5 NFL Players Who Could Get Benched in Week 1

NFL players have been fighting all summer long to earn a starting role. Yet, just because they may have secured a spot with the first-string group, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll keep it all season long. In fact, some players may be working with a short leash. So short that they could get benched quickly with a bad performance. Here are five NFL players who could get benched based on their efforts in Week 1 alone.

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