Week 1 in the NFL is an exciting event of newness, discovery and surprise. With the long wait for games that count after the Super Bowl and the offseason rigamarole, first impressions can carry much weight.
They can also be overblown because one week doesn't make a trend or narrative that will last for the entire season. The hyperbole tied to how all teams fared in their opening games is fair in relation to the anticipation and anxiety. But it's also important to get a reality check, to find the facts and the fiction. Here's what to know after Week 1.