2026 Bulldogs in the NFL: Week 1

FRESNO, Calif. - With the official start of the 2026 NFL season last week, Fresno State Football saw a number of familiar faces in action in Week One across the league.

Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams
Adams had three catches for 26 receiving yards in the season-opening game in Melbourne, Australia, against the San Francisco 49ers. That game was the first-ever regular season NFL game in Australia.

Week 1 Result: San Francisco 49ers 27, Los Angeles Rams 7
Week 2 Game: Monday (9/21) vs New York Giants (1-0)

DaRon Bland, Dallas Cowboys
Bland had eight tackles, including three solo, in the season opener against the New York Giants. Bland is in his fifth year with the Cowboys.

Week 1 Result: New York Giants 28, Dallas Cowboys 20
Week 2 Game: Sunday (9/20) Washington Commanders (0-1)

Julian Neal, Seattle Seahawks
Neal was active for his professional debut but did not record a stat.

Week 1 Result: Seattle Seahawks 13, New England Patriots 10
Week 2 Game: Sunday (9/20) @ Arizona Cardinals (1-0)

Nikko Remigio, Kansas City Chiefs
Remigio, entering his fourth year with the Kansas City Chiefs, had three kickoff returns for 78 yards. His longest return was a 28-yarder. He also had two punt returns for seven yards in his season opener against the Denver Broncos.

Week 1 Result: Kansas City Chiefs 31, Denver Broncos 10
Week 2 Game: Sunday (9/20) vs Indianapolis Colts (0-1)

Ronnie Rivers, Los Angeles Rams
Rivers had five rushing attempts for 19 yards and one catch for 5 yards in the season-opening game in Melbourne, Australia, against the San Francisco 49ers. That game was the first-ever regular season NFL game in Australia.

Week 1 Result: San Francisco 49ers 27, Los Angeles Rams 7
Week 2 Game: Monday (9/21) vs New York Giants (1-0)

Jacob Spomer, Los Angeles Chargers
Spomer was active for the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals but did not play. Although he didn't take the field in the opener, he earned the role of the Chargers' backup center in his first year in the NFL.

Week 1 Result: Arizona Cardinals 26, Los Angeles Chargers 14
Week 2 Game: Sunday (9/20) vs Las Vegas Raiders (1-0)

Evan Williams, Green Bay Packers
Williams had six solo tackles and seven total tackles in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Williams is in his third season with the Packers, having earned a spot as a starter.

Week 1 Result: Minnesota Vikings 39, Green Bay Packers 22
Week 2 Game: Sunday (9/20) @ New York Jets (1-0)

Practice Squad Players
Jake Haener - New York Giants
Jalen Moreno-Cropper - New Orleans Saints
Arron Mosby - Green Bay Packers

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