NFL games today: 5 Highest fantasy points scorers on Sunday - September 12th, 2021
The first Sunday of the 2021/22 NFL season is officially in the books. 28 teams played their first match of the new season after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys got things started last Thursday night.
Players around the league delivered incredible performances and racked up a ton of fantasy points. But who led the way?
Highest fantasy points scorers on Sunday
#1 - Chandler Jones, OLB, Arizona Cardinals - 36.6pts
The Cardinals linebacker had himself an incredible outing on Sunday. While Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins lit it up on offense, Jones feasted on a poor Tennessee Titans offensive line as he totaled five sacks. Jones also had two forced fumbles for good measure, too.
#2 - Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals - 33.56pts
Kyler Murray had his way against the Tennessee Titans' defense on Sunday.
Murray threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Murray also rushed for 20 yards and a touchdown to complete his stellar performance as the Cardinals blew out the Titans and registered their first win of the season.
#3 - Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City - 33.28pts
Although it took a late Baker Mayfield interception to confirm the win for the Chiefs, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was in fine form against the Cleveland Browns.
Mahomes threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 18 yards and a touchdown as the Chiefs beat the Browns 33-29.
#4 - Jameis Winston, QB, New Orleans Saints - 29.62pts
A new era in New Orleans without Drew Brees started in the most impressive fashion as the Saints dismantled the Green Bay Packers 38-3 in their season opener.
New quarterback Jameis Winston threw for five touchdowns despite having just 148 passing yards. The Saints had over 40 rushing attempts between their two running backs Alvin Kamara and Tony Jones Jr. and quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill.
#5 - Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions - 28.92pts
Goff's first game with his new team did not go to plan in the first half as the Lions were battered. However, after a much improved second-half performance, Detroit managed to get back within one score.
Goff threw for 338 yards, three touchdowns and one interception as the Lions started their 2021 season with a loss at Ford Field.