Optimism made way for disappointment — and in some cases, dismay — as the 2024 NFL regular season kicked off and 16 teams stumbled out of the gate with a defeat.
Some teams lost in narrow, heartbreaking fashion (the Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams) while others delivered listless performances (the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants).
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But it’s a long season. Some teams will promptly resume their Super Bowl quests. Others will take a step in the right direction even if title hopes remain unrealistic.