After an absurdly long offseason, Week 1 of the NFL season is now behind us, and we were treated to some absolute doozies by the schedule makers. There were multiple revenge games, big-time rookie debuts, and even some high-profile showdowns in prime time. With that being the case here at betcha, we are here to relive the action with you throughout the season as we provide a weekly review. In that analysis, we will dive into player performances, highlights, and the best games across the slate. After rewatching plenty of the action, we have our maiden review ready to roll.

Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Week

Offensive – Emeka Egbuka | Wide Receiver | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

There were some surprised fans when the Bucs opted for Emeka Egbuka during the 2025 NFL Draft, especially with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin still on the roster. However, they decided to spend their first-round pick on him, and he has already begun to repay them for that decision. In his NFL debut against the Falcons, who have one of the better cornerback groups in the league, the Ohio State product went for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Looking deeper into the data behind his performance, what stood out was the sheer workload he was asked to take on by the coaching staff. He played 97 percent of the offensive snaps, lining up both on the boundary and in the slot, showing off his versatility. On his opportunities, he made 4 catches on 6 targets and generated 16 yards after the catch, which is a promising sign of his ability to create in space.

This debut performance from Egbuka was, in my opinion, the most impressive among the offensive rookies in Week 1, and honestly, it is not super surprising based on the reports we have heard coming out of training camp. So while it wasn’t barnstorming, make sure to keep an eye on the savvy rook in the coming weeks.

Defensive – Will Johnson | Cornerback | Arizona Cardinals

One of the draft falls that wasn’t all that surprising in terms of happening, but was ridiculous in terms of how far it went, was cornerback Will Johnson out of Michigan. Agent 0, as he is now known for the Cardinals, was a freak show during his national championship-winning season as a sophomore and even won Defensive MVP in the final that year. After suffering a few hip injuries, he slipped down draft boards and landed with the Cardinals in the second round.

This weekend, he made his debut against the New Orleans Saints and looked every bit the top-10 talent he was projected to be entering the draft cycle. In coverage, he was targeted seven times, allowing four catches for only 32 yards, meaning he kept everything in front of him. He also recorded two pass breakups and had an interception wiped out after putting on a clinic against Rashid Shaheed, running the double move for him and then tracking the ball like a wide receiver before making a play on it. Unfortunately, it was called back because Max Melton was flagged for holding on the opposite side of the field, but Johnson’s play in isolation was phenomenal.

For me, this week was just validation for those who believed Johnson could return to the form he showed during his sophomore season at Michigan. It looks like Agent 0 has arrived in style at the pro level.

Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week

Offensive – Justin Herbert | Quarterback | LA Chargers

There were a few contenders for this award in Week One of the NFL season, with plenty of players balling out, especially during Sunday Night Football. However, my pick for Offensive Player of the Week suited up at Corinthians Stadium in São Paulo, and no, it’s not Patrick Mahomes. Instead, it was the signal caller on the other side of the field, Justin Herbert.

We already know Herbert has been an outstanding quarterback who has struggled to get over the hump, but his performance in Brazil looked like a different player than we have ever seen from the Chargers franchise cornerstone. Not only did he outduel Patrick Mahomes on opening weekend, but he was the best player in the stadium by a long way.

By the numbers, he threw for 318 yards and 3 touchdowns, while doing it with absurd efficiency. He completed 73.5 percent of his passes, had no turnover-worthy plays, and added a big time throw for good measure. It was not just through the air that Herbert carved up Spagnuolo’s defense. He also closed out the game in style with a scramble that resulted in a first down and a dramatic slide.

To me this was a statement game from the 27 year old who has generally been on the outside looking in of the top quarterbacks, but this performance is a huge step in the right direction.

Defensive – Harold Landry | Edge | New England Patriots

After making his first start for any team not named the Titans, Landry III showed exactly why the Patriots invested so heavily to bring him in and revamp their pass rush. Would you guess it? He did exactly that from an individual standpoint, posting a weekend-high 2.5 sacks while also leading the NFL in pressures with 8.

His impact was not limited to pass rushing either. He also generated 5 total stops, meaning he made 5 tackles that resulted in a failure for the Raiders offense. Unfortunately for him, he was unable to will his team to victory, as the Raiders were able to get the win over his Patriots. But there is no doubt Landry is looking like a strong investment by the new Patriots coaching staff and will be a critical player for Mike Vrabel if they are to take another step forward this season.

Now the question is whether he can keep up the consistency over the next few weeks, or if this was just a flash in the pan.

Game of the Week

There were two early contenders for Game of the Week in the Chiefs vs Chargers and Steelers vs Jets matchups, but both were blown out of the water by what took place on Sunday Night Football. The Bills and Ravens squared off to open the season in a rematch of last year’s divisional round. For Lamar and the Ravens, it was the perfect opportunity to get something back against Allen and the Bills, and for about 50 minutes, that seemed to be exactly what was happening.

Through the first three and a half quarters, the Ravens got everything they wanted at will against the Bills. Derrick Henry rushed for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns, Lamar Jackson racked up 280 total yards and 3 touchdowns, and Zay Flowers had one of the best games of his career with 143 yards and a touchdown. That trio’s dominance, combined with the defense keeping Josh Allen reasonably in check, had the Ravens leading 40 to 25 with the ball and just over nine minutes remaining.

Then the chaos began.

The Ravens gave the ball back to the Bills, with 6 minutes on the clock who still needed two scores to tie the game. Josh Allen led his squad down the field for a touchdown in just three minutes and twenty seconds, cutting the lead to 32 to 40. The Ravens got the ball back with a chance to close the game out, but in a shocking turn of events, Derrick Henry fumbled, and the Bills recovered.

In classic Josh Allen fashion, he led another touchdown drive, but they failed to convert the two-point attempt, leaving them two points shy. With under two minutes left, all the Ravens needed was one first down to ice the game, but they could not get it. That led to a punt and one last chance for Buffalo to pull off the unthinkable.

And they did exactly that. The Bills marched 66 yards in just one minute and twenty-six seconds, with no timeouts, and Matt Prater, signed off the street, drilled the game-winning field goal as time expired. The Bills completed a historic 22-point fourth quarter and delivered one of the most dramatic final five minutes in recent memory.