Chargers disaster, Ravens rout and more first impressions from new play callers: Pick Six

Key Points:

• Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson's prediction of averaging 38 points per game seems more credible after their 59-37 win over Carolina, while Jim Harbaugh's claim that Justin Herbert will be the greatest NFL quarterback looks doubtful following the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals. Herbert's performance struggles are attributed to frequent offensive coordinator changes and offensive line issues.
• Seventeen new offensive play callers debuted in Week 1 with varying success; notable performances include Joe Brady leading the Bills to a dominant win over Houston and Declan Doyle orchestrating a 41-point game for Baltimore. Conversely, Cleveland's Todd Monken and other new coordinators faced challenges, highlighting the importance of quarterback quality for offensive success.
• Despite heavy offseason investments in defensive stars like Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Myles Garrett, and Trent McDuffie, the Panthers and Rams allowed a combined 86 points and 931 yards in their Week 1 defeats, raising concerns about defensive effectiveness and team cohesion.
• The Rams' 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Australia has sparked concern, with coach Sean McVay acknowledging the challenge ahead. Myles Garrett's underwhelming performance and subsequent injury add to the team's difficulties, and their late arrival in Australia may have contributed to player sluggishness.
• Quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young showed promise but did not receive new contracts, reflecting teams' caution with mid-tier QBs. Meanwhile, the Vikings managed a win without injured Kyler Murray, and several teams displayed resilience and strategic decision-making in close games during Week 1.