NFL: 7 biggest Surprises through Week 2

NFL: 7 biggest surprises through Week 2

By Bryce Olin | Sep 16, 2014

Sep 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Billy Winn (90) and guard Joel Bitonio (75) celebrate after Billy Cundiff (not pictured) kicked the game winning field goal to defeat the New Orleans Saints 26-24 at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 14, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown past Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) in the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Antonio Gates

Did everyone else miss the memo for Turn Back the Clock Day in San Diego on Sunday?

In his 2,000^th season with the Chargers, Antonio Gates has still got it, and he proved it once again against one of the league’s best defenses, the Seattle Seahawks, on Sunday.

Gates finished the game with seven catches for 93 yards and three touchdowns against the defending champions. He was the single biggest reason the Chargers were able to hang on and win the game with his spectacular plays like these:

Gates also racked up 81 receiving yards in Week 1 against Arizona and is ranked fourth in total receiving yards through the first two games. His three touchdowns on Sunday are the second-most in the league for tight ends behind Julius Thomas and his four TDs.

It’s just fantastic to see a player like Gates in his twelfth season in the league continue to make magnificent plays in crucial situations. We’re going to miss him when he’s gone.

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