The Best
Carson Palmer, QB, CardinalsAfter a crushing injury last season, Palmer triumphantly returned on Sunday by leading Arizona over New Orleans. The 2002 Heisman Trophy winner dealt out three touchdown passes and topped the 300-yard mark, showing how valuable he is when healthy. "I feel great," Palmer declared after the game. If that's the case, the Cardinals are NFC contenders.
Best of the Rest
Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - 6 solo tackles and an interception
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans - Team-leading 10 tackles (6 solo)
Nickell Robey, CB, Bills - 6 tackles (4 solo), a sack and a pass defended
Leonard Williams, DE, Jets - 5 tackles in his debut
Jordan Cameron, TE, Dolphins - 4 catches for 73 yards
Jurrell Casey, DT, Titans - 3 tackles-for-loss including a sack
Rey Maualuga, LB, Bengals - 7 tackles (4 solo)
Malcolm Smith, LB, Raiders - 7 tackles (6 solo)
Buck Allen, RB, Ravens - 9 carries for 30 yards in his debut
T.J. McDonald, S, Rams - 5 tackles (3 solo) and a pass defended
Dion Bailey, S, Seahawks - 4 tackles (3 solo) in his debut
Devon Kennard, LB, Giants - 5 tackles (2 solo)
Robert Woods, WR, Bills - 2 catches for 27 yards
