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Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season provided some quality entertainment in the sport's return. The Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars were among the teams that executed the best virtual barbs on social media. The Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-3, trolling their in-state rival. The Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-21, snapping a five-game losing streak at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Washington Commanders defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-16, and the New Orleans Saints edged out the Tennessee Titans 16-15. The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
- The Cleveland Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-3, trolling their in-state rival.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-21, snapping a five-game losing streak at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- The Washington Commanders defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-16.
- The New Orleans Saints edged out the Tennessee Titans 16-15.
- The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
Tennessee Titans
- The New Orleans Saints edged out the Tennessee Titans 16-15.
Ja'Marr Chase | WR
- "It feels like a regular game to me," Chase said ahead of playing AFC North rival Browns.
- Cleveland responded by thumping Cincinnati in its first season opening win by 20 points since 1989 and trolling its in-state rival.
Bryce Young | QB
- Carolina Panthers rookie Bryce Young threw his first touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons.
Hayden Hurst | TE
- Hayden Hurst tossed Bryce Young's first touchdown pass into the stands.
Derek Carr | QB
- Derek Carr made his debut for the New Orleans Saints and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown in a tight 16-15 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Baker Mayfield | QB
- Baker Mayfield made his debut for the Cleveland Browns.
Sam Howell | QB
- The Sam Howell era began for the Washington Commanders.
Anthony Richardson | QB
- Anthony Richardson made his NFL debut for the Indianapolis Colts.
Christian McCaffrey | RB
- Christian McCaffrey ran for 159 yards and 1 touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers' 30-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Brandon Aiyuk | WR
- Brandon Aiyuk had 8 receptions for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns in the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rashid Shaheed | WR
- Rashid Shaheed had a 41-yard reception that put the New Orleans Saints in field goal position to ice the game against the Tennessee Titans.
Chris Olave | WR
- Chris Olave had eight receptions for 112 yards in the New Orleans Saints' win over the Tennessee Titans.
Trey Lance | QB
- Trey Lance was traded in the offseason.
Cleveland Browns
- The Cleveland Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-3, trolling their in-state rival.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Cleveland Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-3.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-21, snapping a five-game losing streak at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts
- The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-21.
Washington Commanders
- The Washington Commanders defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-16.
Arizona Cardinals
- The Washington Commanders defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-16.
New Orleans Saints
- The New Orleans Saints edged out the Tennessee Titans 16-15.
San Francisco 49ers
- The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.