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Pola-Mao logged seven tackles (five solo) and one interception during Las Vegas' 20-13 win over New England on Sunday.

Pola-Mao picked off an overthrown pass from Drake Maye intended for Stefon Diggs, which led to a Ashton Jeanty three-yard rushing touchdown five plays later. Pola-Mao was one of six Las Vegas players to play every defensive snap, and his five solo tackles was second most on the team behind Devin White (eight).

McCollum registered 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 23-20 victory against Atlanta.

McCollum was one of three Bucs to log double-digit stops in the narrow win. The fourth-year cornerback finished with double-digit tackles just once last year -- in Week 5, also against the Falcons. McCollum finished with a career-high 82 tackles during the regular-season last year and will look to build upon that mark in 2025.

White logged 11 tackles (eight solo) during the Raiders' 20-13 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

White played all 71 defensive snaps Sunday, and his 11 tackles were his most in a game since Week 1 of the 2023 season as a member of the Buccaneers (12). The 2019 first-rounder signed a one-year contract with the Raiders in March after a tumultuous 2024 campaign in which he was released by the Eagles in October without appearing in a game and then subsequently joining the Texans. Sunday's contest is a positive sign for White, who logged three consecutive 100-tackle seasons with Tampa Bay from 2020 to 2022.

Prater reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday.

With Tyler Bass (hip/groin) landing on injured reserve prior to the season opener, Prater was elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for the Bills. The 41-year-old knocked down all five of his kicks in the Bills' 41-40 win over the Ravens, capping off the victory with a 32-yard field goal as time expired. Prater will almost certainly be elevated to the active roster again for the Bills' Week 2 game versus the Jets.

Mitchell-Paden reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday.

Mitchell-Paden was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss versus the Bills as Isaiah Likely was sidelined with a foot injury, and the former ended up seeing playing time on both offense and special teams but failed to record any stats. Mitchell-Paden could play again next week versus the Browns if Likely remains out.

Smith recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) and a defensed pass in a 23-20 Week 1 win over the Falcons.

Smith led both teams in tackles in the victory, and his 11 stops tied his career-best mark, which he first reached in Week 5 last season. He played 74 of Tampa Bay's 76 defensive snaps and should be a near every-down player this year as long as he remains healthy.

Crosby logged two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.

Crosby was credited with a sack in the first quarter when he pushed Drake Maye out of bounds. Crosby played all 71 defensive snaps in Sunday's win, which is a good sign after the 2019 fourth-rounder missed the final four games of the 2024 campaign due to an ankle injury.

Prater made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in the Bills' 41-40 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Buffalo placed Tyler Bass (hip/groin) on injured reserve prior to the Week 1 matchup, prompting the team to elevate the 41-year-old Prater from the practice squad to fill in as the team's kicker. Prater deftly handled all of his assignments, none bigger than when he calmly nailed a 32-yard game-winning field goal as time expired. With Bass due to miss at least the next three games while on IR, Prater will likely be elevated once again in advance of the Bills' Week 2 matchup with the Jets.

Winfield finished with four tackles (one solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's 23-20 Week 1 win over Atlanta.

Winfield had a relatively quiet game statistically, but he made a key pass breakup with time winding down late in the fourth quarter as the Falcons were driving down the field. Perhaps most importantly, Winfield looked healthy after playing in only eight regular-season games last year and missing time during training camp due to injury. Winfield logged 74 of Tampa Bay's 76 defensive snaps Sunday.

Washington reverted to Atlanta's practice squad Monday.

Washington didn't record any stats across the 10 snaps he played on special teams during Sunday's loss versus the Buccaneers. The 2023 undrafted free agent will now await his next opportunity to be called up to the active roster.