NFL Recap | Week One
The NFL returned to Sunday afternoons over the weekend and it also meant several former Notre Dame players were in action.
Things went well for some and not so well for others.
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QB DeShone Kizer (Green Bay Packer)
Kizer spends much of his time as the back up to Aaron Rodgers after being traded to the Packers in the offseason from the Browns. The second-year signal-caller was forced into action week one against the Chicago Bears when Rodgers was carted to the locker room with an apparent knee injury. Kizer played much of the 2nd quarter for the injured star, but it was a rough go for the former Irish star in his time on the field. The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder completed four of his seven pass attempts for 55 yards, but was sacked twice and also threw an interception. The Bears newly acquire defensive end did not make it easy on the Packers backup quarterback, Khalil Mack strip-sacked and intercepted Kizer for a touchdown on back to back drives. Rodgers ended up coming back in the second half to lead a 20-point comeback to give the Packers the 24-23 victory over the Bears.
Next Game: 9/16 vs. Minnesota Vikings 1:00 p.m.
RB CJ Prosise (Seattle Seahawks)
Prosise primarily made his impact on special teams for the Seattle Seahawks in his team’s 27-24 loss to the Denver Broncos in week one. The 3rd year pro is third on the running back depth chart behind Chris Carson and rookie Rashaad Penny and contributed primarily on special teams in the contest. Prosise tallied 17 snaps on special teams and seven offensive snaps in the contest but didn’t carry the ball or draw any targets from Russell Wilson.
Next Game: 9/17 at Chicago Bears 8:15 p.m.
RB Theo Riddick (Detroit Lions)
Riddick was primarily the third-down passing down back in the Detroit Lions 48-17 week one loss to the New York Jets. Riddick caught five passes for 15 yards and ran the ball four times for 20 yards in the loss.
Next Game: 9/16 at San Francisco 49ers 4:05 p.m.
WR Golden Tate (Detroit Lions)
Tate was a lone bright spot in the Detroit Lions 48-17 week one loss to the New York Jets. The veteran caught seven of his 15 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in the contest.
Next Game: 9/16 at San Francisco 49ers 4:05 p.m.
WR Equanimeous St. Brown (Green Bay Packers)
St. Brown played two special teams plays in the Green Bay Packers 24-23 win over the Chicago Bears Sunday night.
Next Game: 9/16 vs. Minnesota Vikings 1:00 p.m.
WR Will Fuller (Houston Texans)
Fuller was inactive due to a hamstring injury in the Houston Texans 27-20 week one loss to the New England Patriots. Head Coach Bill O’Brien is hopeful for Fuller’s return week two. (ESPN.com)
Next Game: 9/16 at Tennessee Titans 1:00 p.m.
WR TJ Jones (Detroit Lions)
Jones caught one pass for six yards in the Detroit Lions 48-17 week one loss to the New York Jets. Jones sits as the number four wideout on the Lions behind Marvin Jones Jr., Golden Tate, and Kenny Golladay.
Next Game: 9/16 at San Francisco 49ers 4:05 p.m.
TE Tyler Eifert (Cincinnati Bengals)
After missing all of 2017 with a back injury, but started at tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals in their 34-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in week one. Eifert was on a snap count and only saw 22 offensive snaps, but the former pro bowler caught all three of his targets for 44 yards in the contest. Next Game: 9/13 vs. Baltimore Ravens 8:20 p.m.
TE Kyle Rudolph (Minnesota Vikings)
Rudolph started at tight end for the Minnesota Vikings in their 24-16 week one win against the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran tight end caught one pass for 11 yards and a touchdown in the contest.
Next Game: 9/16 at Green Bay Packers 1:00 p.m.
TE Durham Smythe (Miami Dolphins)
Smythe was the third tight end for the Dolphins in their 27-20 week one win against the Tennessee Titans behind AJ Derby and Mike Gesicki. However, the rookie tight end played 24 percent of his team’s offensive snaps, mostly in blocking situations. (palmbeachreport.com)
Next Game: 9/16 at New York Jets 1:00 p.m.
C John Sullivan (Los Angeles Rams)
Sullivan started at center for the Los Angeles Rams in his second year with the team and helped his squad to a 33-13 win over Oakland on Monday night.
Next Game: 9/16 vs Arizona Cardinals 4:05 p.m.
C Nick Martin (Houston Texans)
Martin started his 15th career game in the Houston Texans 27-20 loss to the New England Patriots in week one.
Next Game: 9/16 at Tennessee Titans 1:00 p.m.
LS J.J. Jansen (Carolina Panthers)
Jansen started his 11th season and was the Carolina Panthers long snapper in their 16-8 week one win against the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: 9/16 at Atlanta Falcons 1:00 p.m.
G Zack Martin (Dallas Cowboys)
Martin once again started at right guard for the Dallas Cowboys in their 16-8 week one loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: 9/16 vs. New York Giants 8:20 p.m.
G Quenton Nelson (R) (Indianapolis Colts)
Nelson made his first career start at left guard in the Indianapolis Colts 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. The rookie played all 82 offensive snaps for the Colts and earned a pass-blocking grade of 70.3 from Pro Football Focus on 60 dropbacks against a talented Bengals front. (colts.com)
Next Game: 9/16 at Washington Redskins 1:00 p.m.
OT Mike McGlinchey (R) (San Francisco 49ers)
McGlinchey made his first career start for the San Francisco 49ers in their 24-16 week one loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The rookie started the game at right tackle for the 49ers but played right guard for the last 29 minutes of the game after starting right guard Mike Person and his back up Josh Garnett went down due to injury. McGlinchey never played guard at any level of football in his life, but he leaned heavily on veteran center Weston Richburg for guidance. (sfgate.com)
Next Game: 9/16 vs. Detroit Lions 4:05 p.m.
OT Ronnie Stanley (Baltimore Ravens)
Despite suffering a knee sprain in the preseason, Stanley started at left tackle for the Baltimore Ravens in their 47-3 week one win against the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: 9/13 at Cincinnati Bengals 8:20 p.m.
OT Sam Young (Miami Dolphins)
Young was a backup tackle in the Miami Dolphins in their seven-hour 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans in week one.
Next Game: 9/16 at New York Jets 1:00 p.m.
DE Stephon Tuitt (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Tuitt started at defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 21-21 week one tie against the Cleveland Browns. The big 6-foot-6, 300-pounder recorded four tackles in the contest.
Next Game: 9/16 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 1:00 p.m.
DE Isaac Rochell (Los Angeles Chargers)
Rochell started at defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers in their 38-28 week one loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 6-foot-4, 280-pounder recorded four totals tackles in the losing effort.
Next Game: 9/16 at Buffalo Bills 1:00 p.m.
DE Romeo Okwara (Detroit Lions)
Okwara was inactive for the Detroit Lions 48-17 week one loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: 9/16 at San Francisco 49ers 4:05 p.m.
DT Sheldon Day (San Francisco 49ers)
Day was in San Francisco 49ers defensive line rotation and recorded a tackle in his team’s 24-16 week one loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Next Game: 9/16 vs. Detroit Lions 4:05 p.m.
LB Jaylon Smith (Dallas Cowboys)
Smith started at middle linebacker for the Cowboys in their 16-8 week one loss to the Carolina Panthers. The 6-foot-2, 245-pounder recorded five total tackles and a sack in the contest.
Next Game: 9/16 vs. New York Giants 8:20 p.m.
LB Manti Te’o (New Orleans Saints)
Te’o started at middle linebacker for the New Orleans Saints in their 48-40 week one loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The sixth-year pro recorded four total tackles in the loss.
Next Game: 9/16 vs. Cleveland Browns 1:00 p.m.
LB Andrew Trumbetti (Chicago Bears)
The rookie is currently on the IR.
Next Game: 9/17 vs. Seattle Seahawks 8:15 p.m.
S Matthias Farley (Indianapolis Colts)
Farley recorded three total tackles and a forced fumble on 23 defensive snaps for the Indianapolis Colts 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. The third-year pro played mostly on dime packages for the Colts defense and also played 22 special teams plays in the contest.
Next Game: 9/16 at Washington Redskins 1:00 p.m.
S Harrison Smith (Minnesota Vikings)
Smith was all over the field for the Minnesota Vikings defense in their 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers in week one. The 2017 first-team all pro recorded eight tackles, a sack and an interception in the win.
Next Game: 9/16 at Green Bay 1:00 p.m.