Answering NFL Week 2's biggest questions: What happened to all that offense?
Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 2.
The NFL's high-powered offenses that we saw in Week 1 took a bit of a backseat in Week 2, with several top teams struggling to put up points. This was a major storyline of the week, and it's got coaches and fans alike wondering what changed. Was it just a blip on the radar, or are we seeing a shift in the way teams are approaching the game? One thing's for sure - defenses made some big adjustments and it paid off.
A big part of the story here is that several top quarterbacks had subpar performances, and it's clear that teams are keying in on stopping the pass. This is nothing new, but it's interesting to see how quickly defenses can adapt to an offense's strengths and weaknesses. Coaches are going to be poring over the tape from Week 2, looking for ways to get their offenses back on track. It's also worth noting that some of the teams that struggled on offense in Week 2 are facing tough defensive matchups next week, so it could be a continuation of a tough stretch.
So what to watch next? Keep an eye on how teams respond to the defensive adjustments they're facing. Will they make changes to their game plans, or will they try to stick with what they've got and hope for better results? Also, keep an eye on the teams that had success on offense in Week 2 - can they keep it rolling, or was it just a one-week fluke? As we head into Week 3, coaches and fans alike are going to be looking for answers to these questions and more.
Originally reported by espn.com. CoachNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.