MMQB Week 2: Ravens on Top of Toughest Division; Bills, Seahawks Stay Focused

Welcome to Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season here at The MMQB. Below are links to everything Albert Breer wrote over the weekend, plus more from our staff.

Who’s Got It Better Than Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? Nooooobody.

The Ravens’ offseason changes are paying off.

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Albert Breer talks to Lamar Jackson about how he and the Ravens are staying true to their identity in 2023, even with a new contract, a new coordinator and a bunch of new weapons around him.

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Bills Stayed Focused Amid Distractions for Decisive Week 2 Win Over Raiders

Buffalo kept its focus to get an important win over Las Vegas in Week 2.

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Albert Breer speaks to Sean McDermott to learn how the Bills kept their eye on the prize after a hectic week in Buffalo.

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Pete Carroll and the Seahawks Are Starting to Believe What They See

The coach is focused on his team setting themselves up for success with each play.

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Albert Breer chats with Pete Carroll about how the Seahawks were able to turn it around for a Week 2 win.

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Takeaways: Ravens May Be Favorites in NFL’s Best Division

It’s still early, but Baltimore’s finish against the Bengals was proof the AFC North is the strongest division out there.

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Albert Breer talks to Lamar Jackson about Sunday’s win, as well as Pete Carroll, Sean McDermott, Shaq Barrett, DeMarcus Lawrence and more.

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More From the MMQB Staff: 

With Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan on the sidelines, Sunday’s game was a showcase of the NFL’s best minds.

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Conor Orr: Rams-49ers Is a Vault of Ideas Ripe for the NFL’s Taking

Conor Orr: It May Be Time to Freak Out About Joe Burrow and the 0–2 Bengals

Conor Orr: The Buccaneers Have Nothing Else to Lose—and They’re Playing Like It

Gilberto Manzano: Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins Show They Don’t Have to Win Pretty

Gilberto Manzano: NFL Week 2: Five Things We Learned