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Sunday, September 13

Michael Wilson Catches Five Passes in Cardinals' Victory

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson caught five of seven targets for 56 yards in a 26-14 season-opening victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson served a prominent role in the passing attack, securing four more receptions than target Marvin Harrison Jr. Reconnecting with quarterback Jacoby Brissett, Wilson maintained solid fantasy value and clear chemistry with his signal-caller ahead of a Week 2 matchup against Seattle.

Tyler Allgeier Handles Robust Workload in Cardinals' Win

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Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier handled a heavy workload in Sunday's 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Serving as the lead back on the depth chart, Allgeier rushed 17 times for 61 yards while catching both of his targets for nine receiving yards. He outpaced rookie Jeremiyah Love by six carries, taking on primary early-down duties to establish Arizona's ground game heading into a Week 2 divisional clash with Seattle.

Jacoby Brissett Shines With 277 Yards in Upset Win

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett delivered a sharp performance to lead his team to a 26-14 Week 1 upset victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Brissett completed 27 of 37 pass attempts for 277 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, while adding 14 rushing yards on six carries. He capped an opening 70-yard drive with a touchdown setup and later threw a three-yard touchdown pass to tight end Trey McBride in the fourth quarter.

T.J. Watt Joins Historic 100-Sack Club With Pick-Six in Win

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Pittsburgh Steelers edge defender T.J. Watt delivered a dominant performance in a 20-13 Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Watt registered four tackles, 2.0 sacks, three tackles for loss, and a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown off Cooper Rush in the fourth quarter. With his pick-six, Watt joined Hall of Famer Julius Peppers as the only players in NFL history to record at least 100 career sacks and 10 interceptions, sealing the win for Pittsburgh.

Kaleb Johnson Logs Zero Offensive Snaps in Packers Debut

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Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson failed to play a single offensive snap in the team's season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Green Bay acquired the second-year back from the Pittsburgh Steelers at the cutdown deadline. Despite Johnson's prior experience working with Packers offensive coordinator Tim Lester and assistant Arthur Smith, Green Bay opted to rely entirely on Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd out of the backfield during Week 1 action.

Justin Herbert Sacked Three Times in Chargers Week 1 Defeat

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while adding 29 rushing yards on five carries in a 26-14 loss to Arizona. Herbert threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Ladd McConkey, but the offense faltered after McConkey exited with a chest injury. Sacked three times, Herbert threw a key fourth-quarter interception at Arizona's five-yard line.

Rico Dowdle Stymied with 21 Scrimmage Yards in Steelers Debut

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle rushed eight times for 15 yards and caught two of five targets for six yards in Sunday's 20-13 Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Making his Pittsburgh debut, Dowdle shared backfield touches closely with Jaylen Warren but was outgained 73-21 in total scrimmage yards. Despite the slow start, Dowdle's past experience with head coach Mike McCarthy keeps him in the backfield rotation.

Jaylen Warren Leads Steelers Backfield with 73 Scrimmage Yards

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren rushed 10 times for 46 yards (4.6 YPC) and caught five of six targets for 27 yards in a 20-13 victory over Atlanta. Warren outpaced backfield teammate Rico Dowdle in touches and total scrimmage yards (73-21). Despite losing a fumble inside Pittsburgh territory that led to Atlanta's only touchdown, Warren maintained prime efficiency in the team's ground attack.

Ja'Kobi Lane Suffers Fractured Wrist in NFL Debut with Ravens

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Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane suffered a fractured wrist during Sunday's 41-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Lane caught one of three targets for 11 yards and had a potential touchdown wiped out by a holding penalty before exiting early. He will undergo an MRI on Monday and is expected to miss multiple weeks, ruling him out for Baltimore's Week 2 contest against New Orleans.

Brenton Strange Hauls in Touchdown Pass in Jaguars Opener

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Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange caught a touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence in Sunday's 34-10 Week 1 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Strange contributed to a balanced passing attack that saw Lawrence throw four touchdowns to four different receivers, helping Jacksonville build an insurmountable lead.

Parker Washington Paces Jaguars WRs with 83 Yards and TD

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington caught five of six targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-10 Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Washington led Jacksonville in receptions, receiving yards, and targets, highlighting his day with an impressive 30-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter that helped spark a 24-0 halftime lead as he established himself as a top target for Trevor Lawrence.

Jakobi Meyers Hauls in 32-Yard Touchdown Pass in Jaguars Victory

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught both of his targets for 40 yards and a touchdown, while adding one carry for two yards in Sunday's 34-10 Week 1 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Meyers maximized his opportunities by hauling in a 32-yard scoring strike from Trevor Lawrence on Jacksonville's opening drive of the second half, extending the Jaguars' commanding lead to 31-0.

Josh Cameron Catches First NFL Touchdown Pass in Jaguars Debut

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Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Josh Cameron recorded two catches for 20 yards on two targets, including his first career NFL touchdown, in Sunday's 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The sixth-round draft pick secured the milestone reception—which doubled as quarterback Trevor Lawrence's 100th career touchdown pass—while establishing an immediate rotational role in the offense.

Trevor Lawrence Fires Four Touchdown Passes in Week 1 Blowout

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 18 of 23 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns with zero interceptions in a 34-10 Week 1 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Lawrence led scoring drives on Jacksonville's first four possessions to build a 24-0 halftime cushion. He reached his 100th career touchdown pass on a strike to rookie Josh Cameron and added TDs to Parker Washington, Brenton Strange, and Jakobi Meyers.

Ashton Jeanty Amasses 147 Yards and Two Scores in Raiders Victory

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty recorded 147 total yards and two touchdowns in a 27-13 season-opening win against Miami. Jeanty rushed 23 times for 102 yards (4.4 YPC) and caught all six of his targets for 45 yards, catching two 13-yard touchdown passes from Kirk Cousins. Bouncing back from a rough rookie season and an offseason ankle injury, Jeanty efficiently anchored head coach Klint Kubiak's new offensive scheme despite tight end Brock Bowers missing the contest.

Aaron Rodgers Guides Steelers to Week 1 Victory Over Falcons

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards and a six-yard touchdown to Pat Freiermuth with zero interceptions in Sunday's 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Kicking off his final NFL season, Rodgers was sacked twice and completed just one pass over 20 yards. Following the efficient performance, he awarded head coach Mike McCarthy a game ball for his 175th career win.

Woody Marks Splits Texans Backfield Snaps in Season Opener

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Houston Texans running back Woody Marks rushed nine times for 42 yards (4.7 YPC) and caught one target for a two-yard loss in a 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Marks split backfield work evenly with veteran David Montgomery, actually out-snapping him 40 to 39 and running 20 routes to Montgomery's 14, establishing immediate standalone fantasy value in his debut.

Josh Downs Logs High Route Participation in Week 1 Loss

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs caught two of four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite placing fourth on the team in targets, Downs logged a team-high 32 routes on Daniel Jones' 34 dropbacks (93.8% route participation) while operating out of the slot on 78.8% of plays, signalling an every-down role ahead of Week 2 against Kansas City.

Stefon Diggs Scores TD but Costly Penalty Hurts Commanders in Debut

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught four of nine targets for 55 yards and a 10-yard touchdown from Jayden Daniels in a 24-22 loss to Philadelphia. Diggs led the team in targets but drew a crucial 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for hugging the goalpost during his celebration. The penalty backed up Washington for the extra point attempt instead of a potential game-tying two-point try, for which Diggs took full responsibility.

Kirk Cousins Throws Three Touchdowns in Winning Raiders Debut

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 21 of 30 passes for 160 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 27-13 Week 1 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Cousins opened the game 9-for-9, connecting with Jack Bech for a 15-yard TD before later hitting Ashton Jeanty for two 13-yard scoring passes. The effort marked his 301st career TD pass, moving him past John Elway for 14th all-time.