Big questions off Sunday's NFL Week 1 games: Hot start by Trevor Lawrence? Bengals' defensive upgrades work?
Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 1.
The NFL is back, and what a start it has been! Trevor Lawrence's hot beginning to the season has everyone buzzing. The young quarterback looked electric on Sunday, leading his team to a convincing win. This is exactly what the Jaguars had hoped for when they drafted him number one overall - a franchise-altering talent who can make plays with his arm and his legs. If Lawrence can keep this up, the Jaguars might just be a team to watch in the AFC.
The Bengals' defense, which was a liability last season, showed significant improvement in Week 1. With a revamped unit, they looked stout and capable of shutting down opponents. This is huge for Cincinnati, as they look to build on last season's success and make a deep playoff run. If their defense can live up to the hype, they'll be a serious threat in the AFC. The question now is: can they keep it up for 16 games?
As we look ahead to Week 2, all eyes will be on the teams that had impressive debuts. Will Lawrence and the Jaguars keep rolling against a tougher opponent? Can the Bengals' defense continue to shut down opposing offenses? We'll also be keeping an eye on teams that struggled in Week 1 - can they bounce back, or is it time to hit the panic button? With a whole 15 weeks of football left, there's still plenty to figure out, and we're excited to see what's next!
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