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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenny Gainwell rushed five times for 15 yards and caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. With Sean Tucker sidelined by a hamstring injury, Gainwell served as the primary backup in Tampa Bay's backfield and also returned a kickoff for 22 yards. Game script limited overall rushing attempts, but Gainwell remains poised for involvement in Week 2.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was ruled out for Sunday's Week 1 win against the Dolphins after undergoing a meniscus trim procedure on Sept. 8. Encouragingly, Bowers was seen walking unaided with a sleeve on his left leg in the locker room postgame. Reports indicate a realistic timeline for Bowers to return in Week 2 against the Chargers, contingent on securing medical clearance through practice following his brief absence.
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson caught three of seven targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-30 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Tyler Shough targeted Johnson at the third-highest rate on the team behind Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele. Johnson averaged 18.0 yards per reception, providing a reliable downfield target and red-zone weapon in New Orleans' season opener.
Los Angeles Rams second-year edge rusher Josaiah Stewart is in line for a significantly expanded starting role after star pass rusher Myles Garrett was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Stewart played 28 defensive snaps in Week 1 against the 49ers, earning a 75.9 PFF grade and an 80.6 coverage grade while dropping into coverage three times. Stewart tied for the rookie lead in pass-rush win rate in 2025 and steps up opposite Byron Young.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams caught just four of nine targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints. Williams and quarterback Jared Goff struggled to connect, resulting in a sub-50 percent catch rate for the wideout, with nearly half his yardage coming on a single 22-yard reception. Coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, Williams will look to bounce back Thursday against Buffalo.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley carried 15 times for 83 yards and caught one pass for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. Barkley highlighted his day with a 42-yard, tackle-breaking run in the second quarter, though he was limited to 41 yards on his other 14 carries. Barkley saw minimal involvement in the passing game but will look to expand his role in Week 2 against the Titans.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey exited Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter after absorbing a hard hit over the middle from Mack Wilson Sr. McConkey was evaluated in the medical tent and ruled questionable to return due to a chest injury, with coach Jim Harbaugh offering no postgame update. Before exiting, McConkey recorded a team-high five catches on seven targets for 82 yards and a touchdown.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson led all pass catchers with six receptions on seven targets for 79 yards in a 23-10 Week 1 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Operating as the clear primary option for new quarterback Geno Smith, Wilson accounted for nearly a third of Smith's 24 pass attempts. Wilson paced the team in catches, targets, and receiving yards while helping New York maintain tempo throughout the contest.
Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims delivered a dominant performance in Sunday's 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 38 pass-blocking snaps, the 2024 first-round pick allowed zero pressures and posted an 84.5 PFF pass-blocking grade, the highest single-game mark of his career. Mims spent most of the contest shutting down Bucs rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., keeping quarterback Joe Burrow well-protected throughout.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. struggled in his NFL debut during a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Matching up primarily against Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims across 38 pass-blocking snaps, Bain was held without a single pressure or sack and earned a 40.1 grade from Pro Football Focus. The first-round pick will look to bounce back in Week 2 against Cleveland.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce caught four of six targets for a team-leading 61 yards in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Ravens. Despite being limited to a pre-planned snap count due to prior ankle and heel injuries, Pierce played through a left hand contusion after X-rays on his wrist came back negative. He wore a soft brace postgame but expects to expand his workload in Week 2 against Kansas City.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught five of eight targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints. LaPorta finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Amon-Ra St. Brown while tying Jahmyr Gibbs for second in catches, showing full health after being limited to nine games last season.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs posted a career-high 29 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns while adding five receptions for 30 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime win against the Saints. Gibbs scored on two one-yard runs, becoming the sixth player in NFL history with 50 touchdowns in his first 50 games. Despite losing a fumble, Gibbs felt physically fine following his 34-touch workload.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught just two of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Faced with heavy bracket coverage from Tampa Bay's defense, Chase finished behind teammates Mike Gesicki, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown in targets, though he remains the central focal point of Cincinnati's passing game heading into Week 2.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 10 times for 65 yards and two scores in a 59-37 Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. Williams led Chicago on nine separate scoring drives, throwing touchdown passes to Cole Kmet and Jahdae Walker in the highest-scoring opening-week game in NFL history.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while rushing for 20 yards on five carries in a 33-27 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Burrow connected with nine different receivers, including a two-yard score to Mike Gesicki, and praised his offensive line for allowing only one sack despite acknowledging a third-quarter pick-six mistake.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 26 of 39 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns—both to Amon-Ra St. Brown—in Sunday's 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints. Official replay review correctly overturned a second-quarter fumble returned for a touchdown by New Orleans, ruling Goff had initiated his forward throwing motion. Goff added two rushing yards in the season-opening triumph.
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle sprain during the first quarter of Sunday's 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans. X-rays returned clean, and an MRI is scheduled to evaluate the injury. Before being carted off, the No. 30 overall pick converted a third-and-9 with a 30-yard reception on his first NFL catch, setting up a touchdown drive. Head coach Aaron Glenn expressed low concern over long-term severity.
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate, selected fourth overall out of Ohio State, caught four of six targets for 38 yards (7.8 PPR points) in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the New York Jets. Tate tied Wan'Dale Robinson for the team lead in targets and receiving yards, establishing an encouraging core role in Tennessee's passing attack under quarterback Cam Ward despite the team's overall offensive struggles.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 26 of 38 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Stroud threw a 12-yard TD pass to Nico Collins and a go-ahead seven-yard TD to David Montgomery in the fourth quarter. However, Stroud lost two fumbles on sacks, including one on Houston's final drive at the Buffalo nine-yard line that sealed the defeat.
