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MMQB Week 1: Nick Bosa’s 49ers Return, Jordan Love’s Start, Derek Carr's New Home

Links to all of our coverage from NFL Sunday, including conversations with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Packers coach Matt LaFleur, the newest Saints QB and more.

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Welcome to Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season here at The MMQB. Below are links to everything Albert Breer wrote over the weekend, plus more from our staff.

Nick Bosa Discusses His Holdout and Return to the 49ers

Nick Bosa kneels during the 49ers’ Week 1 game against the Steelers

Bosa says he knew he would get a huge contract somewhere.

Albert Breer talks to the star edge rusher about how special it is to be returning to San Francisco and its Super Bowl–contending roster. 

Inside Jordan Love’s First Game As an Entrenched NFL Starter

Packers quarterback Jordan Love led Green Bay over the Bears in Week 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Love threw for three touchdowns against the Bears.

Albert Breer speaks with Matt Lafleur to go behind the scenes of Jordan Love’s performance Sunday, which proved that the Packers don’t need him to be anyone but himself.

Derek Carr Appreciates Trust Saints Show in Him

Saints QB Derek Carr points up to the sky with one hand as he runs

The Saints roster is full of players who bring a variety of experience to the team, including Carr.

Albert Breer talks to Derek Carr about what it felt like wearing a different jersey to kick off the 2023 season.

Takeaways: 49ers Best Team in NFL; Packers Talented Around Jordan Love

Nick Bosa and Drake Jackson celebrate after a 49ers sack against the Steelers in Week 1

Expectations are high for the 49ers after they dominated the Steelers, winning 30–7.

Albert Breer writes off Sunday’s games, talking to the Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips and Commanders’ Jonathan Allen about what was an impressive showing for both teams.

More From The MMQB Staff

Daniel Jones on his butt, with his feet up in the air, on a rainy night

It was always going to be hard for the Giants to replicate last year’s results, writes Conor Orr.

Conor Orr: The Giants Were Bound to Come Back Down to Earth

Conor Orr: Dolphins Should Silence All Doubters With Week 1 Fireworks

Gilberto Manzano: Five Things We Learned in Week 1

Gilberto Manzano: This Might Finally Be the Cowboys Year

Matt Verderame: Week 1 Insights on Every Team, Game by Game

Conor Orr: Browns’ Defense made a Statement in the Competitive AFC North

Gilberto Manzano: Ranking the Three Starting Rookie QB Debuts

Gilberto Manzano: Ranking the Veteran QBs Making Team Debuts in Week 1

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