NFL Week 1
The first week of the NFL season gives teams an opportunity to show what they have learned after an offseason of reflection.
While a good or bad result in the season opener doesn’t make or break the season, this is a good chance for players and teams to build goodwill with the fanbase and the league at large.
NFL Games of the Week
Thursday, Sept. 7
Detroit Lions
vs
Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Sept. 10
Carolina Panthers
vs
Atlanta
Falcons
Houston Texans
vs
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
vs
Cleveland Browns
Jacksonville Jaguars
vs
Indianapolis Colts
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
vs
Minnesota Vikings
Tennessee Titans
vs
New Orleans Saints
San Francisco 49ers
vs
Pittsburgh Steelers
Arizona Cardinals
vs
Washington Commanders
Green Bay Packers
vs
Chicago Bears
Las Vegas Raiders
vs
Denver Broncos
Miami Dolphins
vs
Los Angeles Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles
vs
New England Patriots
Los Angeles Rams
vs
Seattle Seahawks
Dallas Cowboys
vs
New York Giants
Monday, Sept. 11
Buffalo Bills
vs
New York Jets
Here’s a look at some interesting facts about NFL Week 1 matchups.
The Champs are Here
The Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl champions and are led by one of the most exciting players in the NFL, Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is a dual-threat quarterback who can beat you with his arm or his legs. He is also a very accurate passer, and he has a number of talented receivers to throw to, including Tyreek Hill, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Travis Kelce. The Lions are hoping to turn things around after a disappointing 2022 season. They have a new head coach in Dan Campbell, and they have added some talented players in the offseason, including wide receiver Jameson Williams and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. However, the Detroit Lions are still a young team, and they will be facing a very tough opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Chiefs are the clear favorites in this NFL matchup, but the Lions have a chance to make it a game if they can get pressure on Mahomes and force him into some mistakes. The Lions also have a talented running game, led by D’Andre Swift, and they could use that to control the clock and keep the Chiefs offense off the field. This should be an exciting game, and it will be a good test for both teams.
Other Important Matchups
- Browns vs. Bengals: The Cleveland Browns and Bengals are two of the most improved teams in the NFL. The Browns added quarterback Deshaun Watson, while the Cincinnati Bengals added wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. This should be a high-scoring game between two teams that are expected to make the playoffs.
- Ravens vs. Texans: The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a disappointing 2022 season, but they are still led by quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Houston Texans are rebuilding after trading away quarterback Deshaun Watson. This should be a close game between two teams that are trying to get back on track.
- Vikings vs. Buccaneers: The Minnesotta Vikings are hoping to build on their strong finish to the 2022 season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a Super Bowl victory, but they lost quarterback Tom Brady. This should be a competitive game between two NFL teams that are expected to make the playoffs.
- Falcons vs. Panthers: The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to rebound from a disappointing 2022 season. The Carolina Panthers are coming off a strong finish to the 2022 season. This should be an exciting game between two teams that are expected to be competitive in the NFC South.
