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NFL Week 1 Resets Expectations: Rodgers Delivers, Bills Rally, Chiefs Underdog to Eagles

Kansas City’s underdog status against Philadelphia signals how one weekend has already shifted assumptions.

Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes in his Pittsburgh debut to beat the Jets 34-32 at MetLife Stadium, completing 22 of 30 for 244 yards with no interceptions.
  • The Bills overturned a 25-40 deficit for a 41-40 win over the Ravens, capping a late surge with three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
  • Rookie J. J. McCarthy won his first start as the Vikings edged the Bears 27-24, rebounding from a pick-six to account for three touchdowns, including one rushing.
  • The Chiefs fell 27-21 to the Chargers in São Paulo and, per FanDuel on Wednesday, are 1.5-point home underdogs to the Eagles, a rarity in Patrick Mahomes’ career noted by ESPN.
  • After a 21-6 loss to Washington, Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Russell Wilson remains the starter despite external calls to elevate first-round rookie Jaxson Dart.