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Williams tallied three tackles (one solo) and an interception in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.

The interception matched the total Williams finished his 2024 rookie season with, and it shut down a potential Detroit scoring drive late in the second quarter of Sunday's contest. Williams was not credited with a start in Week 1, but he still finished with 56 snaps -- the seventh most among Packers defenders.

Ebukam had 1.0 sack and three total QB hits in Sunday's win over Miami.

It was a strong debut after recording a career-high 9.5 sacks last season. Ebukam played on 18 of the defense's 47 snaps. He looked at full speed despite nursing a back issue during the preseason. He'll get significant snaps as part of the rotation at defensive end.

Warner tallied eight total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks.

The BYU product led the 49ers' defense in total tackles in his first game since signing a three-year, $63 million dollar extension to remain in San Francisco back in May. Warner has consistently been one of the NFL's best defenders since entering the league, recording 131 total tackles, seven passes defended, including two interceptions, and four forced fumbles across 17 games in 2024. He's expected to remain the 49ers' defensive signal-caller as the team travels to New Orleans in Week 2.

Badie caught two of six targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans.

Badie's six targets were the third-highest total of any Broncos player Sunday, though the running back failed to record a single rushing attempt in the contest. The 25-year-old played 14 snaps on offense, behind both J.K. Dobbins (40) and RJ Harvey (22). Badie did see work on special teams as well, playing 14 snaps with the unit. Fellow running back Jaleel McLaughlin was inactive for the game, and it remains to be seen if that will be the case in Week 2. Badie's usage could suggest that his versatility will lead to him being active again in the Broncos' next game. Nonetheless, Badie will look to make the most of his opportunities when the Broncos visit the Colts in Week 2, though he remains far off the fantasy radar.

Cooper registered a career-high 12 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.

Cooper started Sunday's contest and finished it with more tackles than he registered in any of the 14 games he appeared in during his 2024 rookie season -- one in which he was twice named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Cooper was a trendy breakout candidate coming into the current campaign, and after one contest there is little reason to think differently, as only three players have registered more tackles with one game to go in Week 1.

McKivitz signed a three-year, $45 million extension with the 49ers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McKivitz is now under contract through the 2028 season and is expected to receive $27 million in guaranteed money, per Schefter. The veteran offensive lineman has started each of the 49ers' last 35 regular-season contests and is expected to remain the team's top right tackle for the foreseeable future following Monday's extension.

Moore had four total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over Miami.

Moore played on 44 of the defense's 47 snaps as Indy's slot corner. He was used on a blitz in what was an aggressive gameplan by the Colts' defense, a development that could boost Moore's fantasy value if it persists. Moore also looked to be at full speed after missing time in training camp with a knee injury.

Parsons registered one solo tackle and a sack in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.

Parsons, who has been slowed by a back injury and did not get much work in during training camp, did not start in his Packers debut and played only 30 of a possible 67 snaps, but he provided consistent pressure when on the field and did log his first sack as a Packer. Parsons played around 80 percent of the defensive snaps in his four seasons with the Cowboys, so although he could be on a pitch count again Week 2 with Green Bay facing Washington on Thursday night, it should not be long until he is out there more regularly.

Bynum had three total tackles and an interception in Sunday's win over Miami.

Bynum started opposite Nick Cross at safety and played on 38 of the defense's 47 snaps. He was strong in pass coverage with two passes defensed, including his interception.

Cross had six total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over Miami.

Cross started at safety opposite Camryn Bynum and played on 38 of the defense's 47 snaps. After recording just one sack in his previous three seasons, Cross' use on a blitz could be a good sign for his fantasy value. He had just six tackles, but the Indy defense was barely on the field in a blowout win.