Around the AFC East: Week 1

The biggest story in all of the NFL for week one took place when Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. The biggest hype story of the NFL offseason was over before Rodgers ever attempted a pass for the New York Jets. The hopes and dreams of the Jets… read more

Whether you love him or hate him, the Aaron Rodgers injury is a tough blow for the NFL

Aaron Rodgers, the new starting quarterback for the Jets, was lost for the entire 2023 regular season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon just four plays into his debut in a Week 1 matchup vs. the Bills at MetLife Stadium on Monday Night Football. That was it, just four plays. It was easy to think… read more

Around the NFC North: Week 1

The biggest win of week 1 in the NFC North came when the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead on Thursday night. The Lions’ defense held reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes to just 226 yards passing on the night. Jared Goff had an efficient night for Detroit in the win. He threw… read more

5 AFC quarterbacks who need to bounce back after their poor season openers

Week 1 was not particularly kind to some of the league’s most high-profile quarterbacks, particularly in the AFC. No one had it worse than Aaron Rodgers, of course, whose season in New York ended after just four snaps with the Gang Green. But for several others who managed to stay healthy, the results were less… read more

Around the AFC South: Week 1

Anthony Richardson made his Indianapolis Colts debut on Sunday in a 31-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Richardson attempted 37 passes in his first NFL game and threw for 223 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He added 40 yards and a touchdown on the ground. On the other side, Calvin Ridley had a big… read more

NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Major Movement after Kickoff Weekend

Week 1 is in the books and, per standard operating procedure, it was a wild ride. Huge upsets, landscape-altering injuries, and big-time blowouts highlighted the weekend. The overreactions are flowing in as Week 2 approaches, and all 32 teams must respond against a new set of opponents. For teams like the Cowboys and 49ers it’s… read more

Around the NFC West: Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals started their march toward the first overall pick in week one when they lost to the Washington Commanders 20-16. Is there a tougher team to watch this year than the Cardinals – especially while Kyler Murray is out of the lineup? Josh Dobbs started this game and went 21 of 30 for… read more

5 Potential Options For The New York Jets Following Aaron Rodgers Injury

The New York Jets might have beaten the Buffalo Bills on Monday night but they suffered a major loss in the first quarter. Aaron Rodgers limped off the field after just four snaps in a Jets’ uniform and did not return. On Tuesday, it was confirmed with what many already knew — Rodgers suffered a… read more

Around the NFC East: Week 1

The New York Giants, coming off a 2022 playoff berth, laid an egg on Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. People were very critical of the huge contract the Giants gave quarterback Daniel Jones this offseason. Jones did not do anything to silence that criticism against Dallas. He completed just 15 of 28 passes… read more

Around the NFC South: Week 1

The NFC South was one of the most heavily criticized divisions heading into the 2023 NFL season. Most people picked the Atlanta Falcons to win the division and their analysis usually included something like “they are the best team in a really bad division.” Well, the teams in the NFC South appeared to take that… read more

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