Week 1 of the NFL season has concluded, and Pro Football Focus (PFF) has released its coveted Team of the Week, highlighting the league's standout performers. From seasoned veterans to impressive rookies, these players made a significant impact, shaping the early narrative of the 2025 season.
Matthew Stafford orchestrated a Rams victory over the Texans, showcasing his precision passing. While the box score reveals 21 completions from 29 attempts for 245 yards and a touchdown, a deeper analysis reveals even more impressive skill. Three of his incompletions were due to dropped passes, highlighting his accuracy. His exceptional performance included a remarkable 16.1% big-time throw rate, placing him second among quarterbacks in Week 1.
On the defensive side, Foye Oluokun of the Jacksonville Jaguars was instrumental in their win against the Carolina Panthers. Oluokun's excellence extended beyond his impressive run defense (a positive grade on 14.3% of his snaps), as he truly dominated in coverage. His contributions included a crucial interception and three coverage stops, culminating in a phenomenal 92.5 PFF coverage grade—the highest among linebackers for Week 1.
The competition for top tight end was fierce, but Jelani Warren emerged as the victor. The 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft led the Colts in targets and showcased his route-running prowess, achieving 3.17 yards per route run, a performance second only to Brock Bowers this week.
The Colts' offensive line deserves significant praise for their dominant performance against the Dolphins. Their exceptional protection allowed just five pressures across 33 dropbacks, with no single lineman allowing more than one pressure. This dominance extended to the run game, maintaining an average of 3.9 yards per carry. Their cohesive performance set the tone for the game's outcome.
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Originally published at: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-1-pff-team-of-the-week-player-awards-2
