Thanks to several roster moves, it’s quite a bit easier to compile a list of Badgers in the NFL. You’ve probably heard about one standout performance, but there was general competence across the board. Here is how they fared in Week 1.

Rookies

Leon Jacobs (Jaguars): Jacobs made two tackles, including one solo tackle, in a 20–15 win over the Giants. However, he was injured in the game and is questionable for week 2.

#Jaguars strong-side linebacker Leon Jacobs wearing a walking boot on his left foot. Players typically do not discuss injuries, but we'll hear from coach Doug Marrone later today. — Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) September 10, 2018

Nick Nelson (Raiders): Inactive in Week 1, but has lofty expectations.

I’m goin be da best player in dis league ! — Nick Nelson (@Nickcityy) September 11, 2018

Jack Cichy (Buccaneers): Cichy recorded a pair of solo tackles in a 48–40 victory over the Saints.

Rookie LB Jack Cichy with his first big play in the NFL, tripping up Saints returner Tommylee Lewis on what could have been a long return. — Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) September 9, 2018

Sophomores

T.J. Watt (Steelers): Yeah, Watt had a good day. And those of you who are also Packers fans are probably regretting that Green Bay didn’t do enough to make sure he continued his career in Wisconsin. Watt recorded FOUR sacks.

T.J. Watt is the first #Steelers linebacker since 2015 to have a three-sack game. pic.twitter.com/VXWUvymVMP — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 9, 2018

Corey Clement (Eagles): Clement had a pretty decent game in the season opener, taking five carries for 26 yards. Most of his yards came on a huge third-down conversion that was one broken tackle away from a 35+ yard touchdown.

Shot 7 - #Eagles went back to the 'Split Zone' run on this critical third down conversion by Corey Clement. Agholor takes two defenders with his motion / block. Great job by Peters as well as Doug calls the right play against the right defensive call pic.twitter.com/YdbnxXChoH — Fran Duffy (@fduffy3) September 11, 2018

Veterans

Travis Frederick ( Cowboys ): It’s been a rough road for Frederick, who is battling an auto-immune disease. It’s unclear if he’s going to play again.

It’s been a rough road for Frederick, who is battling an auto-immune disease. It’s unclear if he’s going to play again. Joe Schobert (Browns): Another former Badger linebacker is continuing his NFL success. He had eight tackles and a huge interception that helped the Browns not lose in overtime. Wait, it was a fumble recovery officially? Okay, then.

#Badgers dueling in the NFL. First Joe Schobert, then T.J. Watt. Game ends in a tie.pic.twitter.com/ODjkifBirf — Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) September 9, 2018

Melvin Gordon ( Chargers ): Considering Gordon didn’t have a touchdown, it was a great stat day for him. He had 64 yards on 15 carries, which is okay, but he had nine catches for 102 yards in a 38–28 loss to Kansas City.

Considering Gordon didn’t have a touchdown, it was a great stat day for him. He had 64 yards on 15 carries, which is okay, but he had nine catches for 102 yards in a 38–28 loss to Kansas City. James White ( Patriots ): White scored a receiving touchdown; what’s new? He totaled 56 yards including that touchdown.

White scored a receiving touchdown; what’s new? He totaled 56 yards including that touchdown. Russell Wilson ( Seahawks ): Wilson’s having a tough time behind one of the weaker offensive lines in the NFL. He put up 298 yards and a 57.6 percent completion rate in the Seahawks’ 27–24 loss to the Broncos. The good news was three touchdowns, but the bad news was two picks and minimal rushing yards.

Wilson’s having a tough time behind one of the weaker offensive lines in the NFL. He put up 298 yards and a 57.6 percent completion rate in the Seahawks’ 27–24 loss to the Broncos. The good news was three touchdowns, but the bad news was two picks and minimal rushing yards. Lance Kendricks (Packers): Caught one pass for 13 yards in that crazy win over the Bears.

(Packers): Caught one pass for 13 yards in that crazy win over the Bears. J.J. Watt (Texans): Came nowhere near matching the production of his brother, as he recorded three tackles in a 27–20 loss to the Patriots.

Updated to include Schobert’s performance, which was initially omitted by mistake.