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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze caught two of three targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Active despite managing a right calf injury sustained on Sept. 3, Odunze played without snap restrictions. His target volume was limited as Chicago's offense relied on a six-touchdown rushing performance in the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins hauled in three of six targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 33-27 season-opening win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Higgins tied for second on the team in receptions and targets while recording a team-long 29-yard catch. With Joe Burrow distributing passes to nine different targets, Higgins provided efficient secondary receiving production entering Week 2.
Houston Texans running back David Montgomery recorded 23 touches for 79 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns in his team debut during a 36-31 Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Montgomery rushed 20 times for 60 yards with scoring runs of one and 18 yards, while catching three targets for 19 yards including a seven-yard TD reception. Montgomery established himself as Houston's clear lead back over Woody Marks.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai carried the ball 10 times for 100 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Monangai capitalized on head coach Ben Johnson's run-heavy scheme to deliver a 124-scrimmage-yard performance in his secondary backfield role.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift rushed 18 times for 124 yards and three touchdowns while adding a 10-yard reception in Sunday's 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Swift opened strong with 65 rushing yards in the first quarter alone, scoring two one-yard TDs before sealing the win with a 28-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the highest-scoring Week 1 game in league history.
New York Jets running back Breece Hall led all fantasy scorers in Sunday's matchup with 19.8 PPR points, rushing 22 times for 102 yards and a four-yard third-quarter touchdown in a 23-10 Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. Hall added two receptions for 16 yards to total 118 scrimmage yards on 24 touches. Playing without physical limitations after a prior groin injury, Hall's TD extended New York's lead to 17-7.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed 13 times for 57 yards and caught three of four targets for 12 yards in a 36-31 Week 1 win over the Houston Texans. With backup Ty Johnson inactive due to a hamstring injury, Cook took on elevated passing-down responsibilities alongside his early-down carries while rookie Ray Davis and Frank Gore Jr. provided backfield depth behind him.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown rushed 16 times for 56 yards and a touchdown while catching five of six targets for 22 yards in a 33-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown handled 11 more carries than backup Samaje Perine, scoring on a five-yard run in the second quarter while finishing tied for the team lead in receptions.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins caught seven of 10 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown while adding a seven-yard rush in Sunday's 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Collins caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud in the second quarter and led Houston in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as the clear top wideout heading into Week 2.
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy served as the emergency third quarterback in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. After starter Kyler Murray left the game with a concussion and was replaced by backup Carson Wentz, McCarthy remained on standby, eligible to enter the game only if Wentz suffered an injury during the contest.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon intercepted Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray on the very first pass attempt of Sunday's Week 1 contest. Nixon picked off Murray's forced deep throw into double coverage along the right sideline, giving Green Bay early possession. The turnover set up a drive that resulted in a 59-yard field goal by rookie kicker Trey Smack to give Green Bay an early 3-0 lead.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen with 1:36 remaining in the fourth quarter to secure a 36-31 Week 1 victory over the Houston Texans. The go-ahead touchdown reception was Palmer's only catch and target of the game, coming just one play after Texans defensive back Kamari Lassiter dropped a potential interception in the end zone.
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston recorded two receptions for 59 yards and scored his first career NFL touchdown in a 34-10 Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Boston hauled in a 46-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, providing a rare highlight for Cleveland's offense in an otherwise disappointing season opener.
Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom suffered a concussion during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lindstrom exited the game following the head injury and was officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The loss of the starting guard impacted Atlanta's offensive line during their 20-13 defeat to Pittsburgh on the road at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu exited Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons due to an apparent right arm/shoulder injury. The former first-round pick left the field favoring his right arm during the fourth quarter while Pittsburgh held a 20-13 lead. Rookie Max Iheanchor entered the game at right tackle to replace Fautanu, with tackle Dylan Cook shifting over to the left side.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's return becomes vital for the team following news that edge rusher Myles Garrett will undergo knee surgery and miss at least four games on injured reserve. Donald, who unretired this offseason, did not suit up in LA's opener in Melbourne while conditioning. His presence is now urgently needed to anchor the Rams' defensive line during Garrett's absence.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter delivered a stellar NFL debut against the Cincinnati Bengals, recording his first career sack and returning an interception for a touchdown. Trotter sacked Joe Burrow on third down in the third quarter before jumping a route on Cincinnati's next drive for a pick-six, cutting the deficit to 27-20 and following in the footsteps of his All-Pro father.
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Deane Leonard was officially ruled inactive for Sunday's season-opening matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Leonard was included on the team's five-player inactive list released 90 minutes prior to kickoff alongside safety R.J. Mickens and offensive linemen Trevor Penning, Logan Taylor, and Alex Harkey as Los Angeles configured its active secondary depth for Week 1.
Los Angeles Chargers safety R.J. Mickens was a surprise inactive for Sunday's Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Mickens was expected to serve as the team's fourth safety entering the season, but the Chargers elected to make rookie Genesis Smith active instead. Mickens joined Deane Leonard, Trevor Penning, Logan Taylor, and Alex Harkey on Los Angeles' inactive list for the opener.
Los Angeles Chargers safety Genesis Smith was active for Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Arizona Cardinals, getting the nod on the game-day roster over veteran R.J. Mickens. Smith was selected to suit up as the team's fourth safety behind Derwin James, Elijah Molden, and Tony Jefferson. The decision highlighted the Chargers' confidence in the rookie defensive back for their regular season debut.
