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10 snapshots that capture the chaotic essence of NFL Week 1

By Aryanna Prasad

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 11: Trey Young of the Atlanta Hawks watches the game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 11: Trey Young of the Atlanta Hawks watches the game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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2. Gabe Davis says goodbye to the Super Bowl champs

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Gabe Davis #13 of the Buffalo Bills reacts to his touchdown in front of Jordan Fuller #4 of the Los Angeles Rams, to take a 7-0 lead, during the 2022 NFL season opening game at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Gabe Davis #13 of the Buffalo Bills reacts to his touchdown in front of Jordan Fuller #4 of the Los Angeles Rams, to take a 7-0 lead, during the 2022 NFL season opening game at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Aaron Donald seething on the bench makes for great NFL drama, but having Gabe Davis throw up the peace sign in the endzone was even better.

There’s the added fact that players like Tyreek Hill and Antoine Winfield Jr. have been called out for that specific gesture, but Davis emulates Hill when he does it in that moment: it’s such a flippant, condescending way to say “Byeeee” as you streak past a defender.

But it can also be interpreted as saying goodbye to the reigning Super Bowl champions, or goodbye to underestimations of the Bills this year. Sure, a lot of analysts have Josh Allen and the Bills this year, but until everyone has that same mentality, you’ve got to shove your utter dominance in everyone’s face.

Davis wasn’t even the top receiver of the night, even with four receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. That honor belonged to Stefon Diggs, who nabbed 122 yards on eight passes, including one that resulted in a touchdown.

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