In a loaded first week of NFL games, some teams left a dominant first impression while others went out with a whimper. In the aftermath of Week 1, it can be tough to determine which trends are real and which should be ignored. The Ringer staff is here to help! Check out our coverage below:
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September 15, 2021
Is Regression Coming for Josh Allen and the Bills?
A bleak offensive showing against the Steelers has sparked worries that Allen is reverting to his early-career self. But it’s a bit more complicated than that.
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September 15, 2021
Week 1 NFL Panic Meter: How Worried Should the Packers Be?
How much stock should we put into subpar performances from Aaron Rodgers, Ezekiel Elliott, and others from the opening week?
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September 14, 2021
The Manning Brothers Take Over ‘Monday Night Football’
Peyton and Eli’s broadcast had the closeness and casual feel of a Twitch stream, except that the streamers were two of the most famous football players alive
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September 14, 2021
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers Will Be OK, With Jeff Fisher
Kevin chats with the former head coach about the biggest NFL news from Week 1
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September 14, 2021
Trent Dilfer on Rodgers, Hope for Winston, and More From NFL Week 1, Plus CFB Observations
Ryen opens with his takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL before chatting with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer and answering listener-submitted questions
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September 14, 2021
NFL Power Rankings: The Chiefs Maintain Their Mystique
Kansas City is still the team to beat in the AFC, the Seahawks have their offense clicking again, and the Eagles may be more competitive than expected
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September 14, 2021
Is Jalen Hurts the Next Star Fantasy Football Quarterback?
The Eagles signal-caller lit up a soft Falcons defense in Week 1. Plus: waiver-wire adds.
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September 14, 2021
Making Sense of the Series of Events That Led to the Raiders’ Bizarre Win Over the Ravens
Seven takeaways from what will probably end up being 2021’s weirdest game
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September 13, 2021
Which NFL Teams and Players Lived Up to the Hype in Week 1, and Which Failed Miserably?
The first week of the NFL season is almost in the books, and while teams like the Rams and Chargers seem to be living up to their preseason hype, others—like the Packers and Titans—have a lot left to prove
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September 13, 2021
Bears QB Controversy: What Did Andy Dalton Do That Justin Fields Couldn’t?
In the debut episode of ‘The Full Go,’ Jason discusses Andy Dalton’s Game 1 start before chatting with former Bears Olin Kreutz and Alex Brown about their outlook for this team for the rest of the season
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September 13, 2021
Week 1 Recap: A Rough Start for the Packers, a Chiefs Comeback Win, and Notable Rookie QB Performances
Kevin and Nora are joined by Ben Solak to discuss an action-packed Week 1
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September 13, 2021
Giants and Jets Lose Their Openers. Is It Too Early to Panic?
In Part 2 of the podcast, JJ reacts to Francisco Lindor’s big performance in this weekend’s Subway Series
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September 13, 2021
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 1
Aaron Rodgers had a game from hell … but even that wasn’t as bad as what some fans in Washington went through
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September 13, 2021
Stinky Rodgers, Week 1 Overreactions, Guess the Lines, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel
Bill and Sal overreact to the biggest news from the start of the NFL season, including the Packers’ blowout loss to the Saints, the Falcons’ flop against the Eagles, and more
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September 12, 2021
Aaron Rodgers’s “Last Dance” Begins With Two Left Feet
The Packers got smoked in their season opener. Green Bay has recovered from rough starts before—but after an offseason of drama, this time feels different.