Takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL as we enter Week 2

Week 1 in the NFL was full of surprises. Underdogs went 9-7 against the spread and 5-8-1 straight up, at least based on the closing lines, as the Browns and Panthers, and Packers and Vikings flip-flopped which team was favored several times. As we enter Week 2, let's look at some things that stood out. How important is a good start? Nine of the NFL's 14 playoff teams from last season opened up this season with a straight-up loss in Week 1. It will be interesting to see which teams bounce back in Week 2. In 2021, only five ...