The Chargers Offense Looked Broken in Week 1... Here's What the Tape Actually Says
The Chargers lost at home as nine-and-a-half-point favorites, and Mike McDaniel's debut produced 268 yards. What broke, what didn't, and what I'd actually do with Herbert, Hampton and the receivers.
Houston Held the Ball for 36 Minutes and Still Lost to Josh Allen
Houston won the clock, the plays and the first downs, and Josh Allen won the game. David Montgomery's three scores, C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins and a quiet James Cook.
Cincinnati Won This One With Its Defense, Which Tells You Something
Cincinnati beat Tampa Bay with its defense, and that tells you something. Ja'Marr Chase's quiet day, Chase Brown's role, Bucky Irving and Emeka Egbuka.
96 Points and It Wasn't Really a Shootout
Chicago and Carolina combined for 96 points, but it wasn't really a shootout. Caleb Williams, a Bears backfield with a real ceiling, and why Bryce Young wasn't Carolina's problem.
What Melbourne Showed Us About the 49ers and Rams... and What It Probably Didn't
San Francisco rolled the Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, but the score isn't the story... the snap counts are. McCaffrey's split with a rookie, Kittle's return, and how much of it was just Australia.
Seattle Lost Its Quarterback, Scored One Touchdown, and Won Anyway
Seattle lost Sam Darnold after the opening drive, trailed 10-0 into the fourth, and won anyway. What Drew Lock, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jadarian Price showed us... and why Drake Maye is the Patriots' biggest question.