The Numbers Behind The Numbers: NFL Week 1
In their 34-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers, the San Francisco 49ers posted 494 yards total yards, while winning the time of possession battle by more than 17 minutes.
The New York Giants outgained the Dallas Cowboys 478 yards to 331 yards, yet lost the Sunday night game as a result of turning over the ball 6 times.
RB Reggie Bush totaled 191 all-purpose yards, in his first game as a member of the Detroit Lions. The Lions took down the Minnesota Vikings 34-24.
New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola tallied 10 catches for 104 yards, in his debut game with the Pats. New England defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-21.
St. Louis Rams TE Jared Cook caught 7 balls for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading the Rams to a 27-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Cincinnati Bengals star WR A.J Green came away with 10 receptions for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns, in his team's 24-21 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Oakland Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor rushed for 112 yards (on 13 carries), despite Oakland's 21-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Amid their impressive 23-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, the Miami Dolphins only gained 20 total yards on the ground.
In the Atlanta Falcons 23-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta averaged 6.3 yards per rushing attempt.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers committed 13 penalties, including an incredibly costly, late-game 15-yard personal foul, during their 18-17 setback to the New York Jets.
