Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games.
The first Sunday of the NFL season brought a dominant Dallas performance (led by the defense and a well-paid QB), one major upset, an awfully shaky day for the draft’s top pick, and some familiar results for the Giants (despite Brian Daboll calling the plays), Panthers (despite a new coach), and Falcons (despite a new quarterback and coach).
Jerod Mayo gets his first win as @Patriots head coach 👏 pic.twitter.com/xXpEQ18ehQ
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
It’s only one game, but what does it mean for the long-range outlook? The Athletic
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