The first two games D'Andre Swift played in Philadelphia showcased a stark contrast. During the first week, Swift had a solitary carry for three yards. However, in Week 2, he shined by carrying the ball 28 times, covering 175 yards, and securing a touchdown.

Swift's exemplary performance in Week 2 potentially overshadowed Kenneth Gainwell, who couldn't play due to an injury, marking Swift as the lead back for the Eagles. Swift was on the field for 58 snaps, which was the third-highest in his career, and his 31 touches were the second highest he's ever had in a game.

The focus now shifts to whether Swift, who has a history of injuries, can maintain this level of workload.

During a discussion on Thursday, Coach Nick Sirianni, via the official team transcript, stated, "We're going to ride the hot hand. Is it sustainable? Well, he's physically up for it. I don’t like setting expectations on anyone. If he’s performing well on Monday night, we’ll continue with him.

"We are very satisfied with the efforts he puts into keeping his body in top shape. When someone runs the ball that way, it's challenging to not hand it over to him 35 times."

In 2023, the Eagles assembled a backfield of gifted rushers, albeit with a history of injuries. Swift, in his three-year stint with Detroit, never completed a full season. Similarly, Rashaad Penny faced numerous injuries while in Seattle.

If Gainwell returns fit for Week 3 against Tampa Bay, he might share some of the carries with Swift. However, Swift has evidently demonstrated his capability to handle the workload. Given the team’s roster setup, Sirianni has the advantage of continuing with a performing player until either their performance drops or an injury occurs. When that happens, the next available player will take over the duties.

Indianapolis Colts' quarterback, Anthony Richardson, sustained a concussion during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans and won't return. Before his departure in the second quarter, Richardson managed 6 completions from 10 attempts, totaling 56 yards. The fourth overall draft pick also rushed three times, accumulating 35 yards and scoring two touchdowns.

The Colts have since brought in experienced quarterback Gardner Minshew to take Richardson's place.

Stay tuned to Around the NFL for updates on Richardson's condition.

The Saints have impressively held their opponents to under 20 points for 10 games straight, setting a new record in the franchise's history. Remarkably, the team didn't concede a touchdown in 2023 until the final 1:16 of Week 2, marking the most extended duration for such a record in the team's history.

However, head coach Dennis Allen wasn't entirely pleased, particularly about the late-game touchdown his team allowed.

"It should have been two full games without conceding a touchdown, so there's room for improvement," Allen remarked on Monday night. "While we've had some solid defensive moments, we won't rest on our laurels. There's always room for improvement, and we'll address what needs fixing. Today, I felt our defensive line and coverage were in sync, particularly our front line."

During the first half, the Saints' defense was unyielding, permitting only four first downs and a mere 88 total net yards, effectively stifling Bryce Young and the Panthers' offense.

In total, the Saints managed to sack Young four times. Excluding a couple of instances where Young scrambled, the Saints effectively controlled the ground game, allowing only 66 yards from 17 attempts. Carolina managed just 4 out of 14 on third downs and a total of 139 net passing yards. It was only during the Panthers' final 75-yard TD drive, with New Orleans in a more relaxed stance, that the Panthers surpassed 200 yards.

Notably, the Saints applied pressure on Young using just their four defensive linemen. Carl Granderson spearheaded the defensive efforts with six QB pressures and a sack. Additionally, Cam Jordan contributed with four pressures, according to Next Gen Stats.

Allen stated, "Being able to pressurize the quarterback with just four players, while having seven in coverage, is a proven strategy for success in our league."

The Saints' defense left the top draft pick, Young, looking less than seasoned under the spotlight. The quarterback struggled to establish a consistent pace and had difficulty making long throws. Most of his notable plays came from a few scrambles before the final drive.