Cleveland Sports Talk League Roundup - Week 1

Week 1 of the NFL season really heated up on Sunday, September 13, 2020, as a majority of the league was in action. However, were still two games still to be played in New York and Denver. In Baltimore, the Ravens showed their dominance against the Cleveland Browns by beating them 38-6. Will Cleveland be able to recover from that beatdown in just four days to play against their in-state rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals? That is yet to be determined, but there were some other games that caught the attention of fans and media alike.

Los Angeles Rams 20 vs. Dallas Cowboys 17

The Rams open their new $5 billion stadium with a close three-point win against “America’s Team.” Of course, there was pass interference controversy down the stretch. But this time, it was offensive pass interference in the spotlight, not defensive pass interference. Game Highlights

Arizona Cardinals 24 at San Francisco 49ers 20

Arizona played spoiler to the defending NFC Champion as Kyler Murray was able to get a rushing touchdown and seemed to be on the same page with his new wide receiver, Deandre Hopkins. Thanks, Houston! Game Highlights

Chicago Bears 27 at Detroit Lions 23

After being taken second overall in the draft ahead of Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky has faced scrutiny and rightfully so. But he was the conductor of the Bears’ comeback against the Detroit Lions. Game Highlights

New Orleans Saints 34 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23

Tom Brady’s debut as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer didn’t go well as he threw multiple interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by Janoris Jenkins. Game Highlights