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NFL Week 2
Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games.
The first Sunday of the NFL season featured a dominating performance by the Green Bay Packers against the division rival Detroit Lions, a duel between Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields, who traded places in the offseason; several promising rookie debuts; and an embarrassing performance by the Miami Dolphins.
It’s only one game, but what does it mean for the near and long term? The Athletic NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei share their thoughts on the season-opening drama.
