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22. Cleveland Browns (1-1)
Week 2 ranking: 21

Most important backup/role player: QB Jameis Winston


In 2023, the Browns lost quarterback Deshaun Watson to a season-ending shoulder injury and had to rotate through five different starters before Joe Flacco led an improbable run to the playoffs. Watson has often been injured since arriving in Cleveland in 2022, missing 11 games last season because of injury. He has also struggled too, posting the sixth-lowest QBR since his debut. In Winston, the Browns have one of the NFL's most experienced backups should Watson go down or get benched by the coaching staff. A 10-year veteran, Winston has started 80 games and thrown 141 touchdowns in his career. -- Daniel Oyefusi

12. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)
Week 2 ranking: 11

Most important backup/role player: OL Spencer Anderson


Anderson has joked that he gets tired of hearing about his versatility, but it's what makes him most valuable. With Isaac Seumalo battling a pec injury, Anderson's first two career starts have come this season. The 2023 seventh-round pick can play guard, but he's also capable of filling in at every position along the line. Anderson is likely a do-it-all backup whenever Seumalo is healthy this season, but Anderson could eventually earn a starting job if the Steelers move on from right guard James Daniels, who's a free agent after the season. -- Brooke Pryor


13. Baltimore Ravens (0-2)
Week 2 ranking: 4

Most important backup/role player: RB Justice Hill


Hill entered the season as a change-of-pace backup to Derrick Henry but has played 72 snaps through two games, seven more than Henry. In the running game, Hill has averaged 5 yards per carry (25 yards on five rush attempts). In the passing game, he has caught eight passes for 62 yards and provides strong pass protection for QB Lamar Jackson. Last season, team officials referred to Hill as the team's unsung hero. He has kept that title so far this season. -- Jamison Hensley


18. Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)
Week 2 ranking: 14

Most important backup/role player: TE Erick All Jr.


All has immediately skyrocketed in importance through his first two games of the season. In the team's Week 2 loss to Kansas City, the rookie had as many snaps as starting tight end Drew Sample did. He also chipped in with four catches for 42 yards. The coaching staff has been very high on the fourth-round pick. If All continues to be this productive and effective, he could have a massive impact on Cincinnati's offensive scheme. -- Ben Baby

I'd say that's fairly accurate. Well, at least I couldn't argue against it.

About what I would have expected.