The first NFL Sunday is in the books & we have your recap, with waiver wire & trade targets.
Week 1 was a blast, but in many ways, very unexpected. The Chiefs put up 40 points, which isn’t a surprise, but they were only the 3rd highest scoring team on Sunday. Who came in ahead? Two defensive minded teams, the Tennessee Titans with 43 & the Baltimore Ravens with 59. Yes, 59. And Lamar Jackson only had 6 rushing yards.
Todd Gurley ran well, but was vultured 2x by Malcolm Brown. Nick Foles went down indefinitely and rookie Gardner Minshew played admirably in relief. Both 49ers running backs were injured, Matt Breida in the first half and Tevin Coleman left in the second half. Breida returned, but Raheem Mostert, who looked good before breaking his arm last season, looked on his 9 carries.
Devin Funchess (broken collarbone) and Tyreek Hill (injured clavicle) left their games with Funchess expected to miss the remainder of the season and rumors have been Hill will miss anywhere from 2-8 weeks.
Want to know more? Listen to the week 1 recap w/ waiver & trade targets!