DK Metcalf Leads Seahawks With 47 Receiving Yards

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf led his team in receiving yards with 47 on three catches in the team's Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The fifth-year veteran also caught one touchdown. The score came in the second quarter from the Rams 10-yard line, when Metcalf deked cornerback Derion Kendrick at the […]

Kenneth Walker III Leads Seahawks In Rushing In Week 1

After spending most of the preseason hampered by a groin injury, running back Kenneth Walker III was given the start in the Seattle Seahawks Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Walker led the team in rushing yards and carries, gaining 64 yards on 12 attempts. The second-year back also caught four passes for […]

Geno Smith Falters In Season Opener

Quarterback Geno Smith had an underwhelming start to the season in the Seattle Seahawks' 30-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. He completed 16 of 26 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown and added another six yards on his single rushing attempt of the game. The bulk of Smith's productivity came […]

Cowboys Defense Has An Amazing Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys defense was incredible in a Week 1 40-0 shutout win over the New York Giants. The Cowboys did not allow a single point while recording seven sacks, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and two touchdowns. In standard scoring leagues, that was all good for a 35-point fantasy performance. Realistically, this may be […]

Brandon Aubrey Makes Six Kicks In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey had an eventful NFL debut in Week 1, making six of his seven kicks. Aubrey made four of his five extra point tries and both of his field goal attempts, with the field goals coming from 21 and 38 yards out. It was a solid performance for the former pro […]

Jake Ferguson Leads The Cowboys In Targets In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson led the team in passing game targets in an easy 40-0 Week 1 win over the New York Giants. Ferguson saw seven targets, but was only able to come down with two catches for 11 yards. Still, the heavy target share was encouraging, as Dak Prescott only threw 24 […]

KaVontae Turpin Scores A Touchdown In Week 1 Blowout

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin scored a rushing touchdown in a 40-0 Week 1 blowout win over the New York Giants. Turpin was targeted three times in the passing game, catching two passes for 11 yards. He also ran the ball three times, gaining 14 yards and scoring on a seven yard run. It […]

Brandin Cooks Makes Two Catches In His Cowboys Debut

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks made two catches in a Week 1 rout over the New York Giants. Cooks was targeted four times, coming down with half of his targets for a total of 22 yards. He was narrowly missed by quarterback Dak Prescott on both of the incompletions. In what should be a […]

CeeDee Lamb Makes Four Catches In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb made four catches in an easy 40-0 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Lamb was targeted four times, coming up with the ball each time and totaling 77 yards. He had a nice long gain of 49 yards, but with Dallas easily in control of this […]

Tony Pollard Scores Twice In A Week 1 Rout

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard scored two touchdowns in a 40-0 Week 1 rout of the New York Giants. Pollard ran the ball 14 times, gaining 70 yards and scoring short touchdowns from one and two yards out. The Cowboys were in control throughout this game, so Pollard ceded 15 carries to other running […]

Dak Prescott Able To Game Manage Through Week 1

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott didn't need to do much in an easy 40-0 Week 1 win over the New York Giants. With the Cowboys up 26-0 at halftime mostly due to plays on defense and special teams, Prescott was not called upon to do much and was even replaced by backup Cooper Rush for […]

Chargers Defense Struggles In Week 1 Loss

The Los Angeles Chargers defense struggled in a 36-34 Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. They allowed all 36 points without recording a sack. They did secure one interception and one fumble recovery, but Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was getting so wide open on every play that no NFL quarterback would have struggled […]

Cameron Dicker Has A Perfect Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker had a perfect Week 1 performance, making all four of his extra points and two field goals. His field goals came from 25 and 50 yards out, with the 50 yarder setting a new career long for "Dicker the Kicker". Locked into a strong offensive team, Dicker should return […]

Donald Parham Jr. Scores A Touchdown In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. scored a touchdown in a Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Parham was targeted three times, catching all three for a total of 21 yards. The Chargers used the tight end's impressive size (6'8") and quarterback Justin Herbert's extremely accurate arm to get him open in […]

Gerald Everett Has Two Catches In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett made just two catches in Week 1, gaining 21 yards. He was targeted three times, as was fellow tight end Donald Parham. The two tight ends splitting targets is bad news for both in terms of fantasy prospects, but it was also a very run-based offensive attack for […]

Quentin Johnston Debuts With Two Catches In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston made his NFL debut on Sunday and came up with two catches. He was targeted three times, and gained just nine yards total. The Chargers went with a very run-focused offensive attack, not leaving much in terms of opportunities for their receivers. Still, Johnston did receive one […]

Mike Williams Works Around An Injury In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams was forced to miss some time in the middle of a Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins, but was able to return afterwards and appeared healthy. In total, he caught four passes on five targets, gaining 45 yards. The Chargers offense focused on the run in this […]

Keenan Allen Catches Six Passes In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen got the season off to a solid start. He caught six passes on nine targets, gaining 76 yards. Allen easily led the team in catches and targets and should do the same most weeks. He's the clear top receiving option on a team that should score plenty of […]

Joshua Kelley Gets An Even Split Of Carries In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley got the same number of carries as starter Austin Ekeler in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins. Kelley ran the ball 16 times, gaining 91 yards and scoring a touchdown. He was targeted once in the passing game but was unable to make the catch. With Isaiah Spiller […]

Robert Woods Productive In Week 1

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods caught six passes for 57 yards in Sunday's 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. His six receptions tied wide receiver Nico Collins for the team-high. After Woods signed a one-year deal with Houston this offseason, his role remained to be seen this season. But his 10 targets on Sunday […]

Austin Ekeler Has A Solid Performance In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler had a solid Week 1 performance against the Miami Dolphins. He ran the ball 16 times, gaining 117 yards and scoring a touchdown. He also caught four passes on five targets for 47 more yards. Ekeler broke off a huge 55-yard run that almost went all the way […]

Justin Herbert Has A Forgettable Week 1 Performance

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a forgettable Week 1 performance against the Miami Dolphins. Leading a run-heavy attack centered around Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley, Herbert completed 23 of his 33 pass attempts for 228 yards and one touchdown. He also ran five times for 18 yards and another score. Herbert made some […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Goes 3-For-3 In Week 1

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn went 3-for-3 on field goals in Sunday's 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Fairbairn got his first opportunity late in the first half, when he converted on a 35-yard attempt. Then he nailed a 38-yard attempt to end the half and a 36-yard try in the fourth quarter. The kicker […]

Cardinals Defense Showcases Strong Effort In Week 1 Defeat

The Arizona Cardinals defense came to play in the team's 20-16 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. They totaled six sacks, three turnovers, and one touchdown. Those are excellent numbers against any NFL team, and seven of the Commanders' final 11 drives were four plays or less. Led by linebacker Zaven Collins, the Cardinal […]

Texans Defense Shows Promise In Week 1

The Houston Texans defense posted four sacks and allowed 25 points in Sunday's 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Houston also forced a fumble and had one interception in the contest. Houston's defense started the game hot with Jonathan Greenard's third-down sack on Baltimore's first drive and cornerback Steven Nelson's interception on the ensuing drive. […]

Dalton Schultz Held To Just Two Catches In Week 1

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz reeled in just two passes for four yards in Sunday's 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Schultz saw four targets on the day, but he was almost non-existent in the passing game under rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. It was a positive sign, though, that he ran 43 routes on […]

Tank Dell Reels In Three Catches In NFL Debut

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell caught three passes for 34 yards in Sunday's 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. His 34 receiving yards were third most on the team, while his catches and targets (four) were tied for third among all Houston playmakers. Dell came in as the WR4 for the Texans on Sunday […]

Matt Prater Has Solid Week 1 Performance

Arizona Cardinals veteran kicker Matt Prater had a solid Week 1 showing Sunday afternoon in the team's 20-16 loss to the Washington Commanders. Prater nailed three field goals on the day, capping off the performance with a 54-yarder in the second quarter. Prater also capped off his day by nailing the extra point from the […]

Corbin Burnes Throws Eight No-Hit Innings, Sprains Ankle

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (ankle) threw eight no-hit innings against the New York Yankees on Sunday, but he suffered a sprained ankle during the start. Burnes made a nice play to end the seventh inning but hurt his ankle in the process. He is expected to be fine for his next start, which […]

Nico Collins Sees Team-High 11 Targets

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins reeled in six catches for 80 yards on 11 targets in Sunday's 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. His 80 receiving yards were also a team-high. It was encouraging to see the 24-year-old wideout lead the team with 11 targets on an impressive 26.2% target share. Rookie quarterback C.J. […]