Evaluating surprise trends for 32 NFL teams: Real or not?

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Two games do not make an NFL season, but it's enough of a sample for trends to be established. But which early trends will have staying power during the 2024 season, and which will dissipate as the season goes on?

We're diving into that question with the help of our NFL Nation reporters, who identified an early tendency from the team they cover, then determined whether it will continue through the season or whether it's a mirage. Some of these are on the happy side (like the Lions' Aidan Hutchinson taking even more of a star turn), while others point at concern areas (Will Levis' penchant for creative turnovers).

Let's get to the real-or-mirage assessments, starting…