Welcome to the 2024 NFL Season: Week 1 Recap
Optimism turned to disappointment as the 2024 NFL regular season kicked off with 16 teams facing defeat. Some teams lost in heartbreaking fashion, while others delivered lackluster performances. It’s a long season ahead, and for some, the road to redemption begins now.
It can be tough to see your team suffer a loss in Week 1. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of football left to be played. Let’s take a closer look at each of the 16 teams that stumbled in Week 1 and assess their prospects going forward.
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Baltimore Ravens
Result: Lost 27-20 to Kansas City Chiefs.
Reaction: Relax.
Despite a tough loss to the Chiefs, the Ravens are expected to bounce back strongly in their next game. With a solid performance on both sides of the ball, the Ravens remain strong contenders in the AFC playoff race.
Result: Lost 16-10 to New England Patriots.
Reaction: Relax.
While the Bengals had a slow start, they have a history of bouncing back. With key players returning from injury and new additions settling in, the Bengals are expected to improve as the season progresses.
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Result: Lost 32-19 to San Francisco 49ers.
Reaction: Worry.
The Jets face concerns both on offense with a rusty Aaron Rodgers and on defense with a lackluster performance against the 49ers. Despite high expectations, the Jets must address their issues quickly to stay competitive in the season.
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(Top photos of Joe Burrow and Brian Daboll: Jason Mowry and Ed Mulholland / Getty Images)
By analyzing the Week 1 matchups and outcomes, we can see that there is still plenty of excitement and anticipation for the rest of the NFL season. Stay tuned for more updates, insights, and analysis as the teams gear up for Week 2 matchups. Let’s see how these teams bounce back from their opening week setbacks!
