The Chargers played with classic Harbaugh style in their season-opening win. Meanwhile, the Daniel Jones era could be nearing its end in New York, as Bryce Young failed to show any progress in a blowout loss to the Saints.
This time of year can be dangerous for NFL pundits such as myself. Many are quick to overreact to Week 1 games, labeling teams Super Bowl contenders way too soon., however, of the Houston Texans being legit Super Bowl contenders because of what they displayed in one victory against a very good Indianapolis Colts team. Maybe that one is not an overreaction because of the moves Houston made in the offseason to provide C.J. Stroud with plenty of help.
But let’s start with the positives because the Vikings clearly aren’t a three-win team. They’ll be competitive because of a talented defense and an impressive group of skill players. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores called a flawless game to smother the Giants’ offense early and often. The offensive line is a work in progress, but Los Angeles received a standout debut performance from rookie right tackle Joe Alt, who shined against Maxx Crosby. As for another improvement, the Chargers’ defense put plenty of pressure on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II.
This recipe might not win many games because they still need Jacoby Brissett and the pass catchers to do their part on a weekly basis. But Mayo inspired confidence in his team by quickly showing them he’s the right man for the job. He got them to execute and play with plenty of effort when many expected them to roll over to Joe Burrow & Co.
As for the other tradition, the Bengals have become yearly offseason darlings based on their past achievements and because they have Burrow. They were once again tabbed by many to win the AFC North and contend for a Super Bowl without serious thought to their current issues. Young looks at the video boards against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. / Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesA 37-point blowout in Week 1 isn’t ideal, but wins likely weren’t going to come early in the Canales era.
It’s way too early to say Canales can’t fix Young, but the Panthers might consider ditching him if they end up with the No. 1 pick again.The Packers were forced to fly 10 hours after a tough loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil while worrying whether their star quarterback will be available for the rest of the season.with his MCL sprain. But their talented roster will now need to win a few games to avoid a poor start that could potentially cost them a playoff berth.
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