​IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNFL Week 1 kicks off Wednesday night this year, and it goes through Monday, giving fans four days of football to enjoy. Fantasy lineups are being set, and spectating plans are getting finalized. Football is finally here. Whether it’s in the fantasy football league standings or in real life, everyone wants to get off to a hot start. Sometimes, that’s just not the way it works. For every positive outlier, there’s an equally negative outlier, and that’s what this list is all about. Which five NFL players are set to disappoint in Week 1 of the 2026 season?Related: Identifying 5 Detroit Lions RB Targets For Thin Backfield Before Week 1, Including Trade With DolphinsJaxon Smith-Njigba Held to Under 65 YardsFeb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) breaks up a pass against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesWhile he was just ranked No. 5 on the NFL’s top 100 players list, don’t expect a big day from Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1. He’ll face Christian Gonzalez, and when these teams squared off in the Super Bowl, JSN caught just four passes for 27 yards despite seeing 10 targets. While Sam Darnold will surely be eager to force-feed his top weapon, especially without Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III this time around, the defense will once again be keyed in on Seattle’s best pass-catcher. Don’t expect anything more than 60 yards and a touchdown for Smith-Njigba in the season opener. Myles Garrett Prevented From Getting Any SacksAug 11, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett during a joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys at the Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year was surely worth the trade cost, but he also has extremely high expectations to live up to. The entire Los Angeles Rams team will feel that pressure. But as the team’s shiniest new toy, Myles Garrett will be expected to be a game-wrecker. Yet, this isn’t Kyle Shanahan’s first rodeo either. He can slow down the Rams’ pass rush by giving a heavy workload to Christian McCaffrey both as a rusher and in the screen game. As a result, Garrett could be held without a sack. Carnell Tate Held to Two Catches, Fewer Than 40 YardsAugust 13, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate (14) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesSeeking to further upgrade their receiving corps in search of a No. 1 wideout, the Tennessee Titans settled on Ohio State’s Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick. Yet, the 21-year-old isn’t exactly stepping into a high-output passing attack. The Titans had the third-fewest passing yards in the NFL last season, and Cam Ward is still looking t