Not each participant, coach or group can shine. With that in thoughts, let’s take a look at a few of the extra unremarkable moments and performances from Week 1:
Chicago Bears offense
Rookie QB Caleb Williams struggled in his debut, ending 14-of-29 for 93 yards and 55.7 passer score. Likewise, star WR D.J. Moore was a non-factor (5 receptions, 36 yards), as have been a number of flashy offseason additions, WR Keenan Allen (4 receptions, 29 yards) and RB D’Andre Swift (10 carries, 30 yards).
If not for DB Tyrique Stevenson’s 43-yard interception return for a landing, sealing a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, Sunday’s effort would have resulted in a loss. It is early, however Williams and firm have loads to work on following a less-than-stellar begin.
Carolina Panthers, QB, Bryce Younger
In his second season debut, Younger did not present many causes to consider 2024 will not strongly resemble his forgettable rookie yr. In a one-sided 47-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints, the previous No. 1 general decide completed 13-of-30 for 161 yards, two interceptions and a 32.8 passer score.
Even at first of yr two, Younger did not look a lot totally different from the incorrect, uncertain, rhythm-less quarterback he was as a rookie.
Jacksonville Jaguars, RB, Travis Etienne
The third-year again is not solely responsible for Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. However his monumental mistake within the second half turned the tide.
Etienne fumbled ultimately zone with the Jaguars up 17-7 and a couple of:19 remaining within the third quarter. The Dolphins scored a landing on the following play en path to 13 unanswered and the victory.
New York Giants protection
The G-Males could not cease QB Sam Darnold or the Minnesota Vikings offense in a 28-6 defeat. The previous No. 3 general decide accomplished his first 12 cross makes an attempt, throwing for 208 yards (19-of-24) with two touchdowns.
The Giants offense should not be let off the hook, both, because it managed solely 240 whole yards, guided by one other underwhelming efficiency from QB Daniel Jones (22-of-42, 186 yards, two INT). Regardless, regardless of having a good defensive position led by Brian Burns, the group’s lack of ability to stress Darnold (sacked as soon as) or sluggish him down stands out.
Atlanta Falcons offensive line
In Sunday’s 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, shaky offensive line play failed QB Kirk Cousins and the Falcons.
Cousins threw for less than 155 yards (16-of-26) with a landing and two interceptions whereas being hit seven occasions and sacked twice in his debut. Likewise, RB Bijan Robinson struggled to get going, averaging 3.8 yards per try (18 carries, 68 yards).
Cleveland Browns, QB, Deshaun Watson
The Browns’ $230-million man continued to look vastly overpaid following a horrendous outing in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 28-year-old averaged simply 3.8 YPA, throwing for 169 yards (24-of-45) with a landing and two interceptions.
The Cowboys’ protection is gifted, however the Browns are certainly anticipating extra from their highly-compensated QB.
Las Vegas Raiders offense
There have been issues in regards to the unit forward of the season, all of which seemingly got here to fruition in a 22-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders tallied 296 yards, averaging 6.1 YPA by means of the air and solely 3.2 YPA on the bottom.
Led by QB Gardner Minshew, the assault seemed unspectacular and lacked an id, which should change quickly if the Raiders hope to compete.
Cincinnati Bengals, QB Joe Burrow
Absolutely wholesome after an harm derailed his 2023 season, the previous Professional Bowler seemed something however in a 16-10 loss to the New England Patriots. Burrow was environment friendly (21-of-29) however averaged solely 5.7 YPA (164 yards) and seemed unwilling to let performs develop or push the ball down the sector.
There’s a whole lot of season to go, however Burrow seemed less-than-ordinary on Sunday, particularly with out injured WR Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd, who was misplaced in free company this offseason.
