Nick Wright discusses why he remains concerned for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers following their Week 1 performances.
Nick Wright of Fox Sports has expressed concerns about the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers despite their Week 1 victories. The Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions, while the Packers emerged victorious against the Minnesota Vikings.
Wright's main concern for the Eagles lies in their narrow margin of victory over the Lions, a team many predicted to finish near the bottom of the league. The Eagles struggled to gain momentum and committed several costly penalties that could have easily resulted in a loss.
Eagles and Packers Remain Concerns Despite Week 1 Win
"The Eagles were far from impressive in their win over the Lions," said Wright. "They faced a team that was expected to be one of the worst in the league and still nearly lost. The lack of offensive firepower and defensive consistency is a major concern moving forward."
Adding to Wright's concerns is the absence of Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love for several weeks. The Packers' offense, which relied heavily on Love in the preseason, will now be led by Aaron Rodgers, who is entering his 18th NFL season. While Rodgers is a future Hall of Famer, his age and recent decline in performance have raised questions about Green Bay's offensive capabilities.
Eagles and Packers Remain Concerns Despite Week 1 Win
"The Packers' offense has a lot to prove without Love under center," said Wright. "Rodgers is a great quarterback, but he's not the same player he was a few years ago. Green Bay's skill positions also have question marks, and the offensive line has struggled in recent weeks."
In addition to the Eagles and Packers, Wright also expressed concerns about several other teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Eagles and Packers Remain Concerns Despite Week 1 Win
"The Bills looked shaky against the Los Angeles Rams," said Wright. "The offense never fully got going, and the defense gave up several big plays. The Bengals also had their struggles against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Buccaneers looked vulnerable without Tom Brady."
Wright emphasized that it is still early in the season and teams have plenty of time to improve. However, he believes that the Eagles, Packers, Bills, Bengals, and Buccaneers have some significant concerns that need to be addressed.
