4 playoff teams, including both No. 1 seeds, had disappointing openers in the NFL's first week
4 playoff teams, including both No. 1 seeds, had disappointing openers in the NFL's first week
The NFL’s two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts, and the Baltimore Ravens blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources, with the primary claim about playoff teams having disappointing openers being supported. The bias is minimal, with a slight slant towards highlighting negative outcomes. The article's URL being on ABC Politics is unusual, given the sports content.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The NFL’s two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that the NFL's two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that the NFL's two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The Baltimore Ravens blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that the Baltimore Ravens blew a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: The NFL's two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts, and the Baltimore