'It's Thomas again:' How former Ohio State players did in Week 1 of NFL season

Former Ohio State football players were all over the stat sheets in Week 1 of the NFL season.

Ohio State football:Remains at No. 3 in latest Associated Press, coaches polls

Scarlet & Gray Matter analysis:Ohio State 45, Arkansas State 12

Bottom line:How did the Buckeyes grade out vs. Arkansas State? How did the OSU defense grade?

Here's a look at a few standout performances from former Buckeyes this past weekend.

Michael Thomas shines in return to New Orleans Saints

In his first game since Jan. 17, 2021, former Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas was at the center of the New Orleans Saints' passing game.

Thomas brought in both of quarterback Jameis Winston's passing touchdown, finishing the Saints' 27-26 win against the Atlanta Falcons with five catches on eight targets for 57 yards.

In his first NFL game, wide receiver Chris Olave added receptions on all three of his targets for 41 yards.

Former Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner led the Saints with 13 tackles and a tackle-for-loss, while cornerback Bradley Roby brought in five tackles and cornerback Marshon Lattimore brought in three tackles.

Curtis Samuel, Terry McLaurin define Washington Commanders passing game

Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin proved to be at the center of the Washington Commanders passing attack against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

McLaurin brought in two of his four targets from quarterback Carson Wentz for 58 yards and a 49-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to bring the Commanders to within two points.

Samuel's impact was made early, scoring Washington's first touchdown of the game on a three-yard pass from Wentz. Samuel finished with eight catches on 11 targets for 55 receiving yards, while adding 17 rushing yards on four carries.

Justin Fields does enough for Chicago Bears

In his first start of the 2022 season, Justin Fields' stats were not pretty.

As rain poured on Solider Field Sunday afternoon, the former Ohio State quarterback completed eight of his 17 pass attempts for 121 yards with an interception and two sacks.

But Fields also added touchdown passes to wide receivers Dante Pettis and Equanumeous St. Brown, helping the Bears to a 19-10 win against the San Francisco 49ers.

Fields also added 28 rushing yards on 11 carries.

Here's how more former Ohio State football players did in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams SAF Jordan Fuller: two tackles

San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa: five tackles, sack, tackle-for-loss

Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward: two tackles, one sack, three quarterback hits, two tackles-for-loss, one fumble recovery

Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Hubbard: four tackles, one solo

Cincinnati Bengals SAF Vonn Bell: three tackles, one solo

Cincinnati Bengals CB Eli Apple: two tackles

Detroit Lions CB Jeff Okudah: 10 tackles, seven solo

New England Patriots LB Raekwon McMillan: five tackles, four solo

Miami Dolphins LB Jerome Baker: six tackles, four solo

Baltimore Ravens LB Malik Harrison: five tackles, four solo

New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson: four catches on eight targets, 52 yards

Jacksonville Jaguars DT DaVon Hamilton: two tackles, one tackle-for-loss

Cleveland Browns DT Tommy Togiai: one tackle, 0.5 tackles-for-loss

Indianapolis Colts WR Parris Campbell: three receptions on four targets, 37 yards

Indianapolis Colts DE Tyquan Lewis: one tackle

Houston Texans P Cameron Johnston: seven punts, 318 yards, three inside 20-yard line

Los Angeles Chargers OLB Joey Bosa: three tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle-for-loss

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott: 10 carries, 52 yards, one reception on two targets, -3 yards

Dallas Cowboys WR Noah Brown: five receptions on nine targets, 68 yards

Dallas Cowboys SAF Malik Hooker: three tackles

Denver Broncos DE Dre'Mont Jones: one tackle

Denver Broncos OLB Jonathan Cooper: one tackle

Denver Broncos LB Baron Browning: one tackle-for-loss

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football players in the NFL: Week 1 performances