Fantasy Football Week 1 Booms and Busts: Ravens, Bears impress in historic, high-scoring start to 2026
Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski shares his key takeaways from Sunday's wild action.
The opening Sunday of the 2026 NFL season was a wild ride of high scoring, record-breaking games. The Baltimore Ravens shocked Indianapolis with a 41-23 victory, led by their dominant offense. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, healthy and sharp, was at the helm, completing 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and 13.0 yards per attempt while rushing for 40 yards and a touchdown.
The Ravens amassed 506 total yards, averaging 8.0 yards per play, a far cry from last season's struggling offense. Running back Derrick Henry finished with 163 yards and three touchdowns, while tight end Zay Flowers had a standout performance with 150 receiving yards. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Bears showcased their offensive firepower, outscoring the Carolina Panthers 59-37.
Quarterback Ben Johnson led the way with 334 total yards and four touchdowns, and Caleb Williams added 124.1 rating. However, the Bears' receiving corps fell short, with key players like Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland struggling to make an impact. Nonetheless, the game's high-scoring nature set the stage for a thrilling Week 2 showdown between the Bears and the Vikings.
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