NFL 2021 Week 1 results

 Even though it was only the first week of the season, so we really didn't know how some rookies and free agents would work out, there were a few real surprises.  Dallas' offense was amazing, and hung in strong against the Bucs.  Green Bay's collapse, especially on the offensive line, was a shocker, and ill-portends a long hard season for the Pack.  Cleveland's offense kept pace with the Chiefs, and the Lions engineered an amazing offensive run in the fourth quarter, meaning you can never count that team out.

Top Teams

1. New Orleans Saints (1-0) : Although assisted by a fragile Packers offensive line, the Saints were totally dominant
2. Arizona Cardinals (1-0) : Where the hell did this offensive explosion come from?
3. Los Angeles Rams (1-0) : They may have found the right offense-defense mix
4. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) : What a crushing defense
5. Seattle Seahawks (1-0) : No "on the road" blues for them
6. Houston Texans (1-0) : Admittedly, the Jags don't have much of a defense, but the Texans looked real good
7. Denver Broncos (1-0) : Even without a running game the Broncos consistently moved the ball
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) : Even spotted with a ten-point deficit, the Steelers owned the second half
9. Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) : This team never gives up, and they forced a turnover in overtime when they really needed one
10. San Francisco 49ers (1-0) : What a terrific offense.  That defense needs to work an entire game, though.
11. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) : Their defense needs work, but the offense is still sharp
12. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) : Good ball control and play diversity.  They will keep opponents guessing.

Divisional Rankings

1.  NFC West : As Hot Chocolate sang, "Every1's a Winner, Baby" and they all made the Top Ten
2.  AFC West : Another quartet of winners as the West sweeped the rest of the country
3.  NFC South : Except for Atlanta, strong showings this week
4 (tie). NFC East : The doormat of the league over the past two seasons showed life this week
4 (tie). AFC North : Pittsburgh rolled, Cincy won in overtime, and the Browns impressed

6.  AFC East : Only Miami won, but nobody embarrased (not even the Jets)

7.  AFC South

8.  NFC North : Poor performances by Green Bay and Chicago, and Minnesota couldn't prevail in overtime despite advancing to the opponent's red zone, made this a poor week for the Black and Blue division