NBC Sports Chicago

● By Glynn Morgan

Accuracy: 0.72%1422nd Place
Wow! What an incredible first week in the NFL, and at the same time, a bit of a cautionary tale, too. The Jets invested heavily in Aaron Rodgers being their quarterback for a championship run. Unfortunately, his Achilles tear made Humpty Dumpty shake his head at New York's Super Bowl aspirations. The Bears quite possibly played worse than last year's three-win team, while the Lions appear to be a top NFC Super Bowl contender. Meanwhile, the collegiate game is flourishing, with various teams ascending past traditional powerhouses. The Colorado Buffaloes are fascinating, Oregon State is looming, and old blue bloods like Texas and Penn State are reemerging!

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