NFL: 5 Biggest Matchups For Week 1
The NFL season is finally upon us. After a horrible 2020 season with no fans and covid restrictions, the season should be a little bit closer to normal. With teams getting back on track, which Week 1 matchups should be the most entertaining?
Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cowboys fans have to have their first matchup circled on the schedule. With Dak Prescott returning from injury this year, all eyes have to be on the Super Bowl. What better way to see if they’re on their way than a Week 1 matchup against the defending champions the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dak had the Cowboys looking like contenders before last season, but Tampa Bay is returning all 22 starters. Which team gives us the crystal ball into their season?
Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
Not only is the division rival one to keep an eye on, but you’re looking at two Alabama Crimson Tide quarterbacks looking to make their mark on the NFL season against each other. This game has a lot of old vs new. Bill Belichick with his long legendary career vs his former employee looking to make his march towards greatness. Tua Tagovailoa the former rookie Alabama QB vs Mac Jones the new rookie Alabama QB. The Dolphins have lived in the shadow of the Patriots for years, can they finally pull off an early win in New England?
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New York Jets vs Carolina Panthers
Speaking of old vs new, Zach Wilson is the new quarterback for the New York Jets and he’ll be facing the old quarterback of the Jets, Sam Darnold. Darnold needed a fresh start out of New York and Wilson will be the Jets’ fresh start. The two quarterbacks will look to prove their franchise got it right taking a chance on them. Both have shown growth but also signs of struggle. Luckily for them, it’ll only be Week 1.
Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans
These two teams have playoff potential written all over them. After a shaky 2020 season, the Cardinals look to bounce back this year and make a strong push to be playoff contenders. The Titans have consistently made the playoffs lately and are looking to prove they belong. Ryan Tannehill has turned a corner since becoming the Titans QB and Kyler Murray could be a star.
Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs
Remove the paper bags from your heads, Browns fans, your team is looking like contenders. Too bad for them, they face one of the toughest teams in the NFL to beat in Week 1, the Kansas City Chiefs. However, could the Chiefs be still rocking from being punched in the mouth in the Super Bowl? Can Cleveland capitalize on something the Bucs exposed in the Super Bowl?
There are plenty of good matchups to kick off this season. Don’t worry, after Week 1, there are still 16 more chances for your team to pull out a win.
Rick ODonnell aka Caveman Rick has many years covering the Miami Dolphins, Sports, and all sorts of movies and television.
