Justin Herbert, Christian Gonzalez among 5 winners and 1 loser from Oregon in NFL Week 2

Week 2 of the NFL Season is nearly in the books, as only the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants are set to face off on Monday Night Football. The game will be a clash of plenty of Oregon greats, with Kayvon Thibodeaux, Jevon Holland, and Terrance Ferguson in action. The trio will each look to impact the game, and stand out as some of the best Ducks performers.

Given how many former Oregon stars are in the NFL, there are constantly Ducks making big plays around the league. Leaving Week 2, 5 Oregon Ducks stars had standout performances, while one former Duck finds himself in a messy situation early in the season.

The 5 best performances by Oregon Ducks in Week 2

Bo Nix - Quarterback - Denver Broncos

After an awful showing on Monday Night Football, the Denver Broncos quieted a ton of noise about the offense's struggles. Bo Nix finished the game 22-of-31 for 288 yards with a touchdown and an interception. There's still a lot to clean up for Nix, but getting Jaylen Waddle involved this weekend was a great step forward.

Troy Franklin - Wide Receiver - Denver Broncos

Two weeks into the season, Troy Franklin is in the race for catch of the year as he hauled in a Bo Nix shot with just one hand. Franklin only caught 1 pass for 27 yards, but with the way he hauled in the pass, Bo Nix should start targeting his fellow Duck more often.

Marcus Mariota - Quarterback - Washington Commanders

Unfortunately, Jayden Daniels suffered a nasty elbow injury similar to the one he suffered last season, bringing Marcus Mariota in for the second half. Mariota was solid in limited playing time, finishing 11-for-16 for 111 yards and a touchdown, adding 3 yards with his legs. Amid an 0-2 start, the Commanders may need Mariota to rise to the occasion to keep this season afloat.

Christian Gonzalez - Cornerback - New England Patriots

The Patriots made the wise decision to make Christian Gonzalez the highest paid cornerback in the league, and on Sunday the investment proved wise. Gonzalez played 49 coverage snaps, allowing just 4 catches for 12 yards, with 2 pass breakups and 3 tackles. The Patriots were able to take DK Metcalf out of this game, and it was because of their superstar DB.

Deforest Buckner - Defensive Tackle - Indianapolis Colts

Even as Deforest Buckner ages, he continues to be one of the best defensive linemen in the league. Sunday Night Football saw Buckner add another sack to his total, powering through several blockers to bring down Patrick Mahomes. The Colts are 0-2 to start the season, but falling on a last second field goal should make the Colts feel better than the way they felt after last week's loss.

The Chargers struggles make Justin Herbert a rare loser

Justin Herbert - Quarterback - Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers came into the season with Super Bowl hopes again, but after losing to the Cardinals and Raiders, things are looking bleak. Justin Herbert struggled again in this game, putting the ball on the ground 3 times while throwing a pair of interceptions. If Herbert and the team can't lock in, and start to win games soon, this season could end up being a disaster.

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