The NFL season is off and running — here are some Canadians to watch

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Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and there's plenty to talk about already.

Last night, reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey was a surprise last-minute scratch due to a calf/Achilles injury. But his understudy, Jordan Mason, rushed for a CMC-esque 147 yards and a touchdown as San Francisco thrashed the Jets 32-19. On the bright side for New York, Aaron Rodgers at least made it through an entire game after tearing his Achilles just a few snaps into his Jets debut a year ago.

On Sunday, Miami star Tyreek Hill was pulled from his car and put in handcuffs by police during a traffic stop on his way to the stadium. But Hill pulled a Scottie Scheffler, racking up 130 yards receiving (including an 80-yard TD) in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over Jacksonville.

Elsewhere, New England shocked Cincinnati 16-10 for the biggest upset of the week while Dallas pounded Deshaun Watson and the Browns 33-17 as colour commentator Tom Brady made his (so-so) broadcast debut. Along with McCaffrey, the list of stars hurt in Week 1 includes Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love and Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who could each miss several weeks due to knee injuries.

Clearly, it's going to be another interesting season for North America's biggest pro sports league. And several Canadians are hoping to play important roles in it. Here are some of them:

Jevon Holland (Miami Dolphins safety): The Snowman (he wears No. 8 and hails from the North) has built himself into one of the better safeties in the league since Miami drafted him 36th overall out of Oregon in 2021. Despite missing