One week down, 17 to finish.
After the first week of the NFL season, several teams were promising as potential contenders. Only time will tell as the season progresses, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City bosses seem to have pieces at their disposal to return to the Super Bowl.
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This week’s list of games begins Thursday night with a NFC East clash between the Washington football team and the New York Giants.
These are the top 10 teams that will start in the second week.
Tre’Davious White of the Buffalo Bills celebrates breaking a pass during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at New Era Field on November 24, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Denver 20-3. (Photo by Brett Carlsen / Getty Images)
Record: 0-1
Result of week 1: 23-16 defeat against Steelers
Perspective: The Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens were also ranked No. 10 in this week’s rankings. Still, the Bills came into this place despite losing at home to the Steelers. Buffalo will try to get back on track next week against the Miami Dolphins.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fled the Denver Broncos in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on December 27, 2020.
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Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 20-16 win over Washington
Perspective: Justin Herbert threw 337 yards and a touchdown in a tough road victory against the Washington football team. Keenan Allen had nine receptions for 100 yards. A clash between the Chargers and the Cowboys will fall in the second week.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson reacts to fans at the end of an Oct. 4, 2020 game in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Seahawks defeated the Dolphins 31-23. (Photo by AP / Wilfredo Lee)
Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 28-16 win over Colts
Perspective: Russell Wilson completed 18 of 23 passes for 254 yards with four touchdowns in a big win against Indianapolis. Wideout Tyler Lockett had 23- and 69-yard TD receptions. The Seahawks will face the Titans next.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance points the line of battle against the Detroit Lions in the first half of Detroit on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
(Photo by AP / Lon Horwedel)
Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 41-33 victory over the Lions
Perspective: San Francisco maintained a 28-point lead before Detroit attempted a late comeback. Rookie runner Elijah Mitchell had 19 runs for 104 yards with a quick score. The 49ers travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Week 2.
Pittsburgh Steelers, forward TJ Watt, before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on December 13, 2020.
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Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 23-16 win at Bills
Perspective: By 10-0, the Steelers managed to beat the Bills in Buffalo. Pittsburgh defensive end TJ Watt had two sacks and a hole. Next up for the Steelers is a showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston threw a pass on Sunday in the first half against the Green Bay Packers.
(Photo by AP / Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 38-3 win over Packers
Perspective: Jameis Winston took care of the business in his debut as head of the Saints. He completed 14 of 20 148-yard passes with five touchdowns in the dominant victory. New Orleans will travel to Carolina to face the Panthers in an NFC South game.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is congratulated by winger Maxx Williams (87) after Murray ran a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in the first half.
(Photo by AP / Mark Zaleski))
Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 38-13 victory over Titans
Perspective: Kyler Murray completed 21 of 32 passes for 289 yards with five total touchdowns in a 38-13 dominant win over Tennessee. Wideout DeAndre Hopkins had six receptions for 83 yards with two goals. Arizona will host the Minnesota Vikings below.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw a pass during the first half against the Chicago Bears Sunday in Inglewood, California.
(Photo by AP / Jae C. Hong)
Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 34-14 victory over the Bears
Perspective: Quarterback Matthew Stafford dazzled his Rams debut. He completed 20 of 26 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns to victory. Los Angeles will travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts in Week 2.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles during a November 2020 game against the Carolina Panthers.
(Photo by AP / Orlin Wagner)
Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 33-29 win against Browns
Perspective: Facing a 22-10 deficit at halftime, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs outscored Cleveland 23-7 in the second half. Muhammad threw 337 yards and three touchdowns on the return victory. Kansas City will play against the Ravens in Baltimore.
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Chris Godwin (14), Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver, drops a pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of a Sept. 9 game at Raymond James Stadium.
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Record: 1-0
Result of week 1: 31-29 win over Cowboys
Perspective: Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady threw 379 passing yards and four touchdowns in the comeback victory to start the 2021 NFL season. The Tampa Bay then hosts the Atlanta Falcons.