NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Sunday’s games
Key Points:
- Zay Flowers had a strong start with five catches for 150 yards and a touchdown but exited early due to a hamstring injury, raising concerns about his availability.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars' passing game was efficient, with Trevor Lawrence attempting only 23 passes but averaging 10.7 yards per attempt and throwing four touchdowns.
- Chicago Bears' Luther Burden increased his snap rate but remains limited in target share, while Colston Loveland's playing time grew significantly, making him a promising fantasy buy-low option.
- Carolina Panthers' Chuba Hubbard dominated the backfield snaps over Jonathon Brooks, and Darren Waller made his Panthers debut with a modest snap share, indicating a cautious integration.
- Buffalo Bills' new wide receiver DJ Moore had an impressive debut with five catches for 100 yards and a touchdown, while tight end Dalton Kincaid showed sleeper potential despite ongoing health concerns.