It's only Week 2, and we're going to see a showdown between division rivals that could have playoff implications, a rookie quarterback debut under center and a potential statement matchup for a team that fell short in the last AFC Championship Game.
Every contest counts in a 16-game season, so it's not an exaggeration to say these matchups hold major significance in terms of playoff seeding. One loss can cost a team home-field advantage or a postseason berth. Furthermore, a club can measure their offseason improvements in a matchup against a perennial playoff contender.
We'll dig into the drama surrounding a star quarterback in a marquee matchup and revisit a cautionary tale for a rookie signal-caller making his first start in another contest.