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  • Ryan Tannehill QB | TEN

    Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill: Connects with Stills for two scores

    Tannehill completed 20 of 28 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while also running four times for five yards in Sunday's 27-20, Week 1 win over the Titans.

    Both of Tannehill's touchdowns went to Kenny Stills. The first was a 10-yarder in the second quarter while the second was a 75-yard deep strike in the fourth. While thunderstorms delayed this contest into the night, Tannehill showed a great ability to stay focused and lead his team to victory. The Dolphins defense also bailed its quarterback out after his mistakes, as each of Tannehill's interceptions was followed by a Miami interception on the ensuing drive.

  • Russell Wilson QB | NYG

    Seahawks' Russell Wilson: Chased often against Broncos

    Wilson completed 19 of 33 passes for 298 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Broncos. He also rushed twice for five yards.

    On the team's second drive, Wilson was gifted good field position when Earl Thomas returned an interception to the Broncos' 15-yard line. Wilson subsequently threw a touchdown to rookie tight end Will Dissly for the first points of the contest. Wilson lost Doug Baldwin to a knee injury later in the first half, but he found new-arrival Brandon Marshall for a 20-yard score midway through the third quarter. He then started the fourth quarter with a 51-yard bomb to Tyler Lockett to take the lead. After Lockett's score, however, the Seahawks had three drives to take the lead but totaled just three yards, coming up short. The Seahawks' offensive line hung Wilson out to dry often, as he was sacked six times for a loss of 57 yards. He'll face another tough pass rush Week 2 against the Bears.

  • Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Throws four touchdowns against Chargers

    Mahomes completed 15 of 27 pass attempts for 256 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 38-28 win over the Chargers. He also had five carries for 21 yards.

    Expectations are high for Mahomes from a real life and fantasy perspective, and at least for one week, he delivered in a big way. He hooked up with speedster Tyreek Hill early and often, as the duo connected seven times for 169 yards and two touchdowns. About the only negative from Mahomes' fantasy performance was that he was not able to get star tight end Travis Kelce involved (just one catch on six targets for six yards), although one wouldn't expect that to be any sort of trend. The young quarterback will take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh next week.

  • Marcus Mariota QB | WAS

    Titans' Marcus Mariota: Exits with elbow injury

    Mariota was removed from Sunday's game against the Dolphins with an elbow injury and is questionable to return, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

    Mariota had a rough afternoon prior to the injury, tossing a pair of interceptions on 16 pass attempts. Blaine Gabbert took over at quarterback with the Titans down 10-3 late in the third quarter.

  • Deshaun Watson QB | CLE

    Texans' Deshaun Watson: Turns ball over twice

    Watson completed 17 of 34 yards for 176 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He added 40 yards and a fumble on eight carries during Sunday's 27-20 loss to New England. He briefly left the game with cramping, Sarah Bishop of ESPN reports.

    Last we saw Watson in regular-season action, he looked like something out of a video game. He looked like he was experiencing a few glitches to start Week 1. He was charged with a fumble on Houston's first drive and took a deep shot into double coverage in the second quarter, leading to a pick in the end zone. He rebounded to make the game interesting late and alleviated some concerns about his health by showing some of his trademark athleticism. He still shows plenty of promise, but Week 1 proved that it won't be all roses like last season.

  • Andy Dalton QB | PHI

    Bengals' Andy Dalton: Throws two scores in Week 1 win

    Dalton completed 21 of 28 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while adding two carries for eight yards in Sunday's season-opening, 34-23 win over the Colts.

    Dalton bounced back nicely after getting picked off on his first throw of the season. He connected with John Ross for a three-yard score late in the second quarter, then orchestrated a second-half comeback from a 23-10 deficit, including a 38-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Green. The Dalton-Green connection has long propped up the quarterback's fantasy value, and Ross is starting to emerge as an additional weapon after failing to record a catch in his rookie season.

  • Tyrod Taylor QB | GB

    Browns' Tyrod Taylor: Makes impact on ground Sunday

    Taylor completed 15 of 39 passes for 197 yards with a touchdown and an interception during Sunday's 21-21 tie with the Steelers. He also rushed for a team-high 77 yards and a score on eight carries.

    The weather in Cleveland wasn't ideal, as it rained for the majority of the contest, stifling both teams' offenses and contributing to Taylor's low percentage of completed passes. He did, however, make a significant impact with his feet and also found Josh Gordon for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Additionally, the veteran quarterback and Jarvis Landry showed a strong rapport in their first game together, connecting seven times for 106 yards on a whopping 15 targets. Taylor will look to exploit a Saints defense in Week 2 that just allowed 48 points to the Ryan Fitzpatrick-led Buccaneers.

  • Kirk Cousins QB | LV

    Vikings' Kirk Cousins: Impressive in debut

    Cousins completed 20 of 36 passes for 244 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Vikings' 24-16 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 26 yards.

    Cousins put to rest any doubts about his degree of chemistry with new wideouts Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, hitting the duo for a combined nine catches, 145 yards and a touchdown. The veteran signal-caller also put the services of returning running back Dalvin Cook to good use, hitting the FSU product on six occasions for 55 yards. Having put together a clean Vikings debut, Cousins will look to keep the momentum going against the Packers in an intriguing Week 2 divisional matchup.

  • 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo: Three interceptions in season-opening loss

    Garoppolo completed 15 of 33 passes for 261 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions in the 49ers' 24-16 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. He also rushed twice for six yards.

    Garoppolo actually compiled more passing yardage than may have been expected against a stingy Vikings secondary, but Minnesota ball hawks still victimized him to the tune of three interceptions. The fifth-year pro also lost Marquise Goodwin to a quadriceps injury for a portion of the contest, although he displayed a strong connection with both George Kittle and rookie Dante Pettis. Given the adverse circumstances of a road matchup against an elite defense, Garoppolo's afternoon wasn't a total washout by fantasy standards, and he certainly provided enough reason for optimism. He'll look to bounce back in a Week 2 matchup against the Lions.

  • Josh Allen QB | BUF

    Bills' Josh Allen: Makes debut

    Allen completed six of 15 passes for 74 yards and rushed for 26 yards on four carries during Sunday's 47-3 loss to the Ravens.

    Allen was not supposed to play Sunday as the Bills sought to protect their first-round pick by waiting a bit to play him. However, following some putrid offensive play in a game that got out of hand, they decided to roll the dice. It was a mixed bag for the rookie, as he completed just 40 percent of his passes but also flashed some of the natural talent that got him drafted -- particularly on a scramble that resulted in a 24-yard dart to tight end Logan Thomas. The Allen era may have arrived, but he'll need more help from his teammates than he got Sunday to be able to live up to his billing.

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