NFL Highlights: Chris Carson, James Washington Find the End Zone in Week 1

The NFL season is finally here. I was so excited for the return of pro football that the empty seats and piped-in crowd noise didn’t bother me all that much.

Let’s recap Week 1 with some of the highlights made by former Cowboys.

Chris Carson Huge in Seahawks’ Win

If you went the homer route and nabbed Chris Carson in your fantasy league, Sunday was a good start.

Carson only rushed the ball six times for 21 yards, as the Seahawks split reps between he and offseason addition Carlos Hyde. But Carson was perfect in the passing game grabbing all six targets for 45 yards and two TDs.

TOUCHDOWN! Russell Wilson to Chris Carson! Naked play-action bootleg to the right. Carson was open in the flat. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/DJjVdrwZ5i

— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) September 13, 2020

Chris Carson over his last 30 games: 2 receiving touchdowns.

Chris Carson through the Seahawks' first two drives of 2020: 2 receiving touchdowns.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 13, 2020

Everyone doubts Chris Carson. Every year.

Every year Chris Carson proves them wrong.

Receiving TD from Russ to start things off.

— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) September 13, 2020

James Washington Shows Out on Monday Night

Washington caught two of his three targets for 34 yards and this tough-earned score.

JAMES. WASHINGTON. pic.twitter.com/45jm1tawwH

— Pistols Firing (@pistolsguys) September 15, 2020

Setting any Mason Rudolph fandom aside, it’s hard to argue that the return of Ben Roethlisberger has, and will, benefit Washington. 

James Washington a dog… https://t.co/re1cR94FFn

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 15, 2020

Other Notes

• Both Blake Jarwin and Lane Taylor suffered season-ending knee injuries in Week 1.

• Justice Hill was inactive (thigh) as his Ravens beat down the Browns 38-6.