Week 1 is the week that sets the standard for an NFL season. Teams such as the Baltimore Ravens and the Chicago Bears both looked to rebound after a disappointing year. The Ravens knew that they would have to an immediate test. Week 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens passed the test with flying colors, defeating the Steelers 35-7, playing well on both sides of the ball. The Bears were tested with the NFC's regular season best from a year ago, the Atlanta Falcons. Everyone remembers that during the season the Falcons were almost unbeatable at home, but in Chicago, they were destroyed.
One quarterback exceeds his week one expectations, while another continues his dominance. Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback, Cam Newton exploded on the NFL scene with a record breaking performance passing for 422 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. This was the most passing yards for a rookie quarterback in their first game. Unfortunately, the Panthers fell short to the Arizona Cardinals 28-21. Until Monday night, Tom Brady had never threw for 422 yards. Brady, not to be outdone by anyone, threw for 517 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. This included a record tying touchdown reception from Wes Welker for 99 yards as the New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 38-24
With Peyton Manning out for several weeks recovering from neck surgery, the Indianapolis Colts knew that this would be a tough season. However, no one could have predicted a 34-7 lost against the division rival Houston Texans. Many people are predicting that this will be the year that the Texans overcome the Colts, and based on their performance in week one, it seems like they are well on a path to success.
Some new faces in new places were somethings that made week 1 exciting. Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that is a heavy favorite to win the Super Bowl, looked primed and ready. The Eagles went into St. Louis and hammered the Rams 31-13. As for the Rams, injuries look like they will take a tool on them this season, as Stephen Jackson left the game with an injury and Danny Amendola left the game and will miss the rest of the season due to injury. The Kansas City Chiefs made a lot of key additions to their team hoping to go further in the playoffs after winning the division title a year ago. What better way to start the season off, then against one of the NFL's laughing stocks, the Buffalo Bills? This game many consider a huge upset as the Bills pummeled the Chiefs 41-7.
Last but not least, The defending world champion, Green Bay Packers picked up where they left off. Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers was almost flawless with 312 passing yards and three touchdowns as the Packers defeat the New Orleans Saints 42-34. Drew Brees actually had a better passing game. He threw for 419 yards with three touchdowns. The Packers are the same team that won the Super Bowl after having numerous injuries occur on the team. The Packers are one of the favorites this year due to the fact they are coming back in full force.
The Main Eventers of the week was the Baltimore Ravens. They played almost perfect. Allowing the Pittsburgh Steelers to only score one touchdown is amazing. Most fans felt that this was deja vu all over again. Ravens lead at halftime, Steelers come back and edge out a victory. However, the Ravens made a statement. This is a new team. As the Ravens came out in the second half and proved to dominate, even adding a trick play,two point conversion, catching the Steelers off guard. The cornerstones of the Ravens franchise,Ray Lewis, Haloti Ngata,Ed Reed, Ray Rice, and Terrell Suggs all played exceptionally well. This Ravens team look like a Super Bowl team!
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