The 2023 NFL season kicked off with a bang Thursday. The Detroit Lions walked into the home of Patrick Mahomes and beat the Kansas City Chiefs 21-20. “dent” the crown of the current league champion.
After the Lions’ surprise, the long-awaited first Sunday of the season arrives. This will be the day when many millions of fans in the United States – and many others in the rest of the world, including Mexico – will talk, live and breathe “soccer.”
The menu includes games from historic rivalries, expected quarterback debuts and a duel with historical context surrounding Vince Lombard’s 11 trophies.Hey. As for the Los Angeles teams, the Rams start with subdued expectations by visiting Seattle, while the Chargers do so with Super Bowl dreams by hosting Miami.
Matches of the first week of the 2023 season
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 pm ET/10:00 pm PT. (FOX)
Bryce Young, the quarterback taken with the first overall pick in this year’s draft, will start for the Panthers, who have a new coach in Frank Reich. Rookie quarterback debuts are usually tough, and in this case, Young won’t have a full complement of receivers due to injuries.
Favorite: Atlanta
Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT. (CBS)
The Texans don’t want to waste any time either and named the rookie their starting quarterback. C.J. Stroud, who was 2nd. project selection. Houston also has a new coach in DeMeco Ryans, a former linebacker from the same team who will make his debut at age 39. The Ravens are heading into the season more calmly than they did in 2022 thanks to an agreement with their star cornerback. Lamar Jackson (5 years, $260 million).
Favorite: Baltimore
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT. (CBS)
Speaking of monster contracts, the Bengals gave their quarterback the most lucrative contract of all. Joe Burrow a few days ago: 5 years for $275 million. Cincinnati is a tremendous team and a legitimate Super Bowl candidate. The Browns, for their part, have their hopes for a good year, as they have since the beginning. Deshaun Watsonwho hopes to focus on American football after years of scandal surrounding the painful issue of sexual harassment of masseuses.
Favorite: Cincinnati
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT. (FOX)
The Jaguars reached the conference semifinals last winter and should be taken very seriously. The Colts, for their part, will open with their rookie. Anthony Richardson, a massive 6-foot-4, 244-pound guard. As you know, Indianapolis does not have its best player – a running back. Jonathan Taylorover an ugly salary dispute.
Favorite: Jacksonville
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT. (CBS)
The post-Brady era begins in Tampa Bay with Baker Mayfield as his successor. Mayfield has done well in 2022 after being acquired by the Rams. As for the Vikings, they are an intriguing team because they won a lot of games last year but suffered too much in most of them.
Favorite: Tampa Bay
Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 pm ET/10:00 pm PT. (CBS)
If there’s one tough game worth reading this Sunday, it’s the one that will be played in the Louisiana Superdome, where the era Derek Carr as a fullback for the Saints after dressing as a Raider his entire career.
Favorite: New Orleans
San Francisco 49ers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. (FOX)
One of the best games of the first week will pit two illustrious teams who have combined for 11 Vince Lombardi Trophies against each other. The big question is whether Brock Purdy, a quarterback who won his first six games as a backup last season before suffering a serious elbow injury in the NFC Final, will be able to lead one of the favorites as the undisputed starting QB. The Steelers are a much improved team with a dynamic Kenny Pickett opening his first campaign as part of the offensive command.
Favorite: Pittsburgh
Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders, 1:00 pm ET/10:00 pm PT. (FOX)
If the Cardinals already looked like a weak team, an injury that kept their quarterback out of the game. Kyle Murray This makes them look like perhaps the worst team in the league. A visit to the capital to meet the struggling defense will serve as an assessment of their reality.
Favorite: Washington
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears, 4:25 pm ET/1:25 pm PT. (FOX)
It will be very strange not to see Aaron Rodgers wearing Packers jersey No. 12. Jordan Love He’s their new offensive driver, and he’ll start at Green Bay’s most traditional rival: Soldier Field, where Rodgers has dedicated himself to bullying fans. The Bears hope to give the most historic series in the NFL (Green Bay 105, Chicago 95, 6 ties) another shot.
Favorite: Chicago
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos, 4:25 pm ET/1:25 pm PT. (CBS)
Arrival from Sean Payton as Broncos head coach makes it seem like fans will see a much better version of Russell Wilson compared to 2022, which remains to be seen. Jimmy Garoppolo He makes his debut as the Raiders’ new quarterback.
Favorite: Denver
Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 pm ET/1:25 pm PT. (CBS)
Two of the most talented and explosive offenses will take to the field at the Sofi Stadium and the only thing that is certain is that there will be a lot of points on the scoreboard. Tua Tagovailoadolphins and Justin Herbertof the Chargers along with his stellar group of receivers could please many fantasy league fans.
Favorite: Los Angeles Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots, 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT. (CBS)
The Eagles lost the Super Bowl to the greatness of Patrick Mahomes, but they are still heavyweights and arguably the best of the 32 franchises, man for man. The Patriots will have their hands full, but at least they can find some extra motivation at New England Honors Night in Tom Brady.
Favorite: Philadelphia
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT. (FOX)
With 15 rookies and a roster that is more than half the size of the 2022 roster, the Rams enter this season in an unknown place in the coach’s era. Sean McVay. WITH Matthew Stafford And Aaron Donald back, but without Cooper Cupp Due to injury, they open against the Seahawks, who were in a similar situation to the Rams a year ago but ended up surprising and making the playoffs.
Favorite: Seahawks
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT. (NBC, Telemundo)
The first Sunday night will feature a divisional duel between the Cowboys and Giants, which has been booked. Dallas has a good roster, but New York has made a monumental turnaround for their franchise in 2022. He then extended the quarterback’s contract. Daniel Jones and in the offseason he dedicated himself to strengthening himself.
Favorite: New York Giants
Buffalo Bills at New York Jets, Monday, 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT. (ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes)
The first Monday night has a very attractive dish: the powerful Bills visit the revived Jets in their debut Aaron Rodgers as their new champion. A win over one of the AFC favorites would immediately confirm that the Jets are one to watch. Big match.
Favorite: New York Jets
Source: La Opinion
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