burrow remains in doubt.