Edelman and Gronkowski Name Week 2 NFL Standouts: Young and Smith-Njigba

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-3 win over the Falcons, earning Julian Edelman's Employee of the Week. Jaxon Smith-Njigba also accounted for three touchdowns, leading the Seahawks to victory and Rob Gronkowski's pick. Both analysts praised the players' growth and performance.

Bryce Young's Week 2 performance continued a strong start to the season, following a 361-yard outing in a Week 1 loss to Chicago. His three touchdown passes against Atlanta included two connections with tight end Darren Waller, and he finished without committing a turnover. The Panthers' offense has now scored at a high clip across both games, with Young's development traced back to his 2024 benching in favor of Andy Dalton, a move both analysts viewed as a necessary reset.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout came with backup quarterback Drew Lock under center, as Sam Darnold sat out with a gluteus injury. His three scores included an 82-yard reception on Seattle's first pass attempt of the game. The victory extended Seattle's winning streak to 12 games, and Gronkowski noted the receiver's Week 1 touchdown against New England as another pivotal contribution to the team's undefeated start.