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Jackson (5’9/188) spent five years at Tulane, but never saw more than 48 targets in a season, and topped out at 554 yards in his fourth year. He’s an undersized slot receiver who also rushed for 12-116-1 for his career on limited carries, but he did force a missed tackle on 23.1 percent of his offensive touches (receptions and carries). Jackson averaged 16.0 YPR for his career and averaged a solid 7.3 YAC/REC. His athleticism coupled with his ability to create after the catch make him an intriguing prospect in Nashville, and he could be an immediate contributor on special teams.

Robinson’s pointless checkdowns led the Giants in targets as Daniel Jones looked like a rookie playing against Brian Flores’ elite defense, though Malik Nabers still out-gained him 66-44. We suppose Robinson could subsist off these looks as a last-gasp WR5, but fantasy managers need to be thinking bigger ahead of the Giants’ Week 2 matchup with the Commanders.

Minshew reportedly won the camp battle for the starting quarterback position due to head coach Antonio Pierce’s confidence in his ball security, something the two turnovers and four sacks taken could work to prompt the coach to revisit moving forward. The Raiders seemed to be in control of the game after taking a 7-6 lead into half time but managed just an additional field goal the rest of the way. Minshew largely spread the ball around as he danced away from pressure throughout the game, targeting first-round rookie tight end the most with eight targets. His pocket presence looked spotty at times as did his progressions, even though the offensive scheme appeared to be generating one-on-one matchups all over the field. There might be a continuation of the offseason starting quarterback discussion brewing in Las Vegas.

Okonkwo ever-so-slightly Moss’d Tyrique Stevenson on his 17-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter but was otherwise invisible along with the rest of the Titans’ passing game as Will Levis attempted to set the quarterback position 10 years. Okonkwo is not looking like a compelling TE2 streamer ahead of Week 2 against the Jets.

Moreau suffered the concussion late in the Saints’ Week 1 win over the Panthers and did not return. It’s a frustrating injury for Moreau after a breakout performance with four catches and a touchdown. If Moreau can’t suit up in Week 2 against the Cowboys, fellow tight end Juwan Johnson will see the bulk of the true tight end snaps, giving him some TE2 value.

Burks’ missed connection was a horrendous drop. Will Levis was the Titans’ biggest problem this afternoon, but Burks isn’t going to be part of the solution any time soon.

Bolles left in the early portion of the fourth quarter with the ankle injury. The 32-year-old will likely miss the rest of Sunday’s contest against Seattle, and Matt Peart will handle protecting Bo Nix’s blindside while he’s out.

Havenstein entered the game listed as questionable and will ultimately miss Week 1 with an ankle injury suffered in camp. As expected, wide receiver Puka Nacua is active after being removed from the injury report earlier in the week.

Johnson got home with a 16-yard toss into the end zone just before halftime but split snaps with Foster Moreau. Moreau was targeted four times and caught all four of his looks for 43 yards and a score. Johnson’s role wouldn’t normally be enough to warrant a look off the waiver wire, but Moreau left the game late with a head injury and is now in the concussion protocol. If he can’t go in Week 2, Johnson would be in line for the bulk of the tight end snaps. Johnson will rank as a high-upside TE2 if Moreau is unavailable versus the Cowboys.

Boyd out-targeted a hobbled DeAndre Hopkins 5-1, but only Calvin Ridley exceeded 20 yards amongst the Titans’ pass catchers as Will Levis stunk up the joint. Until Levis demonstrates progress and the Titans actually open up the offense, Boyd appears to be PPR irrelevant.

Nothing to see here for one of the healthier teams to enter Week 1. The big headline from this game is the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford to Detroit.