How Former Ducks Performed in NFL Week 1

Recapping the action from the Pro Ducks in the opening week of the 2023 NFL season.

Author:
Max Torres
Publish date:
Sep 12, 2023 11:15 AM EDT

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While the Oregon Ducks came away with a big 38-30 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders on the road in Lubbock on Saturday, some Pro Ducks were making noise at the NFL level in week 1.

Jevon Holland, Juwan Johnson and Deommodore Lenoir all took home wins, while some other Ducks had big days but weren't quite as fortunate.

Here's a recap of how former Ducks fared in the first NFL Sunday of the year.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert Dolphins 2023 — © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Stat line: 23/33, 228 passing yards, 1 TD | 5 carries, 18 rushing yards, 1 TD

The Chargers dropped a tough one against the Miami Dolphins 36-34 at home in Los Angeles behind a phenomenal day from wide receiver Tyreek Hill. They'll hope to bounce back in week 2 against the Tennessee Titans.

Dolphins Safety Jevon Holland

Jevon Holland vs. Jaguars 2023 Preseason — © ANDRES LEIVA/PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK

Stat line: 14 total tackles, 10 solo tackles, 1 TFL

Holland was the leading tackler for the Miami defense in their 36-34 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Giants DE Kayvon Thiboeaux

Kayvon Thibodeaux vs. Cowboys — © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Stat line: 4 total tackles, 1 solo tackle

It wasn't a game to write home about for anyone on the Giants, who lost in blowout fashion 40-0 to the Dallas Cowboys. That said, there are plenty of talented pieces on the Giants' defense to be a strong unit this season.

Colts DL DeForest Buckner

DeForest Buckner Jaguars 2023 — © Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Stat line: 7 total tackles, 4 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 2 QB hits, scoop and score TD

Buckner was the talk of the town for the Colts' defense on Sunday, highlighted by his scoop-and-score touchdown. However his big day wasn't enough as the Colts fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-21.

Lions OL Penei Sewell

Penei Sewell 2023 — © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Sewell helped lead the Lions to a big 21-20 upset win over the defending super bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Detroit ran for over 115 yards on the chiefs and Jared Goff had a solid day throwing for 253 yards.

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez

Christian Gonzalez Eagles — © Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Stat line: 7 total tackles, 5 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit

Gonzalez made his NFL debut with the Patriots and had a great game going up against some of the best wide receivers in the league in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. His highlight of the day was a sack of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

Saints TE Juwan Johnson

Juwan Johnson vs. Giants 2023 — © Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Stat line: 5 targets, 3 receptions, 36 yards

It was a solid day at the office for Johnson and the Saints, who were led by new quarterback Derek Carr on Sunday at home against Tennessee. The Saints edged out a narrow 16-15 win.

49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir

Deommodore Lenoir Steelers 2023 — © Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Stat line: 10 total tackles, 8 solo

Lenoir led the 49ers in tackles on Sunday in a dominant 30-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road at Heinz Field. He'll work in the secondary alongside Talanoa Hufanga and Charvarius Ward on one of the best defenses in football.