By: Lindy Dixon
AFC West
The Denver Broncos started the year off with an impressive victory, rolling over the Baltimore Ravens 49-27. Highlighted by Peyton Manning’s record tying seven touchdown game, connecting with the Broncos new wide receiver, Wes Welker, for two of them.The Broncos looked strong even though they were playing without star defensive player Von Miller.
The Kansas City Chiefs are currently in a first place tie with the Broncos, as both Oakland and San Diego lost this week.
Other Highlights From Around the NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles looked like a whole new team with a brand new offense designed by their new head coach Chip Kelly, when they beat the Redskins 33-27 on Monday night.
The San Francisco 49ers looked impressive with a big win over Green Bay, led by star quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled in a home loss to the Tennessee Titans. It could be a long year in Pittsburgh as not only did they lose the game but they suffered key injuries on both sides of the ball,
Tom Brady continued his magic leading the Patriots to a last second victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Adrian Peterson continued to look like a beast as he took his first carry of the season 78 yards for a touchdown, one of his three on the day; however, it wasn’t enough as the Vikings fell to the Detroit Lions.
The New York Giants committed six turnovers in a Sunday night loss to Dallas Cowboys. This is an issue they might want to address as they head into a big Manning brother versus brother matchup next week as the Broncos head to New York for week two.