Donovan Smith Questionable To Return With Elbow Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) exited the team's Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half. His return is currently questionable. Anything significant would be a tough blow to the Bucs' offensive line which is already struggling with injuries. Tampa Bay holds a 12-3 lead at halftime and will […]

Packers Defense Records Just One Sack In 23-7 Loss

The Green Bay Packers defense gave up two passing touchdowns and three field goals while recording only one sack in their 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The team allowed 403 yards of offense, 277 yards through the air, and 126 on the ground. The Packers had no answers for wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who […]

Steelers Defense Dominates In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was dominant in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Pittsburgh gave Cincy quarterback Joe Burrow fits as they picked up seven sacks and forced five turnovers in the win. The Steelers got off to a fast start in the game as Minkah Fitzpatrick picked off Burrow's […]

Tyler Boyd Finds The End Zone In The Opener

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd did his best to make up for the in-game loss of Tee Higgins (concussion) during Sunday's matchup versus the Steelers. The veteran finished Week 1 by catching four of his seven targets for 33 yards. Even better, he scored a touchdown, pulling in a short pass from Joe Burrow […]

Chris Boswell Makes Three Field Goals In Week 1 Win

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made three of his four field goals and added two extra points in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Boswell wound up being the hero of the game, hitting a 53-yard, game-winning field goal toward the end of overtime. The game-winner gave Boswell redemption as […]

Brandon Aiyuk Catches Two Passes For 40 Yards

San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk hauled in two of two targets for 40 yards in the Niners' 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. He added one carry for seven yards. His receiving numbers were second on the team in both yardage and receptions. The 49ers passing game struggled, as QB Trey Lance completed less […]

Wan'Dale Robinson's Injury Doesn't Sound Significant

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson was forced to exit the team's Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans with a knee injury. Robinson caught his only target and gained five yards on the play he suffered the injury. He indicated that he might have been able to continue playing but the coaches […]

Pat Freiermuth Finishes With 75 Yards In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth caught five of his 10 targets for 75 yards in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Freiermuth was impressive in the win, leading the Steelers in receiving yards. It was an encouraging sign as Freiermuth operated as the No. 2 option in the passing […]

Joe Mixon Has Solid Showing In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon ran for 82 yards off 27 carries during the loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. Mixon also had seven catches for 63 yards, and though he didn't score a touchdown, it was still a solid showing. The former Sooner is coming off the best season of his career. Judging by […]

George Pickens Catches One Ball In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens caught one of his three targets for three yards in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Pickens was a popular pick in fantasy after a productive preseason but he wasn't able to get much going in his NFL debut. That being said, he did […]

Robert Tonyan Tallies 36 Yards In Loss

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan finished Sunday's game against Minnesota with three receptions on five targets for 36 yards. The 28-year-old had more targets than any of the Packers' wide receivers but couldn't do much with them for fantasy managers. It is a promising sign that his chemistry with Rodgers is stronger than […]

Chase Claypool Rushes For 36 Yards In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool caught four of his six targets for 18 yards and added 36 rushing yards on six carries in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Claypool finished as Pittsburgh's leading rusher on an afternoon where Mitch Trubisky only threw for 194 yards and averaged just […]

Patriots Defense Records Three Sacks In Week 1 Loss

The New England Patriots' defense/special teams allowed 307 offensive yards in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots racked up three sacks and forced two fumbles but couldn't get Miami to turn the ball over. Ja'Whaun Bentley, Deatrich Wise Jr., and Matthew Judon each recorded a sack. New England lost some key players […]

Ja'Marr Chase Records Game-High 10 Catches On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase picked up right where he left off from last season during the overtime loss to the Steelers on Sunday. Although Joe Burrow struggled, Chase still finished with a game-high 10 receptions for 129 yards. He also had a touchdown, pulling in a six-yard pass late in the fourth quarter. […]

Diontae Johnson Sees 12 Targets In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught seven of his 12 targets for 55 yards in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Johnson finished as the team's leader in targets in the win while he posted a long reception of 25 yards. From a fantasy perspective, it was reassuring to […]

Jauan Jennings Leads 49ers With 62 Yards

San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings caught four passes for 62 yards, leading the team, in the Niners' 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. Jennings benefited from QB Trey Lance's strong arm. He hauled in a deep pass and gained 44 yards on third-down to put San Francisco in field goal range early in the […]

Randall Cobb Catches Two Passes In Loss

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb caught two of his three targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran was a low-end flex option for fantasy managers with Allen Lazard (ankle) out, but he and the rest of the Packers' passing attack failed to produce. Even with only […]

Keenan Allen Says His Hamstring Injury Isn't Serious

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen suffered a hamstring injury that forced him to exit the team's Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half. Allen claimed after the game that his injury is not serious but head coach Brandon Staley said the severity is not yet known. Until more […]

Mitch Trubisky Throws One Touchdown In Week 1 Win

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 21 of his 38 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown while adding nine rushing yards on three carries in a 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. In his first game as Pittsburgh's starting quarterback, Trubisky connected with Najee Harris for a one-yard touchdown reception […]

Nick Folk Attempts One Extra Point In Week 1 Loss

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk went 1-for-1 in extra-point attempts in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He did not attempt a field goal in Week 1. New England's offense struggled to move the ball on Sunday, limiting the veteran's opportunities to score points. The 37-year-old converted 36 of his 39 field-goal attempts […]

Sammy Watkins Quiet In Loss

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins caught all three of his targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Watkins started as the No. 1 wide receiver with Allen Lazard (ankle) out but did little with the opportunity. The Green Bay passing attack struggled throughout the contest, with Watkins leading […]

Joe Burrow Struggles Against Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow wasn't quite himself during the Week 1 overtime loss to Pittsburgh. The signal-caller managed to throw for 338 yards and two touchdowns. However, he uncharacteristically threw four interceptions and fumbled twice, with one resulting in a turnover. Burrow downplayed questions surrounding his health after undergoing an appendectomy in July, indicating […]

Browns Defense Finishes With Four Sacks In Week 1

The Cleveland Browns defense played well in a 26-24 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Cleveland picked up four sacks while also forcing one turnover in the winning effort. The Browns got two sacks from star edge rusher Myles Garret while Jadeveon Clowney, John Johnson, Tommy Togiai, and Ronnie Harrison Jr. all had […]

Patrick Mahomes Sustained Minor Wrist Injury In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered an apparent wrist injury after falling on it during the team's Week 1 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Andy Reid said that tests would be done, but Mahomes himself said that the injury occurred after his first of five touchdown passes, so it didn't seem […]

Deebo Samuel Gains 66 Yards, TD, As RB And WR

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel carried the ball eight times for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Niners' 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. He added two catches for 14 yards on eight targets. The 26-year-old had to take on a greater role in the backfield after starting RB Elijah Mitchell left the […]

Cade York Hits Game-Winning Field Goal In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York made all four of his field goals in a 26-24 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The rookie turned in a big afternoon in his NFL debut, hitting a 58-yard field goal with :08 seconds left in the game to win the game for the Browns. He also […]

Aaron Jones Records Only Eight Touches In Loss

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones carried the ball five times for 49 yards Sunday, adding three receptions on five targets for 27 yards, in the 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers struggled to generate offense all game long, and with AJ Dillon leading the backfield in carries, Jones had a disappointing […]

David Njoku Catches One Ball In Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught his lone target for a seven-yard gain in a 26-24 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The one-catch game comes as a disappointment as Njoku was a popular sleeper pick at tight end in fantasy during the preseason. Instead, he was outproduced by backup tight end […]

Hunter Henry Targeted Three Times In Week 1 Loss

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots ran a lot of two tight end sets, with Henry logging 43 snaps while teammate Jonnu Smith logged 39. Despite having fewer snaps, Smith had one more target than Henry […]

Josh Jacobs Makes Most Of Opportunities In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 57 yards on 10 carries while adding one reception for 16 yards in a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Jacobs ran well in this one averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Fantasy managers will want more than 11 opportunities going forward, but this efficiency […]