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In baseball, the pitching is always ahead of the hitting at the start of the season. After one week in the NFL, it's apparent the hitting is light-years ahead of the passing -- or rushing for that matter -- as defenses thoroughly dominated offenses on Sunday, laments ESPN.com's Ray Ratto, who blames the Super Bowl champion Ravens for setting this offensive, er, defensive trend.
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Clayton: Broncos stay focused after McCaffrey goes down
Terrell Davis' long road back from two years of injuries ended just as Ed McCaffrey's began.
Clayton: Broncos' Griese carves up Giants secondary
Without Jason Sehorn, the Giants' cornerbacks were no match for Broncos quarterback Brian Griese.
Pasquarelli: Rams win with ... defense?
It's not a typo. Yes, the reconstructed Rams' D played a huge role in beating Donovan McNabb and the Eagles.
Pasquarelli: McNabb finds new partner in crime
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb may have found a new favorite target in second-year receiver Todd Pinkston.
Pasquarelli: Replacements weren't a factor
In the spotlight at the start, the replacement referees went virtually unnoticed during the Rams-Eagles game.
Clayton: Raiders, Chiefs call for regular refs
It took only one regular-season game for the Raiders and Chiefs to formulate an opinion on the replacement referees.
Clayton: Here's to you, Mr. Robinson
The Raiders finally found a way to beat the unorthodox defensive schemes of longtime nemesis Greg Robinson.
Mort: Week 1 review
The Panthers over the Vikings was Week 1's biggest upset, but the replacement refs upset some people too.
Cup o' Joe: Refs were good, but Weinke was better
Intriguing Week 1 story lines included the replacement refs, Chris Weinke's debut and the Bucs-Cowboys contest.
TJ's Take on Week 1 in the NFL
The Dolphins vault into the top spot behind an always strong defense and the running of Lamar Smith.
Thompson: The wisdom of Nashville and the violence of Jack Nicholson
As he returns from his summer vacation, Page 2's Hunter S. Thompson muses about Titans fans and Jack Nicholson.
Murphy: A Barry big weekend
On the NFL's opening weekend, Page 2's Brian Murphy was coping with some Barry big distractions.
Prime Time Players
ESPN.com's Week 1 honor roll includes a rookie quarterback and a finally healthy wide receiver. Who deserves the top spot?
Week 1 infirmary report
Check out all of the injuries from the first weekend of NFL action.
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