Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season started with a high-profile clash between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at the SoFi Stadium. The Rams were defeated in their first match of the new season as the Bills registered an impressive victory.

Tight Ends put up impressive performances in the first week of the 2022 NFL season. The likes of Travis Kelce and Gerald Everett were instrumental in their respective matches. Here are the best-performing tight ends in week 1.

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Travis Kelce

The Kansas City Chiefs registered a big victory over the Arizona Cardinals in their 2022 NFL campaign opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 11. The final scoreline between the two teams was 21-44 in favour of the Chiefs. The Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce was their standout performer in the victory.

The 32-year-old veteran registered 8 receptions out of 9 targets, 121 yards, 1 touchdown and an average of 15.1 in the first week. He also registered 35 long receptions, the most among tight ends in the league and 7 first downs.

OJ Howard

The Houston Texans drew 20-20 against the Indianapolis Colts in their first game. The Texans’ tight end OJ Howard caught the eyes of many. The 27-year-old registered 2 receptions out of 2 targets, 38 yards and 2 touchdowns. 

Taysom Hill

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons in a close contest at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in their week 1 game. 32-year-old Hill was one of the standout performers in the win as he registered four rushing attempts, 81 yards, 1 reception out of 1 target, 1 rushing touchdown and 2 receiving yards. 

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Gerald Everett

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated Las Vegas Raiders 24-19 in the first game of week 1. Everett was one of the most crucial parts of the win as he registered 3 receptions out of 4 targets, 54 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. 

Zach Ertz

31-year-old Ertz displayed an impressive performance as the Arizona Cardinals were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs in their first game. He registered 2 receptions in 4 targets, 14 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown and 1 2-point conversion.