2023 NFL season, Week 2: What We Learned from Monday night doubleheader

MONDAY NIGHT

Next Gen stat of the game: Deshaun Watson completed just 3 off 11 pass attempts while under pressure Monday night, bringing his total to 7 of 22 while under pressure this season. His -26.7 completion percentage over expected while under pressure is the worst in the NFL among qualified quarterbacks.

NFL Research: The Steelers' two defensive touchdowns powered them to victory, and also past their combined total for defensive touchdowns between the last two seasons (one). T.J. Watt also became the Steelers' all-time sack leader (81.5) with his second-quarter sack of Watson.

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Next Gen stat of the game: Chris Olave's 42-yard catch in the third quarter increased the Saints' win probability by 12% (55% to 67%) in Week 2. He had less than a yard of separation (0.8 yards) on C.J. Henderson when the ball arrived.

NFL Research: Derek Carr's 65.5 passer rating in Monday night's win is the worst passer rating he has had in a win in his career (previously 0-25 with a sub-70 passer rating).

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