The NFL is back! The Chiefs and rookie sensation Kareem Hunt overwhelmed the Super Bowl–favorite Patriots on Thursday night — just the kind of start to the season most NFL fans hoped for (sorry, Bill!). Then Sunday morning, the Deshaun Watson era began in Houston, Marshawn Lynch returned to the NFL, and T.J. Watt looked like an early Defensive Rookie of the Year pick. The Ringer has all the action covered. Stay tuned right here for updates, analysis, and highlights from our staff.
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September 12, 2017
Week 1 of the NFL Was More Bad Than Good
Robert Mays and Kevin Clark break down the action from a wild opening week, including the Seahawks’ poor play, the Ravens’ trouncing of the Bengals, and Marshawn Lynch’s effectiveness in Oakland
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September 12, 2017
Ten Damning Offensive Stats From the NFL’s Opening Week
Across the league in Week 1, teams failed to move the ball. How bad was it? Well, we’ve got more stats for you than many teams had points.
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September 12, 2017
The Unexpected Star of ‘Monday Night Football’
Sergio Dipp’s 15 minutes of fame is proof that ESPN still hasn’t figured out how to handle its annual Week 1 doubleheader
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September 12, 2017
Fantasy Playbook: Will the Slow Start for NFL Running Backs Become a Season-Long Trend?
And if it does, what does that mean for your fantasy team?
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September 12, 2017
Younghoe Koo’s Iced Kick Was a Fitting Close to a Forgettable NFL Week 1
The Chargers kicker missed his chance to solidify his legend, and the Broncos exhale comfortably
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September 11, 2017
Sam Bradford’s Early-Season Greatness Is Upon Us Again
If the Vikings can sustain this version of their QB for an entire season, they have the look of a playoff beast. Huge if.
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September 11, 2017
Tony Romo Plays ‘Madden’ Like Only a Former Pro Quarterback Can
And then he brings that expertise to the broadcast booth
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September 11, 2017
NFL Week 1 Recap: The Cowboys and Packers Picked Up Right Where They Left Off
Several NFC favorites showed familiar flaws on Sunday—and that could bode well for Dallas and Green Bay. Plus, Jared Goff breaks through, Carson Palmer looks lost, and more thoughts from the league’s opening slate of games.
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September 11, 2017
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 1
The Jags and Rams were surprisingly good; the Browns and Jets were unsurprisingly bad
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September 11, 2017
The Jacksonville Jaguars Are Exciting for the First Time in Ages
Leonard Fournette, Calais Campbell, and a dominant defense blew out the Texans
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September 11, 2017
Eli Manning Might Be Making Faces Because He Desperately Misses Odell
The Giants and their quarterback couldn’t muster any offense against the Cowboys on Sunday night
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September 10, 2017
The Seattle Seahawks’ Offensive Problems Run Deep
The Packers exposed Russell Wilson and Co.’s fatal flaw
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September 10, 2017
Arizona Star David Johnson Expected to Miss Two to Three Months With a Wrist Injury
The running back is irreplaceable for both the Cardinals and fantasy owners alike
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September 10, 2017
Sean McVay’s Rams Tenure Couldn’t Have Gotten Off to a Better Start
Jared Goff and Co. put in an explosive performance to kick off their second year in their new home
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September 10, 2017
Even Established Quarterbacks Are Struggling in Week 1
Andy Dalton, Joe Flacco, Kirk Cousins, and Carson Palmer disappointed in the opening round of games
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September 10, 2017
The Young Running Backs Stole the Show at the Beginning of Week 1
Leonard Fournette and Tarik Cohen impressed while David Johnson and Le’Veon Bell struggled
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September 10, 2017
Oakland Marshawn Lynch Is Just Like the Old Marshawn Lynch
And the NFL is better for it
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September 10, 2017
Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt Stole His Brother J.J.’s On-Field Spotlight in Week 1
The Steelers’ first-round pick looks like an early frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year
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September 10, 2017
The Deshaun Watson Era Is Here
The rookie quarterback may not be ready to dominate in the NFL, but he can’t be any worse than Tom Savage
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September 8, 2017
The Patriots Fall Flat and the Chiefs Look Fun
Robert Mays and Kevin Clark analyze the surprising and exciting aspects of the Chiefs’ win over the Pats, and they pick what to watch for in the rest of the Week 1 games
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September 8, 2017
Friday Rollin’: The Patriots Loss and Kareem Hunt’s Big Opening Game
Joe House joins Bill Simmons to talk Pats-Chiefs, and Mallory Rubin breaks down other NFL story lines
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September 8, 2017
The NFL Is Back and So Are the 15 Reasons It Is a Complete Disaster
It starts with "Goodell." It ends with him, too. Plus: Week 1 NFL picks.
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September 8, 2017
Kareem Hunt Just Torched the Patriots in a Way No Rookie Ever Has
The Chiefs running back racked up an NFL-record 246 yards from scrimmage in his debut. Where did this guy come from?
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September 8, 2017
Which Young NFL Quarterback Will Have the Best Career?
Marcus Mariota and Derek Carr squaring off Sunday could become a chapter in the next great QB rivalry. Plus, more thoughts ahead of Week 1.
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September 8, 2017
Early Coaching Hotseats, the Potentially Catastrophic Jets, and Jay Cutler Wearing Aqua: The 10 Things We’re Excited to Watch This NFL Season
Ringer staff members picked the players, units, and terrible coaching situations they’ll track through 2017