NFL First-Quarter Report: Chiefs Lead, Raiders Surprise, Chargers Stumble

Kansas City tops the 2026 first-quarter report. Kenneth Walker III leads the league with 537 rushing yards after signing a three-year, $43.5 million deal, and the Chiefs are still unbeaten alongside Minnesota. The Raiders have already matched last season's win total. The winless Chargers (38 penalties, 10 turnovers) are the biggest disappointment, and the 0-4 Texans, allowing 27.3 points per game, are the worst surprise. Bears coach Ben Johnson gets the coaching nod after blowout wins with different backup quarterbacks, and Bryce Young makes the biggest leap with a league-best 1,268 passing yards.