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Starks finished with seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 41-23 win over the Colts.

The safety also played on 53 of 54 defensive snaps. After logging 15 regular-season starts and 1,060 defensive snaps as a rookie, Starks is clearly stepping back into a large role on Baltimore's defense during his second year in the league.

Nix completed 17 of 28 passes for 131 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding three carries for two yards in the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night. He also committed three fumbles, losing one and recovering one of the two others that remained with Denver.

Nix's season and night immediately got off on the wrong foot when he threw an ill-advised interception into blanket coverage on the part of rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane (shoulder) on the Broncos' opening drive of 2026, setting up the Chiefs' first touchdown of the night. When Nix wasn't turning the ball over -- he also lost the handle on a late third-quarter sack to give Kansas City possession at the Broncos' 34-yard line -- he was having significant trouble producing any noteworthy gains with his arm, averaging just 4.7 yards per attempt overall. Nix did connect with Evan Engram in the first quarter for a 19-yard scoring strike that answered the Chiefs' first touchdown, but he'll have plenty of room for improvement in a Week 2 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.

Smith finished with an interception and 11 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 41-23 win over the Colts.

The inside linebacker was characteristically all over the field in Baltimore's convincing win. Smith recorded at least 130 tackles in all three of his previous seasons with the Ravens, and he remains at the center of the team's defense.

Mahomes completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while adding seven rushes for 23 yards and another score in the Chiefs' 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday night. He also recovered two fumbles.

Making good on his long-standing pledge to be available for Monday night's game following last December's season-ending knee injury, Mahomes endured a cold start from a statistical standpoint while completing only two of his first 10 passes. However, the two-time regular-season MVP capped off Kansas City's first drive of the season with a 15-yard touchdown run that allayed any fears about his health, and which he punctuated with a dive into the end zone. Mahomes also picked up the pace through the air after his ragged start, and he ended up connecting with Rashee Rice (13 yards) and Kenneth Walker (two yards) for his pair of scoring tosses. The one major blemish on the veteran signal-caller's night came when he air-mailed a pass into the middle of the field early in the second half that was picked off by Brandon Jones at the Chiefs' 29-yard line and set up a Denver field goal. Now with a solid victory over a talented division rival under his belt, Mahomes and the Chiefs head into a Week 2 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday night with plenty of momentum.

Schwesinger finished with 10 tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Jaguars.

It was not the best day for the Cleveland defense, but its middle linebacker again was all over the field. Schwesinger won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2025 after recording 156 tackles (67 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and three pass breakups, including two interceptions.

Sutton secured two of five targets for 11 yards in the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Sutton, along with the rest of the Broncos offense, endured a miserable night, and the veteran receiver tied for the second-fewest receptions and third-fewest yards among Denver pass catchers to record at least one grab. Sutton also was the intended receiver on Bo Nix's early-game interception, making it an all-around throwaway season-opening performance. Sutton's first chance to atone comes in Denver's Week 2 home opener Sunday, which sees a talented Jaguars team come into the Mile High City.

Harvey rushed three times for 18 yards, brought in all four targets for 23 yards and returned four kickoffs for 111 yards in the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Harvey saw an uptick in opportunities as a pass catcher due to game script, one that saw the Broncos fall behind by a 24-10 margin late in the third quarter. The second-year back also was efficient with his trio of carries, which were five fewer than those logged by lead runner J.K. Dobbins. Harvey should have a chance for more opportunities on the ground in most games this season, including a Week 2 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday where Denver's offense will have a higher probability of running a more balanced attack.

Williams reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Williams saw five special-teams snaps in Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Bengals, returning one kickoff for 47 yards. Williams' one explosive play may be enough to merit another elevation if the Buccaneers still require depth at returner for the Week 2 game against the Browns.

Dobbins rushed eight times for 36 yards and wasn't targeted in the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

The highlight of Dobbins' relatively unremarkable night came early in the third quarter, when he changed direction shortly after taking the handoff and rumbled around left end for a 17-yard gain. The veteran back otherwise found running room difficult to come by against a dominant Chiefs defense, and Dobbins' rushing opportunities were notably limited overall due to game script. There will be much more cohesive offensive performances for the Broncos this season, and Dobbins should be in line for a bigger workload during Denver's home opener Week 2 against the Jaguars.

Covey reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Covey saw six special-teams snaps the Eagles' win over the Commanders on Sunday, returning four punts for 37 yards. While Covey's average of 9.3 yards per punt return was impressive, it remains to be seen if he'll be elevated for a Week 2 road matchup against the Titans.