Week 1 fines centered on Chicago and Philadelphia, led by Cole Kmet’s $17,389 penalty for a leg whip on a D’Andre Swift rush. Noah Sewell followed with $6,174 for a hip-drop that wasn’t penalized in real time, and Jakorian Bennett hit $23,186 for a hip-drop. Jalen Carter’s week’s pay and ejection also factor into the league’s discipline narrative. For fantasy, watch Kmet’s target share and Bears’ blocking discipline, plus how the Eagles’ backfield roles shift as penalties influence on-field usage.

Week 1 laid bare Philadelphia's cornerback gaps: Quinyon Mitchell on the boundary, Cooper DeJean in the slot, and Adoree' Jackson for whom the jury is still out. The Eagles are expected to hunt for help on the market, with Greg Newsome II floated by Kristopher Knox as a trade target for a 2026 third-round pick. Newsome’s versatility to play boundary or slot would be a meaningful upgrade, potentially reshaping Philly’s secondary and elevating fantasy prospects across the defense.