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Johnson recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Sunday's 20-6 win over Houston.

Johnson was able to get to C.J. Stroud for a pair of sacks in the fourth quarter, and he has already matched his career high with 2.0 sacks this season. The defensive lineman was only on the field for 30 percent of the team's defensive snaps against Houston, and he's unlikely to repeat his performance Week 3 versus the Steelers.

Oliver caught his lone target for 24 yards during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Oliver was listed as the co-starter at tight end with T.J. Hockenson, with the duo each playing 31 of 52 offensive snaps. Oliver's only target from Carson Wentz came late in the third quarter, when the duo connected for a 24-yard pass during a drive that ultimately ended in a punt four plays later. Oliver is up to a 3-46-0 line on five targets through two games, and his offensive upside will be limited while playing alongside Hockenson. However, the Vikings pass catchers as a whole should have an elevated scoring floor in Week 3 against the Buccaneers due to the expected return of Kyler Murray (concussion).

Ponder logged five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and recovered a fumble he returned for a touchdown in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers.

Ponder recovered an Aaron Rodgers fumble and took it 19 yards for a touchdown to extend the Patriots' 13-3 lead to the game-winning 20-3 score. The outside linebacker played 77 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the contest.

Hill recorded 10 total tackles (four solo) and four passes defensed during Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans.

Hill was able to have a rather productive day in Week 2, finishing second on the team in takedowns behind linebacker Demetrius Knight (12), while also securing a career-high four passes defensed. The cornerback has now registered 17 total tackles (11 solo) and four passes defensed over two games to open the 2026 campaign.

Elliss logged 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers.

Elliss led all players in Sunday's contest in tackles. The inside linebacker played all 70 defensive snaps in the contest and has missed just one defensive snap through two regular-season games.

Knight recorded 12 total tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-6 win over Houston.

Knight was able to lead the team in takedowns as he continued his hot start to the season versus the Texans. The linebacker has now registered 19 total tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown over two contests to open the 2026 campaign.

Henley recorded three assisted tackles during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.

It was just the third time Henley recorded three tackles or less in a regular-season game since the start of the 2025 campaign. The fourth-year pro is up to 11 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through two regular-season games and is looking to log a third consecutive 100-tackle campaign.

Dillon handled three carries for minus-3 yards during Sunday's 34-3 win at Atlanta. He also recorded a tackle in punt coverage.

Dillon once again was not really involved in Week 2 until the game was well in hand, although this time the lopsided result was in the Panthers' favor, and the Falcons evidently knew the run was coming. Carolina may have to lean on him more in Week 3 if 2024 second-rounder Jonathon Brooks (groin) ends up being unavailable.

Styles recorded three total tackles during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Styles was on the field for all 55 of the team's defensive snaps with fellow inside linebacker Frankie Luvu (groin) unavailable versus Dallas. Styles didn't see an increase in production, but his usage seems to suggest that the rookie is already a highly trusted member of the defense. Through two contests, he has compiled seven total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks.

Edmunds logged five assisted tackles and one pass defensed in Monday's 28-6 loss to the Rams.

Edmunds did not record a solo tackle in Sunday's contest but assisted on five takedowns. The linebacker played 100 percent of the Giants' defensive snaps for the second consecutive week, now having been on the field for all 118 defensive plays this season.