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Campbell recorded nine tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Commanders.

The linebacker also played on 64 of 70 defensive snaps. Campbell made 80 tackles (44 solo) as a rookie, but he did not record a sack, and he ultimately lost his starting job to Nakobe Dean. With Dean now in Las Vegas, Campbell, a 2025 first-round pick, appears primed for a bigger role in 2026.

Baun finished with 12 tackles (seven solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 24-22 victory over the Commanders.

The inside linebacker also played on all 70 of Philadelphia's defensive snaps. Two years ago, Baun was a First Team All-Pro, and last year, he recorded 123 tackles (64 solo), including 3.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, including two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the regular season. One of the league's best defenders is off to a similar start in 2026.

Worthy secured three of six targets for 18 yards in the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday night.

Worthy was on the receiving end of Patrick Mahomes' first completion of the season, which went for nine yards and took the Chiefs down to the Broncos' 26-yard line on an opening drive that culminated in a 15-yard touchdown run by the returning signal-caller. Worthy produced modest gains on his other pair of grabs, but Mahomes recorded just five completions overall to wide receivers in the season-opening victory. Worthy boasts the potential for much better production, and he could have a good opportunity to deliver on that upside in a favorable Week 2 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday night.

Kelce brought in three of five targets for 71 yards in the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday night.

Kelce comfortably paced the Chiefs in receiving yards while tying for the team lead in receptions and finishing as the runner-up in targets. The legendary tight end's night would have been unremarkable without his game-long 59-yard catch, which came on a third-down play just before the six-minute mark of the third quarter and brought the ball down to the Broncos' four-yard line. Kelce's chemistry with Patrick Mahomes is unquestioned, and with the prolific quarterback looking to be at close to full health already Monday night, fantasy-friendly performances should continue to be the norm between the two as the season unfolds.

Starks finished with seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 41-23 win over the Colts.

The safety also played on 53 of 54 defensive snaps. After logging 15 regular-season starts and 1,060 defensive snaps as a rookie, Starks is clearly stepping back into a large role on Baltimore's defense during his second year in the league.

Nix completed 17 of 28 passes for 131 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding three carries for two yards in the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night. He also committed three fumbles, losing one and recovering one of the two others that remained with Denver.

Nix's season and night immediately got off on the wrong foot when he threw an ill-advised interception into blanket coverage on the part of rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane (shoulder) on the Broncos' opening drive of 2026, setting up the Chiefs' first touchdown of the night. When Nix wasn't turning the ball over -- he also lost the handle on a late third-quarter sack to give Kansas City possession at the Broncos' 34-yard line -- he was having significant trouble producing any noteworthy gains with his arm, averaging just 4.7 yards per attempt overall. Nix did connect with Evan Engram in the first quarter for a 19-yard scoring strike that answered the Chiefs' first touchdown, but he'll have plenty of room for improvement in a Week 2 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.

Smith finished with an interception and 11 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 41-23 win over the Colts.

The inside linebacker was characteristically all over the field in Baltimore's convincing win. Smith recorded at least 130 tackles in all three of his previous seasons with the Ravens, and he remains at the center of the team's defense.

Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while adding seven rushes for 23 yards and another score in the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday night. He also recovered two fumbles.

Making good on his long-standing pledge to be available for Monday night's game following last December's season-ending knee injury, Mahomes endured a cold start from a statistical standpoint while completing only two of his first 10 passes. However, the two-time regular-season MVP capped off Kansas City's first drive of the season with a 15-yard touchdown run that allayed any fears about his health, and which he punctuated with a dive into the end zone. Mahomes also picked up the pace through the air after his ragged start, and he ended up connecting with Rashee Rice (13 yards) and Kenneth Walker (two yards) for his pair of scoring tosses. The one major blemish on the veteran signal-caller's night came when he air-mailed a pass into the middle of the field early in the second half that was picked off by Brandon Jones at the Chiefs' 29-yard line and set up a Denver field goal. Now with a solid victory over a talented division rival under his belt, Mahomes and the Chiefs head into a Week 2 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday night with plenty of momentum.

Schwesinger finished with 10 tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Jaguars.

It was not the best day for the Cleveland defense, but its middle linebacker again was all over the field. Schwesinger won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2025 after recording 156 tackles (67 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and three pass breakups, including two interceptions.

Sutton secured two of five targets for 11 yards in the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Sutton, along with the rest of the Broncos offense, endured a miserable night, and the veteran receiver tied for the second-fewest receptions and third-fewest yards among Denver pass catchers to record at least one grab. Sutton also was the intended receiver on Bo Nix's early-game interception, making it an all-around throwaway season-opening performance. Sutton's first chance to atone comes in Denver's Week 2 home opener Sunday, which sees a talented Jaguars team come into the Mile High City.