Week 1 NFL Highlights: Packers' Jordan Love, Bills' Josh Allen and Cowboys' Defensive Issues

Jordan Love threw for 60 yards per attempt against the Minnesota Vikings, a rate not seen since at least 2019, as his team faced blitz pressure on more than 70 percent of his dropbacks. He completed several long passes, including an 81-yard touchdown to Christian Watson, but a late-game interception by Harrison Smith helped seal a Packers loss.

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen accounted for multiple big plays in a 36-point victory over the Houston Texans. His contributions included a 21-yard rushing touchdown and several deep throws, such as a corner route to Dalton Kincaid and a post-route to Josh Palmer, which highlighted his ability to extend plays beyond the line of scrimmage.

The Dallas Cowboys' defense showed vulnerabilities against the New York Giants, who exploited a mismatch in the flat area for a Devin Singletary touchdown. The Cowboys' cover-3 “match” scheme left the flat uncovered when a rookie linebacker remained in his zone assignment, allowing the Giants to capitalize.

League-wide passing trends showed an increase in air yards per attempt, with the average rising to 7.7 yards, the highest for a Week 1 since 2019. Seven teams, including the Bills, Dolphins, Chargers, Packers, Ravens, Jaguars and Bears, averaged at least 9.5 air yards per attempt, indicating a more aggressive passing approach early in the season.