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In today’s newsletter…

• Leading Off: Highlighting stats from Week 1 in the NFL

• NFL: Deebo Samuel could see more targets with 49ers injuries

• MLB: Hot Mets are 35-29 following a loss

• WNBA: Liberty, Lynx look to keep momentum ahead of playoffs

• Overtime: Ohtani ties career high in home runs

How is everyone feeling on the first Monday after an NFL Sunday in a while? Based on the tired faces on NYC subway this morning and the higher percentage of sunglasses being worn inside than normal, people seemed to enjoy having football back this weekend. Here are some Week 1 highlights, courtesy of NFL Next Gen Stats:

• In his return from tearing his Achilles in Week 1 last season, Chargers running back JK Dobbins ran for 135 yards and a TD on 10 carries, including a career-high +98 rushing yards over expected.

• Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp had 42 snaps and 12 touches in motion in Week 1, the most by any player in a game over the last 7 seasons.

• Dallas DE Demarcus Lawrence generated 8 pressures and 2 sacks across 39 pass rushes (20.5%), tied for his most pressures in a game since Week 5, 2020 against the Giants.

• Falcons running back Bijan Robinson played 45 of 50 offensive snaps (91%), eclipsing an 80% playtime percentage for the first time in his career.

• Houston quarterback CJ Stroud found success in the quick passing game against the Colts in Week 1, completing all but one of his 11 quick passes for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns.

  

In today’s newsletter, Jack has the Jets vs. 49ers Monday Night Football matchup, Craig is covering today’s MLB slate and Chris is tracking tomorrow’s WNBA games.

- Abe Rakov