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Believe the hype: Giants' bully ball, Ben Johnson's offense and 4 others who aren't going away this NFL season

Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears offense made a massive statement in Week 1, putting up a historic 59 points to defeat the Carolina Panthers 59-37. The performance immediately shifted attention to Chicago's Week 2 divisional clash against defensive coordinator Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings.

Meanwhile, the New York Giants kicked off their 2026 campaign on a high note by earning a 28-20 victory against the Dallas Cowboys. Second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart anchored the divisional win, fueling expectations for Big Blue heading into their second matchup of the year.