"What happens in NFL Week 1 will be true for the rest of the regular season" . . . is the ultimate overreaction. But because we've been waiting so long to see every team back in action, every initial result is magnified.
Just as a great performance can be made to seem like the best ever, a bad game can be equated to the end of the world. A shocking loss feels like it might have lasting effects and a surprising win can carry a positive effect.
In reality, it's only one game and there are 17 more weeks before the playoffs to determine what actually is in store for the most notable players and teams.