One Game Down With Every Team Undefeated Or Zero-Wins
- Buffalo Bills (1–0)
Upside: Josh Allen put on an MVP-caliber rally to beat a contender.
Downsides: Run fits were leaky • explosives allowed all day • needed late takeaways to survive. - Los Angeles Chargers (1–0)
Upside: Herbert was surgical in the second half vs. Mahomes in Brazil.
Downsides: Early red-zone sharpness • run game still light • some soft zones on money downs. - Green Bay Packers (1–0)
Upside: Statement win over the division champs with balanced control.
Downsides: Mid-game lull on offense • short-yardage push inconsistent • a few costly flags. - Indianapolis Colts (1–0)
Upside: Daniel Jones debuted in rhythm as Indy rolled 33–8.
Downsides: Some interior pressure leaks • a couple DB miscomms early • penalties stalled drives. - Philadelphia Eagles (1–0)
Upside: Weather delay, ejection drama—still closed out Dallas.
Downsides: Discipline (early) • chunk plays allowed • finishing a few drives. - San Francisco 49ers (1–0)
Upside: Road comeback, Purdy calm late.
Downsides: Run game bottled at times • third-quarter stall • coverage bust or two. - Pittsburgh Steelers (1–0)
Upside: Rodgers threw 4 TDs and the late dagger drive hit.
Downsides: Pass pro got stressed early • run game didn’t close it out • defense bled explosives. - Jacksonville Jaguars (1–0)
Upside: Etienne’s burst set the tone in a comfortable win.
Downsides: Red-zone left points • a few perimeter tackling misses • some pressure on Lawrence. - Los Angeles Rams (1–0)
Upside: Defense suffocated Houston; Nacua kept cooking.
Downsides: Only 14 points • rushing efficiency up-and-down • a couple of late-game wobbles. - Washington Commanders (1–0)
Upside: Defense pitched a no-TD day; Jayden Daniels steady.
Downsides: Red-zone finishing • third-down offense • a few run-fit edges. - Las Vegas Raiders (1–0)
Upside: Second-half defensive adjustment shut New England out.
Downsides: Ground game inefficient • early coverage miscomms • penalties killed momentum. - Cincinnati Bengals (1–0)
Upside: Won a one-point street fight on the road.
Downsides: Run push inconsistent • explosives thin • some late-down protection strain. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1–0)
Upside: Situational ball—fourth-and-1 stuff flipped the game.
Downsides: Pass pro stress points • red-zone stalls • early tackling angles. - Minnesota Vikings (1–0)
Upside: J.J. McCarthy became the first QB to account for 3 fourth-quarter TDs in his NFL debut and led a double-digit 4Q comeback.
Downsides: 0-for-8 on third downs early • slow first half • needed cleaner run fits. - Denver Broncos (1–0)
Upside: Defense carried the day; timely late drive.
Downsides: Bo Nix had two INTs and a lost fumble • red-zone bog-down • explosives lacking. - Arizona Cardinals (1–0)
Upside: Physical road win with timely runs (Benson pop).
Downsides: Drive finishing • pass pro stress vs. stunts • special-teams hiccups. - Baltimore Ravens (0–1)
Upside: Offense looked explosive (Henry punishing, Flowers splashy).
Downsides: Historic late collapse • Henry’s fumble at 3:06 flipped control • defense wilted in crunch time. - Dallas Cowboys (0–1)
Upside: Hung with the champs and had chances.
Downsides: Costly goal-line fumble • drops at key moments • couldn’t capitalize after the turnover. - Kansas City Chiefs (0–1)
Upside: Defense kept them close; Mahomes rallied.
Downsides: WR room thin (Rice suspended; Worthy shoulder) • streak of 17 straight one-score wins ended • second-half explosives allowed. - New York Jets (0–1)
Upside: Justin Fields’ debut showed juice; Breece Hall rolled.
Downsides: Costly late fumble set up the loss • defense allowed 4 Rodgers TDs • 60-yard FG dagger. - Seattle Seahawks (0–1)
Upside: JSN erupted; defense battled for stretches.
Downsides: Late go-ahead allowed • run game muted • third-down execution spotty. - Cleveland Browns (0–1)
Upside: Flacco moved it through the air; D held to 17.
Downsides: Red-zone finishing • run push light • special-teams swing plays missing. - Houston Texans (0–1)
Upside: Defense fought; had chances late.
Downsides: Only 9 points • killer late fumble • pass pro wobbles vs. Rams’ rush. - Atlanta Falcons (0–1)
Upside: Early fireworks and Penix’s late scramble TD briefly put them ahead.
Downsides: Offense sputtered after the script • RT Kaleb McGary’s season-ending leg injury • couldn’t spring Robinson on the ground. - Detroit Lions (0–1)
Upside: Quick game timing still there; LaPorta steady.
Downsides: Out-physicaled at Lambeau • run game bottled • pass rush didn’t tilt. - Chicago Bears (0–1)
Upside: Script looked good; early lead.
Downsides: 12 penalties for 127 yards • run support disappeared • late-game composure cracked. - New Orleans Saints (0–1)
Upside: Defense flashed at times; Rattler battled.
Downsides: Only 13 at home • explosives scarce • run game never set the terms. - Tennessee Titans (0–1)
Upside: Defense kept it within a score most of the way.
Downsides: Turnovers and sacks on key downs • passing rhythm clunky • little second-half punch. - Carolina Panthers (0–1)
Upside: A few skill flashes (McMillan; Hubbard TD).
Downsides: Stalled on third downs • gave up chunk runs • limited explosives through the air. - New England Patriots (0–1)
Upside: Led at halftime; rookie QB showed flashes.
Downsides: Second-half shutout • stunt pickup issues led to a pick • couldn’t flip field position. - Miami Dolphins (0–1)
Upside: Not much beyond late window dressing.
Downsides: Patchwork secondary got exposed • zero points through three quarters • pass rush neutralized. - New York Giants (0–1)
Upside: Defense prevented a true blowout.
Downsides: Third straight season opener without a TD • OL/pressure issues sank Wilson • passing game stuck in neutral.
