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The stats behind the NFL's fastest starts

Which players had the strongest performances in Week 1? Next Gen Stats reviews the impressive numbers from last week and previews what could lie ahead for these standouts.

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WHAT'S TRENDING

Game Theory: Week 2 win probabilities, score projections
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Game Theory: Week 2 win probabilities, score projections

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates on stage with the Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers, 31-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
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QB Index, Week 2: Josh Allen, Cam Newton surge up ranks 

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Pelissero: One Jets player who could see Week 2 targets with Crowder out

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Omar Ruiz's initial reactions to being inside Allegiant Stadium
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Omar Ruiz's initial reactions to being inside Allegiant Stadium

OBJ reflects on chemistry with Baker after Week 2 win
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OBJ reflects on chemistry with Baker after Week 2 win

David Baker announces Joe Buck as 2020 Pete Rozelle award recipient
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David Baker announces Joe Buck as 2020 Pete Rozelle award recipient

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FANTASY ADVICE

Michael F. Florio's Week 2 fantasy sleepers
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Michael F. Florio's Week 2 fantasy sleepers

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Running backs
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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Running backs

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Quarterbacks
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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Quarterbacks

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Tight ends
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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Tight ends

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Kickers
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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Kickers

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Wide receivers
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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Wide receivers

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Defense
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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Defense

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. New Orleans won 34-23. (Logan Bowles via AP)
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Frelund: Why Alvin Kamara is the top fantasy RB in Week 2

Michael F. Florio's Week 2 fantasy matchups
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Michael F. Florio's Week 2 fantasy matchups

Cynthia Frelund's favorable flex matchups | Week 2
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Cynthia Frelund's favorable flex matchups | Week 2

Fantasy waiver wire targets for Week 2 of 2020 NFL season
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Fantasy waiver wire targets for Week 2 of 2020 NFL season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. New Orleans won 34-23. (Logan Bowles via AP)
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MJD: Why you should stick with Tom Brady on your fantasy squad

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Bengals vs. Browns highlights | Week 2
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Bengals vs. Browns highlights | Week 2

What we learned from Browns' victory over Bengals on Thursday night
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What we learned from Browns' victory over Bengals on Thursday night

Burrow: 'This might be the only time in my sporting career that I've lost two games in a row'
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Burrow: 'This might be the only time in my sporting career that I've lost two games in a row'

Bengals QB Joe Burrow's prime time debut does not disappoint despite loss
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Bengals QB Joe Burrow's prime time debut does not disappoint despite loss

Browns superfan Pumpkin Head makes Thursday Night Football appearance
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Browns superfan Pumpkin Head makes Thursday Night Football appearance

Two-headed backfield powers Browns to emphatic win on 'TNF'
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Two-headed backfield powers Browns to emphatic win on 'TNF'

Joe Burrow's best plays from prime-time debut | Week 2
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Joe Burrow's best plays from prime-time debut | Week 2

Baker Mayfield's best throws vs. Bengals on 'TNF' | Week 2
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Baker Mayfield's best throws vs. Bengals on 'TNF' | Week 2

Kareem Hunt slices through Bengals' D for critical TD
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Kareem Hunt slices through Bengals' D for critical TD

Can't-Miss Play: Boyd hauls in Burrow's TD laser in back of the end zone
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Can't-Miss Play: Boyd hauls in Burrow's TD laser in back of the end zone

Joe Burrow caps clutch 14-play drive with TD dart to Mike Thomas
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Joe Burrow caps clutch 14-play drive with TD dart to Mike Thomas

William Jackson shows his range, speed on impressive INT
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William Jackson shows his range, speed on impressive INT

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WEEK 2 PREVIEW

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
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11 reasons to watch Week 2

Russell Wilson: Carroll-Belichick is 'the interesting matchup' of Week 2
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Russell Wilson: Carroll-Belichick is 'the interesting matchup' of Week 2

Patriots vs. Seahawks preview | Week 2
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Patriots vs. Seahawks preview | Week 2

Falcons vs. Cowboys preview | Week 2
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Falcons vs. Cowboys preview | Week 2

Chiefs vs. Chargers preview | Week 2
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Chiefs vs. Chargers preview | Week 2

Panthers vs. Buccaneers preview | Week 2
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Panthers vs. Buccaneers preview | Week 2

Rams vs. Eagles preview | Week 2
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Rams vs. Eagles preview | Week 2

Giants vs. Bears preview | Week 2
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Giants vs. Bears preview | Week 2

Saints vs. Raiders preview | Week 2
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Saints vs. Raiders preview | Week 2

Ravens vs. Texans preview | Week 2
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Ravens vs. Texans preview | Week 2

Vikings vs. Colts preview | Week 2
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Vikings vs. Colts preview | Week 2

49ers vs. Jets preview | Week 2
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49ers vs. Jets preview | Week 2

Broncos vs. Steelers preview | Week 2
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Broncos vs. Steelers preview | Week 2

Bills vs. Dolphins preview | Week 2
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Bills vs. Dolphins preview | Week 2

Jaguars vs. Titans preview | Week 2
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Jaguars vs. Titans preview | Week 2

Lions vs. Packers preview | Week 2
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Lions vs. Packers preview | Week 2

Washington vs. Cardinals preview | Week 2
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Washington vs. Cardinals preview | Week 2

NFL 100

NFL Throwback: Every team's best play from NFL's first 100 years
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NFL Throwback: Every team's best play from NFL's first 100 years

All-Time Team: The 100 best players, coaches of all time

NFL 100

All-Time Team: The 100 best players, coaches of all time
NFL 100 Greatest: The best plays, told by your favorite fans

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NFL 100 Greatest: The best plays, told by your favorite fans
Remembering the NFL's humble origins on its 100th birthday
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Remembering the NFL's humble origins on its 100th birthday

NFL Throwback: Top 100 returns of all time
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NFL Throwback: Top 100 returns of all time

NFL Throwback: Top 100 catches of all time
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NFL Throwback: Top 100 catches of all time

NFL Throwback: Top 100 runs of all time
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NFL Throwback: Top 100 runs of all time

NFL Throwback: Top 100 throws of all time
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NFL Throwback: Top 100 throws of all time

FEATURED

Next Gen Edge: Why Ravens will bring the heat to Houston
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Next Gen Edge: Why Ravens will bring the heat to Houston

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Next Gen Edge: Seahawks D gears up for new-look Pats offense

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates on stage with the Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers, 31-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
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Next Gen Stats: Breaking down Edwards-Helaire's, Barkley's Week 1 performances

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Next Gen Edge: Patriots new-look offense runs play-action to perfection

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands off the ball on a fourth quarter running play to Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Carson, Calif. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 39-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Next Gen Edge: The Kirk Cousins-Adam Thielen connection

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs upfield during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Browns 38-6. (Perry Knotts via AP)
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Next Gen Stats: Top 5 Runs by Rush Yards Over Expected

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) gets past Buffalo Bills defensive end Darryl Johnson (92) after taking a pass from quarterback Sam Darnold and scoring during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
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Surprising Yards After Catch | Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) celebrates with wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 38-25. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
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Every Team's Best Play | Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (18) and Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) in action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sep. 13, 2020 in Landover, Md. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
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Top 5 connections by air distance | Week 1

Next Gen Stats: How the run game unlocked Kyler Murray
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Next Gen Stats: How the run game unlocked Kyler Murray

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
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Next Gen Stats: How Aaron Rodgers' deep-pass dominance won the day

Every Touchdown From Every Game | Week 1
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Every Touchdown From Every Game | Week 1

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ANALYSIS

Week 1 stats to trust, question: Beware of Tom Brady hot takes
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Week 1 stats to trust, question: Beware of Tom Brady hot takes

NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Packers vault into top three
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NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Packers vault into top three

Offensive Player Rankings, Week 2: How Bears can keep winning
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Offensive Player Rankings, Week 2: How Bears can keep winning

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton walks to the field for an NFL football training camp practice, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. They are the oddest of odd couples, Bill Belichick and Cam Newton. But this season of transition has brought them together in New England, where they've both got something to prove.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, Pool, File)
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Cam Newton making Patriots fun to root for again

Debrief: Tracking Week 1 storylines that actually matter
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Debrief: Tracking Week 1 storylines that actually matter

Members of the Washington Football Team kneeling before the start of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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If you think the fight for equality distracts from sports, you're missing the point 

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) celebrates with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Ben Roethlisberger's return infuses Steelers with swagger, confidence

INSPIRE CHANGE

Say Their Stories: John Sanders as told by Myles Garrett
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Say Their Stories: John Sanders as told by Myles Garrett

Say Their Stories: Ahmaud Arbery as told by Alvin Kamara
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Say Their Stories: Ahmaud Arbery as told by Alvin Kamara

Say Their Stories: Alton Sterling as told by Tyrann Mathieu
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Say Their Stories: Alton Sterling as told by Tyrann Mathieu

'Say Their Stories' narrated by Keith David
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'Say Their Stories' narrated by Keith David

Alicia Keys, Anthony Mackie tell the history of 'Lift Every Voice And Sing' 
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Alicia Keys, Anthony Mackie tell the history of 'Lift Every Voice And Sing' 

'Reality vs. Perception': A poem by Tyler Lockett
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'Reality vs. Perception': A poem by Tyler Lockett

Rams use helmets for message of unity
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Rams use helmets for message of unity

Larry Fitzgerald urges America to get out and vote
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Larry Fitzgerald urges America to get out and vote

Tirico, Goodell, DeMaurice Smith talk about NFL's social justice efforts to start '20 season
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Tirico, Goodell, DeMaurice Smith talk about NFL's social justice efforts to start '20 season

Steve Wyche leads Chargers roundtable discussion about next social justice steps
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Steve Wyche leads Chargers roundtable discussion about next social justice steps

Alvin Kamara talks about his involvement in the Say Their Stories campaign
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Alvin Kamara talks about his involvement in the Say Their Stories campaign

Devin McCourty, Kelvin Beachum stress the importance of bridging digital divide, voter registration
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Devin McCourty, Kelvin Beachum stress the importance of bridging digital divide, voter registration

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