The Athletic's NFL power rankings after Week 1 show the Philadelphia Eagles at the top, following a win over the Cowboys. Other notable performances include the Green Bay Packers' impressive defense, the Buffalo Bills' comeback victory over the Ravens, and the Los Angeles Chargers' statement win against the Chiefs....
In his debut as Chicago Bears head coach, Ben Johnson made a critical error during a crucial late-game situation. After scoring a touchdown, the Bears chose to kick off deep instead of opting for an onside kick or kicking the ball out of bounds. This allowed the Vikings to...
The NFL's 2025 season kicked off with thrilling Week 1 matchups. Derrick Henry, despite a late fumble, showcased his dominance for the Baltimore Ravens, running for 169 yards and two touchdowns before their loss to the Buffalo Bills. Conversely, the Miami Dolphins suffered a devastating 33-8 defeat against the Indianapolis...
The Minnesota Vikings staged a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Monday Night Football. Trailing 17-6 entering the final quarter, the Vikings scored three touchdowns in a decisive 9:20 stretch. J.J. McCarthy, in his NFL debut, threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, while...
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Colorado Rockies 3-1, snapping the Rockies' franchise-record 104th loss. Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined for eight no-hit innings before Tanner Scott allowed a ninth-inning hit. Mookie Betts' two-run single in the seventh secured the Dodgers' victory, who remain one game...
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired running back Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for two 2026 draft picks. The move adds depth to the Eagles' backfield, particularly given Saquon Barkley's extensive workload and the recent injury to backup Will Shipley. Bigsby's kickoff return abilities are also seen as...
Josh Allen's strong performance against Lamar Jackson has shifted the NFL MVP odds. Allen is now the +350 favorite at DraftKings, surpassing Jackson (+475). This marks Allen's second consecutive season as the betting favorite. Other contenders include Joe Burrow (+750), Patrick Mahomes (+850), and several other quarterbacks...
Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 7-0 first-quarter lead over the Minnesota Vikings in their "Monday Night Football" opener. Williams' impressive debut included a touchdown run and efficient passing. The Vikings' offense, led by J.J. McCarthy, struggled, going three-and-out on their first drive. Both teams...
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy suffered a shoulder injury in their Week 1 loss to the Chargers. The extent of the injury is unknown, with coach Andy Reid stating it's a day-to-day situation. Worthy's absence saw Hollywood Brown lead the receiving corps. Rookie Jalen Royals, also recovering...
The Miami Dolphins' disappointing start to the season, highlighted by a Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, is analyzed. The team's offensive struggles, including Tua Tagovailoa's performance and Tyreek Hill's sideline frustration, are noted. Other Week 1 NFL storylines covered include quarterback situations for the Giants and...
