Powerhouses Go Down in Week 1
The Kansas City Chiefs faced the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night in São Paulo, Brazil. The Chiefs entered the game as clear favorites, with Patrick Mahomes having led the team to three straight Super Bowl appearances. Mahomes threw for 258 yards and one touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to outduel Justin Herbert.
Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns and sealed the game with a clutch scramble on third-and-long late in the fourth quarter. The Chargers won, 27–21.
Another key matchup saw the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Lions’ offense was stifled early, scoring only three points in the first half, while the Packers put up 17. Detroit couldn’t recover from the early deficit, and the final score was 27–13 in favor of Green Bay. Jordan Love threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns, while Josh Jacobs added a rushing score.
Sunday Night Thriller
Sunday Night Football featured a high-octane showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills. The Bills struck first, but the Ravens answered with 17 unanswered points in the first half, powered by their ground game. Derrick Henry rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns, while Lamar Jackson added 70 yards on just six carries.
Baltimore averaged 8.2 yards per rush compared to Buffalo’s 3.5, but the Bills dominated through the air. Josh Allen threw for nearly 400 yards and accounted for four total touchdowns.
Trailing 40–25 with five minutes remaining, the Bills mounted a comeback after a crucial Derrick Henry fumble set them up with a short field. A late touchdown followed by a 32-yard field goal gave Buffalo a dramatic 41–40 win.
Danny Dimes Revival?
Daniel Jones got the start over rookie Anthony Richardson for the Colts in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins—a decision that surprised many. Jones, signed in the offseason, was expected to serve as a backup.
Instead, he delivered a near-flawless performance. Jones completed 75 percent of his passes for 272 yards and accounted for three total touchdowns—two passing and one rushing. He connected with Michael Pittman Jr. on a 27-yard touchdown pass in the first half, which ended with the Colts up 20–0.
Indianapolis kept the pressure on after halftime and rolled to a 33–8 win.
Heated Rivalry
The Eagles–Cowboys rivalry lived up to expectations in Week 1. The game opened with controversy as Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected on the first play from scrimmage for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. A lightning delay in the third quarter only added to the tension.
Dallas running back Miles Sanders had a costly fumble in the red zone late in the third quarter, recovered by Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell. That turnover helped Philadelphia secure a 24–20 win.
Conclusion
The Chiefs and the Lions will need to adjust after their week 1 performances to become Super Bowl status teams. We just witnessed one of the best games in NFL history, and fans hope for more great ones to come this season. Daniel Jones could have a career year if he stays healthy and consistent. Finally, us fans hope to see more high-intensity games but in a more professional manner.
