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Week 1 fantasy football recap

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Who went off, who beat the projection, who came from nowhere and who let a lineup down, with every final.
Finals
16

games

Top score
37.3

Caleb Williams, QB

Fantasy

Week 1 in the spotlight

The best, the biggest beats, the surprises and the letdowns. Projections are Sleeper's.

Went off

The highest scores of the week at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Caleb WilliamsQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

CHIagainst CAR

37.3PPR points

Projected 18.3 by Sleeper+19.0 against the projection

21 of 29, 269 passing yards, 2 TD; 10 carries, 65 rushing yards, 2 TD.

  1. Josh AllenQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    BUF against HOU

    20 of 29, 334 passing yards, 2 TD; 6 carries, 23 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    35.7 points

    Projected 19.4 by Sleeper+16.3 against the projection

  2. Derrick HenryRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    BAL against IND

    24 carries, 144 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 19 receiving yards.

    35.3 points

    Projected 15.3 by Sleeper+20.0 against the projection

  3. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    KC against DEN

    23 carries, 173 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 6 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    34.1 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+20.4 against the projection

  4. Jalen CokerWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    CAR against CHI

    8 catches on 9 targets, 138 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    33.8 points

    Projected 11.9 by Sleeper+21.9 against the projection

  5. Jahmyr GibbsRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    DET against NO

    29 carries, 156 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 30 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

    33.6 points

    Projected 22.1 by Sleeper+11.5 against the projection

Beat the projection

The biggest gaps above a projection of 8 points or more.

Jalen CokerWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

CARagainst CHI

33.8PPR points

Projected 11.9 by Sleeper+21.9 against the projection

8 catches on 9 targets, 138 receiving yards, 2 TD.

  1. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    KC against DEN

    23 carries, 173 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 6 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    34.1 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+20.4 against the projection

  2. Christian WatsonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    GB against MIN

    6 catches on 8 targets, 147 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.7 points

    Projected 12.6 by Sleeper+20.1 against the projection

  3. Derrick HenryRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    BAL against IND

    24 carries, 144 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 19 receiving yards.

    35.3 points

    Projected 15.3 by Sleeper+20.0 against the projection

  4. Caleb WilliamsQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    CHI against CAR

    21 of 29, 269 passing yards, 2 TD; 10 carries, 65 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    37.3 points

    Projected 18.3 by Sleeper+19.0 against the projection

  5. D'Andre SwiftRB5, running back rank 5 that week

    CHI against CAR

    18 carries, 124 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 10 receiving yards.

    32.4 points

    Projected 13.4 by Sleeper+19.0 against the projection

Nobody saw it coming

12 points or more from a player projected for under 6, or not projected at all.

Carson WentzQB12, quarterback rank 12 that week

MINagainst GB

19.2PPR points

No Sleeper projection

12 of 19, 133 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, -1 rushing yards.

  1. Antonio WilliamsWR15, wide receiver rank 15 that week

    WAS against PHI

    4 catches on 4 targets, 64 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    16.4 points

    Projected 2.7 by Sleeper+13.7 against the projection

  2. Kalif RaymondWR15, wide receiver rank 15 that week

    CHI against CAR

    8 catches on 9 targets, 84 receiving yards.

    16.4 points

    Projected 3.8 by Sleeper+12.6 against the projection

  3. Kendrick BourneWR17, wide receiver rank 17 that week

    ARI against LAC

    8 catches on 8 targets, 75 receiving yards.

    15.5 points

    Projected 4.4 by Sleeper+11.1 against the projection

  4. Caleb DouglasWR22, wide receiver rank 22 that week

    MIA against LV

    5 catches on 7 targets, 94 receiving yards.

    14.4 points

    Projected 5.3 by Sleeper+9.1 against the projection

  5. Evan EngramTE8, tight end rank 8 that week

    DEN against KC

    4 catches on 5 targets, 43 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    14.3 points

    Projected 3.8 by Sleeper+10.5 against the projection

Let you down

The biggest misses by players projected for 12 points or more who took the field.

Kyler MurrayQB35, quarterback rank 35 that week

MINagainst GB

0.6PPR points

Projected 18.1 by Sleeper-17.5 against the projection

3 of 5, 18 passing yards, 1 INT; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards.

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR86, wide receiver rank 86 that week

    CIN against TB

    2 catches on 4 targets, 12 receiving yards.

    3.2 points

    Projected 20.4 by Sleeper-17.2 against the projection

  2. Sam DarnoldQB36, quarterback rank 36 that week

    SEA against NE

    1 of 2, 13 passing yards.

    0.5 points

    Projected 17.1 by Sleeper-16.6 against the projection

  3. Matthew StaffordQB32, quarterback rank 32 that week

    LAR against SF

    15 of 25, 155 passing yards, 1 INT; 2 carries, -1 rushing yards.

    5.1 points

    Projected 18.2 by Sleeper-13.1 against the projection

  4. Jaylen WaddleWR103, wide receiver rank 103 that week

    DEN against KC

    1 catch on 3 targets, 2 receiving yards.

    1.2 points

    Projected 14.3 by Sleeper-13.1 against the projection

  5. A.J. BrownWR66, wide receiver rank 66 that week

    NE against SEA

    3 catches on 4 targets, 26 receiving yards.

    5.6 points

    Projected 16.8 by Sleeper-11.2 against the projection

Fantasy

Week 1 top scorers by position

The five highest scores at each position, PPR scoring.

quarterbacks

  1. Caleb WilliamsQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    CHI against CAR

    21 of 29, 269 passing yards, 2 TD; 10 carries, 65 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    37.3 points

    Projected 18.3 by Sleeper+19.0 against the projection

  2. Josh AllenQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    BUF against HOU

    20 of 29, 334 passing yards, 2 TD; 6 carries, 23 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    35.7 points

    Projected 19.4 by Sleeper+16.3 against the projection

  3. Bryce YoungQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week

    CAR against CHI

    23 of 37, 361 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 10 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    32.4 points

    Projected 16.6 by Sleeper+15.8 against the projection

  4. Jaxson DartQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week

    NYG against DAL

    23 of 29, 230 passing yards, 3 TD; 11 carries, 54 rushing yards.

    26.6 points

    Projected 18.9 by Sleeper+7.7 against the projection

  5. Trevor LawrenceQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week

    JAX against CLE

    18 of 23, 245 passing yards, 4 TD; 2 carries, 3 rushing yards.

    26.1 points

    Projected 18.6 by Sleeper+7.5 against the projection

running backs

  1. Derrick HenryRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    BAL against IND

    24 carries, 144 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 19 receiving yards.

    35.3 points

    Projected 15.3 by Sleeper+20.0 against the projection

  2. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    KC against DEN

    23 carries, 173 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 6 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    34.1 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+20.4 against the projection

  3. Jahmyr GibbsRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    DET against NO

    29 carries, 156 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 30 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

    33.6 points

    Projected 22.1 by Sleeper+11.5 against the projection

  4. Ashton JeantyRB4, running back rank 4 that week

    LV against MIA

    23 carries, 102 rushing yards; 6 catches on 6 targets, 45 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.7 points

    Projected 16.0 by Sleeper+16.7 against the projection

  5. D'Andre SwiftRB5, running back rank 5 that week

    CHI against CAR

    18 carries, 124 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 10 receiving yards.

    32.4 points

    Projected 13.4 by Sleeper+19.0 against the projection

wide receivers

  1. Jalen CokerWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    CAR against CHI

    8 catches on 9 targets, 138 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    33.8 points

    Projected 11.9 by Sleeper+21.9 against the projection

  2. Christian WatsonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    GB against MIN

    6 catches on 8 targets, 147 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.7 points

    Projected 12.6 by Sleeper+20.1 against the projection

  3. Justin JeffersonWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    MIN against GB

    8 catches on 9 targets, 92 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    31.2 points

    Projected 17.5 by Sleeper+13.7 against the projection

  4. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    DET against NO

    10 catches on 14 targets, 67 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    28.7 points

    Projected 20.2 by Sleeper+8.5 against the projection

  5. Chris OlaveWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week

    NO against DET

    10 catches on 13 targets, 182 receiving yards.

    28.2 points

    Projected 16.1 by Sleeper+12.1 against the projection

tight ends

  1. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    NYG against DAL

    8 catches on 8 targets, 78 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    27.8 points

    Projected 10.5 by Sleeper+17.3 against the projection

  2. Trey McBrideTE2, tight end rank 2 that week

    ARI against LAC

    9 catches on 13 targets, 95 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    24.5 points

    Projected 14.3 by Sleeper+10.2 against the projection

  3. Dallas GoedertTE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    PHI against WAS

    4 catches on 5 targets, 77 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    23.7 points

    Projected 10.0 by Sleeper+13.7 against the projection

  4. Mike GesickiTE4, tight end rank 4 that week

    CIN against TB

    5 catches on 7 targets, 78 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    18.8 points

    Projected 6.7 by Sleeper+12.1 against the projection

  5. Dalton KincaidTE5, tight end rank 5 that week

    BUF against HOU

    5 catches on 6 targets, 130 receiving yards.

    18.0 points

    Projected 8.6 by Sleeper+9.4 against the projection

kickers

  1. Evan McPhersonK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    CIN against TB

    4 of 4 field goals, 3 extra points.

    19.0 points

    Projected 6.8 by Sleeper+12.2 against the projection

  2. Chad RylandK2, kicker rank 2 that week

    ARI against LAC

    4 of 5 field goals, 2 extra points.

    15.0 points

    Projected 5.5 by Sleeper+9.5 against the projection

  3. Jason SandersK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    NYJ against TEN

    3 of 4 field goals, 2 extra points.

    14.0 points

    Projected 5.6 by Sleeper+8.4 against the projection

  4. Tyler LoopK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    BAL against IND

    2 of 2 field goals, 5 extra points.

    14.0 points

    Projected 7.1 by Sleeper+6.9 against the projection

  5. Tyler BassK5, kicker rank 5 that week

    BUF against HOU

    3 of 3 field goals, 3 extra points.

    13.0 points

    Projected 6.1 by Sleeper+6.9 against the projection

team defenses

  1. Cincinnati BengalsDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    CIN against TB

    21 points allowed, 4 sacks, 1 TD.

    22.0 points

    Projected 6.2 by Sleeper+15.8 against the projection

  2. Pittsburgh SteelersDEF2, team defense rank 2 that week

    PIT against ATL

    13 points allowed, 4 sacks, 1 TD.

    20.0 points

    Projected 9.2 by Sleeper+10.8 against the projection

  3. Jacksonville JaguarsDEF3, team defense rank 3 that week

    JAX against CLE

    10 points allowed, 5 sacks.

    15.0 points

    Projected 9.1 by Sleeper+5.9 against the projection

  4. Las Vegas RaidersDEF3, team defense rank 3 that week

    LV against MIA

    13 points allowed, 5 sacks.

    15.0 points

    Projected 8.5 by Sleeper+6.5 against the projection

  5. Kansas City ChiefsDEF5, team defense rank 5 that week

    KC against DEN

    10 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    13.0 points

    Projected 8.5 by Sleeper+4.5 against the projection

Around the NFL

Week 1 results

Every final, how the line fared and the best fantasy lines of each game.

  • New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks: Drew Lock comes off the bench and Seattle edges New England

    Wednesday, Sep 9, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Patriots10 pointsatSeahawks13 points

    • Closed Seahawks -3
    • Push against the spread
    • Under 44.5, 23 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks

    1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR6, wide receiver rank 6 that week8 catches on 11 targets, 122 receiving yards, 1 TD.26.2 PPR points+6.5 against the projection
    2. Rhamondre StevensonRB17, running back rank 17 that week18 carries, 51 rushing yards; 5 catches on 6 targets, 44 receiving yards.14.5 PPR points-1.9 against the projection
    3. Drake MayeQB23, quarterback rank 23 that week23 of 33, 178 passing yards, 1 TD, 3 INT; 7 carries, 47 rushing yards.12.8 PPR points-6.9 against the projection

    Sam Darnold threw for 13 yards before leaving with a hip injury, and Drew Lock came on to complete 16 of 22 for 187 yards.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks

  • San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams: San Francisco wins in Melbourne as a 3.5-point underdog

    Thursday, Sep 10, 8:35 PM EDT

    Final: 49ers27 pointsatRams7 points

    • Closed Rams -3.5
    • 49ers covered +3.5
    • Under 47.5, 34 scored

    Top fantasy lines, San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams

    1. Brock PurdyQB10, quarterback rank 10 that week25 of 34, 205 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 5 carries, 29 rushing yards.22.1 PPR points+3.6 against the projection
    2. Deebo Samuel Sr.WR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 48 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 12 rushing yards.18.0 PPR points+7.9 against the projection
    3. Mike EvansWR14, wide receiver rank 14 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 49 receiving yards, 1 TD.16.9 PPR points+4.1 against the projection

    At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the underdog won by 20. Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns, to Demarcus Robinson from 39 yards, Mike Evans from 2 and Deebo Samuel from 15, and Eddy Pineiro added a 56-yard field goal.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams

  • Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers: Chicago and Carolina combine for 96 points

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bears59 pointsatPanthers37 points

    • Closed Bears -3
    • Bears covered -3
    • Over 47.5, 96 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers

    1. Caleb WilliamsQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week21 of 29, 269 passing yards, 2 TD; 10 carries, 65 rushing yards, 2 TD.37.3 PPR points+19.0 against the projection
    2. Jalen CokerWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week8 catches on 9 targets, 138 receiving yards, 2 TD.33.8 PPR points+21.9 against the projection
    3. Bryce YoungQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week23 of 37, 361 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 10 rushing yards, 1 TD.32.4 PPR points+15.8 against the projection

    The highest-scoring game of the week was tied 31 to 31 in the third quarter, and then Chicago scored 28 of the last 34 points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals: Evan McPherson kicks four field goals and Cincinnati holds off Tampa Bay

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Buccaneers27 pointsatBengals33 points

    • Closed Bengals -3.5
    • Bengals covered -3.5
    • Over 50.5, 60 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals

    1. Bucky IrvingRB12, running back rank 12 that week8 carries, 45 rushing yards, 1 TD; 7 catches on 7 targets, 48 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.20.3 PPR points+5.6 against the projection
    2. Chase BrownRB14, running back rank 14 that week16 carries, 56 rushing yards, 1 TD; 5 catches on 6 targets, 22 receiving yards.18.8 PPR points+1.7 against the projection
    3. Mike GesickiTE4, tight end rank 4 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 78 receiving yards, 1 TD.18.8 PPR points+12.1 against the projection

    Cincinnati's first touchdown came from its defense, Demetrius Knight Jr.'s 27-yard fumble return, and the Bengals led 24 to 10 at halftime. Evan McPherson kicked four field goals, from 20, 55, 58 and 32 yards.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals

  • New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions: Detroit survives in overtime when New Orleans goes for two

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Saints30 pointsatLions31 points

    • Closed Lions -7
    • Saints covered +7
    • Over 49.5, 61 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions

    1. Jahmyr GibbsRB3, running back rank 3 that week29 carries, 156 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 30 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.33.6 PPR points+11.5 against the projection
    2. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week10 catches on 14 targets, 67 receiving yards, 2 TD.28.7 PPR points+8.5 against the projection
    3. Chris OlaveWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week10 catches on 13 targets, 182 receiving yards.28.2 PPR points+12.1 against the projection

    Detroit led 21 to 0 in the third quarter on two Jahmyr Gibbs runs and an Amon-Ra St. Brown catch, and New Orleans scored 24 of the next 27 points, tying it on a 9-yard throw to Juwan Johnson with 1:07 left. St.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions

  • Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans: Josh Allen's late throw to Joshua Palmer beats Houston

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bills36 pointsatTexans31 points

    • Closed Bills -1.5
    • Bills covered -1.5
    • Over 44.5, 67 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

    1. Josh AllenQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week20 of 29, 334 passing yards, 2 TD; 6 carries, 23 rushing yards, 2 TD.35.7 PPR points+16.3 against the projection
    2. David MontgomeryRB7, running back rank 7 that week20 carries, 60 rushing yards, 2 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 19 receiving yards, 1 TD.28.9 PPR points+13.7 against the projection
    3. Nico CollinsWR8, wide receiver rank 8 that week7 catches on 10 targets, 75 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 7 rushing yards.21.2 PPR points+4.7 against the projection

    Ka'imi Fairbairn's 58-yard field goal put Houston ahead 31 to 30 with 6:44 left, and Josh Allen won it with a 34-yard touchdown pass with 1:36 to go.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

  • Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts: Derrick Henry scores three as Baltimore pulls away in Indianapolis

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Ravens41 pointsatColts23 points

    • Closed Ravens -3
    • Ravens covered -3
    • Over 48.5, 64 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts

    1. Derrick HenryRB1, running back rank 1 that week24 carries, 144 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 19 receiving yards.35.3 PPR points+20.0 against the projection
    2. Zay FlowersWR7, wide receiver rank 7 that week5 catches on 6 targets, 150 receiving yards, 1 TD.26.0 PPR points+10.4 against the projection
    3. Jonathan TaylorRB8, running back rank 8 that week19 carries, 98 rushing yards, 2 TD; 3 catches on 4 targets, 23 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.25.1 PPR points+6.1 against the projection

    Derrick Henry scored from 4, 32 and 3 yards and finished with 144 rushing yards and 35.3 PPR points, the best running back line of the week.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts

  • Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence throws four touchdowns to four receivers

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Browns10 pointsatJaguars34 points

    • Closed Jaguars -8.5
    • Jaguars covered -8.5
    • Over 40.5, 44 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars

    1. Trevor LawrenceQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week18 of 23, 245 passing yards, 4 TD; 2 carries, 3 rushing yards.26.1 PPR points+7.5 against the projection
    2. Parker WashingtonWR11, wide receiver rank 11 that week5 catches on 6 targets, 83 receiving yards, 1 TD.19.3 PPR points+7.1 against the projection
    3. Deshaun WatsonQB21, quarterback rank 21 that week16 of 22, 205 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 6 carries, 38 rushing yards.15.0 PPR points+2.1 against the projection

    Trevor Lawrence completed 18 of 23 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns, each to a different receiver: Parker Washington from 30 yards, Josh Cameron from 4, Brenton Strange from 14 and Jakobi Meyers from 32.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Watt's interception return decides it in Pittsburgh

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Falcons13 pointsatSteelers20 points

    • Closed Steelers -6.5
    • Steelers covered -6.5
    • Under 40.5, 33 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers

    1. Bijan RobinsonRB6, running back rank 6 that week21 carries, 83 rushing yards; 8 catches on 10 targets, 90 receiving yards, 1 TD.31.3 PPR points+12.0 against the projection
    2. Pat FreiermuthTE6, tight end rank 6 that week5 catches on 5 targets, 46 receiving yards, 1 TD.15.6 PPR points+8.6 against the projection
    3. Aaron RodgersQB25, quarterback rank 25 that week24 of 40, 221 passing yards, 1 TD; 3 carries, -3 rushing yards.12.5 PPR points-2.5 against the projection

    With Tua Tagovailoa ruled out, Cooper Rush started for Atlanta and threw two interceptions on 22 attempts. T.J. Watt returned one 35 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and that was the margin.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers

  • New York Jets at Tennessee Titans: Breece Hall runs for 102 and the Jets win in Tennessee

    Sunday, Sep 13, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Jets23 pointsatTitans10 points

    • Closed Titans -1.5
    • Jets covered +1.5
    • Under 39.5, 33 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New York Jets at Tennessee Titans

    1. Breece HallRB13, running back rank 13 that week22 carries, 102 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 16 receiving yards.19.8 PPR points+4.2 against the projection
    2. Garrett WilsonWR23, wide receiver rank 23 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 79 receiving yards.13.9 PPR points-0.9 against the projection
    3. Cam WardQB26, quarterback rank 26 that week19 of 32, 140 passing yards, 1 TD; 4 carries, 21 rushing yards.11.7 PPR points-5.1 against the projection

    Breece Hall carried 22 times for 102 yards and a touchdown, and Jason Sanders kicked field goals from 33, 51 and 52 yards. Geno Smith completed 19 of 24 for 215 yards without a touchdown pass, and it did not matter.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New York Jets at Tennessee Titans

  • Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers: Arizona wins as an 8.5-point underdog in Los Angeles

    Sunday, Sep 13, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Cardinals26 pointsatChargers14 points

    • Closed Chargers -8.5
    • Cardinals covered +8.5
    • Under 47.5, 40 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers

    1. Trey McBrideTE2, tight end rank 2 that week9 catches on 13 targets, 95 receiving yards, 1 TD.24.5 PPR points+10.2 against the projection
    2. Ladd McConkeyWR12, wide receiver rank 12 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 82 receiving yards, 1 TD.19.2 PPR points+6.0 against the projection
    3. Jacoby BrissettQB15, quarterback rank 15 that week27 of 37, 277 passing yards, 1 TD; 6 carries, 14 rushing yards.16.5 PPR points+3.6 against the projection

    The biggest upset of the week was built on field goals. Chad Ryland kicked four, from 27, 44, 34 and 49 yards, and Arizona won by 12 as a +370 underdog.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers

  • Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty scores twice through the air as Las Vegas beats Miami

    Sunday, Sep 13, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Dolphins13 pointsatRaiders27 points

    • Closed Raiders -3
    • Raiders covered -3
    • Under 40.5, 40 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders

    1. Ashton JeantyRB4, running back rank 4 that week23 carries, 102 rushing yards; 6 catches on 6 targets, 45 receiving yards, 2 TD.32.7 PPR points+16.7 against the projection
    2. Malik WillisQB13, quarterback rank 13 that week15 of 27, 220 passing yards, 1 INT; 6 carries, 39 rushing yards, 1 TD.17.7 PPR points+1.7 against the projection
    3. Kirk CousinsQB18, quarterback rank 18 that week21 of 30, 160 passing yards, 3 TD, 2 INT; 5 carries, -6 rushing yards.15.8 PPR points+0.1 against the projection

    Ashton Jeanty ran 23 times for 102 yards and caught six passes, two of them for 13-yard touchdowns, for 32.7 PPR points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders

  • Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings: Carson Wentz replaces Kyler Murray and Minnesota scores the last 29

    Sunday, Sep 13, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Packers22 pointsatVikings39 points

    • Closed Vikings -2.5
    • Vikings covered -2.5
    • Over 46.5, 61 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

    1. Christian WatsonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week6 catches on 8 targets, 147 receiving yards, 2 TD.32.7 PPR points+20.1 against the projection
    2. Justin JeffersonWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week8 catches on 9 targets, 92 receiving yards, 2 TD.31.2 PPR points+13.7 against the projection
    3. Jordan LoveQB11, quarterback rank 11 that week21 of 42, 387 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, 0 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.20.5 PPR points+4.8 against the projection

    Green Bay led 22 to 10 in the third quarter on two Christian Watson touchdowns, one from 81 yards, and three Trey Smack field goals. Then Minnesota scored 29 straight.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

  • Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles: Washington's two-point try fails and Philadelphia hangs on

    Sunday, Sep 13, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Commanders22 pointsatEagles24 points

    • Closed Eagles -6
    • Commanders covered +6
    • Over 43.5, 46 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

    1. Jalen HurtsQB8, quarterback rank 8 that week14 of 25, 203 passing yards, 3 TD; 7 carries, 46 rushing yards.24.7 PPR points+3.9 against the projection
    2. Dallas GoedertTE3, tight end rank 3 that week4 catches on 5 targets, 77 receiving yards, 2 TD.23.7 PPR points+13.7 against the projection
    3. Jayden DanielsQB14, quarterback rank 14 that week18 of 34, 164 passing yards, 2 TD; 5 carries, 31 rushing yards.17.7 PPR points+0.6 against the projection

    Jalen Hurts threw three touchdowns on 25 attempts, two of them to Dallas Goedert, and the second, a 43-yarder with 6:02 left, put Philadelphia up 24 to 16.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

  • Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants: Jaxson Dart throws three touchdowns and the Giants upset Dallas

    Sunday, Sep 13, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Cowboys20 pointsatGiants28 points

    • Closed Cowboys -3
    • Giants covered +3
    • Over 47.5, 48 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

    1. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week8 catches on 8 targets, 78 receiving yards, 2 TD.27.8 PPR points+17.3 against the projection
    2. Jaxson DartQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week23 of 29, 230 passing yards, 3 TD; 11 carries, 54 rushing yards.26.6 PPR points+7.7 against the projection
    3. Javonte WilliamsRB9, running back rank 9 that week12 carries, 41 rushing yards, 1 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 31 receiving yards, 1 TD.24.2 PPR points+7.1 against the projection

    Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 54 more, 26.6 PPR points, as the Giants won by 8 as a 3-point home underdog.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

  • Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes returns and Kenneth Walker runs for 173

    Monday, Sep 14, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Broncos10 pointsatChiefs31 points

    • Closed Chiefs -2.5
    • Chiefs covered -2.5
    • Under 42.5, 41 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs

    1. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week23 carries, 173 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 6 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD.34.1 PPR points+20.4 against the projection
    2. Patrick MahomesQB9, quarterback rank 9 that week15 of 27, 184 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 7 carries, 23 rushing yards, 1 TD.22.7 PPR points+7.6 against the projection
    3. Evan EngramTE8, tight end rank 8 that week4 catches on 5 targets, 43 receiving yards, 1 TD.14.3 PPR points+10.5 against the projection

    Patrick Mahomes started nine months after tearing his ACL and opened the scoring with a 15-yard run. He threw touchdowns to Rashee Rice and Kenneth Walker and finished with 22.7 PPR points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs