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NFL Week 1 Overreactions: Broncos, Eagles, Cowboys, Caleb Williams & QB Survivor

NFL Week 1 Overreactions: Broncos, Eagles, Cowboys, Caleb Williams & QB Survivor21 sept.52 min

<p><b>NFL Week 1 is here, and we are already overreacting.</b> On this episode of the <b>Geeks and Greeks Podcast</b>, we break down the biggest NFL and college football storylines, including the Eagles’ narrow win, the Cowboys’ defensive problems, Travis Kelce climbing the all-time tight end receiving list, Caleb Williams’ push toward 4,000 passing yards, and the wild Texas vs. Ohio State comeback.</p><p>🏈 <b>NFL Week 1 reactions and overreactions:</b></p><ul><li>The <b>Philadelphia Eagles</b> survive the Washington Commanders in a wild 24–22 divisional battle. We discuss Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert, the offensive-line concerns, and why the Eagles still have work to do despite the win.</li><li>The <b>Dallas Cowboys</b> fall to the New York Giants, and the defense is already under the microscope. Can Dak Prescott and the offense overcome a unit that struggled to get key stops?</li><li>The <b>Kansas City Chiefs</b> beat the Denver Broncos, while <b>Travis Kelce passes Jason Witten</b> for second place on the NFL’s all-time tight end receiving-yards list. Can Kelce close the remaining gap on Tony Gonzalez?</li><li>The <b>San Francisco 49ers</b> handled the Los Angeles Rams in Australia—but did the 49ers’ week-long preparation beat the Rams’ travel strategy? We debate how jet lag and overseas scheduling could affect both teams moving forward.</li><li>The Indianapolis Colts open with another loss, and we discuss Daniel Jones, Lamar Jackson, and whether there should actually be concern after just one game.</li></ul><p>🏈 <b>Caleb Williams’ Road to 4,000 Yards</b> begins now. After putting up 269 passing yards in Week 1, Caleb Williams starts above the season-long pace needed to reach the 4,000-yard milestone. Can the Chicago Bears quarterback make history and deliver one of the best passing seasons the franchise has ever seen?</p><p>🏝️ <b>QB Survivor is back!</b> Each week, we eliminate quarterbacks until only one QB Survivor remains. This week, the debate gets heated around Bo Nix, Drake Maye, Justin Herbert, Matthew Stafford, Jordan Love, C.J. Stroud, Baker Mayfield, and Daniel Jones. Find out why <b>Bo Nix and Drake Maye</b> were the first quarterbacks voted off the island.</p><p>🏈 <b>College football recap:</b> Texas pulls off a huge 24–23 comeback over Ohio State after trailing 23–3 entering the fourth quarter. We talk about <b>Arch Manning</b>, Ohio State’s collapse, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, quarterback development, NIL expectation