Week 1: Sept. 10-14
Ryan Kerrigan: The Washington Football Team defeated the Eagles on Sunday, 27-17. Kerrigan came up with two huge sacks and a fumble recovery during Washington's comeback victory. The second sack made the Muncie, Ind. native the all-time franchise leader in sacks at 92, surpassing Dexter Manley. Washington (1-0) faces the Cardinals (1-0) next Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
After the game, Washington coach Ron Rivera presented Kerrigan with the game ball.
Drew Brees: The Saints outlasted the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon 34-23, in a game where the two leading passers in NFL history faced off. Brees completed 18 of 30 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns. With his ninth pass versus Tampa Bay, Brees surpassed Brett Favre to become the all-time leader in passing attempts at 10,169. Next, the Saints (1-0) face the Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Ricardo Allen: The Falcons' safety saw limited action in a 38-25 loss versus the Seahawks. When asked about the new safety rotation in a postgame interview, Allen answered, "I liked the rotation because it gives us a chance to do what we do very well. It kept me fresher, but I still have to get used to it because I'm used to being on the field all of the time."
Falcons coach Dan Quinn added after the game that he does not anticipate Allen only playing 40 percent of game snaps in the future, as it was a result of the Seahawks playing more two tight end sets instead of three wide receiver groups. Next, the Falcons (0-1) face the Cowboys (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Ja'Whaun Bentley: The Patriots were victorious in their first game of the Cam Newton era, defeating the Dolphins 21-11. Bentley, one of the newly announced defensive captains, made his fifth career start on Sunday and finished with three tackles. The Patriots (1-0) go head-to-head with the Seahawks (1-0) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Raheem Mostert: The 49ers dropped their season opener to the Cardinals on Sunday, 24-20. Mostert did not dissappoint in the first game after his breakout 2019 season, rushing for 56 yards and catching four passes for 95 yards, including a speedy 76-yard touchdown. When 49ers' coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Mostert's performance, he replied, "He went out there and kept doing what he did last year. I thought Raheem did have a good game. We got him going on a couple of things. Did a good job in the pass game, too, so I was excited for him." Next, the 49ers (0-1) face the Jets (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Kawann Short: The Panthers' defensive tackle had four tackles in a 34-30 loss to the Raiders. Entering his 10th NFL season, Short was once again named a captain for the Carolina defense. First year head coach Matt Rhule, commented when asked about Short's leadership, "He has everyone's back, and he cares about people. I can't think of a better captain, just in my time of being here. I just have a lot of respect for him. He's got a special way about him."
The Panthers (0-1) match up with the Buccaneers (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Anthony Brown: The Cowboys lost their season opener to the Rams 20-17. Brown finished the game with six tackles. The Cowboys (0-1) face the Falcons (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Dennis Kelly:The Titans' offensive lineman started in a 16-14 victory on Monday night versus the Broncos. The Titans (1-0) face the Jaguars (1-0) next week at 1 p.m. ET.
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Brycen Hopkins (Rams) and Markus Bailey (Bengals) were both inactive on Sunday, but each made their respective 53-man rosters.