The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 1

John Norton's The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 1 John Norton Published 09/11/2023

As I watch games from Thursday through Monday Night Football, I take notes on the things that catch my eye. From injuries to unexpected box score production, both good and bad, to scheme quirks and situations that could affect a player's production in weeks to come. By Wednesday evening, I turn these notes and the subsequent news and investigation into the Eyes of the Guru column.

Last year, we decided to post my Sunday notes to give our IDP customers an early look. You seemed to like it, so that process will continue in 2023. On Monday afternoon/evening, I will be sharing those raw notes. There will not be a lot of analysis or in-depth description. Those things take time and will come later in the week. The goal is to give our customers an early heads up on things that could impact your important decisions for the week, so if something in the notes is particularly important to your team, you can look into it on you own and/or wait until the EOTG comes out that week to get my take.

These are the notes from week one.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Dennis Gardeck 3-1-2 FF.
  • Zaven Collins was quiet in the tackle and sack columns but had an impact 0-2 INT, FR.
  • Kyzir White led the team in tackles at 5-4 despite being ejected for a late hit.

Atlanta Falcons

  • Jesse Bates III back to old form 5-5 with 2 picks and a forced fumble.
  • Kaden Elliss slow start but finished 6-3. Troy Andersen 3-7-0.5 snap counts

Baltimore Ravens

Buffalo Bills

  • No game yet.

Carolina Panthers

Chicago Bears

Cincinnati Bengals

Cleveland Browns

Dallas Cowboys

Denver Broncos

Detroit Lions

  • Played a lot of linebackers. Alex Anzalone (5-1 PD) and Derrick Barnes (4-2) started but Jack Campbell (2-0 PD) had a role and both Malcolm Rodriguez and Jalen Reeves-Maybin got on the field and made a tackle. Snaps?
  • Brian Branch wasted no time making an impact. He had just two tackles and an assist but a pick six in his first NFL game is a great way to start a career.
  • Kerby Joseph was so-so on the stat sheet at 3-0, but he looked good. He's not going to put up great tackle totals on most weeks but this defense is going to make plenty of big plays, and Joseph will have his fair share of them.

Green Bay Packers

  • Quay Walker checked for a concussion on a pick-six play. 1-3 int. score

Houston Texans

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