We’re on to the first Sunday of the NFL season, after a Thursday that didn’t happen and I have no idea what you’re talking about.
There are some matchups here that are critical for the Falcons, even in the early going, because upsets over tough NFC opponents will put them on even footing with Atlanta. Let’s run those down quickly by highlighting them in bold, and then let’s get to the business of watching football and commenting upon it right here.
So why those games? The divisional lead is at stake in Panthers-Cowboys and Buccaneers-Saints, however early it may be.