Week 1 of the NFL season brought about some surprising trends and statistics in passing, running, and special teams play. The passing game, in particular, saw a dip in production with more than half of the starting quarterbacks failing to reach the 200-yard passing mark. Teams averaged just 188.3 net yards passing per game, the lowest since 2007, signaling a significant drop in passing efficiency.
Rookies like Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, and Caleb Williams struggled in their first career starts, while veterans like Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins faced challenges in their return from injuries. High-paid quarterbacks such as Daniel Jones and Deshaun Watson also had underwhelming performances, with Watson notably failing to complete any throws over 15 yards downfield.
