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Fred Warner, Puka Nacua standout in BYU matchup in NFL Week 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Fred Warner, Puka Nacua standout in BYU matchup in NFL Week 1

Summary

In Week 1 of the NFL season, Fred Warner and Puka Nacua faced off in Australia as the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7. Warner led all players with 11 tackles, while Nacua recorded five catches for 74 yards. Tyler Allgeier, now with the Arizona Cardinals, led in carries with 17, gaining 61 yards on Sunday. Zayne Anderson, starting strong safety for the Miami Dolphins, made five tackles in a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Both Nacua and Warner are prominent figures in the growing BYU alumni presence in the NFL.

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•49ers beat Rams 27-7 in Week 1 in Australia.
•Fred Warner had 11 total tackles and ranked highly among defenders.
•Puka Nacua caught five passes for 74 yards.
•Tyler Allgeier led Arizona with 17 carries for 61 yards.
•Zayne Anderson had five tackles in Miami's loss to Las Vegas.

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