2022 NFL Season Week 1: What we learned, takeaways and future team outlooks

NFL fans who waited seven months for Week 1 of the 2022 season saw some jaw-dropping performances.

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There were upsets, comeback victories, two overtime games and a tie.

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Among the rookie first-round wide receivers, Carson Wentz stood out and propelled his team to victory.

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Quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business on the road against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles spent their money well this offseason with a record-breaking performance in a 38-35 victory.

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The San Francisco 49ers have decided to keep quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for now, but they started a new era with Trey Lance.

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The Cleveland Browns wore down the Carolina Panthers defense with their ground attack and pulled out a 26-24 win.

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Without quarterback Deshaun Watson, Cleveland can still string together wins with a strong ground attack and a stout defense.

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