The NFL season kicked off with a bang, and the Pittsburgh Steelers set the tone with a thrilling 34-32 victory over the New York Jets. The game, marked by seven lead changes, saw Steelers kicker Chris Boswell seal the win with a 60-yard field goal in the final minutes. Aaron Rodgers, in his return to MetLife Stadium, threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' resilience.

Steelers' Post-Game Trolling

After the game, the Steelers didn't just celebrate their win—they trolled the Jets with style. They referenced a viral British holiday ad with the tweet, 'Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday‼️,' and turned off 'airplane mode' on an iPhone, a nod to the Jets' name. The Steelers' social media team proved they're as sharp as their players on the field.

Other Week 1 Highlights

• Cincinnati Bengals 17, Cleveland Browns 16: The Bengals secured a narrow victory, with Evan McPherson's 35-yard field goal proving decisive. The Bengals' social media team claimed state bragging rights with the tweet, 'Ohio is ours.'
• Las Vegas Raiders 20, New England Patriots 13: The Raiders' defense shone in their season opener, holding the Patriots to just 13 points. Rookie Ashton Jeanty made history by scoring a rushing touchdown in his debut. The Raiders trolled with a nod to American history, tweeting, 'Somebody said the Raiders were coming.'
• Washington Commanders 21, New York Giants 6: The Commanders dominated their NFC East rivals, with Jayden Daniels leading the charge. They trolled the Giants by referencing a viral US Open moment, editing a video to 'steal a W' from the Giants.

Key Takeaways

Week 1 was a showcase of not just on-field talent but also the creativity of NFL teams in their post-game trolling. From the Steelers' clever jabs to the Bengals' state pride, the social media battles were as entertaining as the games themselves.