This article discusses the Week 1 matchups in the NFL and provides insights and takeaways for each team. It highlights the performances of key players and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each team's offense and defense.

• The Browns' defense looked impressive, shutting down the Bengals' offense and pressuring Joe Burrow.
• Cleveland's new defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, came up with a masterful game plan.
• The Browns' passing attack needs improvement for them to become a true contender.
• The Bengals' offensive struggles can be attributed to Burrow's recovery from injury and lack of preseason reps.
• Cincinnati's pass rush showed promise, but their run defense needs improvement.
• The Falcons' passing game needs to catch up to their strong run-based attack.
• Safety Jessie Bates III had a standout performance for the Falcons.
• WR Drake London had a quiet game for the Falcons.
• The Panthers should keep an eye on Bryce Young's interceptions and his ability to see the middle of the field.
• LB Brian Burns had a strong performance for the Panthers.
• CB Jaycee Horn suffered a hamstring injury and is a doubt for future games.
• The 49ers' fast start is a positive sign for their goal of securing the NFC's No. 1 seed.
• K Jake Moody had a perfect debut for the 49ers.
• RT Colton McKivitz struggled against T.J. Watt in his first game as the 49ers' starting right tackle.
• The Steelers' offense couldn't replicate their preseason success against the 49ers' defense.
• DE T.J. Watt had a standout performance for the Steelers.
• QB Kenny Pickett struggled with accuracy and threw two interceptions for the Steelers.
• The Bucs' pass defense got three takeaways but the run game needs improvement.
• WR Justin Jefferson had a standout performance for the Vikings.
• C Garrett Bradbury suffered a back injury and his status is uncertain for future games.
• The Jaguars' offensive line struggled to protect Trevor Lawrence and the run game needs improvement.
• LB Josh Allen had a career-high three sacks for the Jaguars.
• Ball security was an issue for the Jaguars with three fumbles and an interception.
• QB Anthony Richardson had a strong debut for the Colts but needs to make more aggressive plays.
• DT DeForest Buckner had a standout performance for the Colts.
• RB Deon Jackson struggled in the absence of Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss for the Colts.
• The Ravens will split carries between Gus Edwards and Justice Hill in the absence of J.K. Dobbins.
• WR Zay Flowers had a strong performance for the Ravens.
• QB Lamar Jackson had multiple turnovers for the Ravens.
• QB C.J. Stroud was inconsistent in his debut for the Texans.
• CB Steven Nelson had a solid performance for the Texans.
• TE Dalton Schultz underwhelmed in his debut for the Texans.
• The Saints defense performed well, but the offense needs improvement.
• LT Trevor Penning struggled in his debut for the Saints.
• QB Jared Goff extended his streak of consecutive passes without an interception for the Lions.
• DE Aidan Hutchinson had a standout performance for the Lions.
• WR Marvin Jones Jr. had a dropped pass and a fumble for the Lions.
• The Chiefs' wide receivers struggled to get open and had numerous dropped passes.
• DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah stood out for the Chiefs in his debut.
• The Chiefs' short-yardage offense needs improvement.