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NFL Week 1 advanced stats provide an early look at efficiency and tendencies across all 32 teams. PFF’s data breaks down team strength, passing and rushing efficiency, pass rates, dropback outcomes, turnovers, special teams and fourth downs.

By Timo Riske Sep 15, 2026 12:23 pm EDT

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday Night Football in Patrick Mahomes’ return. Kansas City limited Denver after its opening touchdown drive while converting two crucial fourth downs into eventual touchdown possessions. PFF’s Advanced Stats break down Mahomes, Bo Nix, Kenneth Walker and the key performances from the Week 1 matchup.

By Timo Riske Sep 15, 2026 8:30 am EDT
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The Chiefs' Mansoor Delane and Lions' Blake Miller highlight the first week in the books for the 2026 NFL Draft class.

By Dalton Wasserman Sep 15, 2026 6:00 am EDT

Caleb Williams helped power the Chicago Bears to 59 points in Week 1 but finished with a 64.0 PFF passing grade. PFF’s play-by-play grading and accuracy data explain the difference between Williams’ impressive box score and his underlying performance. His positively and negatively graded plays, ball placement and a costly mistake erased by penalty provide important context behind the grade.

By Mark Chichester Sep 15, 2026 5:45 am EDT

Fantasy football Week 1 produced major swings from PFF projections, with Caleb Williams, Derrick Henry and D’Andre Swift delivering three of the biggest booms. Ja’Marr Chase, De’Von Achane and Christian McCaffrey headline the notable Week 1 busts.

By Mark Chichester Sep 15, 2026 5:15 am EDT

The Kansas City Chiefs routed the Denver Broncos 31–10 in Week 1 on September 14, 2026. Chiefs outgained the Broncos, 393 total yards to 172.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 11:46 pm EDT Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs

One game isn't enough to establish a new baseline, but Walker's first performance of 2026 offered plenty of reasons for optimism. He won at a high rate in pass protection, remained perfect when isolated without help and delivered one of his best run-blocking performances since entering the league.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 1:55 pm EDT

The New York Giants held off the Dallas Cowboys 28–20 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Giants outgained the Cowboys, 431 total yards to 259.

By Mark Chichester Sep 14, 2026 12:14 am EDT Dallas Cowboys New York Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders cruised past the Miami Dolphins 27–13 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Raiders outgained the Dolphins, 305 total yards to 259.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 8:20 pm EDT Las Vegas Raiders Miami Dolphins

The Philadelphia Eagles edged the Washington Commanders 24–22 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Eagles outgained the Commanders, 308 total yards to 297.

The Minnesota Vikings cruised past the Green Bay Packers 39–22 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 8:14 pm EDT Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–14 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Cardinals outgained the Chargers, 393 total yards to 268.

NFL Week 1 produced standout performances from Trevor Lawrence, Zay Flowers, Derrick Henry and several other stars in the early window. PFF’s initial grades highlight Lawrence’s four-touchdown performance, Flowers’ explosive receiving day and T.J. Watt’s impact against Atlanta.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 6:36 pm EDT

The Detroit Lions edged the New Orleans Saints 31–30 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 6:12 pm EDT Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints

The Cincinnati Bengals held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33–27 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Bengals outgained the Buccaneers, 356 total yards to 263.

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