Coop's Week in Review: Big Plays and Lockdown Defense Define PNL Week 2
PNL FALL 2026 | WEEK 2
By Erik Cooper
PITTSBURGH, Pa. | Labor Day weekend brought ideal football weather and a full slate of PNL action. Across 19 games, Week 2 delivered explosive offense, game-changing defensive plays, nine shutouts and a double-overtime finish.
There were standout performances in every division, but the biggest theme of the weekend was players finding ways to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Quarterbacks piled up touchdowns, defenders turned interceptions into points and flag pullers repeatedly stopped drives before they could develop.
Here is Coop's complete look at the scores, highlights and performances that defined Week 2 of the 2026 Fall PNL season.
Week 2 by the numbers
19 games played
9 shutouts
1 double-overtime finish
203 passing yards by Lovell Smith
10 flag pulls by Carter Johns
6 sacks by Aden Devan
Game of the Week: Bears 8, Browns 6 (2OT)
The weekend's closest game needed two overtimes to produce a winner. The Bears prevailed on a successful two-point conversion after the teams traded defensive punches throughout regulation. Araya Clark supplied the Browns' touchdown on the ground, while Draya Beasley created the Bears' regulation score by intercepting a pass and returning it to the end zone.
It was the kind of game that showed how one play can change everything in flag football, especially when both defenses refuse to give an inch.
Around the League
Chiefs 44, Jaguars 14. The Chiefs spread the work around in a balanced offensive performance. Elijah Humphrey, Kaleb Harris, Ezra Christopher and D'Cari Younger-Horton each scored a rushing touchdown, while Corey Titus added two more on the ground. Christopher recorded five flag pulls and Younger-Horton finished with six on defense. Emrick Bright accounted for both Jaguars touchdowns with two rushing scores.
Titans 39, Ravens 6. Tyrone Terry delivered one of the weekend's most complete performances. He rushed for two touchdowns, caught another, pulled nine flags and returned an interception for a score. Nelson Livsey added two rushing touchdowns, while Legend Williams scored twice on the ground and recorded seven flag pulls. Karter Cook scored the Ravens' touchdown on a rushing play.
Panthers 26, Rams 6. D.J. Lites powered the Panthers with two rushing touchdowns and a touchdown pass to Josh Clark. Clark also broke free for a 45-yard rushing score, giving him touchdowns of 45 yards both on the ground and through the air. He led the game with seven flag pulls, while Zayne Osbey added five. Julez Proctor led the Rams in flag pulls and scored their touchdown on a rushing play.
Dolphins 20, Falcons 6. The Dolphins did all of their scoring on the ground. Mason Grinage scored once, and Carter Wesley added two rushing touchdowns, including a 45-yard score on the first play of the game. Caesar Smart connected with Floyd Holyfield for a 21-yard touchdown to put the Falcons on the board.
Patriots 27, Bills 0. The Patriots received contributions throughout the lineup in a shutout victory. Antonio Dessel completed 11 of 16 passes for 149 yards and threw touchdowns to Kayden Cartlidge and Adrian Lockridge. Carter Johns added a rushing touchdown and made a major defensive impact with 10 flag pulls. Lockridge intercepted two passes and returned one for a score. Azariah Dixon and Syir Randall also recorded interceptions.
Broncos 26, Lions 0. The Broncos turned in a total team effort. Payton Phillips and Mackenzie Rice each scored a rushing touchdown, while Kamryn Chatman caught a touchdown pass from Sanah Caroline. Caroline also returned an interception for a score. Quinn Bosser recorded two sacks that resulted in safeties as the Broncos completed the shutout.
Cowboys 19, Chargers 6. Ryder Hutchinson returned an interception for the only score of the first half, then caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Tarone Thomas to jump-start the Cowboys' offense. David Wright sealed the win by cutting, juking and outrunning the defense down the sideline for a 45-yard touchdown run. Wright also led the game with eight flag pulls. For the Chargers, Seth Perkins completed 11 of 16 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown to Carter Woy. Woy added two interceptions on defense.
Jets 39, Vikings 0. Lovell Smith controlled the game on both sides of the ball. He completed 8 of 9 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns. Two went to Logan Espy, who finished with 118 receiving yards, and the other was a 45-yard strike to Zion Rooths. Smith also intercepted two passes and returned both for touchdowns. Logan Kirkland added a rushing score.
Eagles 28, Dolphins 16. Laiah Morant scored a rushing touchdown and returned an interception for another score to help lead the Eagles. Ashlynn Simms threw two touchdown passes to Camilla Coleman, who finished with six catches. For the Dolphins, Aaliyah Thompson scored a rushing touchdown and added a pick-six of her own.
Giants 15, Colts 0. Bacardy Conard completed 10 of 15 passes for 146 yards and threw touchdown passes to Lauryn White and Trinity Simmons. Nearly every Giants defender recorded at least one flag pull as the team held the Colts scoreless.
Seahawks 36, Buccaneers 0. Terrance Whittle threw two touchdown passes, connecting with Aden Devan and Zhaire Williams. Ayden Givner added a rushing touchdown. Devan also made his presence felt on defense with a safety and an interception return for a touchdown as the Seahawks preserved the shutout.
49ers 44, Raiders 12. Telah Robinson made her presence felt from the opening play by returning an interception for a touchdown. She went on to catch two touchdown passes and capped her day by getting around the entire defense for a 45-yard rushing score. Quarterback Deon Smith completed 11 of 17 passes for 175 yards and four touchdowns. Jordan Stribling and Khyir Gray caught the other two touchdown passes, while Smith also recorded five flag pulls on defense. For the Raiders, Douglas Grinage threw two touchdown passes to Cameron Titus.
Texans 34, Commanders 12. Jeremiah Smith and Zayden Duncan each threw two touchdown passes to lead the Texans. Duncan also caught a touchdown, while Kadence Payne, Jett Mihalick and Lamar Clinton each added a touchdown reception. The Texans recorded four interceptions on defense. Payne and Smith had one apiece, while Clinton collected two and returned one for a touchdown. Braylon Williams threw two touchdown passes to Aiden Mascaro for the Commanders.
Bengals 15, Lions 0. The Bengals' defense did not allow a completion all game. Angelei Davis and Telah Robinson recorded several pass deflections, while Robinson added two interceptions and forced a safety. On offense, Robinson scored a rushing touchdown and caught a touchdown pass from Paige Graham.
Packers 38, Cardinals 0. Sandra Talom threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more to spark the Packers' offense. Her touchdown passes went to Lunden Bailey, Charlie Craig and Olivia Nguyen. Nguyen also highlighted the shutout defensive performance with two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.
Steelers 40, Eagles 6. Several Steelers made major contributions on both sides of the ball. Kali White completed 13 of 24 passes for 141 yards and three touchdowns. Elle Begg caught three touchdown passes and recorded three interceptions. Bacardy Conard threw a touchdown pass, caught a touchdown and returned two interceptions for scores. The Eagles avoided the shutout when Karma Fuqua connected with Aujanaye Anderson for a 45-yard touchdown.
Rams 26, Vikings 0. Kendall McCusker caught six passes for 135 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Rams' offense. Sloane Baker threw all three touchdown passes, while Arianna Bell added a rushing score. Jaieniyah Stoner led the Rams' defense with seven flag pulls.
Seahawks 19, Saints 0. The Seahawks' pressure at linebacker drove the victory. Aden Devan recorded six sacks, while Kali White added two. Both players also contributed on offense. Devan caught a touchdown, and White broke free for a 47-yard touchdown reception. Noah Fielder threw two touchdown passes and added several pass deflections. Terrance Whittle also threw one touchdown and caught another.
Week 2 standouts
Tyrone Terry filled the stat sheet for the Titans. Lovell Smith produced 203 passing yards and five total touchdowns when his two interception returns are included. Carter Johns set the tone with 10 flag pulls for the Patriots, while Aden Devan's six sacks powered the Seahawks' defense. Telah Robinson delivered touchdowns as a runner, receiver and defender in a complete performance for the 49ers.
Week 2 showed the depth of talent across the PNL. Check back next week for another edition of Coop's Week in Review.
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