Week 1 NFL Quick Hits
Browns’ defense looks real again. They shut down Burrow, and despite Flacco throwing two picks, Cleveland lost by only one. That said, I think they’ll struggle to defend Baltimore.
Packers front seven vs. Lions OL: Either GB’s front is elite or Detroit’s line isn’t the same—worst Lions rushing game in three years.
Ravens offense = best in the league. Ravens looked better than Bills to me, but not overreacting to this game. Bills D looked really soft at Safety and LB once again this year.
Tampa Bay’s rush defense is legit. Just like last year.
Miami’s defense looks shaky. Colts put up tons of points. Interesting to see how both teams play out from here — I assumed they were pretty even on paper but that was not the case.
Don’t trust the Cardinals (same story).
Jets/Steelers: Don’t overreact to anything from that game. Justin Fields probably gets an upgrade though. Rodgers as well.
Commanders aren’t elite. Wilson completed ~40% and had many chances to get into that game. Maybe Commanders pass rush is decent but I wasn’t super impressed with the win.
Denver ≠ elite. Didn’t cover; Bo Nix regression may be starting. Leaning fade on Denver for now.
Tony Pollard looks like a true workhorse. Tons of carries playing from behind in a tighter game.
Seattle rush D was stout; they held McCaffrey in check (finished last year strong, picked up where they left off in game 1).
49ers already banged up with key players out.
Houston offense looks poor (could be Rams D being very good, but leaning “Houston looks bad” and still needs to fix their line).
Dallas passing game is solid. Sets up an interesting spot vs. the Giants next week as sizable favorites. 6 points feels like too much and overreaction but we’ll see.
Chiefs pass D looked rough or the Chargers’ passing game is elite — KC allowed guys to run wide open all game.
Vikings offense could struggle this season. They did all their damage at the end and Bears missing best players on D.
Caleb Williams: crazy fast, improvises well; awareness in-structure still developing and he missed many throws. Minnesota’s D-line looked pretty solid too. He looks like a rookie-version of Mike Vick running around and throwing inaccurate lasers.
Eagles added Tank Bigsby. Always thought he had juice — good pickup.
Early read: Packers > Commanders. Expect GB to slow Washington’s offense; with the Commanders’ D looking good vs. the Giants, I’ll be eyeing unders here. Total at 48 feels high. Jordan Love passing yards under 224.5.