Saints at Falcons- This was such a crucial win for the Falcons, it's hard to put in words. It would have been absolutely demoralizing to lose to your division rival AT HOME, where Matt Ryan has been exceptionally well throughout his career, to start the season. This game meant a lot more to the Falcons than the Saints. No need to panic for New Orleans: they lost to a division rival with loads of talent, in overtime, on the road.
Bengals at Ravens- A pretty ugly game, with both teams exchanging one big play throughout the game (AJ Green's touchdown, then Steve Smith's touchdown). Joe Flacco did not show elite awareness taking two sacks to end the game and not even giving his team a shot.
Bills at Bears- In contention for upset of the day. Let's be honest, nobody saw this one coming. Don't know what to make of this: Bills that good or Bears that bad? I'm leaning towards the latter considering the game was in Chicago and the Bears look like they are playing flag football on defense.
Redskins at Texans- RG3 looks like he is still halfway of what he was his rookie year. This year, no coaches to blame, they added Desean Jackson, and Alfred Morris is still behind him. RG3 has got to get it done. On a sidenote, JJ Watt is the most disruptive defensive player in the NFL.
Titans at Chiefs- The Chiefs are in for a loooooooooooooooong season. Losing AT HOME to the lowly Titans is not a good start. Need to get Jamaal Charles more involved. He is the Chiefs offense.
Patriots at Dolphins- Also in contention for upset of the day. This game completely exposed the Patriots offense. No offensive line protection for Tom Brady. The receivers were gaining little to no separation at all from the defensive backs so Brady either had to be perfect or he couldn't throw it. Unlike last year, when they were going to get injured players back later, this is it for the Patriots. These guys better figure it out or they will be on the couch come January. The Dolphins looked extremely physical and Knowshon Moreno made sure he is known. Defensive line in top 3 in the NFL.
Raiders at Jets- Sloppy game, but Derek Carr faired pretty well against Rex Ryan's defense for it being Carr's first NFL start. Geno Smith hasn't shown growth. Still inconsistent.
Jaguars at Eagles- After falling in a 17-0 hole, the Eagles came to life to score 34 straight to win. That won't cut it against the better teams in the NFL. Chip Kelly needs to do a better job with his running back situation. Lesean McCoy is one of the most exciting players in the NFL and needs to be used like it.
Browns at Steelers- Brian Hoyer just barely kept his job after a pathetic start. Steelers need to do a better job closing so they can run people over. No, not literally Antonio Brown.
Vikings at Rams- It isn't too hard to beat a team that is already down to it's 3rd string QB in week 1, but the Vikings have unleashed a great player: Cordarelle Patterson along with Adrian Peterson will be a handful for defensive coordinators.
49ers at Cowboys- Or was it really a home game for the Cowboys? The crowd had at least 50% red so the 49ers were well represented. And everybody came to watch the inevitable. Tony Romo had three straight drives with interceptions and the defense couldn't stop a nosebleed. Don't let the score fool you, it was a blowout.
Panthers at Buccaneers- Panthers have discovered that Kelvin Benjamin is as advertised. He had some great catches, while the Buccaneers big addition, Josh McCown looked lost at times, even shot-putting an interception to the Panthers.
Colts at Broncos- It was the Manning-Thomas show. Julius Thomas that is. They connected for three early touchdowns and stepped on the Colts' throat early. Andrew Luck nearly came back, but the new and improved Broncos defense held on late.
Injuries:
Jadeveon Clowney, Texans- Tore MCL, surgery today. Out for 4-6 weeks
Robert Mathis, Colts- While serving his suspension, Mathis tore his achilles. He is done for the season
Logan Mankins, Bucs- Knee hyperextension. Not believed to be serious. Exact severity not known.
Mike Devito and Derrick Johsnon, Chiefs- Both Chiefs starters tear their achilles
Darrelle Revis, Patriots- Misses last 9 snaps for the Patriots due to cramps and hamstring issues.
Non-Injury news:
After TMZ leaks footage of the abuse that happened in the elevator, the Ravens cut running back Ray Rice and the NFL indefinitely suspended him. A very likely chance that Rice has played his last down in the NFL.
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