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Fantasy Football Week 1 Booms and Busts: Ravens, Bears impress in historic, high-scoring start to 2026

The opening week of the 2026 NFL campaign delivered remarkable offensive fireworks across the league. Operating under fresh leadership on both the coaching staff and offensive play-calling side, the Baltimore Ravens made a resounding statement by dispatching the Indianapolis Colts 41-23.

Baltimore's revamped attack, spearheaded by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry alongside a reconditioned defensive line, amassed 506 total yards, though health setbacks and flags presented minor blemishes on an otherwise dominant road display. Elsewhere, the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers established a new all-time NFL record by staging the highest-scoring Week 1 battle ever played, showcasing an electric unit that lived up to Ben Johnson's expectations.

Several other key developments unfolded throughout Sunday's action. Quarterback Kyler Murray had to leave the field after being diagnosed with a concussion, while Carson Wentz stepped under center to handle signal-calling duties for the Minnesota Vikings.