The energy surrounding Week 1 in the NFL can't be matched elsewhere on the league's calendar.
Sure, the stakes are decidedly lower in the opening days than they are come deep into the winter. But the fresh slate afforded by a new season means every team carries at least a modicum of intrigue and relevance. While it might not take long for that level playing field to once again shift, teams on Sunday did an admirable job of keeping things interesting, with eight games being won by no more than seven points.
With Thursday and Friday's games already covered, here are the biggest winners and losers from Week 1 in the NFL:
It's typically not a great sign when the MVP quarterback takes a shot at some of the fan base after a Week 1 contest. Yet Josh Allen could do no wrong on Sunday night, and that included his remarks after pulling off a stunning 41-40 comeback win against the Baltimore Ravens. Allen was the driving force behind Buffalo scoring 16 unanswered points in the final four minutes, and he racked up 251 yards through the air (16-of-21 passing) and three total touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone.
In that time, he couldn't help but notice that Highmark Stadium had emptied out a bit.
