What’s Hot and What’s Knott – Week 1

Jerod Mayo, apparently. He did something that Bill Belichick didn’t manage until Week 3 last year, he won his first game of the season. And there was no sign of Drake Maye at all. 

Although Mayo’s postgame press conference remarks about hoping the fans understand what he’s trying to do and how he’s focused on long-term success suggest he’s not expecting many more wins this year. 

The Arrowhead turf that Xavier Worthy scorched on his way to his rushing touchdown is probably still hot four days later. Everyone knows he broke the 40-yard record at the Combine, but apparently, nobody told the Ravens defense. 

Jordan Love’s knee is probably still hot too, but not in a good way. A combination of a sticky field and Jalen Carter’s 314-pound frame combined to sprain Love’s MCL. The Packers are facing between three and six weeks with Malik Willis under centre.  

That might not be a problem, but the 25-year-old only arrived in Green Bay last week and he could only manage to throw one incomplete pass and take a sack on Friday. Matt LaFleur better hope Willis is a fast learner. 

Chris Boswell’s foot was positively smoking in Atlanta. The 33-year-old Texan set a new franchise record as he converted three 50-plus-yard field goals. He kicked six in total and won the game for a Steelers offense that never managed to fire on all cylinders. 

Saquon Barkley, when he’s healthy the 27-year-old is one of the most potent threats in the league. He’s found the endzone 50 times in his 75 games and he repaid Howie Roseman’s faith with a hat-trick in his Eagles’ debut.