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Examining QB situations for 49ers, Steelers, Titans heading into ... (NFL.com)

With opening week of the 2022 NFL season upon us, the dust is settling around some of the league's quarterback situations. With that in mind, let's take a ...

[fell to the third round](https://www.nfl.com/news/titans-trade-up-to-select-liberty-qb-malik-willis-in-third-round-of-2022-nfl-dra) of April's draft. [Mitchell Trubisky](https://www.nfl.com/players/mitchell-trubisky/) was the favorite to win the starting QB job when he [signed](https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-reach-agreement-with-qb-mitchell-trubisky-on-two-year-deal) a two-year contract in March, and he did nothing to make head coach Mike Tomlin think otherwise. [Malik Willis](https://www.nfl.com/players/malik-willis/)' viral preseason moments notwithstanding, there is no competition or controversy here, sources informed of the team's QB plans say. He [earned the title of captain](https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-list-mitch-trubisky-no-1-on-depth-chart-qb-also-named-a-team-captain), won over the locker room and took to stellar coaching in a system that fits him perfectly. The best insurance policy money can buy, given his experience, pedigree and [revised $6.5 million salary](https://www.nfl.com/news/jimmy-garoppolo-49ers-finalizing-restructured-contract-to-keep-qb-in-san-francis). Yes, he has produced highlights -- [usually scrambling and freestyling](https://www.nfl.com/videos/malik-willis-top-plays-preseason-2022) -- but that's a lot different than playing a full game as an NFL starter. He's regimented in his diet and puts in overtime in the weight room. [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.nfl.com/players/jimmy-garoppolo/), but keeping him as the backup became a business transaction too good to pass up. And now with Henry back healthy, the Titans can get back to playing their foundation on offense. It's a promising sign for Pittsburgh as it heads into the season. [Trey Lance](https://www.nfl.com/players/trey-lance-x9749/)'s team early in the offseason, with coach Kyle Shanahan and the rest of the team's brass making it [publicly clear](https://www.nfl.com/news/kyle-shanahan-49ers-ready-for-trey-lance-to-take-the-reins-qb-is-made-of-the). While some quarterbacks with prominent or interesting backups face a short leash, Lance doesn't have one, sources informed of the team's QB plans say.

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NFL Week 1 betting cheat sheet -- How to approach taking the ... (ESPN)

Sports Betting insider Doug Kezirian gives his final tips and picks for Week 1 of the NFL season, including Bucs-Cowboys, Raiders-Chargers and ...

The underdogs have won outright a solid amount in the first week and the market is considered not nearly as tight as later in the season. [Baker Mayfield](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3052587/baker-mayfield) with a chance for revenge against the team that drafted him No. [Derek Carr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16757/derek-carr) (Devante Adams, [Darren Waller](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576925/darren-waller) and [Hunter Renfrow](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3135321/hunter-renfrow)) who could finish with 100-plus receptions. It functions similarly to a parlay in that it requires multiple legs and all must win in order to cash the ticket. So, if the market is not tight, then the actual value of adjusting a point spread six points is not nearly as valuable as it is later in the season. The market is considered too tight -- due to all the data points. Following that news, Caesars Sportsbook took a very respected bet on the [Philadelphia Eagles](/nfl/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-eagles) to win the NFC East and Philly promptly surpassed Dallas as the division favorite. [Dallas Cowboys](/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys)' futures also moved, after the team announced left tackle [Tyron Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13978/tyron-smith) will be out indefinitely with a torn left hamstring. Since the extra-point distance moved back in 2015, only 4.3% of games have been decided by exactly four points and 4.1% by five points. Obviously this type of volume and fluctuation cannot occur throughout the season with just a handful of days between games. The odds have been posted for several months and drawn a solid amount of professional money -- well before the recreational bettors arrived this weekend. Both the sides and totals have moved based on information, usually in the form of injuries, and also wagers by respected bettors.

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NFL Week 1 odds, picks, how to watch, streaming: Expert picks ... (CBSSports.com)

CBSSports.com and SportsLine break down every single NFL game in Week 1.

[Carson Wentz](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1907522/carson-wentz/). Jackson](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2926578/j-c-jackson/) possibly sidelined for this game after undergoing ankle surgery earlier this summer. [Kyler Murray](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2180829/kyler-murray/) who had the weirdest offseason of any NFL quarterback. [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/), who has never lost a regular-season opener. With [James Bradberry](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1886795/james-bradberry/) and [Darius Slay](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1852913/darius-slay/) locking down wideouts and C.J. Brown](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2258303/a-j-brown/) can be durable. -- CBS Sports Senior NFL Analyst Pete Prisco is predicting that the Jaguars [will pull off the upset against the Commanders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-baker-mayfield-tops-ex-team-chargers-roll-over-raiders-jaguars-upset-commanders/). Keep an eye on rookie tight end [Isaiah Likely](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2961906/isaiah-likely/) as well. [Click here to read the rest of his picks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-picks-odds-best-bets-eagles-cover-vs-lions-baker-mayfield-wins-revenge-game-vs-browns/). -- CBS Sports Senior NFL Analyst Pete Prisco on [why he is backing the 49ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-baker-mayfield-tops-ex-team-chargers-roll-over-raiders-jaguars-upset-commanders/). [To read the rest, click here.](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-odds-picks-broncos-shell-seahawks-in-russell-wilsons-homecoming-jaguars-upset-commanders/) [Trey Lance](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2969444/trey-lance/)'s first game as the bonafide starter for the 49ers at quarterback.

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NFL Picks Against the Spread: Week 1 Games (Bleeding Green Nation)

Before the first Sunday of the 2022 NFL regular season kicks off, let's have some fun by taking a look at the spreads for the Week 1 games.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-2.5) at DALLAS COWBOYS: The Bucs’ interior offensive line is weakened but it’s not like the Cowboys’ defensive interior is loaded. GREEN BAY PACKERS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS (-1.5): The Packers are missing multiple offensive line starters and Allen Lazard. PICK: Chiefs -6.5 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-6.5) at ARIZONA CARDINALS: The vibes are bad in Arizona. But the G-Men haven’t earned that kind of benefit of the doubt at this stage. Tua Tagovailoa is going to take a step forward now that he has both Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill to work with. PICK: Jaguars +3 CLEVELAND BROWNS at CAROLINA PANTHERS (-1): The Browns stink. The NFC is wide open, sure, but it’s hard to make a convincing case for New Orleans as a No. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (-7) at HOUSTON TEXANS: Can you name a single starter on the Texans’ defense? You can find all of [the NFL betting lines via DraftKings](https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/football/3?category=game-lines&subcategory=game#home). Which bet do you like more?

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Winners Club: Week 1 NFL Sunday Best Bets and Lineup Prep (Sports Illustrated)

If you are partaking in the festivities (parking yourself on the couch in front of the TV all day) and have some fantasy football lineups to tweak, bets to make ...

[Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys) [Raiders](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/las-vegas-raiders) vs. [Cardinals](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/arizona-cardinals) [Packers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/green-bay-packers) vs. [Giants](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-york-giants) vs. [Texans](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/houston-texans) [Jets](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-york-jets) [Patriots](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-england-patriots) vs. [Lions](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions) [Steelers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/pittsburgh-steelers) vs. [Bears](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/chicago-bears) [Falcons](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/atlanta-falcons)

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NFL Week 1 Odds: Start Time, TV Schedule, Live Stream, Point ... (Forbes)

The 2022 NFL season began on Thursday when the Buffalo Bills trounced the Los Angeles Rams in the opener. 28 more teams will begin their respective ...

The Chiefs are unsurprisingly road favorites in this one after Arizona went a mere 3-5 SU and 2-6 ATS at home during the 2021 campaign. It should be a riveting bout, however, and the 2.5-point spread suggests it could ultimately go either way this evening. The ‘Phins have a history of playing well against the Patriots at home and are projected to notch another “W” today. These thrilling clashes lead into four games in the late afternoon window, including one that will renew the longstanding NFC North rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Mitchell Trubisky will be making his debut as the Steelers first new starting QB since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement at the end of last season, but he’ll be facing an uphill battle to lead Pittsburgh to a victory. Monday Night Football can be streamed via WatchESPN. Sunday Night Football will be live streamed via NBC Sports. ET, CBS (Cardinals +6.5) ET, CBS (Jets +6.5) The Week 1 slate is chock-full of exciting contests. ET, FOX (Bears +6.5) A can’t-miss primetime matchup closes out the Sunday schedule.

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Week 1 NFL player prop picks and odds: Trevor Lawrence, Justin ... (New York Post)

The best Week 1 NFL player prop bets and picks today featuring Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence stepping into the national spotlight.

[Urban Meyer](https://nypost.com/2022/01/25/urban-meyer-jaguars-disaster-eats-away-at-your-soul/) can’t control you anymore. ‘Under’ 28.5 pass attempts -105 (BetMGM) They should utilize his legs. Mariota has thrown less than 29 pass attempts in 16 of his last 20 career starts. The Raiders gave up the ninth most passing touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks in the NFL last season. AZ, CT, IA, IL, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, WV, WY only. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. New customers only. Still, 4.5 is asking a lot. In 2020 as the sole running back for the Steelers, Conner had five catches or more three times in 14 games. [BetMGM](https://nypost.com/article/betmgm-sign-up-offer/)) It’s a sea of NFL prop bets this week for a loaded opener.

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NFL picks today: Player props, best bets to consider for Week 1 (DraftKings Nation)

We go over the lines on DraftKings Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for Week 1.

[1-800-426-2537](tel:18004262537)) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), [1-800-522-4700](tel:18005224700) (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit [ccpg.org/chat](http://ccpg.org/chat) (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit [OPGR.org](http://opgr.org/) (OR), call/text TN REDLINE [1-800-889-9789](tel:18008899789) (TN), ConnexOntario [1-866-531-2600](tel:18665312600) (ONT), or [1-888-532-3500](tel:18885323500) (VA). The former MVP will want to get a rapport established with some of his new receiver weapons in the absence of Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs running game is still a question mark heading into the season. Mahomes and the Chiefs will start the season on the road against the Chiefs on Sunday and we’ll most likely see him get a high volume of pass attempts off in this game. The first Monday Night Football game will have Russell Wilson heading back to his old stomping grounds as the [Denver Broncos](https://www.milehighreport.com) face the [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/). We’ll lean with the over for him at Soldier Field. [49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/)’ opener at the Bears and that may compel both teams to lean on the run.

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NFL Week 1 scores, inactives, picks and schedule: Live updates and ... (The Athletic)

The first Sunday of the 2022 NFL season is here! Check in with The Athletic for the latest on the day's top matchups, injury news, fantasy analysis and more ...

Alex Highsmith has two sacks, including a strip-sack of Burrow just now, with the ball landing in Cam Heyward's hands for Pittsburgh's second takeaway. •20m ago What other intriguing games are on the schedule for Week 1? in February. •17m ago The Bears are trying to get a run game going to no avail, and Fields hasn't been moving outside the pocket much. At the end of the first quarter, the Bears and 49ers have combined for 91 yards — the Bears have only 21. The Steelers are up to three takeaways in just over one quarter of play against the Bengals. In the first quarter, each player had one target and no catches. The first touchdown in this game comes when Mac Jones is strip-sacked. •4m ago Which makes the early lack of run blocking a bit concerning.

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NFL schedule Week 1: TV coverage, channels, scores for every ... (Sporting News)

The NFL kicks off in earnest Sunday, Sept. 11 with a full slate of games after the Bills and Rams opened up the season on Thursday Night Football.

- Cardinals at 4:25 p.m. Bengals at 1 p.m. The Buccaneers and Cowboys will open their seasons against each other for the second straight year on Sunday night followed by the Broncos heading to Seattle for an instant grudge match between Russell Wilson and his old stomping grounds. and 4:25 p.m. In the late window, the Packers will begin life without Davante Adams against the Vikings, while the Raiders and Chargers run back a thrilling grudge match from Week 18 last year that saw Las Vegas win and move on to the postseason. In an inter-conference matchup, Patrick Mahomes takes on newly extended Kyler Murray in Chiefs vs. The slates are full at 1 p.m. Matt Ryan will begin his new life in Indianapolis against the Texans, whereas the Patriots and Mac Jones look to take the next step against Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and the Dolphins. The NFL kicks off in earnest Sunday, Sept. The AFC champion Bengals will begin their conference title defense against the Steelers, who are living in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era. Both the 1 p.m.

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NFL Week 1 broadcast maps (Chicago Bears Wire)

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off Thursday with the Buffalo Bills dominating the Los Angeles Rams in a 31-10 victory. And there's still plenty of ...

ET (RED) Giants at Titans, 4:25 p.m. ET (YELLOW) ET (GREEN) Jaguars at Commanders, 1 p.m. ET (BLUE) Saints at Falcons, 1 p.m. ET (RED) Eagles at Lions, 1 p.m. ET (BLUE) ET (RED) Raiders at Chargers, 4:25 p.m. ET (ORANGE) Browns at Panthers, 1 p.m. ET (GREEN) Colts at Texans, 1 p.m. ET (BLUE) Ravens at Jets, 1 p.m. ET (RED) Patriots at Dolphins, 1 p.m. 49ers at Bears, 1 p.m.

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NFL Week 1 Live Analysis: Joe Burrow Struggles With Four Turnovers (Sports Illustrated)

The first 1 p.m. kickoff of the 2022 season is here. Joe Burrow struggles with turnovers while the Dolphins put on a show for Bill Belichick.

—Albert Breer I think we also forget sometimes that Bill Belichick is still Bill Belichick —Conor Orr Tony Pollard is a talented player who has been underutilized in the waning years of Ezekiel Elliott’s prime as a running back. A lot has changed for both of these teams since Brandon Staley’s decision to call an ill-fated timeout in overtime, yet this one will still be a chance for a talented Chargers team to put that moment behind it. Tyreek Hill is gone to the Dolphins, which means the Chiefs will have to beat teams more strategically. The Bears are going to get in the backfield using fewer defenders (and fewer premiere defenders) than any team in the NFL. O’Sullivan for the Burrow piece we did a few weeks ago. That orbit motion pattern the Dolphins just ran to Cedrick Wilson has the same kind of impact while staying within the NFL rules - As a side note, watch the way that Mike McDaniel gets players the ball with momentum heading toward the line of scrimmage. If you have good pass rushers, you want to get the ball out quickly. 1 in our [MMQB power rankings](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/06/nfl-preason-power-rankings-bills-packers-rams), with six of eight first-place votes.) It’s finally Week 1 of the NFL season, and Sports Illustrated is here to provide live analysis and updates all day long.

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2022 NFL season, Week 1: Notable injuries, news from Sunday's ... (NFL.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams suffered a rib injury in the first quarter against the Saints and is questionable to return. · Miami Dolphins right ...

Offensive lineman [Wes Schweitzer](/players/wes-schweitzer/)(knee) is questionable to return. Tight end [Cethan Carter](/players/cethan-carter/)was ruled out with a head injury. [Phidarian Mathis](/players/phidarian-mathis/)suffered a knee injury against Jacksonville and was carted into the locker room.

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Report: Buccaneers QB Tom Brady expected to retire after 2022 NFL ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Brady briefly retired following the 2021 season but ultimately decided to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just 40 days later. Back in July, the 45-year-old ...

Tampa Bay opens its season with a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. He received a $13.88 million roster bonus after agreeing to a revised deal in April and will make $1.12 million in base salary. Back in July, the 45-year-old told reporters that he's taking a "year-to-year" approach.

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Buccaneers QB Tom Brady heading into what's expected to be his ... (NFL.com)

Following a roller coaster offseason where he retired, unretired and had a short hiatus during training camp, Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is heading ...

Last year, his brief retirement at age 44 left one head-scratching tidbit unanswered, which is why he pulled the plug a year earlier than planned. [11-day hiatus](https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-absent-from-buccaneers-practice-for-personal-reasons-will-not-return-u), sources say Brady spent the bulk of it in the Bahamas at a private resort with his family, making good on a mid-retirement promise he made to his wife, Gisele, that he would vacation with them in August for the first time in two decades. The only other time Brady entered a season without being under contract for the next season was in 2019, his final year in New England before Brady will earn $30 million this year, including a $15 million payment from the signing bonus of his 2021 contract. That is conceivable. He received a $13.88 million roster bonus the day after he signed a Brady was not disciplined. That is the understanding, that this is the final year. "We're all not sure whether we're going to be here next year or not, that's the reality for every player, every coach, every parent. We should all take advantage of the opportunity that we have." "I think we're all getting one day older at a time," Brady said. It was not a normal training camp, to be sure.

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NFL Week 1 scores, highlights, updates, schedule: Joe Burrow's first ... (CBSSports.com)

It's Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, and we're keeping you updated on all the action and biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 1 slate has some ...

ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/)) ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_LV@LAC/)) [Giants](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/) at [Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_KC@ARI/)) [Raiders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LV/las-vegas-raiders/) at [Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_GB@MIN/)) [Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) at [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_TB@DAL/)) ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_NYG@TEN/)) [Buccaneers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TB/tampa-bay-buccaneers/) at [Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/), 8:20 p.m. [Russell Wilson's](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) first game as a Bronco ... Not to mention [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/), now with Carolina, squaring off against the team that gave up on him for [Deshaun Watson](/nfl/players/2133482/deshaun-watson/). Howard](/nfl/players/2061190/o-j-howard/) was the beneficiary, hauling in a high pass down the seam from [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/) for the 16-yard score. [Rex Burkhead](/nfl/players/1679738/rex-burkhead/), who then flipped it back to Mills. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_SF@CHI/)) [Packers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/GB/green-bay-packers/) at [Vikings](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIN/minnesota-vikings/), 4:25 p.m. Somehow, there was no one in the same zip code as [Dante Pettis](/nfl/players/2139642/dante-pettis/), who made the catch at the 49ers 30-yard line and rumbled into the end zone.

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NFL Week 1 early game tracker: Joe Burrow throws interception on ... (Yahoo Sports)

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NFL Week 1 Injury Report: Kittle not expected to play, Saints ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Arizona Cardinals: Tight end Zach Ertz is likely to play at home against the Chiefs depending on how he does during warmup as he is dealing with a calf injury.

Watt is not expected to play because of a calf injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He is expected to be eased back into game action. Arizona Cardinals: Tight end Zach Ertz is likely to play at home against the Chiefs depending on how he does during warmup as he is dealing with a calf injury.

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NFL Week 1 takeaways - What we learned, big questions for every ... (ESPN)

Multiple quarterbacks made their debuts in new cities and a wild Bengals-Steelers game ended in OT. Here's what to know from Week 1.

[Cam Akers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240021/cam-akers) and WR [Allen Robinson II](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16799/allen-robinson-ii), going forward? [Joe Burrow](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915511/joe-burrow) committed four turnovers in the first half and another in the second. [Dante Pettis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3127306/dante-pettis) in the third quarter. [Justin Houston](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14048/justin-houston) continually crashed the edge, and [Justin Madubuike](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035245/justin-madubuike) collapsed the pocket from the middle. Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4047646/aj-brown) is in line for a huge year. [Nick Chubb](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3128720/nick-chubb), [Kareem Hunt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3059915/kareem-hunt) and an imposing offensive line -- controlled the game. [Jameis Winston](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2969939/jameis-winston) were one reason the offense struggled so much in the first half. Dobbins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241985/jk-dobbins)). [Joe Flacco](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11252/joe-flacco). [Tyreek Hill](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116406/tyreek-hill)'s offense. [Matt Ryan](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11237/matt-ryan) -- in his 15th season -- led the [Indianapolis Colts](/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts) to a tie against the [Houston Texans](/nfl/team/_/name/hou/houston-texans). [Baker Mayfield](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3052587/baker-mayfield) played his first game in a Panthers uniform against his old team, the [Cleveland Browns](/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns).

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Partner Content | NFL Week 1 betting guide (Toronto Star)

CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. Sports Betting. Partner Content ...

Buccaneers vs. Browns vs. Giants vs. 49ers vs. Patriots vs. Ravens vs. Eagles vs. Colts vs. Buccaneers moneyline (-141) Patriots ML (+150) Colts -7 (-112) Ravens 1H -3.5 (-112)

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NFL Week 1 Injury Report: Michael Thomas, Chris Godwin expected ... (CBSSports.com)

Although Super Sunday rightfully gets plenty of hype as an unofficial national sports holiday, the NFL's first full day of games certainly can't be far ...

Thomas (knee) is questionable for Sunday's season-opening interconference battle versus the Jaguars after putting in a trio of limited practices this week. Meyers (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins after practicing in limited fashion all week, and as per early Sunday reports, he's expected to play. Thomas (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons after practicing in limited fashion all week, and per late Saturday night reports, is expected to play. Lazard (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's season-opening NFC North clash against the Vikings after missing practice all week. Montgomery (knee) is questionable for Sunday's season-opening divisional clash against the Dolphins after practicing in limited fashion all week. Moore (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's season-opening showdown against the Chiefs after suffering a hamstring injury in Thursday's practice. Walker (abdomen) is questionable for Monday night's game versus the Broncos after missing practice all week. Wilson (knee) is out for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Ravens and is projected to miss at least the first three games. [TE Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-week-1-tight-end-preview-david-njoku-should-see-more-targets-lets-hope-theyre-catchable/) [WR Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-week-1-wide-receiver-preview-mixed-signals-make-chris-godwin-a-risky-start-or-sit/) [RB Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-week-1-running-back-preview-chase-edmonds-has-top-12-upside-if-hes-healthy/) [QB Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-week-1-quarterback-preview-steelers-defense-shouldnt-scare-you-away-from-joe-burrow/)

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NFL Sunday takeaways: Baker Mayfield, Bill Belichick, Joe Burrow ... (The Washington Post)

Baker Mayfield and the Panthers lost to the Browns, Joe Burrow and the Bengals had an inexplicable showing against the Steelers and the Patriots were a dud.

[farewell to Cleveland](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/16/baker-mayfield-deshaun-watson-browns/?itid=lk_inline_manual_55) as the Browns pursued a Watson trade in March. [trade for wide receiver Davante Adams](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/17/davante-adams-raiders-trade/?itid=lk_inline_manual_69). The NFL schedule-makers cannot take credit for setting up a grudge match between Mayfield and the Watson-less Browns in Week 1. Mac Jones’s second NFL season begins after consternation in training camp and the preseason over the lack of clarity about the Patriots’ offensive play-caller. He faces the New York Jets and Joe Flacco, Baltimore’s former Super Bowl-winning quarterback who’s filling in for Zach Wilson. 2 selection in the NFL draft who had been relegated to backup status in the previous two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. The quarterback threw an interception, and the Panthers faced a two-touchdown deficit. Dobbins and left tackle Ronnie Stanley as they face the New York Jets in an early-afternoon game in East Rutherford, N.J. A blocked extra-point pushed things to overtime for an extended dose of insanity before the Steelers won, 23-20. on the first Sunday of the NFL’s 2022 season, two went to overtime, including one that ended in a tie. Only the Dolphins’ takedown of the Patriots and the Ravens’ win over the Jets could be considered blowouts. For starters, the Bears won.

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RDS2 : une revanche pour les Chargers? (RDS)

Suivez toute l'action dans la NFL avec NFL Red Zone et voici un aperçu des trois matchs présentés à RDS2 au courant de la journée.

2022. Prescott n’avait pas été en reste avec trois passes de touché et 403 verges de gain. Le quart a également été à l’écart du camp d’entraînement de son équipe pour des raisons personnelles.

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2022 NFL season, Week 1: What We Learned from Sunday's games (NFL.com)

Chicago Bears 19, San Francisco 49ers 10; Miami Dolphins 20, New England Patriots 7; Baltimore Ravens 24, New York Jets 9; Philadelphia Eagles 38, Detroit Lions ...

His impressive interception put the Steelers in position to score (they did on a 1-yard touchdown pass to [Najee Harris](/players/najee-harris-x2665/)), and he was a factor throughout the game -- that is, until he exited with a pectoral injury feared to be significant. [Kwity Paye](/players/kwity-paye/), the Colts had a chance to win it on a 42-yard field goal attempt, but kicker [Rodrigo Blankenship](/players/rodrigo-blankenship/)missed wide right. But the Texans defense was not fooled, and [Jonathan Greenard](/players/jonathan-greenard/)stopped Hines in his tracks to take over on downs. That held true for most of the game, with the Steelers limiting the Bengals to a field goal on a red-zone trip before the half, and the unit stepped up when it mattered most, strip-sacking [Joe Burrow](/players/joe-burrow/)and pushing the Bengals out of field goal range in overtime. In the end, however, there were too many missed opportunities to score more points for the Falcons as 12 of their points were off the foot of [Younghoe Koo](/players/younghoe-koo/). [Minkah Fitzpatrick](/players/minkah-fitzpatrick/)pick) for a touchdown. Mayfield scored on the ground, fired a 75-yard touchdown pass to [Robbie Anderson](/players/robbie-anderson/), and led a scoring drive to put the Panthers ahead. And then, thanks to the contributions of [Christian McCaffrey](/players/christian-mccaffrey/), Carolina woke up -- and nearly won the game. [Nick Chubb](/players/nick-chubb/)ripped up 141 yards on 22 carries, while [Kareem Hunt](/players/kareem-hunt/)served as the lightning to his thunder, gaining 46 yards and scoring a touchdown on 11 carries. [Tua Tagovailoa](/players/tua-tagovailoa/)to [Tyreek Hill](/players/tyreek-hill/)didn't look exactly like [Patrick Mahomes](/players/patrick-mahomes/)to Hill did the past five years. Swift displayed burst to the hole, shiftiness in space, a third gear in the third level, and a willingness to take on contact. Three turnovers (two by [Mac Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/mac-jones/), including a strip-sack return for a touchdown) put the Patriots behind the 8-ball, and this is not a team built to erase big leads.

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What We Learned From Week 1 of the N.F.L. Season (The New York Times)

The Steelers defense returned to form and A.J. Brown gave the Eagles the receiving target it has lacked as the N.F.L. wobbled in the first week of the ...

Jaguars 22, Commanders 28: Carson Wentz had an extremely Carson Wentz game, tossing four touchdowns (a couple of which required excellent touch) and appearing to try to throw the game away in the second half. Jonathan Taylor wore down the Texans defense, plowing through for 161 yards and a score on 31 carries, but Indianapolis still left with a tie thanks to a 42-yard missed field goal attempt from the goggle-god, Rodrigo Blankenship, with two minutes remaining in overtime. The overhang above a concourse at FedEx leaked as a result of a busted pipe, in what is becoming a ritual of building failures. Even the painted sidelines started to lose their form in a way that made it seem like the ground crew was drunk when they put them on there. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and Allegiant Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders all opened in the past five years and have set a new standard for the live N.F.L. Puddles formed everywhere, and players struggled to find their footing pregame and early in the match. The Eagles traded for the former Titans receiver in April and promptly signed him to a four-year, $100 million contract extension that paid off Sunday with dunks all over the Lions’ secondary. Brown hasn’t solved anything as far as Hurts’s hesitancy to throw over the middle, a tendency that showed as Philadelphia eked out a 38-35 win over Detroit. The Steelers bullied the rookie left guard Cordell Volson, who gave up a sack to Cameron Heyward on Cincinnati’s first offensive play, then targeted Volson’s side of the line for Highsmith’s first sack of the day. Pull the lever again and you get a blitz package that frees up linebacker Alex Highsmith to beat an offensive tackle one-on-one for a strip sack. wobbled in the first week of the regular season. The Steelers defense returned to form and A.J.

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NFL: Les Chargers envoient un message (Le Journal de Québec)

Les Chargers de Los Angeles ont démontré qu'ils étaient à prendre au sérieux en battant les Raiders de Las Vegas 24 à 19, dimanche, au SoFi Stadium.

Le numéro 26 des Giants a d’ailleurs connu un fort match avec une récolte de 164 verges et un touché avec ses jambes. Il a attrapé neuf passes pour des gains de 184 verges et a inscrit deux touchés lors de son premier tour de piste en 2022. Le pivot de 26 ans a trouvé Clyde Edwards-Helaire (deux fois), Travis Kelce, Jody Forston et Mecole Hardman pour des majeurs. Fait cocasse, les Chiefs ont été obligés d’utiliser le maraudeur Justin Reid comme botteur pendant un petit moment de la rencontre, pendant que Harrison Butker était au vestiaire pour évaluer une blessure. Obtenu des Packers de Green Bay pendant la saison morte, le receveur vedette a attrapé 10 relais pour 141 verges et un touché. Celle-ci, qui comprend aussi les Chiefs de Kansas City et les Broncos de Denver, est l’une des plus fortes du circuit Goodell.

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NFL scores, schedule, live updates in Week 1: Patrick Mahomes ... (CBSSports.com)

It's Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, and we're keeping you updated on all the action and biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 1 slate has some ...

[https://t.co/iKfdvFJXYV] [pic.twitter.com/igiNetyTPe] [September 11, 2022] [A.J. [Russell Wilson's](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) first game as a Bronco ... Not to mention [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/), now with Carolina, squaring off against the team that gave up on him for [Deshaun Watson](/nfl/players/2133482/deshaun-watson/). Howard](/nfl/players/2061190/o-j-howard/) was the beneficiary, hauling in a high pass down the seam from [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/) for the 16-yard score. [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) last season, he's been that bad so far against the Steelers in Week 1. [Rex Burkhead](/nfl/players/1679738/rex-burkhead/), who then flipped it back to Mills. [Chris Boswell's](/nfl/players/1724930/chris-boswell/) 53-yard field goal sailed through the uprights as time expired. [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)? ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/)) He went 17-for-20 passing with 204 yards and two touchdowns, the second of which was threaded between three defenders to [DeAndre Carter](/nfl/players/2174795/deandre-carter/) for the 23-yard score. All good for [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/). ET ( [Gamtracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_TB@DAL/))

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NFL: les Chargers envoient un message (Le Journal de Montréal)

Les Chargers de Los Angeles ont démontré qu'ils étaient à prendre au sérieux en battant les Raiders de Las Vegas 24 à 19, dimanche, au SoFi Stadium.

Le numéro 26 des Giants a d’ailleurs connu un fort match avec une récolte de 164 verges et un touché avec ses jambes. Il a attrapé neuf passes pour des gains de 184 verges et a inscrit deux touchés lors de son premier tour de piste en 2022. Le pivot de 26 ans a trouvé Clyde Edwards-Helaire (deux fois), Travis Kelce, Jody Fortson et Mecole Hardman pour des majeurs. Fait cocasse, les Chiefs ont été obligés d’utiliser le maraudeur Justin Reid comme botteur dans un petit moment de la rencontre, pendant que Harrison Butker était au vestiaire pour faire évaluer une blessure. Obtenu des Packers de Green Bay pendant la saison morte, le receveur vedette a attrapé 10 relais pour 141 verges et un touché. Celle-ci, qui comprend aussi les Chiefs de Kansas City et les Broncos de Denver, est l’une des plus fortes du circuit Goodell.

When the underdogs have their day, it's NFL mayhem (Toronto Sun)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) and the defence celebrate an interception by cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (not pictured) ...

With that in mind, aren’t the Patriots a little attractive as one-point dogs against Pittsburgh in the early line released Sunday night? The champion Rams – who were 2.5-point home dogs to the Bills – were throttled 31-10 while the Bengals fell to the Steelers. The lessons?

KRYK'S NFL WEEK 1 TAKEAWAYS: Maybe playing in the pre ... (Toronto Sun)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow pauses between plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers ...

(Brown had a game-high 10 catches for a game-high 155 yards for Philly on Sunday at Detroit.) The Titans just can’t point to the absence of their best wide receiver of the past couple years, A.J. At the end of his first NFL game he calmly drilled a 58-yard field goal to lift Browns to victory at Carolina, 26-24. Trubisky had completed 7-of-9 for 77 yards and a TD in helping stake the Steelers out to that 14-point lead. That allowed Pittsburgh safety Fitzpatrick to burst around the end, leap and block it. Burrow’s first pass of 2022 was a pick-six by Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Five times to be precise, on four interceptions and a lost fumble. This, before Ryan (who took 33 snaps in the preseason) rallied his new team to a 20-20 tie, following a scoreless overtime. - At halftime, Fields was just 3-of-9 passing for 19 yards, no TDs and a pick. Most of them, and additionally nearly all veteran stars to boot, were taking either their first in-game snaps of the year, or more than just a handful of token pre-season snaps since last season. And, justified or not as he recovered from a July 26 appendectomy, he did not take a single snap in a preseason game. Still think it doesn’t matter if star NFL players play little, or not at all, in the pre-season?

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NFL Week 1 Best Performances: MMQB Awards Game Balls (Sports Illustrated)

Some familiar names are once again in the spotlight and they play quarterback, running back and receiver.

[Chiefs](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/kansas-city-chiefs) overpowered the Cardinals and it was never close. The audacity! But when the [Jefferson hit the griddy twice with two scores to go along with nine catches for 184 yards](https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1569102313477767169?s=20&t=b9w86lyl47lCvyRffEScOA). The Justin Herbert and the Chargers on Thursday Night Football. What a performance by Mahomes against the Cardinals. [Week 1 on the NFL schedule](https://www.si.com/nfl/schedule) is almost in the books (we still have Russell Wilson vs. On Sunday in Nashville, Barkley was the kind of difference-maker (18 carries, 164 yards, TD; six catches, 30 yards) many thought he could be when he entered the NFL. I’m not starting a GoFundMe for Barkley, but it’s not easy being a running back embarking on a contract year after spending the first four seasons of your career frequently injured and often misused by some, uh, less-than-innovative offensive coaches. Much was made last year of the team’s rededication to the running game that turned the season around, but having Brown raises the team’s ceiling significantly. I don’t want to overreact to one Week 1 win over the Lions, but seeing him fit in so seamlessly was a really encouraging sign of what’s to come.

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Winners and Losers of Week 1 of the 2022 NFL Season (The Ringer)

The return of the NFL brought plenty of kicker drama and close finishes. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs and Tyreek Hill don't seem to miss each other, ...

As the clock went to zeroes, the Bears went for a celebratory slip-and-slide. The Giants scored a touchdown with a minute left and decided to go for two—and got the win in Daboll’s first game. [they replaced the field with Bermuda grass](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34544656/chicago-bears-soldier-field-gets-new-bermuda-grass-surface-installed-just-season-start). After a Bears preseason game in August, visible damage from a recent Elton John concert [prompted a statement from the NFLPA, which felt the field was unacceptable](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34395662/nflpa-president-calls-league-re-evaluate-acceptable-surface-preseason-opener-chicago). [his alarming resemblance to the “two chicks at the same time” guy from Office Space](https://twitter.com/rodger/status/1493000939342643201)—suffered a biceps injury and had to leave the game. A tie is technically half a win in the standings! Adams, for his part, had a solid debut with the Raiders, going for 141 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Chargers. (Yes, I’m dropping in a highlight of a kickoff for a touchback, perhaps the least exciting play in football.) And it stands to reason that when Reid fails to kick a touchback, he gives the Chiefs an advantage, because their coverage unit will feature 11 professional tacklers instead of 10 tacklers and a kicker. It’s been a running joke that the Packers haven’t given Aaron Rodgers the receiving help he needs—and that was when he had Davante Adams, an All-Pro talent who led the league in receiving touchdowns in 2020. I promise to pull back a little from football fandom and see what the rest of the world has to offer. In the haze of RedZone, even the most boring stuff seems like a blessing.

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NFL Week 1 overreactions and reality checks: Dak Prescott injury ... (CBSSports.com)

The NFC East went undefeated in the Sunday afternoon slate before the Cowboys fell in the night game and the NFC West went winless. The AFC South has two teams ...

Dobbins](/nfl/players/2804420/j-k-dobbins/) comes back -- which could take some passing touchdowns away. While Hill had an impressive debut (eight catches, 94 yards), [Jaylen Waddle](/nfl/players/2962110/jaylen-waddle/) had four catches for 69 yards and a score. This offense is set up for Jackson to put up passing touchdown numbers -- similar to the league-leading 36 he threw in 2019 (when he won the MVP). He finished with 22 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown against a [Saints](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NO/new-orleans-saints/) defense that allowed the fewest yards per attempt. Dillon](/nfl/players/2867083/a-j-dillon/) (five catches, 46 yards) as Rodgers finished with just 195 yards with an interception. [Steelers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PIT/pittsburgh-steelers/). He's the first quarterback to throw four touchdowns in a season opener for the Commanders since Billy Kilmer in 1975 and the first Commanders quarterback to throw for four touchdowns in a game since Kirk Cousins in 2015. He finished with eight catches for 121 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' blowout win over the He also threw two interceptions, including a poor throw to [Travon Walker](/nfl/players/3123606/travon-walker/) that gave the Jaguars the ball at the Washington 11 with the Commanders trailing by one early in the fourth quarter. [Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/) fell in the night game and the NFC West went winless. [NFL](/nfl) season -- and plenty of overreactions to boot. There were seven game-tying or go-ahead scores in the final two minutes of regulation and a tie during the afternoon state, the third Week 1 deadlock since overtime was instituted in 1974 (three of which have occurred in the past five seasons).

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What to know from NFL Week 1: Chiefs are just fine, but Patriots sure ... (The Washington Post)

AFC South teams played the New York Giants, Washington Commanders and each other — and still emerged with zero wins. The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers ...

Rookie Christian Watson, the second-round pick the Packers chose in April, sprinted behind the defense in the first quarter, only for Rodgers’s perfect pass — and a sure touchdown — to fall through his hands. Rodgers had less success in moving on from Davante Adams, who in his Raiders debut caught 10 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Still, Jackson stands to benefit from the principle and backbone he has brought to negotiations. In his first game sans Hill, Mahomes competed 30 of 39 passes for 360 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs pasted the host Arizona Cardinals, scoring a league-high 44 points. Joe Burrow erased a 14-point deficit when he darted a touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase on the final play from scrimmage in regulation, only for Minkah Fitzpatrick to block the PAT. Josh Allen dispatched any worry that he would have difficulty adjusting without Daboll, the offensive coordinator who became the Giants’ coach (and won his debut with a comeback at Tennessee). Lance is clearly a great talent and gets lauded by teammates for his maturity, but he is not in an environment suited for development. But the 49ers are expected to compete for the Super Bowl, and they just lost to one of the league’s expected bottom dwellers as Lance played poorly. The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers played in a bog. The Cowboys emphasized decreasing penalties, and in their opener they committed 10. The product remains undefeated, and this is what to know. It could get worse: Jones was not available to speak with reporters because of a back injury, the Patriots said.

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Key takeaways and analysis from Week 1 in the NFL (thescore.com)

One game in, we can probably chalk that up to the football world just needing things to talk about when there are no games to watch. This offense is every bit ...

He got eight carries in Sunday's loss to the Bears, and his total of 52 rushing yards was second only to Trey Lance. The Vikings star made good on all the hype for his role in a new-look offense, shredding the Packers for 184 yards and two touchdowns. After four straight years of Week 1 losses - all of which came against bad teams - Indy narrowly avoided a defeat to the Texans and settled for a tie. 1 overall picks in recent memory, as his college pass-rush production was nowhere near the level of a perceived can't-miss stud at the position. was far and away the better team in Sunday's opener against the Raiders, and that was with Jackson inactive and Keenan Allen sidelined for most of the game with a hamstring injury. If you wanted to give Belichick the benefit of the doubt and account for the off chance that it could be his latest stroke of genius, fair enough. when he's healthy and ready to play in the second half of the season. Though Michael Thomas was poised for a marquee role in the Saints' receiving corps when he got healthy, his fantasy ADP of WR29 shows just how willing fans and analysts were to bet on a return to top form. Patricia hasn't coached on the offensive side of the ball since serving as the Patriots' assistant offensive line coach in 2005. Green Bay felt the effects of that questionable decision-making in a season-opening loss to Minnesota, where Rodgers threw for a mere 195 yards. Patrick Mahomes - still arguably the best quarterback on the planet - picked apart the Cardinals for 360 yards and five touchdowns to kick off the season with a blowout win. With the high-powered offense losing its best big-play threat and one of the most explosive players the game has ever seen, it was only natural to assume they might drop off.

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How bad were NFL kickers in Week 1? Misses pile up as they ... (Sporting News)

It was an opening weekend to forget for NFL kickers. There were blocked kicks, shanked attempts and more over the course of Sunday's 14-game slate.

The sides took part in a wildly entertaining contest to start the 2022 season. One thing is for certain, though: it wasn't the best day to be an NFL kicker Sunday. The Titans, meanwhile, had hopes for a deep run in the playoffs. But Randy Bullock pulled his 47-yard attempt wide left, giving the Giants a shocking Week 1 dub. Riley Patterson clanked the upright with a kick as the first half came to a close. Those three points could have made a big difference, especially after Jacksonville overcame a 14-3 deficit to build an eight-point edge with 11:45 left in the fourth. With the Falcons trailing 27-26 in the final seconds, Koo lined up for a 63-yard field goal. Koo was, for the most part, Atlanta's offense Sunday. Blankenship's kick sailed wide right from 42 yards, relegating NFL fans to the most anti-climactic result possible: a 20-20 tie. It was the first time McPherson had ever missed a kick inside 30 yards. After Joe Burrow capped an impressive last-minute drive with a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with two seconds remaining, the Bengals were on the brink of a momentous Week 1 comeback. The kicking drama would continue in overtime.

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NFL Week 1 winners and losers: Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes ... (USA TODAY)

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is nearly done and it wasn't kind to the teams in Super Bowl LVI · A couple of AFC West quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes and Justin ...

1 overall in the 2018 NFL draft](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2018/04/26/nfl-draft-live-tracker-2018-pick-analysis-round-1/551866002/) and also had [his chance at revenge spoiled](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/11/browns-edge-baker-mayfield-panthers-rookies-late-field-goal/8059111001/). Still, Lance (13-of-28 for 164 yards with one interception; 54 rushing yards) admitted after the game that he [has a lot to clean up](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/09/11/trey-lance-responsibility-49-ers-loss-positive-bears/8060186001/). [the Rams got rolled](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/08/buffalo-bills-defeat-los-angeles-rams-nfl-2022-kickoff-game/8028452001/) in the kickoff opener Thursday night against the Bills. But he also had [too many passes tipped](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2022/09/11/baker-mayfield-panthers-browns-week-1/8060361001/) and a costly interception on an overthrow early in the game that led to Browns points. [the March trade](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2022/03/17/green-bay-packers-trade-wr-davante-adams-raiders-aaron-rodgers/7084590001/) that sent receiver Davante Adams to the Raiders. O'Connell's squad [shut down](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/11/green-bay-packers-lose-season-opening-game-minnesota-vikings/8060717001/) the reigning two-time NFL MVP in Aaron Rodgers. Eberflus' Chicago team [withstood a torrential downpour](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2022/09/11/bears-vs-49-ers-qb-justin-fields-slides-through-rain-after-win/8060566001/). [a hand injury forced him out of the game](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2022/09/11/dak-prescott-needs-thumb-surgery-cowboys-jerry-jones/8061379001/) in the fourth. [had to face arguably the greatest](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2022/09/11/dolphins-mike-mcdaniel-first-win-patriots-bill-belichick/8058931001/) coach of all time in Bill Belichick. It became apparent early on — [Green Bay's first offensive play](https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/packers-rookie-wr-christian-watson-drops-would-be-touchdown-on-first-play-of-2022/), in fact — after Rodgers lofted a perfectly thrown pass to wide open rookie receiver Christian Watson. Herbert (26-of-34 for 279 yards with three touchdowns) showcased the accuracy, mobility, arm strength and processing in a 24-19 victory against the Raiders. And, with Brady now 45 years old and after [a flirtation with retirement](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/03/13/tom-brady-returns-retirement-nfl-tampa-bay-buccaneers/7030280001/) this offseason, the Cowboys may not get another chance.

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NFL grades for Week 1: Matt Ryan has shaky debut, A.J. Brown ... (Sporting News)

A handful of top receivers and pass-rushers fared best in their new homes during the first week of the 2022 NFL season.

His numbers look good — he completed 64 percent of his passes for 352 yards, a touchdown and an interception — but he was unable to lead the Colts to a win over the Texans. [TicketSmarter](https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?promo=TSN15&utm_source=sportingnews&utm_medium=sitetextlink&utm_campaign=partners) in an exclusive partnership to provide tickets for sporting events in the U.S. Robinson was coming off a down year with the Bears, but there was hope he could resurrect his career with the high-powered Rams offense. Those dragged down his overall grade, but he still deserves a lot of credit for logging 313 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Cooper had a nondescript debut for the Browns. Kirk looked like a better fit in the Jaguars' offense than he was in the Cardinals' offense. He showed in his debut with the team that he may be worth the price. Williams was a force in Baltimore's secondary against the Jets; he led the team with 12 tackles and recorded an interception that set up the Ravens' first score of the game. 1 receiver, and that is a big win for the Jaguars. The Chargers wanted to add a quality complement to Joey Bosa ahead of the 2022 season. He was Las Vegas' best player Sunday and deserves a lot of credit for his performance. Who were the best and worst of the veterans in new places during NFL Week 1?

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NFL power rankings: Eagles, Vikings climb NFC hierarchy; 49ers ... (Sporting News)

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after a wild Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season? Based on the first impressions vs. preseason ...

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