Anyone make it through last night's game? Some stellar play, mixed with some early season sloppiness, mostly in the penalties. Both teams got lucky in the last few minutes with some of the penalties called. First the Panthers on that iffy Illegal Contact away from the ball, then the Broncos on the blow to Cam's head. Though I do think the refs got it right. While Simiean played well, Newton was erratic, but after the game and today the Panthers are in essence saying the Broncoes played dirty, often going for his head. Can says no, but you tel me? The Broncos brought up a good point saying half of his getting pounded was from refusing to slide on runs. Steve Mariucci said maybe the biggest comment, no QB can last a season playing like the way Cam did, no matter how big he is. Both teams played well, but neither gave me the impression they'll be making it to the SB again.
As to Goff and Wentz, I didn't see any of Wentz, but a little of Goff. I think the issue with Goff is that he was clearly outplayed by Case Keenum in the preseason, who seems to have really risen to the challenge after Goff was drafted and looked both solid, and like the team leader in the preseason.
I didn't give any seasonal NFL predictions this year. I'll try to before Sunday, even though we're one game into the season already.