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Barnwell: What Week 1 taught us about the AFC hierarchy ahead

Are the Chiefs vulnerable? Will the Bills or Ravens take control? Or could another team emerge? Let's sort through a wide-open race to the AFC's No. 1 seed.

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'His mission is to be the best quarterback': Why fame hasn't changed Jayden Daniels

The world around Daniels changed following his dazzling rookie season, but his focus is on being even better in Year 2.

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Sit or play? Why Jordan Love's path to Packers starter remains unique in the NFL

Like Aaron Rodgers before him, Love sat for three years prior to taking over as the starting QB in Green Bay.

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    GEARING UP FOR WEEK 2

    What we're hearing ahead of Week 2: Potential panic in Miami, plus the latest on Giants and Jets QBs

    Our insiders dove in on the aftermath of the Dolphins' disastrous opener, both New York QB situations and some RB fantasy nuggets ahead of Week 2.

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    Will Tyreek Hill end up back with the Chiefs?

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    NFL NATION

    Answering five 49ers questions: How George Kittle and Brock Purdy's injuries impact team

    Is Mac Jones ready to fill in at QB? How will WR Kendrick Bourne help? Will Eddie Pineiro fix kicking woes?

    5hNick Wagoner
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    'Standard is the standard': Broncos' defense starts fast, but several imposing tests looming

    Denver's defense lived up to its preseason billing in Week 1, but there are tougher games approaching.

    5hJeff Legwold

    'We all booing him': Hungry Lions ready to reunite with Ben Johnson, Bears

    5hEric Woodyard

    'I felt alive again': Taking a look at No. 1 pick Cam Ward's NFL debut

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    'Must mix his oatmeal with cement': Rams praise Nacua

    1dSarah Barshop

    Michael Penix Jr. is playing 'lights out' -- needs another big game

    1dMarc Raimondi

    HOT TOPICS

    Is it too early to start doubting the Chiefs?

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    Should Travis Hunter only focus on playing offense?

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    FANTASY FOOTBALL

    The Playbook: Lineup locks, Shadow Reports for Week 2

    An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

    4hMike Clay
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    Bad game or bad sign? A.J. Brown, Brian Thomas Jr. and other Week 1 disappointments

    Matt Bowen looks at those who underwhelmed. Was it was a sign of things to come or an aberration.

    3hMatt Bowen

    Facts vs. Feelings: Week 1 surprises you can trust in Week 2 (and those you can't)

    Liz Loza digs into surprising Week 1 outputs from Justin Herbert, Brian Thomas Jr., Kaleb Johnson and others.

    1dLiz Loza

    QUARTERBACKS IN NEW PLACES

    Solak's weekly NFL thoughts and lessons: The five best QB debuts of Week 1, plus what the Giants should do

    Can Justin Fields and Aaron Rodgers sustain their great Week 1 play? Ben Solak stacks the top QB newcomers -- and begs the Giants to hold off on Jaxson Dart.

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    Kurt Warner: Daniel Jones had Week 1's best QB performance

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    LOOKING AHEAD

    NFL execs predict the biggest award winners: Picks for MVP, best rookies, top comeback player, breakouts

    Who will win MVP? Who will be the NFL's top rookies? Who is primed for a breakout? We asked execs and scouts for their picks.

    1dJeremy Fowler
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