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NFL Week 1 Overreactions: Vikings Soar, Dolphins Sink, and More!

2025-09-11

Author: Chun

The NFL Season is Back!

After months of anticipation, the NFL season kicked off with a bang! The buildup from the offseason to Week 1 is a rollercoaster for fans, with the NFL Draft, training camp, and preseason games leading to the thrilling first weekend of football.

Top 5 Overreactions from Week 1

As expected, the reactions to Week 1's results are anything but calm.

5. **Daniel Jones = Sam Darnold 2.0?** Daniel Jones delivered a jaw-dropping performance, finishing with the fifth-best QBR in the league after a triumphant 33-8 win against the Miami Dolphins. He threw for three touchdowns with only seven incompletions and no interceptions. Could he truly be poised for a breakout season?

4. **Aaron Rodgers is Back, Baby!** After enduring an Achilles injury and entering his forties, Rodgers showcased a vintage performance with four touchdowns and zero interceptions against the New York Jets. Could this be a sign of his resurgence?

3. **Bengals in Trouble?** It’s time to hit the panic button for Cincinnati fans. Joe Burrow struggled behind an underwhelming offensive line, reminiscent of past seasons. With Zac Taylor’s questionable Week 1 history, Bengals fans have every reason to fret.

2. **Slow Start for Detroit Lions** The Lions faced reality with new coordinators taking time to adjust. New offensive coordinator John Morton’s limited experience is showing, raising eyebrows about the season ahead.

1. **J.J. McCarthy Has Arrived** In a shaky first half, McCarthy rebounded in the second to lead the Minnesota Vikings to victory, throwing for 143 yards and collecting multiple touchdowns. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, but is he truly the future star?

Game of the Year? Maybe Already!

Sunday night’s clash between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills was nothing short of spectacular. With both teams labeled heavyweights, they put on a show that had fans on the edge of their seats. It’s a tough act to follow!

Super Bowl Contenders: Who's Hot?

5. **Kansas City Chiefs** - Despite a shaky loss to the Chargers, Patrick Mahomes still has them in the running.

4. **Baltimore Ravens** - With immense talent, they must learn to maintain their leads throughout the game.

3. **Philadelphia Eagles** - Winning without top defensive players is a testament to their depth.

2. **Green Bay Packers** - A clean game signals potential for future success.

1. **Buffalo Bills** - Josh Allen, with late-game heroics, reminds everyone why he’s a top contender.

The Bottom Five: Draft Pitfalls?

5. **Tennessee Titans** - Struggling in a shaky division with an uncertain future.

4. **New Orleans Saints** - Outside of Alvin Kamara, nothing seems to shine.

3. **Cleveland Browns** - Missed opportunities keep plaguing them.

2. **New York Giants** - Doubts loom about their veteran quarterback as they head into Week 2.

1. **Miami Dolphins** - The worst performance of Week 1—this team has too much talent to look this lost.

Looking Ahead for the Bears

With a tough schedule looming, the Chicago Bears have their work cut out for them. A solid start turned into frustration, but they’ll need to rally as they face a challenging division.