Well football fans, just like that another week of football is in the books and boy is the season just flying by. Because it seems like it was only yesterday that we were celebrating football’s return. But now we are closing in on the quarter season mark and something that is helping this sport cook right along, is the progress that teams are making on the field. Because Week 3 in the NFL simply felt like traditional football through and through. Since we saw teams making clean and wonderful plays, and to top it off, the good teams are starting to separate themselves from the rest of the pack, giving all of us an early idea of who might be competing for a playoff spot as we inch toward the middle of the season. But while it was nice to feel a sense of normalcy, one cannot forget that this week also offered up all kinds of fascinating storylines and lessons about our favorite teams and with that in mind, let’s reflect upon this weekend’s slate of games and everything it taught us.
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Thursday Night Football continues to be an issue for the NFL.
Look, we all love prime-time football and understandably so. Because watching two NFL teams take the field under those bright evening lights, while we watch the game from the comfort of our recliners after a long day of work, is just a special experience. But unfortunately, that particular wonder isn’t always present when we settle in to watch TNF, simply because the Thursday night game continues to be plagued with problems. Because once again, we were treated to a bad game with bad officiating and at this point, the league has to do something to offer up a better product. Simply because no one wants to see lopsided matchups and refs that eject players for the wrong reasons. Which means the league has to schedule better for these games and provide us with better officiating crews so that the end result isn’t so laughable and predictable. But alas, who knows when that is going to happen, because these are issues that continue to be discussed by fans and sports writers alike, year in and year out.
 
The Buffalo Bills are a legitimate contender this year.
For a long, long, long, LONG time in the NFL, the Buffalo Bills have been the laughingstock of the AFC East. Because their revolving door at quarterback, combined with lackluster defensive play, allowed for this team to get blown out on a regular basis for seasons on end. But the past few years, wherein this team has taken the time to find a franchise quarterback and a decent defense and some offensive weapons has made them into something special this year; a contender. And for proof, then look no further than this week’s game. Because the Rams are no slouch, heck, they’ve been to a Super Bowl under Head Coach Sean McVay. But the Bills held their own against them at home, and found a way to wiggle out a win, and that’s huge. Because the best teams out there are the ones that make that happen, and they’ve played inspired ball through all three weeks of the regular season. So, don’t be surprised if this team walks away with the East and goes deep in the playoffs, because they are something special this year.
 
The Bears finally made a good decision at quarterback.
Let’s not mince any words here, Chicago’s decision to draft Mitchell Trubisky a few years back, was a bad one. Everyone knew it, except for the Bears apparently, and this team has paid the price for years because of it. But thankfully, after four years of agonizing hope that #10 would somehow transform into a great quarterback, Head Coach Matt Nagy finally pulled the plug on the Trubisky experiment and benched the young man on Sunday and thank goodness that he did. Because despite Atlanta’s missteps, this team was inspired with Nick Foles at the helm and the proof is in his stats. But what matters more, is that Foles was announced as the starter for the upcoming Chiefs game and well, that’s definitely the right call. Because #10 just isn’t the guy for this team and hopefully Chicago sticks with Foles for the rest of the season, so that Trubisky can learn from a seasoned and championship veteran; before Mitch moves onto his next quarterbacking gig.
 
The San Francisco 49ers are going to be just fine, after all.
The ‘Next Man Up’ is an age-old concept in the NFL, one that only works when a team takes the time to add depth to their roster and the Niners are a team that have once again reinforced this fact. Because the injury bug has managed to rob them of some top-tier starters, to the point where they should start losing games. But since they draft well and sign the right free agents, they were able to enjoy quite the solid win on Sunday afternoon. Because QB Nick Mullens didn’t miss a beat under center and threw for 343 yards and a touchdown, all while completing 69% of his passes and the defense did their part as well, since they held the Giants to a meager 9 points and 231 total yards of offense. Which means that San Francisco will be just fine without their starters in the coming weeks, and hopefully other teams in the league (looking at you, Denver) take notice of this magnificent formula for emergency success and make it their own.
 
The Philadelphia Eagles are a mess right now.
Every year there is that one team in the league that has all the right pieces on their roster, yet they still find a way to falter and it would seem that in 2020; that team is going to be the Philadelphia Eagles. Because they have a sound defense, and a solid offense as well, yet their record this year is 0-2-1 and their star QB looks like a third teamer that’s been pressed into service and that’s just wild. Since this team should be accomplishing wonders on the field right now instead of tying with teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and it’s clear this squad needs to take a moment to reflect upon well… everything. Because what they’re doing right now, just isn’t working and it’s either shake things up early on in the season and make it clear that being a hot mess on the field is unacceptable or let this kind of ugly persist and watch the season slip away. And it should be quite interesting to see how this team responds to their current situation, since that will tell us what they are made of and what they want to accomplish.     

It’s Thursday my fellow football fans and you know what that means… it’s time for fresh football! Yes, that is perhaps the finest aspect of the modern football era, in that we only have to wait a couple of days between scheduled weeks in order to get our football fix and what’s even better, is that Week 3 is chock full of juicy storylines to discuss and epic showdowns for us to enjoy. This means that it is time to dive right in and examine all of those things, before Thursday Night Football gets underway, later tonight.
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Do the Denver Broncos have a shot at beating Tampa Bay this weekend?
Make no mistake about it, the Denver Broncos are frontrunners to be crowned; the most heartbreaking team of 2020. Because this is a team that had the potential to go far this year, but that outlook is changing thanks to their terrible offensive tackles and mounting injuries. Which begs one simple question, in that, is it at all possible for them to beat Tampa Bay this Sunday with their roster in tatters? And the answer to that question is yes. Provided a few things come into play. First and foremost, the team needs to bench Elijah Wilkinson and start Demar Dotson at RT. That would help the offense find a rhythm. Outside of that, however, they need to generate a pass rush and blanket the Bucs’ receiving corps since Brady struggles with that, and if they can pull all of that off, they’ll snag the upset win. But if they don't, then Denver's sorrowful year is only going to bring about more anguish for the good citizens of Broncos Country. 

Will the Atlanta Falcons rebound from their ugly loss in Dallas?
While losing is a part of life in the NFL, it’s the decidedly ugly losses that tend to cause serious trouble for teams. Because when a team collapses on the national stage and has to hear about it on television and social media all week long, that gets into everyone’s head and it engenders more problems for that team going forward. This leaves one to wonder if the Atlanta Falcons will be able to recover from their implosion last week and well, it is possible. Provided of course the defense gets into Mitch Trubisky’s head and forces him to make some mistakes, while the offense plays some patient and methodical football. But the fact of the matter is, the Bears are red-hot and eager to prove their worth, and that means that Atlanta is likely in for one ugly day, one that will keep fans wondering as to whether or not this team is legit, or nothing more than a glorified practice squad.
 
Is this the week the Houston Texans finally pull out a win?
Speaking of teams that had high hopes surrounding them, the Houston Texans are another squad that everyone expected to do well in 2020. But thus far, they’ve been quite the disappointment on both offense and defense. Leaving one to ponder upon whether or not they stand a chance against Pittsburgh. Because in order to beat the Steelers, the Texans have to produce on offense, which they’ve struggled to do at times. Plus, they need to play some solid defense. Which is quite the tall order. For their D just isn’t up to snuff right now and they simply cannot stop their opponents. But on any given Sunday, anything can happen. But more than likely, this is going to be another ugly game for a team that seems lost right now and if they hit 0-3, then it is better luck in 2021 for the Houston Texans.

​You can never go wrong with a proverbial clash of the titans and that is precisely what we have in this particular game. Because both of these teams have been phenomenal in the first two weeks, with great play from their quarterbacks helping to secure those all-important victories, and it is those same quarterbacks that will keep this game interesting. For both of these squads feature a bend, don’t break defense. The kind that allows for a talented QB to put some points on the scoreboard. Which means this one might be a high scoring affair, one that will come down to the age-old adage of 'who wants it more?' and 'who will stand tall', defensively, of course. But really who wins in watching this one are the fans. Because it’s always a true delight to see two high-octane teams take the field and any way you slice it, this one… is going to be outright fun.

​While this game should offer a good back and forth between two, fun to watch teams, let’s be honest… this is another litmus test for Cam Newton and the New England Patriots. Because the Seattle Seahawks exposed some flaws in Josh McDaniels’ new RPO offense on Sunday night, and those flaws are something that Jon Gruden has passed along to his defense and that’s bad news for the Pats. Because the Raiders do a fine job of stopping an opposing offense when necessary and that’s allowed for them to secure some big victories with minimal fuss, and you know these guys are itching for a shot at bringing down a top-tier team and a QB surrounded by hype. So, don’t be shocked if the Raiders win this one and handily, because they are on a mission; to prove to the league that they’re for real. And they are not going to let a flashy offense stop them from sending that message.

​If there is one game above all else that you simply should not miss this weekend, this is the one. Because this is a matchup that could surprise us in multiple ways. For instance, this one could become quite the shootout, since Patrick Mahomes is able to will his offense to the end zone and extend plays with his legs while Lamar Jackson is able to evade any defender that comes his way as he scrambles toward the marker. But at the same time, this could become quite the defensive struggle since the Chiefs are allowing less points this year, while the Ravens are playing lights out defense. Which means that declaring a victor for this game would be silly at this juncture, since this one could go either way. But the one thing we can be sure of, is that this will be a thrilling prime-time game and you can never go wrong with that.

​Well another week of NFL football is in the books my fellow fans and what a week it turned out to be. Because the normally chill Week 2 ended up being quite the rollercoaster ride, one filled with big time wins and some supremely epic storylines. The kind that will have a major impact on the rest of the 2020 campaign, and they will motivate us (and every Fantasy manager out there) to talk for days on end about what we saw this weekend and well, let’s not waste any time today and dig right into those storylines and everything we learned from Week 2 in the NFL. 

The Denver Broncos need to make serious changes to their offensive line.
Sunday was a rough day for the Denver Broncos. For not only did they lose their star wide receiver to a devastating knee injury, they also saw their future franchise quarterback leave the game hurt, and while the injury bug is nothing new in 2020 since a great many big names went down hurt on Sunday (more on that later), Drew Lock’s health issues could have been avoided. Because if his offensive tackles weren’t getting beat on every single play, he likely would have played the entire game, and changed its outcome. But alas, here we are. Which means that the time has come for the Broncos to do something drastic at that position, because these third team value tackles just aren’t cutting it. So, hopefully John Elway does something in the next few weeks to bolster that position because Garett Bolles and Elijah Wilkinson are costing Denver games.
 
The Atlanta Falcons are in need of some soul searching.
Make no mistake about it, the Dallas Cowboys should have lost on Sunday. But they didn’t despite being down by twenty points at the half and really, their victory came about by way of incompetent coaching and poor play on the Falcons part. Because once again, the Falcons got comfortable and relaxed with the lead like they did in Super Bowl LI, and once again, that cost them a major win. Which means that at this point, this team needs to do some serious soul searching. Because while they harbor a lot of talent and some smart coaches, they don’t seem hungry to win or put away an opponent, they just expect to win on merit or finesse and that doesn’t fly in this league. So, hopefully this team really takes the time this week to ponder upon their identity and their mantra on both offense and defense, and what they need to do to actually close out a game, so that this squad quits embarrassing themselves with sub-par and lazy play.
 
The Los Angeles Chargers might want to think about keeping Justin Herbert under center.
There was a great deal of surprise on Sunday when rookie QB Justin Herbert trotted out onto the field to start for the Chargers. Simply because everyone thought that Tyrod Taylor was going to be the guy and there’s still talk now about him leading this team once he is healthy from his chest injury. But honestly, why bother putting him back in the lineup? Because obviously the long-term plan is Herbert, that’s why the Chargers drafted him and quite frankly… he did a bang-up job on Sunday. After all, he hung with the Champs and gave them a run for their money and that’s no small feat. So, to heck with it. Start the kid from here on out, take your lumps and plan for the future because Herbert is clearly what this team was hoping for when they made that life-changing call during the draft. 

The Seattle Seahawks provided the league with a blueprint for beating the Patriots.
Once again, the football world is ablaze over Cam Newton and the New England Patriots and well... they shouldn’t be. Because New England lost, and a big reason why is because the Seattle Seahawks figured out how to neutralize the Patriots offense. Because despite the fact that Cam threw for a boatload of yards on Sunday Night, he did so against a depleted Seattle secondary, one that still found a way to stop the passing game since Cam turned the ball over in the air and only scored one touchdown with his arm. And his vaunted leg work was put to rest at the end of the game, which means that Seattle has given the entire league a simple blueprint for beating this team down the line, and it won’t be long before other squads work to blanket the Pats’ receiving corps in a similar manner and play containment against Cam in order to keep him from running. Which means that if the Pats want to win, they have to find a way to get Cam to play like a pocket passer and it should be interesting to see if that is something he is still capable of, or if this flash and dash offense is all that he and the Patriots can offer. 
 
Expect the league’s injury problem to get worse before it gets better.
Make no mistake about it, Sunday was one of the worst days fans have ever seen when it comes to the injury bug. Because big name after big name went down on Sunday and while injuries are indeed part of everyday life in the NFL, this particular problem is going to continue along for the next couple of weeks. Because this mess is a direct result of the lack of an offseason program and a lack of preseason games, since those key programs and games would have allowed for a great many players to get their bodies in game shape for the long season ahead. Which means that more marquee names will head to injured reserve in the next few weeks, and it should be interesting to see how teams respond to this rash of injuries since some of the guys they’re losing, are transformative players that simply cannot be replaced in the lineup.  

Normally, Week 2 in the NFL provides fans everywhere with a lovely sense of comfort and routine. Because football is back and knowing that you can enjoy games three nights a week just makes one feel all cozy and warm inside and we adjust our schedules accordingly to enjoy all the games the weekend has to offer. But this year, with a wild year upon us, the excitement from Week 1 continues to carry over. Because everyone needs this escape right now and the anticipation has all of us carefully examining this week’s games and all the storylines that could come from them. Which means that it is definitely time to dive in and examine those stories in great detail, and some of the delightful games that await us over the next few days.
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Will Tom Brady rebound after his embarrassing performance in Week 1?
Well, whether #12 likes it or not, all eyes will be upon him this Sunday, for all the wrong reasons. Simply because he was downright awful against the Saints and to make matters worse, he looked confused and out of sorts on the field. Which speaks volumes to the fact that he is not comfortable in this new offense in the slightest and that means we will likely see him continue to struggle this weekend when Tampa Bay takes the field against the Panthers. Because he doesn’t know this playbook and he doesn’t have any synergy with his receivers just yet. An unfortunate fact that means the Bucs may deal with some offensive struggles for several weeks this season as they and everyone else wait for Brady to get comfy, and if he doesn’t, well then Tampa Bay has made quite the mistake.
 
The Denver Broncos need their backups to step up this weekend.
Unfortunately, injuries are part of life in the NFL. For this is an incredibly physical game, one where bumps and bruises and far worse come with the territory. But while players go down on a consistent basis anymore, what truly keeps a team from succumbing to the injury bug, are the next men up. Because if they step up their game and play at a high level, their team won’t miss a beat scheme wise and sadly, that’s precisely what needs to happen with the Denver Broncos right now. For this team is starving for quality play thanks to the rash of injuries that have come forth by way of training camp and Monday night’s game against Tennessee. And if the second teamers don’t start doing their part quickly (since they were just okay on MNF) and make some big plays, well then there is a fair chance that all the hope surrounding this team will evaporate since they will quickly slip into a hole that they cannot recover from.
 
Will the Dallas Cowboys rebound from their ugly loss in Los Angeles?
In staying with the theme of teams that have hopeful fans concerned early on in the season, let’s take a moment and discuss the Dallas Cowboys. Because the prevailing belief in Big D and around the nation, is that former head coach Jason Garrett and his awful play calling, are why the Cowboys saw minimal success with a loaded roster. Which is why everyone was hopeful for a better performance from this team with Mike McCarthy at the helm, and unfortunately… they most certainly disappointed on Sunday night against the Rams. Because once again, the Cowboys looked lethargic on the field and ironically, the play calling wasn’t all that great. Which means Dallas needs a big game on Sunday to rebound from that loss and quiet any worries and truth be told; they should be able to do that. Because they’re at home this weekend and they’re facing the so-so Falcons. So as long as this team focuses on football and tunes out the noise, they should be just fine. But if the opposite happens, and Atlanta wins, it’s going to be a long season in Dallas, one surrounded by question marks once again.

Normally taking time to spotlight the Jacksonville Jaguars is a waste of time, especially when one considers that they emptied out their roster in the offseason as part of their latest roster overhaul. But a funny thing happened last week. In that, this team came together and played some inspired football and snagged a win. Making it seem as though the roster purge was quite helpful in the end and that quality play is why this game is on my radar this week. Because if the Jaguars can come into the Titans’ house and do what they did last week, they’ll have a 2-0 start on their hands and a rhythm early on in the season and that’s huge. But such a win will be no easy task. Because the Titans do boast a quality offense and a solid defense and well, the potential back and forth in this game is what makes it worth a look, and it should be interesting to see who walks away with an early divisional win in this one.

​Sunday afternoon saw the football world ablaze over the possibility that the Patriots were going to continue along just fine without Tom Brady at the helm, since Cam Newton led the team to a victory over Miami. But let’s be honest, they beat Miami. Which isn’t exactly a tough task these days and to make matters more dubious, they won by having their new QB run the ball all day long. Which isn’t exactly a solid formula for long-term victory. Which means that this particular matchup is quite the litmus test for the Cam and the Patriots. Because not only are the Seahawks able to score at will thanks to their stellar offense, they also feature a powerhouse defense, one that knows how to shut down RPO and neutralize a passing game. So, unless Cam plays at a high level and drives this team in a methodical and patient manner, expect the Seahawks to win. Because they’ve been planning and scheming for some time now and they are ready to contain a QB with happy feet.

​Now this is a game that is of interest for several reasons. First and foremost, it is the first time that professional football will be played in the city of Las Vegas and that’s awesome to say the least. Plus, this is the inaugural game at Allegiant Stadium, and it will be quite cool to see the Raiders take the field in their brand-new home and marvel at another new stadium. But outside of the glamour and glitz, there’s a football game to play as well and it is shaping up to be a shootout. Because despite their win in Carolina last week, the Raiders showed the football world that their defense is quite porous. A problem that New Orleans shares with them. Which means this matchup is likely going to be a scoring fiesta as two quality quarterbacks do their thing and that should make this game fun to watch, especially since it has a good chance of coming down to the wire.  

There really is nothing quite like how one feels after a weekend of good football. Because it simply energizes your body and your mind, and I know I’m not alone in saying that I feel refreshed and relaxed after sitting through hours upon end of my favorite sport. But while it is lovely to bask in the fact that football is back at last and that for a brief moment, 2020 felt normal, there are some in-depth discussions to be had about Week 1 in the NFL. So, without further ado, let’s reflect upon this magical weekend and what we learned about some of our favorite teams and unfortunately… some of the fans.
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Kansas City’s fans were an outright embarrassment on Thursday night.  
Well if you watched Thursday Night Football, you likely noticed the fact that KC’s fans felt the need to boo everything good that the Texans and Chiefs were trying to accomplish on the field and well, their actions were sad and embarrassing and downright pathetic and quite frankly, everyone in those stands that felt the need to boo a movement like this, is an outright disappointment to humanity. Simple as that. But what truly makes this whole ‘controversy’ over players protesting for basic human rights so incredibly stupid, is the sheer fact that all of these buffoons somehow believe that exercising one’s constitutional rights on a national stage is somehow un-American. So, to the folks that feel this way; stop your whining and let them exercise their rights. The ones you ‘claim’ to believe in. Because they really are putting a spotlight on a seriously grave injustice and it isn’t causing anyone any harm in the slightest, and now that we have that out of the way, let’s forget about these goofs and talk some football.
 
It turns out that Mitch Trubisky might be an NFL Quarterback after all.
It is downright safe to say that Bears fans everywhere are ready to see the franchise move on from Mitchell Trubisky and understandably so. Because his tenure in the NFL has been marked with poor decision making and errant throws and everything you don’t want to see out of a starting NFL quarterback. But despite looking like his usual messy self on Sunday, something magical happened late in that game against Detroit, in that; #10 looked like a legitimate QB. For he made every throw you want out of your signal caller and he actually managed to pull off the win and it would seem that when Trubisky gets out of his own way and plays the sport he knows, he can accomplish wonders. But does his performance mean that all will be forgiven and that the Bears will start racking up the dubs? Probably not simply because the relationship between the team and Mitch is severely broken and he clearly needs more time to grow. But hopefully he learns something from this game, and it helps him become a better signal caller when he lands a job in another city in 2021.
 
The Cleveland Browns are in for another terrible year.
You know, every year there is this weird hope that we all harbor for the Cleveland Browns. The kind where we genuinely want to see them succeed and win the Division and do more than just become the butt of our football jokes. But every year those hopes are quickly dashed and this year is no exception to that unfortunate rule, it just took far quicker than expected, for us to realize that 2020 is going to be another awful year for this franchise. Because they straight up embarrassed themselves against the Ravens and well, this is really the first and last time we will be discussing them in this weekly article. Simply because they’re not worth the time and the effort anymore, not when it is the same old thing year in and year out. So, good luck Browns fans and hang in there. Maybe the 93rd Head Coach next year will finally be the guy to put it all together. 
 
Cam Newton really wasn’t all that remarkable in his first start as a Patriot.
Social media was ablaze on Sunday over Cam Newton’s first start as a New England Patriot and understandably so. After all, there was a lot of worry surrounding the Pats and whether or not they’d find any measure of success without Tom Brady under center. But while it is cool that New England got the win and that Cam energized the crowd, his performance really wasn’t all that great. Because, he only threw for 155 yards didn’t score any touchdowns through the air. He just did it with his legs and that RPO stuff only carries you so far. Plus, they beat the Dolphins and that’s not saying much. So, in reality, the jury is still out as to whether or not Cam is the ‘savior’ of the New England Patriots, and if he can’t return to his MVP form from a few years back, and teams key in on this scrambling noise, it won’t be long before the losses pile up and the Pats go back to the QB drawing board.
 
There should be a lot of concern in Tampa Bay right now over their signing of Tom Brady.
If there is one universal truth about hall of fame caliber quarterbacks, it would have to be that they can play anywhere and, in any system. And we’ve seen this fact be reinforced in recent years by both Brett Favre and Peyton Manning. But man, one now has to wonder if Tom Brady is a system quarterback after all because what we saw in New Orleans on Sunday was just downright awful. Because #12 struggled mightily to read basic defensive coverages and he made some horrible throws. And while some can attribute that to rust and a new team, those excuses just don’t fly. Because he’s been playing in the league for twenty years and he hasn’t played an actual preseason game in the last five or six of those, and he knows football. If anything, these are just red flags that Tom might not be the answer in Tampa, and that he may be in decline and it should be interesting to see how #12 responds to this first real test of his character and his skill set, come next week.

Well football fans, this is quite the proud day. For after months of worry and concern over the possibility that the 2020 NFL Football Season might never see the light of day, Kickoff Weekend is upon us at last, and that is a great cause for celebration. Because this is something that people need right now, and it will definitely lift up our spirits in these trying teams because football just brings joy to people’s hearts. But while we can talk all day about how amazing it is that American’s new pastime is getting underway this weekend, there are a lot of incredible storylines hanging over Week 1, that need to be discussed. So, it is best we get right down to it and dive deep into all of the compelling storylines and matchups that await us this weekend.
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Will empty stadiums have any influence on how the game is played?
Make no mistake about it, there are going to be some weird elements that accompany watching football this weekend, and one of serious note, is that a great deal of NFL Stadiums will conduct their games without a single fan in the stands. Which is wild, because as long as this writer has been alive, NFL stadiums have been packed to the gills with rowdy fans that love their hometown team. But hey, safety first, and this is the right decision to keep COVID-19 from spreading among these hearty fans. But some teams, use the roar of the crowd to their advantage. Especially on defense. Leaving one to wonder if by chance, being fan-free will have an impact on this weekend’s matchups and the answer is likely; yes. But only to a certain degree. Because once the players find a rhythm (more on that in a second) and realize they have to dig deep and execute, they’ll worry more about the next play and do their thing.
 
Will a lack of preseason games make for some sloppy play?
Speaking of other big changes to the sport in 2020, one cannot forget that the entire preseason was cancelled this year as a safety precaution. Which means all 32 teams have only conducted practices since they reunited for an extended training camp and well, every football fan knows that the preseason is a great time for veteran players to knock off the rust and get a feel for the game, and that definitely leaves one wondering if the quality of play is going to suffer in Week 1 because of the fact that these guys haven’t faced a live opponent just yet. And sadly, the answer to that question is going to be a resounding yes. Because they need to find a rhythm and they need live plays to make that happen. So, don’t be shocked when some of the plays this weekend look sloppy and be patient with the mess. Because there’s a fair chance these matchups will get better as they go along, once muscle memory kicks in.
 
Will Tom Brady thrive in a new offense?
Twenty years is a ridiculously long time to play in this league, and only handful of players have reached that incredible milestone. But what’s even more rare than that, is playing for the same team for that same amount of time, and these are feats that Tom Brady has managed to accomplish during his storied career. But now as a new season gets underway, #12 is a new city and working under a new offense and well, everyone is wondering if he is going to be able to continue to thrive as he has for decades now or if this change is going to be something of a disaster and well, we truly won’t know until game time. But if Peyton Manning’s switch to Denver is any indicator, he will do just fine. Because the man is a seasoned pro and knows football inside and out, the only real concern here; is whether or not Father Time is going to take a little polish off of that arm. 

If there is one thing that football fans can never go wrong with, it’s a delightful rematch from the playoffs and that’s precisely how the NFL is kicking off the 2020 campaign. Because these two teams met up in the Divisional Round last year, with Kansas City emerging as the victor. But it’s a new year, where anything can happen, and the Texans are hoping that means they can emerge as the victor in this game. But the Chiefs are no slouch. After all, they are defending champion and they have swagger on their side and that means this game has the potential to be one hell of an opening kickoff game. Because it features two dynamic quarterbacks that thrive on their air attack and if neither team properly addressed their suspect secondaries from 2019, the scoreboard might light up. But truth be told, I expect Kansas City to dominate this game. Simply because this is a grand opportunity to establish the fact that they’re still the team to beat and knocking around a conference opponent on opening night is a great way to send that message to the league.

Now this is a game that is definitely of interest, because of the New England Patriots. Because for the first time in twenty years, they are heading into a game without a star/future hall of fame quarterback at the helm, and that changes everything for this squad. Because the mystique surrounding this team is suddenly removed and they seem beatable without #12 taking the field. Which means there is a fair chance that Miami is going to come out swinging in this game and try to establish a little dominance early on, and they just might. Simply because no one knows what to expect from the Patriots defense or their offense in the slightest and if they stall or struggle to find a rhythm, the Dolphins will feast. Because they’re eager to get an early lead in the AFC East and offer up a little payback against a team that has dominated them for ages and truly, it is going to be interesting to see what the New England Patriots look like when they take the field on Sunday, without a legend under center.

​This is a game that piques one’s interest, simply because of the Denver Broncos. Because this is a team that had quite the incredible offseason, and only one area of the team remains untouched by John Elway’s massive overhaul of the squad; quarterback. For the team really does believe they’ve found their franchise QB in Drew Lock and the grand changes that came to this team were designed to benefit this young and dynamic quarterback. For he has weapons galore on the offensive now, and the defense has been revamped in multiple ways to give the offense an advantage and it will be quite exciting to see what this team does when it takes the field, and if they can overcome their shortcomings. For offensive line is still an area of concern and sadly, now the pass rush is as well. But, if the team can compensate for those issues, they will be a force to be reckoned with, and they could start the season off with a huge win over a playoff team.