Wil Lutz Makes Two Field Goals Against The Falcons
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz made two-of-three field goal attempts in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, including the game-winner with 19 seconds left. The veteran made his only attempt from beyond 50 yards. However, Lutz did miss a 44-yard field goal attempt late in the first quarter. The veteran kicker ended the game... Read More
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Catches Two Touchdowns
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire reestablished himself as the team's top running back in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Cardinals. While Edwards-Helaire didn't lead the team in rushing attempts or yards, he finished with a solid 42 yards on seven carries. But his big impact was in the passing game, where he... Read More
Saints Defense Forces A Pair Of Turnovers In Win
The New Orleans Saints defense had a solid performance against the Atlanta Falcons. While they didn't register a sack, the Saints did force a pair of turnovers. They had three forced fumbles in the game, recovering two. Marcus Mariota lost a fumble in the second quarter, while Olamide Zaccheaus had one in the first quarter.... Read More
Dontrell Hilliard Catches Two Touchdowns In Week 1
Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard only touched the ball five times in the loss to the New York Giants but tallied three catches, 69 total yards, and two receiving touchdowns. He should now be on the fantasy radar, but the volume wasn't strong enough to overreact to the touchdowns. RB-needy fantasy managers might want... Read More
Kirk Cousins Throws For 277 Yards In Week 1 Win
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 23-of-32 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers. Cousins went to his No. 1 target Justin Jefferson early and often, as the 23-year-old drew a team-high 11 targets from Cousins. The veteran looked solid in this one, as he... Read More
Taysom Hill Leads Saints In Rushing Yards
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill was productive with his touches in the 27-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran had caught his only target for two yards in the game. However, he had four rushing attempts for 81 yards and an 11-yard touchdown in the first quarter. While fantasy players shouldn't be... Read More
Isiah Pacheco Scores In NFL Debut
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Isiah Pacheco found the end zone in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. He finished with 12 carries for 62 yards, which both led the Chiefs. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. Pacheco made some good plays in his debut, but the touchdown came late in the blowout... Read More
Dalvin Cook Totals 108 Yards In Week 1
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 20 times for 90 yards and added three receptions for 18 yards in a 23-7 win over the Green Bay Packers. He showed some flashes of his explosiveness as his longest carry went for 16 yards and his longest reception went for 10 yards. Cook failed... Read More
Daniel Jones Efficient In Week 1 Win
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 17 of his 21 attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans. The former first-round pick was under duress for the majority of Week 1 as he was sacked five times. The 25-year-old quarterback wasn't asked to throw the ball... Read More
Derrick Henry Has Unproductive Week 1
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry posted just 82 rushing yards on 21 attempts, and once again proved to be a "zero" in the receiving game. He failed to find the end zone, so this will go down as a "bust" week for the two-time rushing champion. He usually takes time to heat up, but... Read More
Chris Olave Limited Against The Falcons
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was limited in the Week 1 comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie wide receiver had only three targets in the game. However, he caught all three for 41 yards in the win. Jameis Winston was solid for the Saints but targeted Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry... Read More
Justin Herbert Tosses Three Touchdowns In Narrow Victory
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 26 of his 34 pass attempts for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-19 Week 1 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert lost Keenan Allen (hamstring) in the first half but was still able to get it done, finding Zander Horvath, DeAndre Carter, and Gerald Everett... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Throws Five Touchdowns In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looked sharp in the team's 44-21 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. The former MVP was 30-for-39 for 360 yards with five touchdowns. He also added five rushing yards. There was some concern about this Chiefs offense after the team traded Tyreek Hill to Miami, but Mahomes answered those... Read More
Justin Jefferson Goes Off With 184 Yards, Two Touchdowns
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a monster performance in Week 1, putting up nine receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns. The third-year stud was highly efficient in this one, as he caught nine of his 11 targets and averaged 20.4 yards per catch. Playing in the offensive system that turned Cooper Kupp... Read More
Ryan Tannehill Throws Two Touchdowns In Loss
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 20 of his 33 passing attempts for 266 yards and two touchdowns. He posted 23.34 fantasy points, good for a QB10 finish before Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football. He only rushed one time for nine yards, so he didn't reach a ceiling outcome, but he was a... Read More
Jarvis Landry Has Team-High Seven Receptions
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry was very productive in his team debut. He had seven receptions on nine targets for 114 yards, all team-highs. Furthermore, he was a consistent option for Jameis Winston as the Saints made their comeback victory. The former LSU Tiger scored 18.4 PPR fantasy points in Week 1 despite... Read More
Michael Thomas Scores Twice In Win
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas started slowly in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. However, the former Ohio State Buckeye was critical in the Saints' comeback victory. Thomas scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a score with under four minutes left in the game. Despite facing a talented Atlanta... Read More
Alvin Kamara Quiet In Week 1
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was disappointing in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran running back had only nine rushing attempts for 39 yards in the win. He was also limited in the passing game, catching three of his four targets for only seven yards. While the lack of... Read More
Jason Sanders Achieves Perfection In Week 1
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders went 2-for-2 on extra points and 2-for-2 on field goals during the team's Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. His two field goals came from 43 and 49 yards out. As long as he can continue to be accurate, the Dolphins have a strong enough offense to support... Read More
Greg Zuerlein Misses Two Kicks In Week 1
New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two of his kicks in his Jets debut, a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Zuerlein tried two field goals, making one and missing the other, and missed his only extra point attempt. Both of Zuerlein's field goal attempts came from 45 yards out, he made one... Read More
Dolphins Defense Forces Three Turnovers, Scores Touchdown
The Miami Dolphins defense left its mark in Week 1, tallying two fumble recoveries, one interception and one touchdown while defeating the New England Patriots. Brandon Jones and Kader Kohou forced fumbles while Melvin Ingram and Jaelan Phillips tallied recoveries. Ingram's recovery turned into a two-yard scoop-and-score, giving Miami a defensive touchdown. Additionally, Jevon Holland... Read More
Jameis Winston Throws Two Touchdowns In Win
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston completed 67.7% of his passes in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. More importantly, the former top draft pick had two passing touchdowns and zero interceptions in the win. Winston spread the ball around, completing at least one pass to eight different receivers. Furthermore, the former Florida... Read More
Tyler Conklin Scores A Touchdown In A Week 1 Loss
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin scored the only Jets touchdown in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Conklin was targeted seven times, making four catches for 14 yards and the one score. His touchdown was a three-yard score at the end of the fourth quarter, deep into garbage time. With plenty... Read More
Raheem Mostert Registers Six Touches Sunday
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert rushed five times for 16 yards against the New England Patriots on Sunday. He also hauled in his lone target for 16 yards through the air. The veteran back is the clear No. 2 behind Chase Edmonds in both the running and passing game. He's a fine insurance option... Read More
Chase Edmonds Gets Involved As Receiver In Week 1
Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds rushed 12 times for 25 yards against the New England Patriots in Week 1. He also hauled in all four of his target for an additional 40 yards through the air. While Edmonds' performance on the ground was certainly disappointing, he made up for it with a good effort... Read More
Tyreek Hill Commands A Dozen Targets Sunday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill totaled 12 targets, eight catches and 94 yards in Week 1 against the New England Patriots. He led the team in all three of those categories. Hill was the clear No. 1 receiving option in the Miami offense and has quickly earned quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's trust. He should be... Read More
Braxton Berrios Makes Five Catches In Week 1
New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios was targeted six times in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, making five catches for 37 yards. Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, constantly under duress throughout the game, attempted 59 passes in this one, so there may be fewer targets to go around in other games. Still,... Read More
Jaylen Waddle Finds End Zone In Season Opener
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle turned five targets into four catches, 69 yards, and one touchdown during a Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. He was the clear No. 2 option behind Tyreek Hill, but he still turned in an impressive performance that put him in the WR2 territory this... Read More
Elijah Moore Catches Five Passes In A Week 1 Loss
New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore made five catches in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Moore was targeted on seven of quarterback Joe Flacco's 59 pass attempts, and gained a total of 49 yards on his five grabs. Flacco missed Moore when he was open twice in this game, so he... Read More
Garrett Wilson Catches Four Passes In His NFL Debut
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson made four catches in his first NFL game, a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Wilson was targeted eight times, with his four catches totaling 52 yards. Due to negative game script from almost the first whistle, Jets quarterback Joe Flacco ended up attempting 59 passes.... Read More