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Eddy Pineiro CAR K
Panthers' Eddy Pineiro: Perfect through Week 1
7m agoPineiro made one field goal and one extra point during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
The third-year Panther was was perfect Sunday, drilling his only field-goal and extra-point attempts. Pineiro has proved to be reliable during his time in Carolina, making almost 91% of his field-goal and extra-point tries since joining the Panthers in 2022. Next up for the Pineiro and the Panthers will be a Week 2 matchup with the Chargers in Carolina.
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Audric Estime DEN RB
Broncos' Audric Estime: Handles two carries in loss
15m agoEstime rushed twice for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Estime played just three of the Broncos' 69 offensive snaps Sunday while Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin dominated in running back snap counts with 36 and 24 snaps, respectively. The rookie tried to make a highlight play by hurdling a Seattle defender on one of his carries, but ended up fumbling the ball before it was recovered by a teammate. It appears Estime is well behind Williams and McLaughlin in the pecking order, though his role could increase as the season progresses, especially if the Denver backfield is hit with the injury bug at any point this year. Estime should remain off the fantasy radar when the Broncos host the Steelers in Week 2.
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David Moore CAR WR
Panthers' David Moore: One catch in loss
18m agoMoore caught one of his three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Moore was on the field for just 19 offensive snaps during Sunday's loss, but he was targeted three times, catching one ball for 14 yards. The Panthers' air-attack struggled as a whole struggled in Week 1, as Bryce Young threw for just 161 yards and two picks on 30 passing attempts. Moore ranked fifth among Carolina's wide receivers in offensive snaps played in Week 1, so it appears he'll struggle to be fantasy-relevant in his first season with the Panthers, unless injuries occur.
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Jake Ferguson DAL TE
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Not yet ruled out for Week 2
18m agoFerguson (knee) hasn't been ruled out to play Week 2 versus the Saints despite being diagnosed with an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his knee Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Ferguson's MCL sprain seems to be on the minor end if the Cowboys still consider him a candidate to suit up Week 2, though it still seems likeliest that the starting tight end misses time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network labeled Ferguson week-to-week, and even the shorter recovery timeframes for MCL injuries usually require two weeks of rest. Fullback Hunter Luepke benefited from increased target volume Week 1 versus Cleveland after Ferguson left the field, but 2023 second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker also seems a candidate to start at tight end at home against the Saints in Week 2.
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Jordan Matthews CAR TE
Panthers' Jordan Matthews: Disappoints Week 1
24m agoMatthews failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Matthews served as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end behind Ja'Tavion Sanders with Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) out in Week 1, but Matthews failed to produce whatsoever. The 32-year-old was was unable to haul in his one target Sunday, playing 20 offensive snaps. Given Carolina's immense offensive struggles Sunday, it appears unlikely that Matthews will be fantasy-relevant in 2024.
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Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR TE
Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Quiet in debut
31m agoSanders caught his only target for four yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
The rookie tight end out of Texas saw increased opportunities with Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) missing Sunday's contest. Sanders played 43 offensive snaps - 23 more than any other tight end for Carolina - but this still didn't lead to much production, as Sanders struggled along with the rest of the Panthers' offense. He caught a four-yard pass in the first quarter and was not targeted for the rest of Sunday's affair. Sanders was the Panthers' leading receiver at tight end in Week 1, but it appears that the team's offense as a whole will have to improve for Sanders to have fantasy value this season.
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Josh Allen BUF QB
Bills' Josh Allen: Not worried about hand injury
2h agoAllen (hand) said after Sunday's 34-28 win over the Cardinals that his left hand is "fine," but that he's scheduled to undergo further tests, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Allen landed hard on his non-throwing hand during the fourth quarter of Sunday's narrow win over Arizona. Though the star quarterback downplayed his level of concern, the injury should be closely monitored with Buffalo scheduled for only a few days rest prior to taking on the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football in Week 2. The Bills will release an official injury report Monday, and the team should also announce the results of Allen's medical tests soon. Mitchell Trubisky is healthy and ready to step up as the top backup to Allen, should the starting quarterback need to take some reps off during practice.
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Gardner Minshew LV QB
Raiders' Gardner Minshew: Key fumble in loss
10h agoMinshew completed 25 of 33 passes for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers.
Minshew had a decent statistical performance and effectively spread the ball between several pass catchers. His touchdown came late in the first quarter on a dumpoff to Alexander Mattison, though he managed only 100 yards on 18 attempts in the second half to stall the Raiders' offense. Minshew also had a key mistake late in the second quarter when he fumbled on an attempted pass that led directly to three points for the Chargers. Overall, Minshew has shown the ability to help skill-position players in his offense produce, though his own numbers are more likely to remain pedestrian.
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Will Levis TEN QB
Titans' Will Levis: Throws backbreaking pick
10h agoLevis completed 19 of 32 passes for 127 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears. He added four rushes for 36 yards.
The Titans started quickly, limiting what Levis was asked to do in the first half as he attempted only 15 passes. He did manage his lone touchdown of the day late in the second quarter, a 17-yard connection with Chigoziem Okonkwo. The Bears made a run in the second half, which in turn forced Levis to the air more often and led to mistakes. The worst came midway through the fourth quarter when Levis attempted to escape pressure and desperately flung the ball toward the sidelines and into the waiting arms of Tyrique Stevenson for what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown. It wasn't the start to the season that Levis was looking for, as he averaged only 4.0 yards per attempt and completed just two passes for more than 20 yards.
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Justin Fields PIT QB
Steelers' Justin Fields: Wins Steelers debut
11h agoFields completed 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons. He added 14 rushes for 57 yards.
Fields drew the start and made his Steelers debut with Russell Wilson (calf) sidelined. The team was very run-heavy, particularly in the second half as Fields took to the air only 10 times in the final two quarters. While it was clear that Pittsburgh was running a conservative offensive gameplan, Fields did show the ability to connect with George Pickens for explosive plays, as the duo hooked up for big gains of 40 and 33 yards. He also utilized his legs effectively, despite his longest rush going for only 12 yards. Pittsburgh's plans under center are once again murky, though Wilson's first step toward regaining the role will have to be increasing his practice activity.
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Taysom Hill NO QB
Saints' Taysom Hill: Handles rushing-centric role Week 1
11h agoHill recorded five carries for 35 yards and caught one of his two targets for one yard during Sunday's 47-10 win versus the Panthers.
Hill worked as the Saints' secondary rushing option to start the game, logging a two-yard carry on their second play from scrimmage. The 34-year-old finished with four carries and one target in the first quarter, and his playing time dwindled as the game got out of hand down the stretch. Backup running back Jamaal Williams logged more carries (11), but most of his touches came later in the second half when the game was essentially decided. Hill's early usage in the rushing game Sunday is a likely indicator of what his role could be under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak this season. It will be worth monitoring if/how his deployment changes when New Orleans faces what should be a much tougher road matchup versus Dallas on Sunday, Sept. 15.
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Deshaun Watson CLE QB
Browns' Deshaun Watson: Ugly Week 1 showing
12h agoWatson completed 24 of 45 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys. He added five rushes for 39 yards.
Watson was unable to move the Cleveland offense at any meaningful point in the game and averaged a disastrous 3.8 yards per attempt. Particularly troublesome was Watson's inability to distribute the ball effectively to his top pass catchers, as he was just 2-for-9 when targeting Amari Cooper and 3-for-8 when looking toward Jerry Jeudy. Dallas projects to be an above-average defense this season, but it will be difficult to trust any Browns' skill-position player regularly until Watson shows the ability to improve his level of play.
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Audric Estime DEN RB
Broncos' Audric Estime: Handles two carries in loss
15m agoEstime rushed twice for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Estime played just three of the Broncos' 69 offensive snaps Sunday while Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin dominated in running back snap counts with 36 and 24 snaps, respectively. The rookie tried to make a highlight play by hurdling a Seattle defender on one of his carries, but ended up fumbling the ball before it was recovered by a teammate. It appears Estime is well behind Williams and McLaughlin in the pecking order, though his role could increase as the season progresses, especially if the Denver backfield is hit with the injury bug at any point this year. Estime should remain off the fantasy radar when the Broncos host the Steelers in Week 2.
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Eric Gray NYG RB
Giants' Eric Gray: Gets limited looks in season opener
1h agoGray rushed twice for six yards and caught his only target for nine yards in a 28-6 Week 1 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. He added a 22-yard kick return.
With Saquon Barkley off to Philadelphia, there was reason to believe that Gray could see more of a share of the work in the backfield in his second NFL campaign. That didn't come to pass against the Vikings, as Devin Singletary dominated New York's rushing role with 10 carries while both Gray and fellow backup tailback Tyrone Tracy got two totes apiece. The Giants falling behind early and trailing 28-6 by the end of the third period probably impacted the team's overall game plan, though New York could be playing from behind often this season given the state of its roster, and with that in mind it's worth noting that both Singletary (five targets) and Tracy (three targets) saw more work in the passing game. As a whole, Gray logged just seven snaps to Tracy's 15 and Singletary's 50, hence it makes sense to view Gray as the current No. 3 option in the running back pecking order.
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Sione Vaki DET RB
Lions' Sione Vaki: Limited usage in Week 1
2h agoVaki failed to log any stats while playing two offensive snaps in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Rams.
Vaki was used sparingly in Week 1, seeing just two plays with the offense. He saw the majority of his action on special teams, logging 18 snaps with that unit. It is worth noting that fellow running back Craig Reynolds didn't see any offensive action as Vaki and Reynolds vy for the No. 3 role in Detroit's backfield behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Buried on the depth chart, Vaki doesn't carry much fantasy value at the moment.
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Craig Reynolds DET RB
Lions' Craig Reynolds: Fails to log offensive snap
2h agoReynolds did not log an offensive snap in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Rams.
Reynolds is buried behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs at running back and he was limited to 18 special-teams plays in Week 1. Notably, rookie Sione Vaki was able to garner two snaps with the offense. It's unclear whether Reynolds or Vaki can be considered Detroit's No. 3 running back at this moment, but neither carries much fantasy value in the early going.
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Trey Benson ARI RB
Cardinals' Trey Benson: Gets four touches in NFL debut
2h agoBenson rushed three times for 13 yards and secured his only target for five yards during Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Bills.
Benson worked as the No. 2 runner behind starter James Conner, though Emari Demercado remained involved in the receiving game, as he finished Week 1 without a carry but brought in both of his targets for 26 yards. The rookie third-round pick will look to build his involvement as his familiarity grows, but Conner clearly remains Arizona's featured back heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Rams.
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Hunter Luepke DAL RB
Cowboys' Hunter Luepke: Two grabs in Sunday's win
2h agoLuepke caught both his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's win over the Browns.
The Cowboys list Luepke as a running back on their depth chart, but the second-year North Dakota State product usually lines up as a fullback. However, when Jake Ferguson (knee) left Sunday's game early, Luepke was deployed as an H-back and caught multiple passes for the first time in his career. While he's a long way from being the next Kyle Juszczyk, Luepke could continue to see a bigger role as a receiver while Ferguson is sidelined, putting him on the deep-league radar heading into a Week 2 clash with the Saints.
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David Moore CAR WR
Panthers' David Moore: One catch in loss
18m agoMoore caught one of his three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Moore was on the field for just 19 offensive snaps during Sunday's loss, but he was targeted three times, catching one ball for 14 yards. The Panthers' air-attack struggled as a whole struggled in Week 1, as Bryce Young threw for just 161 yards and two picks on 30 passing attempts. Moore ranked fifth among Carolina's wide receivers in offensive snaps played in Week 1, so it appears he'll struggle to be fantasy-relevant in his first season with the Panthers, unless injuries occur.
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Marvin Mims DEN WR
Broncos' Marvin Mims: Targeted once against Seahawks
35m agoMims failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Mims was a complete non-factor on offense Sunday, instead making his only contributions on special teams as a returner. The second-year wideout returned five punts for 47 yards and and three kickoffs for 69 yards. Mims' lack of involvement in the passing attack carried over from his rookie season, in which head coach Sean Payton did not utilize him consistently. The speedster played just 12 of Denver's 69 offensive snaps, so his usage will need to come up if he can be considered for fantasy purposes. Mims will get his next chance to make an impact offensively when the Broncos host the Steelers in Week 2.
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Jonathan Mingo CAR WR
Panthers' Jonathan Mingo: Struggles Week 1
41m agoMingo caught two of his five targets for 40 yards and rushed once for three yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Mingo's sophomore campaign is off to a rocky start, as the 2023 second-round pick fumbled on his first touch of the regular-season after taking an end-around in the second quarter of Sunday's loss. He rebounded fairly well, as Mingo caught two passes for 40 yards in the second half, including a 35-yard reception that helped set up Carolina's only touchdown. Despite finishing second on the Panthers in receiving yards, Mingo played just 33 offensive snaps, fewer than Adam Thielen (41), Diontae Johnson (39) and Xavier Legette (35), indicating Mingo is likely the fourth receiving option on a Carolina offense that struggled to score 10 points in Week 1.
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Kayshon Boutte NE WR
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: No snaps in Week 1
1h agoBoutte didn't record any snaps in the Patriots' 16-10 season-opening win over the Bengals on Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
While DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn, Tyquan Thornton and Ja'Lynn Polk each logged between 35 and 40 snaps in Week 1, Boutte didn't see any action versus Cincinnati. He's off the fantasy radar for now, which can also be said for 2024 fourth-rounder Javon Baker, who was a healthy scratch Sunday.
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Van Jefferson PIT WR
Steelers' Van Jefferson: Limited to one catch in win
1h agoJefferson secured one of two targets for one yard during Sunday's 18-10 win over Atlanta.
Jefferson was on the field for 72 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, which ranked first among the team's wide receivers, but he didn't draw many targets from interim starting quarterback Justin Fields as the passing game struggled to get going. Jefferson appeared in 17 games between the Rams and Falcons last year, securing 20 of 43 targets for 209 yards while rushing once for four yards. He appears to be in line to serve as the Steelers' No. 2 option at wide receiver early in 2024, but the team's passing attack may not be proficient enough to make him a reliable fantasy option.
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Tyquan Thornton NE WR
Patriots' Tyquan Thornton: Two catches versus Bengals
1h agoThornton, who was on the field for 38 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in the Patriots' 16-10 season-opening win over the Bengals on Sunday, caught two of his three targets for 27 yards in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Thornton was in the Patriots' starting alignment along with DeMario Douglas (39 snaps) and K.J. Osborn (40 snaps), whilerookie second-rounder Ja'Lynn Polk was out there for 35 snaps in Week 1. Though Thornton appears to be carving out a steady role in the team's passing offense in 2024, he won't be a reliable fantasy lineup option until or unless he sees consistent looks from QB Jacoby Brissett.
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Jake Ferguson DAL TE
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Not yet ruled out for Week 2
18m agoFerguson (knee) hasn't been ruled out to play Week 2 versus the Saints despite being diagnosed with an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his knee Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Ferguson's MCL sprain seems to be on the minor end if the Cowboys still consider him a candidate to suit up Week 2, though it still seems likeliest that the starting tight end misses time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network labeled Ferguson week-to-week, and even the shorter recovery timeframes for MCL injuries usually require two weeks of rest. Fullback Hunter Luepke benefited from increased target volume Week 1 versus Cleveland after Ferguson left the field, but 2023 second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker also seems a candidate to start at tight end at home against the Saints in Week 2.
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Jordan Matthews CAR TE
Panthers' Jordan Matthews: Disappoints Week 1
24m agoMatthews failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Matthews served as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end behind Ja'Tavion Sanders with Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) out in Week 1, but Matthews failed to produce whatsoever. The 32-year-old was was unable to haul in his one target Sunday, playing 20 offensive snaps. Given Carolina's immense offensive struggles Sunday, it appears unlikely that Matthews will be fantasy-relevant in 2024.
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Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR TE
Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Quiet in debut
31m agoSanders caught his only target for four yards during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
The rookie tight end out of Texas saw increased opportunities with Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) missing Sunday's contest. Sanders played 43 offensive snaps - 23 more than any other tight end for Carolina - but this still didn't lead to much production, as Sanders struggled along with the rest of the Panthers' offense. He caught a four-yard pass in the first quarter and was not targeted for the rest of Sunday's affair. Sanders was the Panthers' leading receiver at tight end in Week 1, but it appears that the team's offense as a whole will have to improve for Sanders to have fantasy value this season.
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Luke Schoonmaker DAL TE
Cowboys' Luke Schoonmaker: Opportunity knocks?
1h agoSchoonmaker may get an opportunity to start versus the Saints in Week 2 with Jake Ferguson (knee) expected to miss time due to injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford both played 30 percent of offensive snaps as backups to Ferguson in Week 1 versus Cleveland, and neither were targeted. Considering the investment Dallas made selecting Schoonmaker in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, he should be the favorite to fill in for Ferguson atop the depth chart, but he's struggled to consistently stay healthy in his young career. Ferguson is reportedly considered week-to-week due to a bone bruise and MCL sprain, so he could be sidelined multiple contests.
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Greg Dulcich DEN TE
Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Quiet in loss
1h agoDulcich caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Dulcich was unable to get much going against Seattle on a day where rookie quarterback Bo Nix struggled to push the ball down the field. Fantasy managers hoping the 24-year-old tight end could take a step forward this season should take some comfort in the fact that Dulcich led all Denver tight ends in offensive snaps, playing 46 of the team's 69 snaps ahead of both Adam Trautman (24) and Nate Adkins (14). The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder will have an opportunity to get more involved in the passing attack in Week 2, when the Broncos host a formidable Steelers defense that just gave up three catches and a touchdown to Kyle Pitts in Week 1.
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Jake Ferguson DAL TE
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Dealing with MCL sprain
1h agoFerguson (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain after undergoing further medical tests Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Ferguson has at least avoided a more severe knee injury, but an MCL sprain will still likely result in the starting tight end missing time. Packers QB Jordan Love, for instance, is expected to miss three to six weeks after also sustaining an MCL sprain Week 1. Ferguson's specific recovery timetable remains undisclosed. Rapoport adds that Ferguson is also dealing with a bone bruise and is considered week-to-week. Luke Schoonmaker could step into the starting role in Week 2 versus the Saints, but it was fullback Hunter Luepke who saw increased target volume Sunday against the Browns after Ferguson left the game.
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Eddy Pineiro CAR K
Panthers' Eddy Pineiro: Perfect through Week 1
7m agoPineiro made one field goal and one extra point during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
The third-year Panther was was perfect Sunday, drilling his only field-goal and extra-point attempts. Pineiro has proved to be reliable during his time in Carolina, making almost 91% of his field-goal and extra-point tries since joining the Panthers in 2022. Next up for the Pineiro and the Panthers will be a Week 2 matchup with the Chargers in Carolina.
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Chris Boswell PIT K
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Stays busy in win
31m agoBoswell made all six of his field-goal attempts in an 18-10 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Boswell was responsible for all of the Steelers' scoring Sunday, tying a franchise record with six field goals made in a game. Perhaps most impressive was the distance with which he connected, making FGAs from, 57, 56 and 51 yards out, while also hitting from 44, 40 and 25. Next up for Boswell and the Steelers will be a Week 2 matchup in Denver.
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Cade York WAS K
Commanders' Cade York: Inaccurate from deep
40m agoYork made two extra-point tries but missed both of his field goal attempts in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
It was a rough start for York in Washington, who was acquired via trade from Cleveland during training camp. However, they weren't chip shots for the LSU product, with his misses coming from 47 and 56 yards out. He'll have a chance to get on track in Week 2 against the Giants.
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Jake Bates DET K
Lions' Jake Bates: Perfect in NFL debut
1h agoBates went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and converted both of his extra-point attempts Sunday against the Rams.
Bates was perfect in his NFL debut, nailing both of his field-goal tries from 25 yards and 32 yards in Detroit's victory. The kicker was thrust into a starting role after Michael Badgley (hamstring) sustained a season-ending injury in August and he's in a favorable position for fantasy value with the Lions' high-scoring offense.
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Brandon Aubrey DAL K
Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey: Perfect start to season
1h agoAubrey connected on all four of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's win over the Browns.
It's the kick that didn't count that stands out, however -- right before halftime, Aubrey coolly drilled a 66-yarder that would have tied Justin Tucker's record for the longest field goal in NFL history, only to have it wiped out by a delay of game penalty. It's a testament to his leg strength that coach Mike McCarthy actually seemed to consider letting Aubrey give it a go from 71 yards out, before electing to send out the offense for a hail mary instead. Aubrey led the league last season with 157 points, and given the way the Dallas offense dismantled a strong Cleveland defense in Week 1, he figures to be right back near the top of the leaderboard again in 2024.
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Dustin Hopkins CLE K
Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Perfect in opener
3h agoHopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys in Week 1.
Hopkins was the only thing perfect in an ugly Cleveland loss. He nailed a 51-yarder to give the Browns a first-quarter lead and drilled a couple of extra points in the second half when the game was out of hand. Hopkins has been successful on 73 of 81 (90.1 percent) field-goal attempts since 2021.
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Carlton Davis DET CB
Lions' Carlton Davis: Ten tackles in team debut
1h agoDavis recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 26-20 overtime victory versus the Rams.
Davis was rather busy in his debut with the Lions after being traded to Detroit in March, finishing second on the team in takedowns. The cornerback played 77 of the team's 78 total defensive snaps, missing his only snap after briefly getting hurt on a diving interception attempt in the fourth quarter. With the Lions' offense amongst the best in the NFL, Davis could have a big year with the team's opponents likely attempting to come from behind late in games.
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A'Shawn Robinson CAR DT
Panthers' A'Shawn Robinson: Impresses in debut
1h agoRobinson recorded nine total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Robinson inked a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Panthers this past offseason, and his debut did not disappoint. The 29-year-old defensive end's nine total tackles trailed just Shaq Thompson for Carolina, suggesting Robinson could be crucial to this Panthers' defense, especially with Derrick Brown (knee) going down in Week 1. Expect Robinson to continue to be one of Carolina's top tacklers as the team takes on the Chargers in Week 2.
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Shaq Green-Thompson CAR OLB
Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Double-digit tackles Sunday
1h agoThompson logged 10 total tackles (four solo), including two tackles for loss during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
The 30-year-old linebacker missed the Panthers' final 15 regular-season games in 2023 after fracturing his ankle, but he didn't miss a beat in his return to the field Sunday. Thompson was impactful in Week 1, leading Carolina in total tackles and finishing second in tackles for loss. Despite Sunday's loss, Thompson appears to be the leader of the Panthers' defense and could be a valuable IDP piece going forward.
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Trevon Diggs DAL CB
Cowboys' Trevon Diggs: Plucks INT in return to lineup
1h agoDiggs recorded five tackles (four solo) and two passes defended, including an interception, in Sunday's win over the Browns.
He saw his 2023 season end in Week 2 due to a torn ACL, but Diggs was right back in ball-hawking form in his return to the Dallas secondary Sunday, picking off a Deshaun Watson pass midway through the fourth quarter. Diggs has 19 career INTs in 48 regular-season games, and while the scheme implemented by new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer may not be quite as aggressive as Dan Quinn's, the cornerback should still see plenty of opportunities to flip the field for the Cowboys.
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Alex Anzalone DET MLB
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Busy in Week 1
1h agoAnzalone recorded 13 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Rams.
Anzalone was a tackling machine in Week 1, leading Detroit's defense with 13 stops, three of which were for a loss. The middle linebacker played all 78 defensive snaps, joining safety Brian Branch as the only other player to do so. Anzalone is coming off of a 2023 campaign in which he compiled a career-high 129 tackles over 16 regular-season games and he appears to have picked up where he left off to open 2024.
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Micah Parsons DAL LB
Cowboys' Micah Parsons: Picks up sack in Sunday's win
1h agoParsons recorded four tackles (three solo) including a sack and produced a team-high five QB hits in Sunday's win over the Browns.
The Cleveland offense was missing both its starting tackles, and as a result Parsons and the Dallas pass rush made life absolutely miserable for Deshaun Watson, pressuring the QB on 25 of his 56 dropbacks en route to six total sacks and 17 QB hits. Parsons piled up 40.5 sacks through his first three seasons in the NFL, all under defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, but it doesn't seem like the switch to Mike Zimmer's scheme is going to slow down the elite edge rusher at all.