NFL Week 1 grades for all 32 teams: Ravens roll to an 'A-,' Bills earn high mark
The 2026 NFL season kicked off with a series of notable games, including high-scoring matchups and unexpected upsets. Analysts are providing weekly performance grades for all 32 teams as the season progresses.
Why it matters
NFL season openers often set the narrative for the year, and performance tracking is a staple of sports journalism that engages a massive fan base.
The start of the 2026 season is here, and like we do every year, we're going to be grading every game that's played between now and January.
The first week of the season always seems to get a little crazy, and this year was no exception. In the early games on Sunday, we saw the Saints claw back from a 21-0 deficit to force overtime against the Lions , only to lose on a two-point conversion attempt. We also saw the Bears and Panthers make NFL history by combining for 96 points, the highest total ever in a Week 1 game ( and a Scoragami! ).
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