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McNichols rushed four times for 25 yards in Sunday's 21-6 win over the Giants.

McNichols played 13 of the Commanders' 70 offensive snaps in the contest, operated as the No. 3 running back behind Austin Ekeler (33) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt (23). With limited opportunities, McNichols will continue to struggle to record meaningful stats for fantasy going forward, barring injuries to Ekeler, Croskey-Merritt or Chris Rodriguez, who was a healthy scratch in Week 1. The Commanders are set to square off against the Packers in Week 2.

Iosivas was not targeted in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Iosivas operated as the Bengals' No. 3 wide receiver Sunday, playing 65 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Meanwhile, Cincinnati's top duo at wideout, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, saw snap shares of 87 and 79 percent, respectively. With plenty of mouths to feed on offense in Chase, Higgins, Chase Brown, Noah Fant and Mike Gesicki, Iosivas will be extremely difficult to trust for anything close to consistent fantasy production. Iosivas should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Bengals host the Jaguars in Week 2.

Brooks did not play a single offensive snap in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Brooks was a complete nonfactor in the Bengals' season opener, failing to earn a single touch in the contest. Instead, the rookie running back was used solely on special teams, playing a total of 12 snaps with the unit. With Chase Brown taking the majority of snaps on offense and Samaje Perine operating as the team's No. 2 option, Brooks faces an uphill battle for playing time barring injuries. The Texas Tech product's next opportunity to get involved will come when the Bengals host the Jaguars in Week 2.

Perine caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Operating as the No. 2 running back behind Chase Brown, Perine failed to record a single carry in the contest. The 29-year-old was a distant afterthought in the Bengals' offensive plans, playing just 13 of Cincinnati's 52 offensive snaps, while Brown was on the field for 39 snaps and handled 24 total touches. Barring an injury to Brown, Perine will likely hold very little fantasy value going forward, keeping him off the fantasy radar as anything more than an insurance policy. Next up for the veteran is a Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

Gesicki caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Gesicki's quiet start to the season was overshadowed by teammate Noah Fant, as the latter finished the contest with four catches on five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown. The veteran tight end played just 16 of Cincinnati's 52 offensive snaps, behind both Fant (26) and Drew Sample (36). Gesicki should continue to see limited opportunities in the Bengals' passing attack, all but removing him completely from fantasy consideration going forward. The 29-year-old will have his next opportunity to get involved when the Bengals host the Jaguars in Week 2.

Johnson logged one snap on offense and didn't draw a target in the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons on Sunday, but he returned one punt for 54 yards.

Johnson wasn't expected to have a role on offense, but his chunk play on special teams set up the Buccaneers at the Falcons' 32-yard line early in the third quarter. Tampa Bay would go on to score five plays later on a nine-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Bucky Irving, making Johnson's impressive return an integral play in the narrow victory. Johnson will remain the Buccaneers' punt returner in a Week 2 road matchup against the Texans, and he could begin carving out some snaps on offense as the season unfolds.

Ingram-Dawkins played 10 snaps on defense and batted down a pass in Monday's win at Chicago.

The 2025 fifth-round draft pick made an impact in his limited playing time and could see his role grow later in the season. His ability to play at tackle and on the edge should allow him to be deployed in multiple schemes under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Chambliss had two total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Chambliss didn't play a snap on defense, as he had 24 snaps on special teams. The undrafted free agent from Georgia begins the season as a reserve linebacker who may be limited to special teams. He looked fully healthy after dealing with a foot injury early in training camp.

Redmond started at defensive tackle and had two total tackles and a QB hurry in Monday's win at Chicago.

Redmond played on 32 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll be a run stuffer at nose tackle.

Turner had three total tackles and two QB hurries in Monday's win at Chicago.

Turner played on 29 of the defense's 67 snaps as the 2024 first-round draft pick will begin the season as a reserve edge rusher. He may need an injury to either Andrew Van Ginkel or Jonathan Greenard to see a larger role.