NFL Week 2: The Latest Buzz on Stefon Diggs, Chris Jones and Zach Wilson

DeVonta Smith shines with 131 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings in Week 2 of the NFL schedule.

Heading into Week 2 of the NFL schedule, there are several key points to consider. First, let's address the perception of Stefon Diggs, the Buffalo Bills star receiver. While some may view him as a handful due to his competitiveness and emotional nature, those who have worked with him have nothing but praise for him. Former coaches express their love for Diggs and recognize his talent and passion for the game.

As for the Bills, despite the drama surrounding Diggs and the team, they plan to stay the course. They have had great success with Diggs and believe they can continue to get the best out of him. Buffalo understands that overreacting to Week 1 or social media chatter is not productive. They will continue to utilize Diggs as one of the best receivers in the NFL.

Moving on to the Kansas City Chiefs, defensive tackle Chris Jones has impressed the coaching staff with his performance in practice. They are considering playing him without a pitch count in the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, they will monitor his conditioning in the Florida heat and make adjustments as necessary. Jones has a heavy workload, playing nearly 80% of the Chiefs' defensive snaps last year, so managing his playing time will be crucial.

In a surprising move, the Cincinnati Bengals released offensive tackle La'el Collins, creating an opportunity for an experienced, starting-level tackle to become available in the in-season free-agent market. Collins had a back issue in addition to an ACL injury last year, which affected his performance. With Jonah Williams excelling in his position switch, the Bengals decided to part ways with Collins. However, he could be a valuable addition to a team willing to wait for his recovery.

The defensive personnel in Cleveland seems to be a perfect fit for Jim Schwartz's scheme, according to some coaches. The trio of corners, Denzel Ward, MJ Emerson Jr., and Greg Newsome II, have impressed in the scheme and could be a significant asset to the team.

The Philadelphia Eagles' pass game has faced challenges in the first two weeks of the season. Both the Patriots and Vikings played disciplined, game-plan specific defenses to disrupt the Eagles' quick game and half-field reads. This forced the Eagles to adapt and throw more complex routes. However, the team has managed to secure two wins with their run game and defense, giving them time to regroup during the 10-day break.

Despite some early struggles, the New York Jets remain committed to their plan and their rookie quarterback, Zach Wilson. The Jets had initially hoped to have Aaron Rodgers mentor Wilson, but when that fell through, they fully embraced Wilson as their future. This shows that while Wilson may not have met their initial expectations, the team has not given up on him.

Finally, the game between the Washington Commanders and the Denver Broncos could prove to be a pivotal matchup. A win for Washington would significantly impact the trajectory of both teams' seasons.

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