Browsing: Overreactions

We’re officially past a third of the regular season, and there’s a clear hierarchy forming at the top of the league. The differentiation between a true contender and merely a playoff team is worth a discussion, however, and correctly identifying the through-marker could be a lucrative endeavor, as we’ve done in previous weeks.

Week 4 was cut and dry in many ways, excluding another rash of significant injuries to star players. But there were still some key developments similar to last week for a handful of teams sitting with a .500 record through the first month of the NFL season, and the implications could affect things for weeks…

While injuries derailed Week 2 of the NFL season, most of the quarterbacks stayed upright by the end of Week 3. Three teams remain undefeated this season, but it’s the silver and black that’s shockingly unblemished thus far, leading to a handful of notable ripples in the card market.

NFL fans and card collectors were blessed with a riveting and explosive Week 1 that led to plenty of conversation and price bumps for certain quarterbacks. That took a dramatic 180 as three key QBs suffered serious injuries and a number of offenses faltered after marvelous season openers.

The inaugural week of the 2026-27 NFL season was one for the record books, as teams tied for the most points ever recorded in an opening week. There’s a lot to overreact to, starting with the Caleb Williams explosion against the Panthers, but just because it might be an “overreaction” doesn’t mean it’s wrong.