NFL winners & losers, Week 1: Bears are for real, Packers collapse

The NFL's Week 1 saw the Chicago Bears emerge as a force, with their offense delivering an explosive performance against the Carolina Panthers. The game's final score was 59-37, marking the highest-scoring opener in NFL history. This victory highlighted Bears coach Ben Johnson's promise to bring the most explosive offense in the league, and it seemed he had delivered on that promise.

The combined scoring of the two teams was a Scorigami, but more importantly, it demonstrated the Bears' coach successfully delivering on his promise.

However, the Packers faced a significant setback in Week 1, as they allowed a dismal 478 yards of offense while only managing to score three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jordan Love struggled under pressure, and his mechanics appeared erratic. The Packers' defense also faltered, committing several defensive errors that allowed the Vikings to score three touchdowns. This performance showcased the Packers as the least-clutch team in the NFL, often unable to seize victory when it mattered most.

On the positive side, the New York Giants shone in their Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, thanks in large part to the strategic prowess of their new head coach, John Harbaugh. The Giants' victory, by a score of 24-17, provided a statement of their potential as a formidable team in the NFC East. Conversely, the performance of the Green Bay Packers highlighted the need for significant improvement in clutch play and defensive consistency if they hope to contend for a championship in the near future.