Opening weeked in NFL full of surprises

Up until this point, everything was speculation. But today, the truth was told, and full of surprises. Here is a run down of week 1 in the NFL.

Biggest surprise game: Atlanta beats Carolina, 20-6. Many picked the Panthers to win the Super Bowl, but they weren't so super against the Falcons. Not having star receiver Steve Smith didn't help the Panthers. After not making the playoffs last year, the Falcons made a statment that the Panthers are not going to run away with the NFC South.

Another surprise in the NFC South: A year after dominating throughout the season and making it into the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Bucs were manhandled by the Baltimore Ravens, 27-0 on their own turf. Baltimore jumped out to a 17-0 lead at halftime. Chris Simms threw 3 interceptions and Baltimore held Cadilac Williams to only 22 yards on the ground.

Manning against Manning: The biggest story of week 1 was older brother Peyton vs younger brother Eli. The oldest brother won, 26-21. The Giants ran all over the Colts with 186 yards on the ground, but mistakes and penalties killed the Giants. Peyton threw for 276 yards and 1 TD and Eli threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns.

Another surprise: The Denver Broncos went to the AFC Championship game last year, but they sure did not look like the team from last season against the Rams today. Jeff Wilkins kicked six field goals and St. Louis beat Denver, 18-10. Jake Plummer threw three interceptions.

The debut of Reggie Bush: When the Houston Texans passed on drafting Reggie Bush, the New Orleans Saints jumped on the chance to add the most electrifying player in the draft. Bush finished the day with 61 yards on the ground, eight receptions for 58 yards and three punt returns for 22 yards as the Saints held on to beat the Cleveland Browns, 19-14.

And the team that did not draft Bush: The Houston Texans made a huge mistake on passing up on Reggie Bush. Mario Williams, the top pick, finished with three tackles in a 24-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Donte Stallworth made Eagles fans forget all about T.O. with six receptions for 141 yards and a score. Donovan McNabb looked great, tossing three touchdowns.

Speaking of T.O.: The Dalls Cowboys jumped all over the Jacksonville Jaguars early, but the Jags came storming back with 24 unanswered points and held on to win, 24-17. Drew Bledsoe threw three interceptions. Oh yeah, Owens had 6 catches for 80 yards and a TD (with no dance).

What happened to Seatlle's offense: Only nine points against the Detroit Lions! The Seahawks, one of the most powerful offenses in the league, won with a last second field goal over the lowly Lions.

In other scores: New England 19, Buffalo 17; Cincinnatti 23, Kansas City 10; NY Jets 23, Tennessee 16; Chicago 26, Green Bay 0; Arizona 34, San Francisco 27; Pittsburgh 28, Miami 17.