NFL preseason Week 2 winners and losers: Bo Nix shines in Broncos return, Fernando Mendoza struggles - CBS Sports
NFL preseason Week 2 saw standout performances from quarterbacks like Shedeur Sanders, who impressed coaches with his confidence and decision-making. The article evaluates various players' efforts as they compete for roster spots ahead of the regular season.
Why it matters
Preseason performance is the primary indicator for coaching staffs to determine depth charts and final roster compositions for the upcoming season.
The second week of the NFL preseason is underway, with the regular season drawing ever closer.
Preseason football is like a box of chocolates as Forrest Gump would say, "You never know what you're going to get." That's because some squads have their starters chained to the bench, some play minimal snaps and some could receive as much of a half of work. Observing who could emerge as a real contributor from the chaos that is preseason football is tricky given the varying degrees of skill levels on the field all at the same time, but it's possible to identify who maximized their opportunity and who would like a do-over.
Let's kick identify the winners and losers of Week 2 of the 2026 preseason.
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