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that's what greatness looks likeing beautiful night for some football Nascar Cup Series champion Scotty shler takes it all lot of stars for on Sunday Night [Music] Football this is for the city from Detroit Relentless intent for the first whistle to the land everything you got Weck up away with a win let's go Night Football everybody watchs on the sideline he go touch down speed killed Josh Allen the Beast has once again been released I will not lose this is my moment you will not forget it I master the game I am thead my is right side CL digs into the end zone again TJ watt finishes off this victory let's [Applause] go it is Showtime we probably had too much fun on that Sho and it's time for a playoff rematch and even though Jared offl in the Lions they came up short of the Super Bowl it's not slowing down the hype train so all aboard in Detroit meanwhile the Rams they Le they are led by the 16-year vet and Matthew Stafford he is back in Detroit hoping to return to his old stomping grounds and that it turns out a little bit better than it did in January all right it is time for a football night alert as we get set the late games are still rolling how about Zeke one year off one year back and looking good in Dallas oh looking good in the old number 15 that he wore at Ohio State Dallas completely dominating dominating this game Dak Prescott been phenomenal as well yeah Dallas winning 30 to 10 right now about 15 seconds left in the third meanwhile Jim Harbaugh and his debut looking good with the Chargers yeah who are going to throw the ball to look at LAD mcconley make one miss make two Miss get in the end zone and that H offense is in control right now yeah actually they got the victory 22 to10 it is final Jim Harbaugh congratulations welcome to the Chargers and that would be your first win against Antonio Pierce and the Raiders but we still got a few games still going on we've got Washington Jaden Daniels making his debut the Seahawks in control at home against the Broncos all right welcome everyone Studio 3 it's our brand new home I'm Maria Taylor that's Devin mccordi and Jason Garrett he's back with us we missed you thank you Maria I appreciate it yeah but we're happy you're here for an NFL Sunday and let's talk about the headlines and what we're watching and you know week one sometimes you can come in a little bit slow there were some Sleepwalkers out there and sometimes we got to calm down but Cincinnati everything going on Jamar Chase T Higgins they forgot you're playing against the Patriots in week one and I know C's going to say it later I don't care about the 2021 season where they beat the Chiefs in the plus that's gone it's 2024 you can't sleepwalk and lose at home to the Patriots week one unacceptable how about your guy they're talking about tanking in New England Gerard Mayo says I'm not listening to that let's go to Cincinnati let's go get a win that's fantastic it's a great job hey how about all off season we've been talking about who's going to play quarterback in Chicago who's going to play quarterback in Pittsburgh it does not matter who plays it's all about the defense it's all about the Special Teams it always has been it always will be Pittsburgh goes down there Atlanta scores 10 points can you teach our other quarterback Chris Sims that it's about the defense exactly right Chicago gets a block punt for Touchdown interception for Touchdown it doesn't matter who's playing Q quarterback then I know right brand new JG uh Chris do you want to talk about quarterbacks or not because right now your other quarterback left you hanging hey enough of that defense you guys stay over there okay we're going offense over here you talk about the Cincinnati Bengals who they missed today yeah they missed this guy Joe Mixon he was amazing rushing for over a 100 yards for the Houston Texans we know CJ st's great but if the Houston Texans get a run game going like this with this Bobby slovic offense wow the potential is Limitless okay yep Giddy Up time you know it it's one of the best quarterbacks in football Josh Allen Bill's got off to a slow start doesn't matter it's a quarterback league and this is one of the best around he closes it out right there Superman into the end zone touchdown Bills win beat the Cardinals yeah he ain't overrated Deon mccordi wait this guy's supposed to see ghosts when he goes to MetLife Stadium Sam darald all the bad memories from the New York Jets not today he made lots of good memories against the New York Giants today kicking some butt good for you Sammy darnold it was impressive though because he was dominant from the very beginning of that game he really was started out the game what 11 for 12 just dicing him up right down the field the Giants have some secondary problems yeah we'll also talk about that number one overall pick in Caleb Williams we will get to why they need a defense and special teams to get that Victory a little bit later on in the show but first we got to head out to Detroit we've got Jack Tony Rodney hanging out at our Apple V hey guys hey what's up in Detroit it's an easy week you know that's all it is and we were here the last time we were here was January first playoff win in 32 years 32 years and it's about what that crowd sounded like back then but now they go from the hunters to the hunted what's different in that scenario how about well first first and foremost you act like they won a Super Bowl they really haven't won anything but the the biggest difference is this when you have a great team you g you know teams are going to come after you and I just believe that they believe they have a great team and teams are going to come after them coach yeah and talking to their players their coaches everybody said coach Dan Campbell has been perfect old school tough practices they have not let up at all but they're Built For This they have a tremendous leader in Dan Campbell he's an excellent motivator and you think about the continuity in our offensive side of the ball they kept their offense courin to Ben Johnson so he has that relationship with jarro go what was your mentality when you were the hunted I've always felt like I was always hungry because I grew up poor I didn't grow up with anything so even when we won I felt like we lost and I stayed hungry this going to be the first time too we're going to see the Rams in a decade without Aaron Donald their enforcer what do we expect to see there well it's going to be a different defense you can't replace Aaron Donald not only the great plays he makes Rodney but the presence you know he's going to get double team that frees everybody else up they're going to have to be a little bit different on defense they went out and they did a really good job of getting him depth on on the defensive line they signed Jared verse they drafted him um Braden fist so they have a lot more depth on the defensive line would you rather have a 33y old Aaron or would you rather have all these young chap studs as you project toward the future I think Aaron Donal is the greatest defensive player that I've ever seen But I rather have the younger guys because they're younger and they're a lot cheaper no no no no I want 40y old Aaron D if I can have it I got his I got more love than anybody for Aaron Donald you know that's my guy but at the end of the day we we have to treat this like a business I want those two young guys and I want to be able to provide depth on my defensive line now I can take that all that money that I'm saving for Aaron Donald and spend it elsewhere whole lot more on this later I like to he stepped out on his own terms to your point he may could have played another decade Cooper cup he is still on the field Matthew Stafford he's coming back to Detroit looking for different results on Sunday Night Football [Music] night alert coming your way we have a fourth and four the Browns going for it Dallas like no we get the stop yeah Browns are down by a lot got to go for on fourth down but Dallas say oh no we're going to keep sending that pressure to Desa Watson dominating the football game Dallas in All Phases all right and then we keep it moving B Nick trying to get something going and finally does for Denver oh yeah it's been a struggle on offense the rookie quarterbacks are showing it ain't easy Once the regular season starts but this was a nice play by Bo Knicks little spin move into the end zone nice rushing touchdown all right we got a six-point game and that game right now is on CBS okay let's get you caught up on what's been going on around the league the Panthers taking on the Saints Dave Canales remember he's got the number one overall pick Bryce young and his first attempt of the year is an interception yeah Mar new coach same old story for the Carolina Panthers did not look good talk about dominating in all three phases defense taking it away Derek Carr was on fire Sprint out this way don't tell your high school Co quarterback to throw back across the final dere car pulls it off Foster Maro finishes it Derek Carr was balling today he was aggressive and throwing bombs everywhere yeah 200 passing yards three touchdown passes and Daven clown he Carolina all right the Raiders taking on the Chargers we got Jim Harbaugh fresh off that National Championship with Michigan Garner mchi was named the starter and Antonio Pierce in his first full season as the head coach let's get you to the the Highlight the one highlight we have for the Raiders yeah I was about to say Raiders fan Al magon makes this catch but if you came here to see Raiders highlights enjoy this one cuz that's it for today there you go the 31 yd touchdown get excited the Raiders were up 73 there but to the fourth quarter we go and a lot going well on the ground for the Chargers we knew what Jim Harbaugh was going to be about the running game dobins pulled off a 61 y that really got them going hard runs and they kept it on the ground for that game yeah dobins had 135 yards rushing and now what do we think about the new look Harbaugh Chargers I think the biggest thing is tough detailed and Jim Harbaugh teams don't beat themselves right Herbert was efficient it wasn't wowing but running the ball and being physical is what jumped to me but guess what they're going to have to play against Kansas City in that division playing against the Raiders where they only scored 10 points that's cool but that offense took a while to get going for the Chargers I don't know if you can do that against Pat Mahomes but all the hires of the head coaches this off season this was the slam dunk for me he's won at every level I went to otaa practice and I'm out on the practice field for 2 seconds it's an operation they know what to do they'll have an identity they'll be physical they'll be tough they'll be a Jim Harbaugh football team shout out their defense too they stepped up today yeah next up for the Chargers they have Carolina so that's probably good news too that's game number two um all right let's check in and see what's going on in Detroit oh we got the selfie cam with Jack making their way into the stadium hey look at that D he's got his Entourage with them D har they got their security we'll check in with the guys inside the stadium next [Music] to the yes sir this is football night in America served by [Applause] Applebee's welcome to Applebees can I interest you in America's favorite boneless wings for just 50 cents each I have the 50 Cent cover your mouth they can steal your order I'll have the 50 Cent boneless wings I'll have the same perfect they'll never see it coming he can coach anything can he he he can and he is the perfect coach for the Detroit area he's been awesome here that's a fun commercial right there Apple bees they got the right guy we're now in the stadium thanks to Applebee's the new official Grill and Bar of the NFL talking about the Lions though took off last year but they're looking to fix some things defensively start with the second yeah it was the defense that holding them back the Lions this is the most talented secondary I've seen them have Coach they finally went out and got some guys on the outside that could play that tight manto man coverage that's something that they really struggled at last year and they struggled also with a lot of blown coverages yeah they had a great year as a team but the one weak spot was that secondary they went out and address it new players but as you know it's not just Talent on paper you've got to play together get that chemistry make the the calls together we'll see how they jail they go out and they get Carlton Davis who's a veteran player they go draft terion Arnold you already have Brian Branch I this is one of the best secondaries and not the best secondary I've seen the Lions have let's check in around the division a little bit though we were watching this Vikings game earlier the Vikings also with the New York Giants the Giants jerseys I don't know what they were doing with this the Giants they played as bad as their jerseys looked as well Sam darnold first start for him in a Vikings uniform go to the second quarter Vikings up 73 fourth down they elect to go for it just the best wide receiver in the NFL versus a seconde player with no inside help you have to double team him Coach third quarter used Jefferson is a little decoy here when you overemphasize one guy look at Jefferson get a man open downfield so there's Daniel Jones and he was looking for answers in these new uniforms that they're trying to sport early in the season trying to create a little bit of a spark it's 21-6 a spark there was not Andrew vanel to the house this is why Brian Flor is he loves veteran players they're smart they're already always in the right position this guy had an outstanding year last year with the Miami Dolphins the Giants fans have no idea could do they coach so what works for Minnesota do we believe well the defense Brian flor's had those guys ready he went out and got some veteran players Harrison Smith had an interception Andrew vanko he had a pick six so those veteran players really really made an impact coach and we might have to start calling head coach Kevin okell the quarterback Whisperer he did a great job getting SA Sam darn ready slow down it's one game Co it's one game but he was good today good today they it worked out perfectly for Minnesota they end up going with darnold a guy who's been there before as we send it back in to Maria Taylor she's been there before too been there before been there done that uh Gino you've been there done that football night alert coming your way and ultimately the Seahawks pulling off the victory the game final Seahawks offense took off in the second half this one puts it away great throw and unbelievable catch by Tyler Lockett to close it out high fives all around up there at the pr go 26 to 20 the victory goes to Gino Smith and the Seahawks bring the energy powered by the all electric Acura ZDX di touchdown number two stay up stay up I'm four touchdowns from the bills QB we were rolling pretty well on offense during the halftime they looked at each other and said we got this Tyreek Stevenson for the [Music] lead football night in America is brought to you by Applebee's the official Grill and Bar sponsor of the NFL just a couple of Hall of Fame running backs huh Jason wow man you kidding me look at those two legends come in all shapes and sizes the goggles right there that's what you know problem there he is there he is Eric Dickerson he's hype too look at him oh Flex on him oh yeah look at that we just got to get him some goggles and legend himself man nobody was better in the open field than that guy incredible both were top 10 all time in rushing yards it's just good to see him just near the field all right the Cardinals taking on the bills to open up the season the bills find themselves down 17 to3 in this one this is a huge point in the football game they are being dominated by Arizona it's about to be sacked behind the chains they get roughing the quarterback penalty there with the the illegal hit To The Head and the game really changed from this point on and then we get Josh Allen scoring before the half so they feel good going into halftime eara yeah so it's 1710 at the half which feels a lot better than 173 and then the fourth quarter the bills are up 24 to 20 a little new Dynamic kickoff action for oh yeah that's a they they came out in the second half scored right away right did the old New England belich mccordi thing that set them up and then Josh Allen just to make magic deon's seen that probably a few times in his life he did that to me one time yeah he he does it to a lot of people here's your new kickoff here we go here's the kickoff this was the kickoff game uh really big time return here by DJ Dallas you're thinking hey time's an issue they're down by 11 you return a kickoff for a touchdown uhoh now Arizona's got a chance to get really back into this thing impressive DJ D and then he jumps into the crowds you see that they had to like push him better watch out they to push him back down okay this is the last chance for Kyler Murray who really played great all day he did he made a lot of great plays throws gives his guy a chance here it's in his Bread Basket a little contact downfield but I like the no call good me too no contact I hear yeah you see heavily taped is Josh Allen's hand though his left hand Mike Florio what is the latest on yeah apparent left-hand injury although coach Sean McDermot referred to a forearm at one point Allan said it's fine he'll probably get an x-ray that's an important x-ray because he definitely has a game in Miami on Thursday night yeah it's a short week for Josh Allen so we will see what is going to happen there keeping up with latest on Pro Football Talk uh all right let's talk about Miami and the Jaguars Tyreek Hill remember earlier this morning he was detained by police outside of Hard Rock stadium for a traffic violation but was still good to go and play in this one let's go to the second half the Jags are up 10 and this most certainly was the turning point of the game it absolutely was Miami is down 10 they're going in they're going to make it Jacksonville is going to make it a 17-point game Javon Holland knocks the ball out put that on the clinic reel for punching and this swung the entire game they're going to go up 17 at this point one play later guess who they throw it to he's out of the handcuffs and he's going to take 80 yards for the touchdown to cut the lead to three unreal their big strike abilities am Tak away angles that's unbelievable seeing that and check out the celebration Tyreek said we had something else planned but after what happened earlier today jayen wall had come uncuff me okay and that changed the game all right two minutes left TOA he's going to look and find Jaylen Wadd now you're starting to work very well together this was a big win for Miami cuz they're winning different ways you know they're they're a great front running team they're like Showtime this was dirty Sanders was the Difference Maker this is the game winner huge win for the Dolphins okay tumultuous day for Tyreek Hill that ended on a high point let's hear from him after the win but I do want to say I do want to be able to use this platform to say like what if I wasn't Tyreek hill bro like I want to be able to you know use this platform you know to figure out to figure out a way to like flip this and you know make it a positive on both ends on my end and then also Miami Dade you know so that way we can team together and you know do something positive for the community cuz that's what it's all about bro I'm just glad that my teammates were there to like support me in that situation cuz I felt alone you know and when they showed up um it made like it made me realize that we got a good team this year dog for them to like put their for them to put their their life on the line you know what I'm saying so it was amazing to see man cuz I know at the end of the day I still got a job to do you feel me and nobody worried about if reek come in you know if he Dro three passes cuz he's still thinking about the little scenario it's great to hear Tyreek Hill trying to turn into a positive but what would be the latest Mike Florio well the support that Tyreek Hill referred to included clus Campbell a former Walter pton NFL man of the year he said after the game he went over to deescalate the situation he was handcuffed and cited for dis obeying a police officer's order as to Tyreek Hill Miami Dade Police Department Internal Affairs division has begun an investigation agent Drew rosenhouse told me after the game that the internal affairs has reached out to Tyreek Hil to speak to him lawyers are considering all options including possible litigation and one officer has already been placed on what they are calling administrative duties Maria all right pretty more news to come from that storyline all right let's keep it moving the Patriots taking on the Bengals and Joe burrow New Look new hair will it pay off on the field not so much let's go straight to the second quarter hits a nice pass over the middle but KY Dugger that new culture in New England not giving up on the play punches the ball out a big play right on the one or two yard line are you saying you didn't have this culture before I'm just saying they they're building a new culture here just checking you guys did win Seven Super Bowl let's keep with the culture though the Long Snapper has the culture too too much negativity around me right now with no negativity in Cincinnati right there forcing a fumble on the punt Hawkins picks it up big stop for New England all right we go later into the third we're at Fourth and two and Cincinnati trying to get something going well this play right here looks like a good play looks like they're going to pick up the first down jnan Jones flies out of the secondary what a big hit right there there you go Mayo big stick to Rod Mayo gets this first and he talked to Devon mccordi afterwards yeah it's Especial because you know there's a lot of chatter on the outside but we don't care the coaches don't care the players don't care they just come to work every day and and get better and look we'll go through the film I'm sure there's things that uh correct at the same time the mentality the toughness the it really doesn't matter you know it's the the things we did during training camp when guys didn't want to you when guys were like man go to the hill and they didn't want to go it's all those things that really showed up today that's your guy what else did he tell you on the FaceTime he got the Gatorade bath he said it was cold but it messed up his sneakers he had special sneakers Nike sent them Air Force once equipment manager my guy stick out in New England he said he'll fix him get got him right but it's still a big win for the Patriots you talked earlier about the slow start for the Bengals but let's spend some time talking about what New England showed us we had questions about who was going to play quarterback how they were going to show up but like you said the identity was what stood out the biggest question was the offensive line rre Stevenson comes out rushes for over a 100 yards really that was the point for New England we're going to run the ball set up some play action but jacobe Brett did a awesome job of getting them out of some bad situations simy has Cincinnati going to the Super Bowl right they go to Cincinnati and they win this game everybody's talking about them they the worst team in the National Football League Gerard Mayo had them believing they played the game the right way and they are building something special there with his stamp on it it's impressive win for them what do you have to say for yourself well I have to say like listen this is the Bengals fault in a lot of ways offseason drama the te Higgins the Jamar Chase and it's hard not to think oh Patriots week one Chiefs down the road next week and it's like they kind of slept on the Patriots and it looked like it today I told you the other day stop looking at that old playoff game between Kansas City and bangal they have to prove it and it's been a tough couple even last year tough start now we're right back at the same thing I don't know how to get out of this yeah Jamar Chase targeted just six times on the day as well all right it's time for the draftking sports book three play Matthew Barry who do you have thanks Maria you know one of my favorite players in the NFL is Cooper cup and when he's healthy he is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL he's healthy and this line does not reflect that this is way too low for a guy that's going to be targeted early and often by Matthew Stafford in a game in which I expect the ram speed down and throwing quite a bit give me the over 67 a half receiving yards for Cooper cck other side of the ball how about Jared gof if you have listened to me watched me or even just tolerated me on fantasy football happy hour at any point during the last two years you know we've talked about Jared Goff and how good he is at home last year he averaged 280 passing yards a game in Ford Field so I'm taking an all line he just needs to get to 250 tonight I think he does that easily and when he's throwing who's he throwing to of course Aman Ross St Brown you knew I had to work away to get my ride or die from last year into this parl get this right last year Aman Rob St Brown cleared at least 80 yards in every single home game except one I think he does it again tonight so yeah give me the sun god over 80 that's my D DraftKings three play for tonight golf cup and Aman raw St brown guys yeah another guy that you get thrown there is Jameson Williams they talked about him all training camp armar Brown said I feel sorry for whatever DB has to run with this guy C we said it he was at in the Giants joint practice fly by he can fly he can he is going to be their deep Target off these play action passes and don't forget number 99 is not going to be playing defensive line a little time to throw it that way all right we'll be right back getting you set for week one of Sunday Night Football [Music] all here we go boys here we go inv the wrong that's a way to start hey guys what's going on about get Lou than ever been to [Applause] hereit the RS are on end and you'll be World Chang Welcome to the back part this is football night in America served by [Applause] Applebee's oh yeah Matthew Stafford right back on his old home field but he's got Aiden Hutchinson waiting to wreck his return again he put up two sacks he was all over the field that wild card in January round I love watching um watching him play he plays with Incredible passion he plays with great energy and he reminds me of Max Crosby coach because he's all over the place but one of the things that I really like about him when he's on the sideline he's constantly encouraging and talking and communicating with his teammates and for the Rams defense Jack the story is for the first time no Aaron Donald where is the pressure going to come from they drafted Jared vers number one but no one guy is going to replace Aaron Rodney they've got to get a multitude of guys contributing Aaron Donald is the greatest defense player that I've ever watched play in in my generation but when you look at their defensive line they've gotten deeper they've gotten cheaper now the Rams use that money and and allocate it in different spots but he will be missed but this will be a strength of the of the Rams and eventually they'll get that pressure this is a great offensive line new defensive coordinator Chris schula might have to dial up more blitzes tonight than they've been used to safy down because with that big physical offensive line the Lions will try to establish the the line of scrimmage Jack I'm betting on Sha mcy and Company to figure things out without Aaron Don and sha McMay entering year eight one of the brightest leaders in the NFL and Jason Garrett put that MC B mind to the Tas here out win can we put you on the spot for a second absolutely you want to play the memory game I don't know if I do or not you're the offensive coordinator in Washington 2016 big win over the Packers on Sunday Night Football Who led Washington in scrimmage yards that Game Gear garon had a big night he had a long touchdown but it had to probably be Jameson Crowder that night Rob Kelly Rob Kelly did scrimmage yards okay we're in Sunday night football again 21 season opener Stafford becomes the first player since John stoer with the 68 Bengals to do what well I don't know what the stat would be to have his highest quarterback rating that he had in his career to throw a touchdown on the third play of his career as a ram to Van Jefferson I'm not sure exactly where we're going with this but we ended up winning against the Bears in a big game had two touchdown passes over 50 yards yes the longest play from scrimmage in the Super Bowl when we played in it that was probably Odell beckhams third down in 10 Catch 35 yards the legend yeah how many yards did Rob Kelly have that one's going to piss me off I want to know what pier garon and Jameson Crowder statline that game was Jason I like you as a game show about young Alex for back huh might be a little too you learned a lot being with Shan MC I did I spent the day with them in the spring it's a football culture it's a football environment I sat all the meetings I'm in the receiver meeting Eric yber the receiver coach one of the best in the NFL but the guy who's standing up coaching the team as much as anybody else Cooper cup he's walking up he's replaying films he's going over the guys puking AA his eyes are as wide as can be listening to cup the environment is incredible it's all about ball they all love it it's fantastic easy to see why they've been so successful no doubt about that and you're going to see that chemistry kind of playing out hopefully here in week one on Sunday Night Football all right let's get you into some more highlights the AFC South we go the Texans and the Colts just a couple of former top five picks and remember Stefon Diggs is now with the Texans not another toy for CJ Str why not why not let's go to the second quarter stad hitting the former Bill dicks keep them happy find him in the Red Zone not a ton of catches not a lot of yards but he got in the end zone twice and that was the first one right there Anthony Rich remember just four games as a rookie that shoulder injury but the shoulder looks kind of good well you remember he's still a rookie but right here throws a D in there in the middle of the field and dlan does the rest running by everybody for a nice touchdown right there Richardson two passing touchdowns one rushing TD on the day as well later in the fourth on Fourth and goal they're going to go for it Texans going and who you going to go to you going to find Stefon Diggs again his second touchdown there's just too many weapons in Houston pick whoever you want CJ Stout all right Deo Murray you got to feel good about that one walking away with that two-point Victory on the road against the Colt all right we got the commanders and Jaden Daniels he is making his first career start and it's taking place against the bugs oh look at that we know that but you know it's Tampa Bay and today it was Baker's Bay okay that's what it was Mike Evans big throw down here great catch you little bumping and pushing there but he's big and strong uh Baker Mayfield was phenomenal today throughout the game made a lot of big throws for them and again he finds his other best buddy Chris good godlin right here touchdown they never look back four passing touchdowns for Mayfield 289 yards as he made kova his daughter very very proud on this day getting the victory against the commanders all right the Titans taking on the Bears Caleb Williams the number one overall pick welcome to the league sir it would be a rocky start okay this one was not his fa it was Rocky all day long you're looking for Keenan Allen down in a Red Zone Allen gets the separation Caleb puts it on him but they can't finish it yeah they were down 173 early in this one go to the second half this is when they make their big comeback let's call on the defense on the special team yeah it was not about their offense 150 yards on off def but the special team showed up lock pun Simone B's got to be doing some back flip after this one her husband running it in yeah Jonathan Owens J almost gave Sim BS a heart attack as she says right there but he returns it and how about this the Bears on their way to scoring 24 unanswered points in this one to the fourth quarter we go and will Levis is intercepted just a terrible decision by Levis you're up one in the ball game with seven and change to go he's going down he flips it out there Tyrone Stevenson makes him pay zero offensive touchdowns on the day for Caleb Williams they still get the win here's what he had to say you know the name of the game for today for the offense has just not been on the same page passing wise and then you know Run game um you know we'll we'll be better obviously you know it's great to get this first win um and uh you know we're all excited we into the locker room celebrate I sat down enjoyed the moment um and just watching all the guys celebrate understand that I need to be better I will be better and then uh you you know um you know just taking in the first win um it's it's unbelievable unbelievable you get the win despite the fact it's the fewest yards in a win by any team since 2020 uh it's time now for the Lowe's home team help Chris Jason Caleb William a little out of rhythm today yeah out of rhythm to say the least I think that's a compliment they were sloppy as can be and a ton of just misses by Caleb Williams throughout the early part of this ball game it just they had no rhythm they had they were out of sync the whole time he didn't look comfortable missed some big throws early on in this game this is a big throw right here right down the left sideline you go oh man this is a walk-in touchdown to Keenan Allen doesn't get it batted balls around the line of scrimmage right Jason that was an issue throughout the day as well they couldn't find any plays they they could get to in the passing game and all and then he finds out that it's a little bit different than College all these guys in the NFL can run they chased them down not a lot of positive plays for 18 right I think he tried to make a little too much magic happen the thing I think they got to change a little bit in the next next game be a little more aggressive in early Downs a lot of running the ball early and then third down hey let's throw with Caleb that's got to change Maria it's the hardest Rhythm there is in football give them some chances to get some easy completions exact on early Downs no doubt about that all right well week two Caleb Williams and the Bears they get the Texans that'll be on Sunday Night Football and if you take a look at what the skill position did for the Texans I'm a little I don't know I'd be a little fearful going into it but Joe Mixon had a chance to speak with Mike Florio on his big day yeah it's year number eight for Joe Mixon I said you're a little bit too old for having 33 touches and 159 total rushing yards he said I'm just reaching my Prime now he'd been traded by the Bengals to the Texans after the Bengals were actually going to release him in the offseason I asked him would you like to play the Bengals this year they're not on the schedule he said no I don't I just want to leave them where they're at just like where they left me Maria spicy I like that yes but he was burning today in the Run game for sure 159 yards rushing for Mixon you know who thought he was in his Prime Nick cross and Julian Blackman the safeties for the Colts 27 combined tackles when you have when your safeties have that many tackles it's a long day yeah you don't want to have those kind of problems but CJ stra pick your poison whoever you want to go to I mean it's Unstoppable right now yeah certainly impressive Nico Collins remember he's coming back and Stefon digs planted you said keep him happy you thinky after this one he looks happy out there he looks happy all right we got a couple of highlights still left on the board including the Cowboys as they opened up that got paid and I they get paid off okay in week one we're going to get you the highlights that's coming up [Music] next welcome to the Hyundai Sunday night kickoff the city of Detroit the passion one team one Pride everyone grew up with the 313 and the crit that's what we do here we get it we got the talent can we really take this to the next step it really feels special this year I don't see bust I see Super Bowl but how I feel right now this is for the city this is for Detroit they deserve this great B is representing Detroit this city is so ready to explode for this football team celebrate boys celebrate what they've done and how they come together we have a lot to look forward to with this team pick Park oh baby stand up for field look at this this City's going to light up this city is going to just light up this is just the beginning boys and it's game on let's go baby time to get up boot up time to go to work we've been here since yesterday but a knows that this city is ready to explode coach Jack I grew up here I've been a lions fan for 67 years I've never seen it like this before I talked to Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson on the sideline they said the same thing R the energy is just electric but coach one of the things that I noticed on the field is there the ram starting running back Kiren Williams back there catching punts there's no way I'm going to allow my starting running back back there catching puns I think they should find someone else how about for Jameson Williams coach the potential we know it it's massive could this be his night I talked to Lions coaches and they said he's had a great camp they're looking forward to it but they also told me no Aaron Donald tonight for the Rams also no Ernest Jones last year starting middle linebacker so look for them to pound the ball first and then get it to Jameson William they also told me that Williams will be an integral part of this offense he's going to obviously take some shots but also they said he gained 5 lbs so he's come back into Camp he's stronger he's more confident so now the skinny guy now he gained 5 lb super for two on hot R and that was on the field presented by Hyundai and while we're on the field we can tell you they are booing Matthew Stafford right now he makes his second home did some great things for you guys for different results Maria Taylor all right thank you Jack and it is time to head to Atlanta as we get you caught up on all the games happening today the Falcons were in appalachi High School t-shirts during warm-ups to remember the victims of the shooting that occurred there on Wednesday they also had a moment of silence uh Justin Fields actually grew up in Atlanta but he's starting in place of Russell Wilson he's out with the cast he would have 156 passing yards but it didn't really matter who was under Center no it did not it was Pittsburgh blitzburgh defense all day long Pittsburgh played in the preseason they looked like a team that played in the preaches and they were the more physical team on the field today against the Falcons Mike Tom's out here giving out kisses oh you know with a def passes like this he's going to give that lots of kisses and then this is a great acquisition in the off season Dante Jackson got him from the Carolina Panthers he gets the big pick late in the game that really put atanta in a tough spot okay TJ watt had a couple of sacks to race by penalty so this was only fitting it was he's unreal I I mean it's just you watch the Steelers and you just go I mean how many plays is he going to make today TJ watt great game yeah it was a walk-off sack two tackles for loss a fumble recovery and Mike floro had a chance to catch up with them after the game well he told me that there were so many Steelers fans at that game today that the Falcons had to switch to a silent count early and he said that is a huge Advantage for a defense here's another Advantage film study TJ watt said he found what he called a golden nugget studying film that gave him perfect timing to get a sack to force a fumble the problem was it was too perfect he was called for offside and he wasn't happy about it he said the official told him in halftime he might have made a mistake on that one one last thing at this point in his career TJ wat said he's only motivated by winning not individual Awards not the fact that he fell to number in the 2017 draft and he told me coach Garrett when the phone rang and the Steelers picked him 7 years ago he thought it was you we should have taken him floral but wait in the screening room who was like TJ watt TJ watt TJ watt the entire time he's the most impactful defensive player there is in the National Football League bar nun I love the guy yeah you still want him I know I still want him I know he still wants him if he could pick him right now he wouldn't bring him in thisio I know Deon would be gone with his box somewhere else all right let's roll through another highlight we have Dallas taking on Cleveland they're on the road and how about it we got Tom Brady Tom you're okay Dak Prescott he's hours after agreeing to that fouryear deal he's the highest paid player in NFL history and he's showing and playing just like it Jim Schwarz you can't do this cover zero no help he's going to see it he's going to eat it up excellent Anticipation by Dak great throw he offended for the Cowboys yeah later in the first Micah Parsons just going to pick up where he left off last season they were all over Deshawn Watson a saag there by Michael Parson Lawrence had two sacks they had nine QB hits on the day Unstoppable up front they have dominant on offense dominant on defense and don't kick it to this guy kavante Turin the best in the National Football League at this the Cowboys bludging the Browns at their place yeah that was a 60yd touchdown run Dallas they get the Victory and you can see Dak Prescott he's coming off the best statistical year that he's ever had and all he did was improve and now we have a time for an Allstate checkin Chris Sims Dak CD they got paid and they look good that's right you want your stars to play the best and the biggest games it's the Cleveland Browns they're one of the best defenses in football we know that and Jerry Jones got return on investment today that's right how about them Cowboys okay Dak Prescott over the middle CD lamb looks like he's been practicing all year long he looked great today tough catch over the middle hey one-on-one on the outside it just throw it to me Dak great job using his body great catch great throw by Dak Prescott and the thing I love is they just said hey he's our guy we're featuring him we don't care he's only been here for a few weeks give him the little reverse end around there great job by Dak Prescott CD lamb way to go Cowboys all right that was the All State check-in and I got to ask you Jason cuz you coached Dak uh what was your reaction to hearing that he finally got the deal done and it was really like hours before the game I am so happy for him he represents everything you want in a football player leader your football team there's a lot of distraction in Dallas okay there has been for a long long time and he's amazing he stands up there at the podium and just handles all that stuff the right way you're talking about leadership his is the best that there is and the guys around him they love to play for him again on display today in Cleveland yeah if you're out there you keep talking about his playoff games and play forget all of that the guy is an amazing quarterback he continues to do it and what I liked about today was sim said it in the screening room he loved the plan by Dallas getting the ball to CD lamb the different running plays Ezekiel Elliott they just got everybody involved and they took off from the beginning going right at Cleveland and they neutralized miles Garrett one of the best defensive players in the National Football League with that plan but back to Dak uh he just plays the game at a high level I hear these clowns on TV say he's overrated he's not in the top 10 watch the game he's incredible football player great leader for that team we are not the Clown on TV we got yeah that's not us we got to give some love to that Dallas defense too Zimmer comes in he says he wants he wants everybody to remember he was a good coach and they CA Havoc for Deshaun Watson and that Cleveland offense they had six sacks and two interceptions and how about deshun Watson and still kind of struggling to get it going offensively he he has to find his way to get in Rhythm no preseason games hasn't played a snap since week 10 of last year this was the first snaps so he has to get back in Rhythm it's going to be critical for them to run the football take some pressure off for him get some movement some play action some nakeds off of the running game if he feels the burden he's not going to be ready to play at a high level all right guys it is time for Barry's bet uh brought to you by draftking Sportsbook Matthew Hey listen Matthew Stafford Jared gof I'm on Ross St Brown Cooper cup so many big names in this game so of course I'm going with khif Raymond yeah you heard me the third wide receiver for the Detroit Lions he's going to be out there a lot in the game that I expect again Jared GF to be throwing a lot I think this line is too low 19 and a half he had at least 20 receiving yards in 11 different games last year when his role was actually smaller so yeah give me the over on 19 and half receiving yards for the third wide receiver for the Lions khif Raymond that is my best bet tonight Hey Barry reaching in the bag tonight bar King sports book is the number one place to bet touchdowns and new customers can bet $5 and get $250 in bonus bets instantly plus get one month of NFL Plus premium download the app and use promo code SNF when you sign up Cooper cup getting set to start his eighth season and you heard Jason say it he's been a leader he's leader in the locker room leader in the film room we'll see if he'll be a leader on the field the lion Superstar wide receiver am mon Ros St Brown coming off an all pro season he got paid this spring and caught up with Rodney earlier when you look around and you see all these fans in these stands supporting yelling and screaming what does that do for this team man the city is the best city in the world the fans best fans in the world we couldn't without him man they're out here early before a kickoff two hours before they're the energy they're the spark the spark plug for us we're going to need them today but they're the best man you had a great game in the playoffs what is your message what was your message this week to the wide receivers man we just got to stay hungry we know how last year ended uh it wasn't the way we wanted to end but we got a new start fresh start this year we control our own outcome our own destiny one week out of time it's week one we got to take care of it last question what's up with that drop in warm-ups man randel told me mention that to you he said you get so frustrated when you drop the ball it ain't going to happen in the game so i' rather get it out in uh in warmart than in the game so that's U but no I can't have the jobs all the best to you thanks for appreciate it bro leave it to Rodney to theer right before the game starts we love you you know Rodney wouldn't like that if somebody did to him but he doesn't yeah but asking the hard-hitting questions all right it is time for Sunday Funday grab your mimosa and let's talk about what we enjoy enoyed seeing already today and we start with the Bears because we had the Owens touchdown take a listen to the radio call on the ground picked up to the 10 to the five to the end zone with a touchdown on the black punt by the Bears Jonathan Owens welcome to Chicago the first touchdown of the year comes by way of special teams I don't want to say that was a gold medal play it that was a that then it was an Olympic special day because that defense down 17 zip and they scored 24 straight points Chicago they won a game without an offensive touchdown Stevenson takes the kick yeah it was true old school Bears shout out the Bears finding ways to win we don't need offense in this league yes Mayhem mway you get the victory we'll see you week two On th Night Football what about Superman who got that I I beg to they do need offense in this league this he is unreal Jason Garrett said it a million times it's a quarterback league and Buffalo's got that guy and kickers are people too kickers are people to Boswell 6 for six three of them over 50 yards it was about defense special team the guy punt what doesn't this guy do a big day for Boswell down there in Atlanta four to three no offense no quarterback I'm just saying you're right game a Steelers win to like Steelers win okay listen the best thing that happened to a Cincinnati bangal all day was Joey Chestnut fans in a brought worse eating contest well I would expect him to beat the fans for sure anything that he's doing is gross kobashi was not there though no kobash K 18 brought worse in 3 minutes we're going to try it in the screening room I'll keep you posted it's time now for tonight's home team picks brought to you by Lowe's America is going with the Detroit Lions and I think that are most of us doing the same are we on the same page well [Music] America this is not a good thing this is a terrible thing Maria you're supposed to take one for the team screen right there that's on me but I'm already one in one I ain't taking nothing for the team you understand what I'm saying where are the standings why aren the standings up there we're not going to talk about it uh all right hot rod Tony what do you think this game is going to come down to well I was told by the Rams coaches that the Lions have a lot of different weapons but the the biggest and the most dangerous weapon is Sam leapor and they have a special package for him and on the Rams side Matthew Stafford in the playoff game threw for over 350 yards it's a totally new secondary and the defensive coordinator for the Lions Aaron Glenn told us those guys are ready but I think Stafford's going to test the new guys tonight coach I think another story line would be just the big physical offensive line of the Detroit Lions against this smaller quicker more athletic defensive front of the Rams and this noise and the crowd is awesome out here Mar we know you guys can barely hear yourselves think uh but if the Rams do get a win and prove us wrong and they get us on social media what happens this game is about the Red Zone last year in the playoff game Detroit three for three Rams 0 for three if that bounces out a little bit Matthew Stafford's got a shot Rodney said it I worry about the Rams front seven against this running game of the Lions and then the paction pass off of it and I'm looking forward to seeing this lion secondary come together in a game preseason is one thing practice is one thing how do you do it against a guy like Stafford Stafford in his 16th season will lead out the ran those were tonight's home team picks brought to you by Lowe's all right what a scene in Detroit for a playoff rematch we got Mike too Chris Collinsworth Melissa St right after Carrie Underwood's brand new opener kicks things [Applause] off this has been the Hyundai Sunday night kickoff Spanish language audio provided by telmundo Deportes or watch tonight's game in Spanish on universo