NFL Week 1 Review

Giants @ Cowboys-Cowboys win, but both teams were boring and need improvement. Giants didn't make moves to fill the voids in their offense (Manningham and Jacobs), Cowboys don't use Felix Jones and DeMarco Murray like they should (in tandem)

Better right now: Cowboys

Better through the season: Giants

49ers @ Packers-49ers showed their defense is #1 in the NFC (maybe NFL), and their moves in the off-season were the right ones. Packers defense is still suspect, didn't make enough moves in off-season. Unlike last year, when their defense failed, their offense couldn't bail them out.

Better right now: 49ers

Better through the season: Both (Both teams are great, and will prove it)

Redskins @ Saints- Saints miss their coaches very much, Robert Griffin III stepped up in his regular-season debut, beating a defense that is good, but struggling to find themselves. Still, Washington gave up 32 points, showing their defense is suspect.

Better right now: Saints

Better through the season: Saints

Colts @ Bears- Andrew Luck has a character-building experience in his debut, while the Bears showed their defense can still play. Jay Cutler played good, this is his time if he chooses to make it his time.  
Better right now: Bears

Better through the season: Bears

Patriots @ Titans- Pats are the same Pats: dominant. Titans have a quarterback that needs to grow into his own, and an overrated running back who, at the moment, looks to be wasting his talent. Titans need to solidify their running game, so Locker can grow.

Better right now: Patriots

Better through the season: Patriots

Rams @ Lions- Neither team played great, Lions have more talent on their team, as well as experience and leadership.

Better right now: Lions

Better through the season: Lions

Dolphins @ Texans- Texans are the best in the AFC South, it's their division to lose. Tannehill had a rough debut, Dolphins have more question marks than just at QB.

Better right now: Texans

Better through the season: Texans

Eagles @ Browns- Eagles didn't play the best they could, but still pulled out a win. Their defense made sure Brandon Weeden had possibly the worst debut a QB could ever have. Eagles will have to play better if they want to hang around in the NFC East.

Better right now: Eagles

Better through the season: Eagles

Falcons @ Chiefs- Matt Ryan played the way he should (and is expected to play). Chiefs struggled, but everyone is healthy, they will straighten themselves out. Jamal Charles needs to get into game form.

Better right now: Falcons

Better through the season: Falcons

Bills @ Jets- Jets come out strong, showing Buffalo's defense is much like last years defense. That being said, don't expect the Jets to do this all season, Buffalo is progressively building a team.

Better right now: Jets

Better through the season: Jets

Jaguars @ Vikings- Both teams rebuilding, Vikings in better shape. MJD may have to carry the Jags (again). Adrian Peterson is an absolute BEAST! Christmas Eve, he tears his ACL & MCL, and said he'd be ready for the opener. No one believed him (myself included) and there he is, the same “A.P.”, great for Peterson.

Better right now: Vikings

Better through the season: Vikings (by a small margin)

Seahawks @ Cardinals- Cardinals lose their starting QB, but have another starting QB as their backup. Kolb carries them to a win, while Russell Wilson with a decent debut, Lynch still a great RB.

Better right now: Seahawks (they know who their QB is)

Better through the season: Both (both teams will draw even with each other)

Panthers @ Buccaneers- Another case of both teams not playing their best. Cam Newton will lead the Panthers all year, their hopes reside with him. Tampa should try a combination of Martin/Blount in the backfield.

Better right now: Carolina

Better through the season: Carolina (by a small margin)

Steelers @ Broncos- Steelers have question marks, and they were brought to life by a QB that hadn't played in a whole year. Sunday night was Peyton Manning's night. He proved he still can play, can take a hit, and can lead a team to victory.

Better right now: Broncos

Better through the season: Broncos

Bengals @ Ravens- Ravens did everything right. Their offense was great, using a balanced pass-run style, while their defense was suffocating (as always). Cincinnati couldn't do anything, and though they will have a good season, this was a very rough way to start it.

Better right now: Ravens

Better through the season: Ravens

Chargers @ Raiders-Neither team could mount much offense, both kicking games were on. Chargers pounced on key special teams mistakes and their kicker made up for lost time from last year (was out the entire season).

Better right now: Chargers

Better through the season: Chargers