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Week 1 of the NFL season saw a smooth schedule with no international games and two well-spaced Monday night games. The article analyzes teams' performance, highlighting the 'mushy middle' of 1-1 teams like the Seahawks and Vikings, and the surprisingly competitive Dallas Cowboys defense. It ranks the top five Super Bowl contenders, led by the Buffalo Bills, and the bottom five teams most likely to secure the No. 1 draft pick, with the Miami Dolphins currently at the bottom. The article also discusses individual player performances and team dynamics, including Baker Mayfield's antics and the Ravens' stacked roster.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.