Roaring crowds and modern-day giants of men running at neck- breaking speeds rule the fields once more, as fans filled stadiums across the United States to enjoy what is most likely the most watched sport in the country.
After this summer's frightening lockout, NFL fans were dazzled by, and perhaps more thankful than ever, for the first weeks of football.
Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears made a great game-changing interception against the Atlanta Falcons, leading the Bears to a 30-12 victory. New York Jets running back, Joe McKnight, in a play rarely seen, blocked a critical field goal, giving the Jets their first season win.
Week one was definitely the "Week of the Rookies." The newcomers spent their opening games showing fans and spectators why they're here playing with the big boys.
Carolina Panther's new quarterback, Heisman winner, Cam Newton, started his professional career throwing more than 400 yards in his opening game, setting a new record for rookie quarterbacks. Randall Cobb, a draft pick for Green Bay, returned a kick-off for 108 yards. Helping the Packers win their opening game against the New Orleans Saints.
Though the Super Bowl is months away, teams are preparing for vicious competition, as is the case for the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Michael Vick told the Philadelphia Sports Daily that the team is on their Super Bowl run this season. But before they can start talking about the big finale, they need to defeat last year's nemesis, Green Bay, who beat them out of the 2011 playoffs. However, when you're throwing to one of the fastest wide receivers, DeSean Jackson, in the NFL, maybe Mr. Vick knows something the rest of us do not.
Players bargained to have less work-outs during the off-season in order to prevent the likelihood of injuries. Many players opened this season with career threatening injuries.
A spokesman for the Indianapolis Colts confirmed the likelihood of franchise quarterback, Peyton Manning returning to the field is very slim. Doctors suggest his recovery can take from two to six months, possibly making him inactive until March of 2012. While recovering from a neck surgery, the Colts coaches have been scouting some of the rising and most known college quarterbacks such as Andy Luck from Stanford University. Recent interviews with Colts vice chairman, Bill Polian, confirmed the Colts are indeed interested in getting a new quarterback.
"Peyton and I did talk when we did his last contract that the time is approaching to look at new quarterbacks' and we have to evaluate whether they could be starting quarterbacks for the Indianapolis Colts," said Mr. Polian in an article written by the Associated Press.
This Sunday, fans should expect to see some great match-ups, like the Super Bowl champions, Green Bay Packers going against the Chicago Bears. The New York Giants will play the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Indianapolis Colts.
Cam Newton broke yet another record this weekend, passing 432 yards in his second NFL game, with an overall count of 854 yards this season. The most so far by any other rookie in NFL history, however, even with those kinds of statistics it wasn't enough to defeat the reigning champs.
The Panthers struggled against Green Bays' superior defense. At the end of the first half the score was 7-13 with the Panthers in the lead. However, after three interceptions thrown by Mr. Newton, the game changed in the reigning champs favor. Green Bay won 30-23.
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