Here are the opening week winners and losers from Sunday's NFL action.
The NFL, its players and fans
That the NFL, players and support staff have pulled it off only benefits everyone involved in the league, fans included. Although revenues are certainly expected to be well below what they would be in a regular season, the NFL's ability to keep players and coaches healthy – and keep games played as scheduled – is an indicator that the league could weather the pandemic. But this is just the beginning. At some point, the 32 teams may face outbreaks and infections.
Perhaps what was most impressive from both quarterbacks was how calmly they orchestrated their offenses in the face of steady deficits. Indianapolis held a lead against the Jaguars four different times and San Francisco paced Arizona two different times. Minshew will have a tougher time leading a depleted Jags roster to the playoffs, but Murray sent a message that the Cardinals are, at the very least going to be a tough out for teams this season.
In both cases, familiar issues plagued both teams. Wentz showed he has a tendency to hold on to the ball too long. And the Lions' propensity for blowing fourth-quarter leads under coach Matt Patricia resurfaced. And in both cases, these issues could linger and present long-term problems.To be fair, this was always going to be a tough ask for a rookie head coach, to try and topple the Ravens and Jackson.
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