DES MOINES, Iowa — From Brock Purdy throwing touchdowns in Australia to a former Valley High School standout scoring on his first NFL catch, Iowa connections made their presence felt during the opening week of the NFL season.

Several rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft class made instant impacts in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, and we have the 10 biggest performances.

Five NFL QB debuts, five grades — from rousing, unexpected winners to some of the worst performances of the weekend.

Dan Patrick highlights the best performances from Week 1 of the NFL season that went under the radar.

The second set of NFL Week 1 games did not disappoint after an exciting first slate. With outstanding debuts, surprise performances and expected returns, we've had an exciting sec

Former NC State football stars made their mark across the NFL in Week 1, including standout performances from Payton Wilson, Jacoby Brissett, Jakobi Meyers and more.

These guys really turned heads.

Catch the latest NFL buzz as Grant Nola and John Browner break down thrilling performances, key player insights, and game highlights from this week's matchups!

How the Commanders graded out in Washington’s 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in a dramatic Week 1 result