# This Is Football: Week 1 Winners & Losers: Why The Bills Can Win The Super Bowl

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Podcast: [NFL on ESPN](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nfl-on-espn-6321414)
Published: 2026-09-14T23:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kevin Clark recaps Week 1 of the NFL season, breaking down the biggest winners, losers and early takeaways from around the league. Kevin explains why the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears now look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders after impressive Week 1 performances, with a closer look at Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the changes that could make both teams dangerous. The episode also covers Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, the Bengals’ improving offensive line, the Vikings’ defense and Jordan Love, the Browns’ disastrous loss to Jacksonville, Deshaun Watson’s struggles, the Eagles, Lions, Chargers, Commanders and more. Kevin examines which preseason expectations have already been validated, which teams raised serious concerns, and why elite pass rushers and explosive offenses could define the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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