Matt Harmon on Calvin Austin III

VideoBiggest Week One SurprisesSeptember 15, 2026

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Calvin Austin week wide receiver 12 in week one, wide receiver 77 over the course of the NFL season in points per game.

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Significant production drop-off after a strong week one finish

Matt Harmon cites Calvin Austin III as a cautionary tale of week one volatility, as he finished as the WR12 in week one but dropped to WR77 in points per game for the rest of the season.

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Calvin Austin IIIPositiveProjection

WR12 after Week 1 last year; cited as example of Week 1 volatility. Community notes that early-season rankings are not predictive.

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Calvin Austin IIIPositiveNews

On the flip side of this, last year after Week 1: Justin Fields was QB1 Aaron Jones and Jacory Croskey-Merritt were tied at RB11 Keon Coleman was WR4...

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Calvin Austin IIINegativeInjury

Calvin Austin out for season, clearing Giants receiving depth chart.

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Calvin Austin IIINeutralRole

Austin departs Steelers as notable WR loss for 2026 season.

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Austin III out for season with torn ACL

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Calvin Austin IIINegativeInjury

Austin's season-ending ACL tear limits Dart's receiving weapons behind Nabers.

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