US Edition4 Playoff Teams, Including Both No. 1 Seeds, Had Disappointing Openers in the NFL's First Week
Key coaching changes and turnovers contributed to losses for four playoff teams, including both No. 1 seeds, in the opening NFL week of the 2025 season.
- On Sunday, Week 1 produced surprising defeats for playoff teams, as the Baltimore Ravens lost 41-40 to the Bills after surrendering a 15-point lead, and the Chiefs fell 27-21 to the Chargers in Brazil.
- The Detroit Lions faced staff and roster turnover, entering with expectations despite losing assistants and center Frank Ragnow to retirement, while Jared Goff's offense sputtered after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson departed.
- On Sunday in Green Bay, the Packers' defense forced a sack on Jared Goff, and the Lions failed to score a touchdown until the final minute in a 27-13 loss.
- Ravens coach and players framed it as a single setback, acknowledging the loss could impact home-field advantage but stressing it's 'just one game'; the Baltimore Ravens have faced six postseason disappointments with Lamar Jackson.
- Despite Week 1 setbacks, historical precedent suggests resilience as teams have 16 more games, with the Houston Texans overcoming an 0-2 start despite C.J. Stroud's heavy pressure.
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The Bakersfield Californian
4 playoff teams, including both No. 1 seeds, had disappointing openers in the NFL's first week
The NFL’s two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts, and the Baltimore Ravens blew a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead.
The two best teams of the last regular NFL season started 0-1 and the Baltimore Ravens wasted a 15-point lead in the last quarter.
Four playoff teams, including No. 1 seeds, had disappointing starts in Week 1
The NFL’s two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts, and the Baltimore Ravens blew a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead. Let the overreactions begin. The Detroit Lions were no contest for Jordan Love, Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. They joined the Kansas City Chiefs, who opened with a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil on Friday night. The Ravens became the fourth 2024 division winner to lose in Week 1 when Josh Al…
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