Week 1 Preview: Is Micah in?

Narratives That Will Define the Night

Turning the Page – New coaches, new quarterbacks, new storylines. Seven teams have fresh head coaches, eight have new starters under center. Jets vs. Steelers? That’s the weekend’s juiciest subplot: Justin Fields going up against his old team, Aaron Rodgers trying to prove 41 isn’t too old to carry Pittsburgh.

Rising Stars in Focus – Micah Parsons is back for Green Bay after a back injury, and yes, everyone’s watching. Tyreek Hill starts the season stripped of Dolphins captaincy, and rookie Jaxson Dart is being eased into the Giants’ offense with plays designed just for him.

Second-Year Stakes – Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy, Marvin Harrison Jr., Daniel Jones — these are the guys whose careers hinge on strong starts.

Primetime Showdown – Bills at Ravens pits Allen vs. Jackson in a clash that could impact AFC playoff seeding.

Bengals v. Browns

• Myles Garret (DE) - Full Practice, TBD

Dolphins v. Colts

• Tyreek Hill (WR) - Full Participation, TBD

• De'Von Achane (RB) - Full Participation, TBD

49ers v. Seahawks

• Christian McCaffrey (RB) - DNP, Questionable

• Trent Williams (T) - Full Participation, TBD

• Jauan Jennings (WR) - Full Participation, TBD

Packers v. Lions

• Micah Parsons (LB) – Limited Participation, Expected to Play

• Jayden Reed (WR) – Limited Participation, Questionable

Steeler v. Jets

• Cameron Heyward (DT) - Full Participation, TBD

• Skylar Thompson (QB) - Limited Participation, Questionable

• Sauce Gardner (DB) - Full Participation, TBD

Cardinals v. Saints

• Kyler Murray (QB) - Illness, TBD

WEATHER REPORT

Giants vs. Commanders: 69°F with a high chance of rain, soggy conditions could affect passing and kicking.

Steelers vs. Jets: 69°F, cloudy with light rain, wet field may slow offenses.

Raiders vs. Patriots: 63°F, cloudy with light showers, passing could be tricky early.

Bengals vs. Browns: 65°F, slight chance of rain, near-ideal conditions for offenses.

Panthers vs. Jaguars: 84–86°F, partly sunny with a 50/50 rain chance, heat and moisture may impact stamina.

NFL's longest uninterrupted rivalry continues today, with the Packers set to defend a 12-game winning streak against the Lions at Lambeau Field after acquiring Parsons.

The Denver Broncos are all set to take on the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field this Monday. But as HC Sean Payton’s squad gears up, they face the ghost of a past gamble. Read about it here. 

⁠You don’t disagree with Bill Parcells. You don’t do anything to let him down either. That’s the reality Mike Tannenbaum faced and opened up about.

ESPN analyst Ryan Clark is reportedly on thin ice after a heated on-air dispute with co-host Peter Schrager—read more about the fallout here.

Who do you think will be the clear winners coming out of Week 1?