Veteran NFL reporter Matt Lombardo offers key takeaways and instant analysis from a frenetic Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

From the New York Giants' statement victory over the Dallas Cowboys to Caleb Williams lighting up the Carolina Panthers and hanging 59 points on the defending NFC South Champions and Brian Flores unleashing an all-out blitzkrieg on Jordan Love and the Packers, the first week of the 2026 NFL season had it all.

Subscribe to Between The Hashmarks for the latest NFL news, and the exclusive home of Matt Lombardo's insight and deeply sourced analysis.

Subscribe to the Between The Hashmarks Podcast on Apple Podcasts:

Subscribe to Matt Lombardo's YouTube Channel