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Red-Zone Report: Week 1

HOU moved into the top spot in Week 1, leading Red-Zone Report at 44.44 red-zone opportunity.

September 27, 2026Final recap · Week 1

What changed from the prior period

HOU moved into the No. 1 spot.

HOU, CAR, IND, KC, NYG, DAL, NO, CHI, MIN, BAL are new to the top 10.

The Week 1 Board

This edition captures the leading signals from the weekly results. The live ranking table continues to update; this article keeps the week's results in view.

#1

HOU

44.44

New this week · Red-zone opportunity

Opportunities: 9 · Touchdowns: 4 · End-zone targets: 1

  • David Montgomery: 6 opportunities, 66.7% of team
  • Nico Collins: 2 opportunities, 22.2% of team
  • Jared Wayne: 1 opportunities, 11.1% of team

#2

CAR

40.00

New this week · Red-zone opportunity

Opportunities: 10 · Touchdowns: 4 · End-zone targets: 2

  • Chuba Hubbard: 4 opportunities, 40.0% of team
  • Bryce Young: 2 opportunities, 20.0% of team
  • Mitchell Evans: 2 opportunities, 20.0% of team
  • Jalen Coker: 1 opportunities, 10.0% of team
  • Tetairoa McMillan: 1 opportunities, 10.0% of team

#3

IND

37.50

New this week · Red-zone opportunity

Opportunities: 8 · Touchdowns: 3 · End-zone targets: —

  • Jonathan Taylor: 5 opportunities, 62.5% of team
  • Alec Pierce: 1 opportunities, 12.5% of team
  • Keenan Allen: 1 opportunities, 12.5% of team
  • Tyler Warren: 1 opportunities, 12.5% of team

#4

KC

33.33

New this week · Red-zone opportunity

Opportunities: 9 · Touchdowns: 3 · End-zone targets: —

  • Kenneth Walker III: 4 opportunities, 44.4% of team
  • Patrick Mahomes: 2 opportunities, 22.2% of team
  • Emmett Johnson: 1 opportunities, 11.1% of team
  • Rashee Rice: 1 opportunities, 11.1% of team
  • Xavier Worthy: 1 opportunities, 11.1% of team

#4

NYG

33.33

New this week · Red-zone opportunity

Opportunities: 12 · Touchdowns: 4 · End-zone targets: 1

  • Cam Skattebo: 4 opportunities, 33.3% of team
  • Isaiah Likely: 4 opportunities, 33.3% of team
  • Devin Singletary: 3 opportunities, 25.0% of team
  • Malik Nabers: 1 opportunities, 8.3% of team

#4

DAL

33.33

New this week · Red-zone opportunity

Opportunities: 9 · Touchdowns: 3 · End-zone targets: 1

  • Javonte Williams: 5 opportunities, 55.6% of team
  • CeeDee Lamb: 2 opportunities, 22.2% of team
  • Emari Demercado: 1 opportunities, 11.1% of team
  • Jake Ferguson: 1 opportunities, 11.1% of team

How this ranking works

How to read Red-Zone Report

  • Carries and targets starting inside the 20 are placed in exclusive 11–20, 6–10 and 1–5 bands.
  • Only scorer-attributed offensive touchdowns count as conversions.

Data as of September 27, 2026. Source: nflverse play-by-play.

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