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Deshaun Watson
Struggles in Week 1 loss
Watson struggled mightily in Cleveland's 34-10 loss to the Jaguars in Week 1, Nick Shook of NFL.com points out.
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David Montgomery
Thrives out of Gibbs' shadow
Montgomery scored three of the Texans' four touchdowns in Houston's 36-31 Week 1 loss to the Bills, per Bobby Kownack of NFL.com.
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Jared Goff
Extends TD streak to 24 games
Goff threw at least one touchdown pass for a 24th consecutive regular-season game in Detroit's Week 1 win over the Saints, which is a franchise record and the longest active streak in the NFL.
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Derrick Henry
Climbs to third on rushing TDs list
Henry's three rushing touchdowns in Baltimore's Week 1 win over the Colts raised his career regular-season total to 125 rushing touchdowns, passing Marcus Allen for third-most all-time.
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Jahmyr Gibbs
Joins 50-in-50 club
Gibbs became the sixth player in NFL history to score at least 50 touchdowns in his first 50 regular-season games during Detroit's Week 1 win over the Saints.
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Colston Loveland
Doesn't contribute to 59-point outburst
Dan Parr of NFL.com points out that Loveland went without a catch on two targets in Week 1, even as the Bears racked up 59 points against the Panthers.
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Caleb Williams
Makes history in Week 1 win
Williams became the first player in Bears history to record at least 200 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 50 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the same game during Sunday's 59-37 win over the Panthers, Dan Parr of NFL.com reports.
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Lamar Jackson
Two WRs hurt in Week 1 win
Jackson lost two key targets to injury in Baltimore's Week 1 win over the Colts, as Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that Jaylin Lane suffered a fractured wrist, while Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports that Zay Flowers exited the game due to a hamstring injury.
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Cam Ward
Fails to produce 15-yard play
Ward and the Titans failed to produce a play longer than 14 yards in their 23-10 Week 1 loss to the Jets, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com.
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Carson Wentz
In Week 2 starting mix after win in relief
Wentz could start in Week 2 against the Bears, as Kyler Murray would have to clear concussion protocol in order to suit up after exiting Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Packers.
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Mack Hollins
Bigger role on tap
Hollins and the rest of the Patriots pass catchers will all take on larger roles after A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in New England's Week 1 loss to Seattle on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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DeMario Douglas
Set to take on more in Brown's absence
Douglas is one of the Patriots' pass catchers that quarterback Drake Maye will need to rely on more heavily for as long as A.J. Brown is sidelined by a high-ankle sprain, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Tetairoa McMillan
Could thrive as deep target Week 1
McMillan was Bryce Young's favorite deep target during the 2025 season, and the duo faces a Bears secondary Sunday that will be without starting safety Coby Bryant due to a knee injury, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Aaron Rodgers
Chasing career milestones
Rodgers would join elite company by reaching multiple milestones in the upcoming 2026 season in what figures to be the veteran quarterback's last year in the NFL, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Joey Porter
Franchise tag candidate for Pittsburgh
Porter and the Steelers appear to be far apart on a contract extension before Sunday's regular-season opener against the Falcons, and Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reports that Pittsburgh may be content with applying the franchise tag to Porter following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
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Michael Penix
Could be starter Week 2
With Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers due to an oblique injury, Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reports that Penix could be the Falcons' starter for Week 2 against the Panthers.
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Zavion Thomas
Expanded role Week 1?
Rome Odunze is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a calf injury, and Thomas would move up to the WR3 role if the former is not cleared to play.
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Tua Tagovailoa
May never start for Atlanta
Tagovailoa was ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers, and the veteran quarterback could ride the bench from Week 2 onward if the Falcons pivot to Michael Penix as the QB1, Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reports.
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Pat Freiermuth
Poised for career year?
Mike DeFabo of The Athletic believes Freiermuth will operate in an expanded role in the offense in the absence of Jonnu Smith, the latter of whom was released by the Steelers in early March.
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Sam LaPorta
Could benefit from Kraft extension
Jonathan Jones of The Athletic believes the Lions and LaPorta could be pushed to get a contract extension in place after the Packers extended tight end Tucker Kraft to a four-year deal Saturday worth up to $92 million.
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A.J. Brown
Hitting IR due to ankle injury
Brown, who exited Wednesday's Week 1 loss to the Seahawks due to an ankle injury, was placed on injured reserve Friday with a designation to return, Mike Reiss and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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Ted Hurst
Likely bump in opportunity Sunday
Hurst appears set for an elevated role in Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Bengals as a result of Jalen McMillan's expected absence due to a knee injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Jalen McMillan
Unlikely for Week 1
McMillan, who's been managing a knee injury, is unlikely to play in Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Bengals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Emeka Egbuka
All clear for Week 1
Egbuka, who's been managing a toe injury, is a "full go" for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Bengals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyle Pitts
Draws backup as Week 1 starting QB
Pitts will be working with Cooper Rush as his starting quarterback in Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Steelers due to Tua Tagovailoa having been ruled out with an oblique injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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