The primary date of the 2023 NFL season is within the rearview replicate, some avid gamers and coaches nonetheless had enough to mention as soon as the rating used to be ultimate.

From the Detroit Lions disappointed win to the Fresh York Jets’ time beyond regulation victory, right here’s probably the most easiest quotes from Month 1.

Lions HC Dan Campbell

The Lions surprised the Kansas Town Chiefs within the season opener with a 21-20 victory, however their head educator already noticed it coming:

“I didn’t learn anything. I got verification on what I already knew. … We expected to win this game.”

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson assured that he’d report an interception in opposition to the 49ers, however the recreation didn’t move as deliberate for the veteran. Purdy went 19-of-29 for 220 yards and two touchdowns for a passer ranking of 111.3 in win — and clapped again at Peterson nearest the win:

“The second touchdown on the right side, the deep ball, was that on Patrick Peterson? … That felt good.”

The reigning Defensive Participant of the Hour additionally said how Purdy’s efficiency proved any doubters improper:

“Purdy shut some haters up [today].”

Forward of the sport, Chase referred to as the Browns the “elves,” a connection with Cleveland’s mascot, Brownie the Elf, who’s pictured on their midfield emblem. The Browns thumped the Bengals, 24-3, however Chase caught via his pregame feedback:

“It’s frustrating because I called their ass ‘elves’ and we just lost to some elves. I’m pissed on my part. I’m pissed on that end.”

The NFL’s oldest competition had a fresh glance as Jordan Love made his debut as Inexperienced Bay’s full-time inauguration quarterback in opposition to the Chicago Bears. The Love pace started with some sense of familiarity as Inexperienced Bay earned its 9th consecutive win over Chicago.

Bears WR1 DJ Moore used to be useless, totaling simply two receptions for 25 yards and Alexander wasn’t bashful about popping out on govern:

“Yeah, it was real quiet for [Moore]. I don’t know if anybody thought anything else was gonna happen.”

Allen threw 3 interceptions and misplaced a fumble, in Buffalo’s time beyond regulation loss to the Jets. His 84 handovers since 2018 are maximum within the league and he took duty for forcing the ball:

“Same s—, same place, different day.”