Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season began with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Los Angeles Chargers in Thursday night football. The hosts were trailing for three quarters of the game but outscored the Chargers in the last quarter, which helped them to clinch the win. In other matches, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints for the first time since Tom Brady joined them on Sunday.
Tight ends were instrumental in week 2 of the 2022 NFL season for their respective teams. From Mark Andrews to Zach Ertz, the tight ends put in great performances this week. Let’s take a look at the top 10 tight ends in week 2.
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Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens)
While the Ravens could not win against the Miami Dolphins, Andrews was one of their best-performing players. He registered 1 carry in 3 yards, 3 attempts, 9 receptions in 104 yards, 1 touchdown and an average of 11.6 yards per reception in the game.
Darren Waller (Las Vegas Raiders)
The Las Vegas Raiders were beaten 23-29 by the Cardinals on Sunday. However, Waller was one of their best players as he registered 6 receptions in 50 yards, 1 touchdown and 8.3 yards per reception.
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Mike Gesicki (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins star Mike Gesicki registered 4 receptions in 41 yards, 1 touchdown and an average of 10.3 per reception. He also recorded his longest reception 14 yards.
Zach Ertz (Arizona Cardinals)
The Cardinals beat Las Vegas Raiders 23-29 in week 2 of the 2022 NFL season. Ertz was one of their most crucial players as he registered 8 receptions in 75 yards, 9.4 yards per reception and 16 yards as his longest catch in the game.
Logan Thomas (Washington Commanders)
The Commanders were beaten by the Detroit Lions 36-27 on September 18. Thomas, however, emerged as one of the few positives from the game as he made 3 receptions in 37 yards,1 touchdown and 12.3 yards per reception in the game.
Tyler Higbee (Los Angeles Rams)
The Rams defeated the Atlanta Falcons in week 2 of the 2022 NFL season. Higbee was one of the most crucial players for the victors as he recorded 7 receptions in 71 yards with an average of 10.1 yards per reception. His longest reception in the game was 18 yards.
Ross Dwelley (San Francisco 49ers)
The 49ers beat arch-rivals Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 18. Ross Dwelley was one of the most impressive players on the field as he registered 1 reception, 38 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 fumble recoveries.
Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Steelers were defeated 14-17 by the New England Patriots on Sunday. However, Pat Freiermuth was one of the better performers in the game as he made 4 receptions, 22 yards, 1 touchdown and 5.5 yards per touchdown. His longest reception was 8 yards in the game.
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Gerald Everett (Los Angeles Chargers)
While the Chargers could not replicate their performance from the previous week as they were beaten by the Arizona Cardinals, Everett emerged as one of the positives from the game. The 28-year-old recorded 6 receptions in 71 yards with an average of 11.8 yards per reception on Sunday.
Eric Saubert (Denver Broncos)
The Broncos registered their first victory of the ongoing season as they beat Houston Texans 16-9 on Sunday. Saubert was one the most important members for the hosts, as he registered 1 reception in 22 yards and 1 touchdown in the game.
