"If you're sure about anything in the NFL, just wait a few weeks. Heck, if you were sure about anything from Week 7's Giants-Broncos game, waiting a few minutes of real time seemed to work just as well. After six months of waiting for the NFL to return over the offseason, what we see in the first few weeks of action feels stickier and more meaningful than anything else, and we form opinions quickly."
"Of course, we should know that what happens in September doesn't always mean very much by the time we get to the postseason. Patrick Mahomes looking like a superstar in the first few weeks of the 2018 season? Important. The Eagles hitting their bye at 2-2 a year ago after losing to the Kirk Cousins-led Falcons and getting blown out by the Bucs? Nope. Philly casually went 16-1 the rest of the way, winning by an average of nearly two touchdowns per contest."
Early weeks of the NFL season produce strong, immediate impressions that often feel meaningful. What happens in September frequently fails to predict postseason results, as early performance can reverse dramatically. Patrick Mahomes' early dominance in 2018 mattered, but other teams like the Eagles can pivot from slow starts to dominant runs. Some early September judgments have dissipated while others have solidified after Week 7. Four specific early takes were reassessed: the Chiefs' offense being broken, the Jaguars' defense supporting their offense, the Colts' offense regressing, and the Bills having a clear AFC path.
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