The NFL announced on Monday that the season will kick off with the Chiefs facing the Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, September 5.
Mike McDaniel faces arguably his toughest test as the Dolphins' head coach this season as they retool the roster with an increased salary-cap hit for Tua Tagovailoa, who has a huge extension coming.
Smith helped lead the Chargers to five AFC West championships and oversaw some of the most consequential quarterback decisions in NFL history.
Michael Penix Jr. took the field for the first time since being drafted by the Falcons. He's in a role where expectations are already immensely high.