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There are 16 teams that are 0-1 after Week 1, and many of them suffered shocking setbacks. Let’s gauge our concern with each of the season-opening losers.

It’s a myth that having a quarterback on a rookie contract is a big advantage in the NFL. A close analysis shows that having a great QB at any price is what really matters.

Green Bay plummets after getting throttled by Saints, while Arizona rockets up board in wake of QB Kyler Murray’s heroics.

Houston Texans center Justin Britt felt sore after the 37-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and it felt good.

Hassan Ridgeway balled out for the Eagles 12 days after being cut.

The Seahawks have promoted linebacker Jon Rhattigan from their practice squad, signing him to a one-year deal, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports. The team activated Rhattigan off the practice squad for Sunday’s game, and he played 16 snaps on special teams. He made one tackle. Rhattigan is an undrafted free agent from Army. [more]

Peyton and Eli Manning’s alternate Monday Night Football broadcast was perfect in its own ways — funny, insightful, entertaining, and best of all, something different.

Jimmy Garoppolo is a good teammate, but even he has to admit celebrating his successor is not the easiest thing to do.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley discusses how his knee has been feeling after his first game back since suffering an ACL tear in 2020.

Tashaun Gipson said he’ll be kept up at night by his failure to touch Van Jefferson down on the turf in the Bears’ Week 1 loss vs. Rams.

Jones will start after an unfortunate fumble ended his Week 1 game in the second quarter.

Ja’Marr Chase dazzled in his NFL debut on Sunday. Hasan Rahim takes a look at several other stories that will have a fantasy impact going forward. (Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports)

The saying goes that a cat has nine lives. If the same proverb applies to football coaches, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden believes he lost a couple on Monday. “I felt like I died and woke up and died again. I was like a cat. I had multiple lives today,” Gruden told reporters [more]

Do teams really need to maximize a quarterback on a rookie contract before they have to pay him. Not really.

Manning brothers Peyton and Eli brought their special blend of sarcasm and self-deprecation to the alternate simulcast of “MNF.”

The Steelers got a great opening win against a top AFC foe. We know the defense is elite, but can the offense improve to make them contenders?

The uncertainty surrounding the Packers and Aaron Rodgers this offseason wasn’t ideal. And neither was their Week 1 performance vs. the Saints. It was flat out awful.

Did you miss the Patriots’ Week 1 game against the Dolphins on Sunday? Here’s a video of every play from rookie quarterback Mac Jones’ debut.

It has only been one week, but Jimmy Garoppolo is at peace with how the 49ers plan to rotate he and Trey Lance.

Wilson is determined to learn from his challenging NFL debut.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks with the media on Monday reviewing Week 1 and looking ahead to Week 2

The Rush: Rams rock Bears, Saints stun Packers and more Sunday surprises

Sean McVay loved the way Matthew Stafford played in his Rams debut, sharing his first impressions of Sunday’s win.

Boos, early exits and an empty stadium late could become the norm if the Giants don’t turn this ship around fast.

Embracing an almost childlike joy on the field, Matthew Stafford was huge in his debut, passing for 321 yards and three touchdowns against the Bears.

Cleveland showed how close it is to being a legit Super Bowl contender on Sunday in Kansas City. But Baker Mayfield and Co. also learned the next step will be the toughest.

The post-Drew Brees era for the Saints got off to a rousing start in Jacksonville. The Chiefs proved that they are still the Chiefs.

Here are a few takeaways from the Giants’ 27-13 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 1.

The Browns controlled the game for the first three quarters, but the Chiefs came alive late thanks to the heroics of Patrick Mahomes.

It wasn’t a perfect start to the season for the Chargers, but they responded to earn rookie coach Brandon Staley his first victory, a 20-16 road win over Washington.