Week 1 of the NFL season is a liar, but here’s what it told Bears Insider Josh Schrock about the early landscape of the 2023 season.
San Francisco 49ers : With the Trey Lance cloud removed and Nick Bosa locked up for five years, the 49ers came out and strangled the preseason darling Pittsburgh Steelers. When healthy, the 49ers are the most complete team in the NFL. A wrecking ball that can demolish opponents in whatever way is needed.
Detroit Lions : The Lions couldn’t have dreamed up a better way to start the season. Their much-maligned draft class shined, and they knocked off the defending champs on the road. But are they for real, or will this end up being a Week 1 mirage? Green Bay Packers : Jordan Love didn’t do anything special, but it was enough to pick up where Aaron Rodgers left off in his ownership of the Bears.Cincinnati Bengals : Chalk it up to rust, but the Bengals got their brains beat in by a Browns team with a huge question mark at quarterback. They’ll get better, but it might be a tough opening month for rusty Joe Cool.
New Orleans Saints : Derek Carr is the exact same quarterback with the Saints that he was with the Raiders. That might be good enough to win the NFC South. Tennessee Titans : I will not doubt Mike Vrabel. I will not doubt Mike Vrabel. I will not doubt Mike Vra…..