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Daxton Hill DB | CIN
Bengals' Dax Hill: Double-digit stops in win
Hill recorded 10 total tackles (four solo) and four passes defensed during Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans.
Hill was able to have a rather productive day in Week 2, finishing second on the team in takedowns behind linebacker Demetrius Knight (12), while also securing a career-high four passes defensed. The cornerback has now registered 17 total tackles (11 solo) and four passes defensed over two games to open the 2026 campaign.
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Christian Elliss LB | NE
Patriots' Christian Elliss: Double-digit tackles in defensive win
Elliss logged 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers.
Elliss led all players in Sunday's contest in tackles. The inside linebacker played all 70 defensive snaps in the contest and has missed just one defensive snap through two regular-season games.
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Demetrius Knight Jr. LB | CIN
Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Notches 12 takedowns in victory
Knight recorded 12 total tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-6 win over Houston.
Knight was able to lead the team in takedowns as he continued his hot start to the season versus the Texans. The linebacker has now registered 19 total tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown over two contests to open the 2026 campaign.
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Daiyan Henley LB | LAC
Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Just three tackles in Week 2 loss
Henley recorded three assisted tackles during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
It was just the third time Henley recorded three tackles or less in a regular-season game since the start of the 2025 campaign. The fourth-year pro is up to 11 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through two regular-season games and is looking to log a third consecutive 100-tackle campaign.
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AJ Dillon RB | CAR
Panthers' AJ Dillon: Loses yardage on three carries Sunday
Dillon handled three carries for minus-3 yards during Sunday's 34-3 win at Atlanta. He also recorded a tackle in punt coverage.
Dillon once again was not really involved in Week 2 until the game was well in hand, although this time the lopsided result was in the Panthers' favor, and the Falcons evidently knew the run was coming. Carolina may have to lean on him more in Week 3 if 2024 second-rounder Jonathon Brooks (groin) ends up being unavailable.
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Sonny Styles LB | WAS
Commanders' Sonny Styles: Three tackles in loss
Styles recorded three total tackles during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cowboys.
Styles was on the field for all 55 of the team's defensive snaps with fellow inside linebacker Frankie Luvu (groin) unavailable versus Dallas. Styles didn't see an increase in production, but his usage seems to suggest that the rookie is already a highly trusted member of the defense. Through two contests, he has compiled seven total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Tremaine Edmunds MLB | NYG
Giants' Tremaine Edmunds: Five tackles in loss
Edmunds logged five assisted tackles and one pass defensed in Monday's 28-6 loss to the Rams.
Edmunds did not record a solo tackle in Sunday's contest but assisted on five takedowns. The linebacker played 100 percent of the Giants' defensive snaps for the second consecutive week, now having been on the field for all 118 defensive plays this season.
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Bobby Okereke LB | CAR
Panthers' Bobby Okereke: Nine tackles, INT in Week 2 win
Okereke recorded nine tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-3 win over the Falcons.
Okereke signed with the Panthers just over three weeks ago and has already carved out a prominent role at linebacker alongside Devin Lloyd. Both made noise against Atlanta, as the duo combined for three interceptions. Through two games, Okereke has logged 15 tackles (nine solo), one QB hit and the interception on one pass breakup across 80.6 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps.
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Devin Bush LB | CHI
Bears' Devin Bush: Tallies four tackles Sunday
Bush recorded four tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 9-3 loss versus the Vikings.
Bush played all 52 of Chicago's defensive snaps in Week 2, but he only managed four tackles, even against a run-heavy Minnesota attack. Managers relying on him for IDP production will be hoping for more in a Week 3 tilt versus the Eagles.
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T.J. Edwards LB | CHI
Bears' T.J. Edwards: Makes four tackles in loss
Edwards recorded four tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 9-3 loss versus the Vikings.
Edwards played on 100 percent of the Bears' defensive snaps for the second time in as many games to open the season. However, Edwards' tackle total remained modest, and he'll look to boost his production in a Week 3 matchup against the Eagles.