NFL's Week 1 kicks off Green Bay's Micah Parsons tenure following a 'toxic' off-season, according to Travis Hunter, who claims Parsons possesses untapped potential.
NFL Week 1 Recap: Travis Hunter Shines, Micah Parsons Makes Green Bay Debut
In a thrilling start to the 2025 NFL season, several notable events unfolded across the league.
Top Pick Travis Hunter Makes Impact
Travis Hunter, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft out of Colorado, made his mark in Week 1 as a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hunter played 44 of Jacksonville's 63 snaps on offense, contributing to their 26-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Liam Coen, the Jaguars' offensive coordinator, expects Hunter's role to expand and evolve in future games.
Hunter, who was previously coached by Deion Sanders at Jackson State University, missed 10 days of defensive practice during the preseason due to an injury and was absent from key defensive meetings. However, his offensive debut was a promising start to his professional career.
Micah Parsons Makes Green Bay Debut
Micah Parsons, who was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers, also made his debut in Week 1. Parsons, who signed a record-breaking new contract with the Packers, played 29 of Green Bay's 65 defensive snaps in their 27-13 win over the Detroit Lions.
Parsons, who had been away from the field for a "super draining, super toxic" last six months, expressed relief at being back on the field. He even got loud cheers from the fans at Lambeau Field after his first sack since joining the Packers.
Notable Games and Performances
Several other notable games and performances marked Week 1. The Buffalo Bills edged out the Baltimore Ravens 41-40, while the Seattle Seahawks lost to the San Francisco 49ers 17-13. Geno Smith, in his Raiders debut, threw for 362 yards, breaking Dan Pastorini's record for most passing yards in a Raiders debut.
Pete Carroll, now the oldest coach in league history, won his fourth debut game with a new team, setting a record in coaching debuts in NFL history. His Raiders defeated the New England Patriots 20-13, marking their first win under Carroll.
The Los Angeles Rams and the Houston Texans, the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals all played close games, with the Rams, Falcons, and Browns coming out on top.
In a surprising upset, the Indianapolis Colts trounced the Miami Dolphins 33-8, while the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-12.
Full Week 1 Sunday results:
- New Orleans Saints 13-20 Arizona Cardinals
- Micah Parsons plays a key role in the Packers' 27-13 win over the Detroit Lions
- Micah Parsons gets serenaded with loud cheers after his first sack with the Packers
- Indianapolis Colts 33-8 Miami Dolphins
- New England Patriots 13-20 Las Vegas Raiders
- Pete Carroll wins his fourth debut game with a new team, setting a record in coaching debuts in NFL history
- New York Jets 32-34 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Green Bay Packers 27-13 Detroit Lions
- Micah Parsons plays in Week 1 for the Green Bay Packers against the Detroit Lions
- The Raiders win their first game under Pete Carroll, defeating the New England Patriots 20-13
- Denver Broncos 20-12 Tennessee Titans
- Travis Hunter states that his new buzzcut symbolizes a new start in his life
- Travis Hunter missed 10 days of defensive practice during the preseason due to an injury
- Hunter was absent from key defensive meetings during the preseason
- Hunter played 44 of Jacksonville's 63 snaps on offense as a wide receiver in Week 1
- Liam Coen expects Hunter's role to expand and evolve in future games
- Washington Commanders 21-6 New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns 16-17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Atlanta Falcons 20-23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Seattle Seahawks 13-17 San Francisco 49ers
- Buffalo Bills 41-40 Baltimore Ravens
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