This year, or at least this week, for my "Immediate Reactions," I'm going to make it more of a running blog that I publish at the end of the game, which means I'm done faster, and then you're reading it faster. Should work better for all of us, except for the fact that I won't be contemplating my feelings more, leading to more negative emails. Fun! Also, make sure to tune in for The Final Whistle with me at 6:30 p.m. tonight in WGR Sports Radio 550.

— A resounding win with a standing ovation on opening day? Don't post-pone your annual January vacation yet or anything, but your favorite team just shut down a well-coached team that's been to the playoffs five-consecutive years. Yes, they were missing some folks, but missing some folks doesn't add up to a blow-out. Nice work, defense, special teams and yes, even you offense. Let's go to Florida.

—Marshawn Lynch 21-yard touchdown run. To the left side, to boot. My brother's out with the Bills Backers of Rhode Island during his first weekend of college, and his text message was, "BEAST MODE." Apparently, they go to a Patriots bar, and the waitress leaves their food at the top of the stairs because she isn't interested in serving Bills' fans. Can't wait for our road trip to Gillette Stadium.

— Good to see Melvin Fowler up to his old antics on the first 3rd-and-1 of the year. Nice blocking as he gets blown up by a defensive tackle the league's barely heard of in Brandon Mebane. Hey, forget it, he's a 2007 third round pick who racked up 29 whole tackles last year. All-Pro, Mel! I smell a Funtime Billsland.

— John McCargo, inactive? Are Tim Graham's trade rumblings true? If so, how many disgruntled linebackers are out there? I personally hope not, because I'm a pretty big McCargo supporter.

— Don't tell anybody, but this first half is kind of boring.

— For those who of you who tuned into the font of football knowledge that was Sportstalk Saturday, you heard me say that both Baltimore and Atlanta won't be as bad as you think. Well, what's happening now? Joe Flacco, 4-for-7, 33 yards first quarter and 21-0 Michael Turner and company over everybody's darling, Detroit. I love over-emphasing the first quarter of the first game of a long season.

— Back in the preseason I did a show about how it felt a little different rooting for Lynch after his traffic infraction. No issue now. None whatsoever. He's still my favorite Bills player in years, just running so hard all the time, and it seems like defenders have to work extra hard to tackle him, which must wear them down faster.

— By the way, just seven minutes into the first quarter and we had our first satellite breakdown at the Bills party. We missed a three and-out. Shocking.

— Tom Brady was just injured by a helmet-to-knee hit, a la J.P. Losman versus Vince Wolfork's. Payback's no fun for you, huh?

— End of first half recap: Get out of bounds, Robert Royal. An eight-year old knows that. It looks like he had to think about it a second time, too. (Edit note: Edwards really utilized the tight end well today, and Bobby scored as well).

— The Bills defensive line looks very good against an above average Seattle offensive line that features Walter Jones and Mike Wahle. This is a very, very good sign for this season, and here's hoping Marcus Stroud is reading the "Jags will be better without him" articles.

— Quick, pick up Ryan Denney, wide receiver in your fantasy league. A+ for Bobby April. Can't wait to hear the critics call that play a waste. Ah, football season!

— Marcus Stroud is a large, large man.

— Funny how the NFL works: Roscoe Parrish's punt return touchdown made me totally forget about his DUI. Legitimately one of the most exciting players in Bills' history, and it was a lot of fun hearing the announcers reference the a block from Jon Corto, a hometown boy.

— Doesn't it seem like New Orleans' Devery Henderson always has a good first week or two?

— If I was a pessimist, and I was watching the first quarter of this game, I'd be asking if Trent Edwards is loving good weather at the Ralph, you know, like he did last year? Turns out his rust lasted approximately ten minutes. Luckily, I'm not a pessimist, but it's going to be fun listening to the Whiner Line tomorrow morning. And by fun, I mean like the Hong Kong Flu.

— Who else is totally down with Turk Schonert going for the throat? Coming into this year, you might've had a bunch of players wondering what Dick Jauron was up to in terms of being aggressive. They probably aren't now. Pretty good sign.

Stat line I enjoyed:
Lee Evans, four catches, 120 yards
-Just think: If he liked Trent Edwards, he could've had eight catches for 240 yards. Horrible teammate, that Evans.

Stat line I didn't enjoy:
Bills offense, 4-for-16 on third down.
-It's nitpicky, but third down efficiency was an issue for most of last year, and it will need to be better than 25 percent to win most weeks.

Game ball:
Marcus Stroud, 1/2 sack, five tackles, pass defended
-It was either him or Paul Posluszny, and Poz was around for at least some of last year. Big Marcus was a difference maker today. Who knew you needed a big defensive tackle in this league? Oh yeah. Everyone did.

Lastly...
That was a lot of fun. Parrish setting a Bills record for punt return yards with 120. Denney with a sack and a receiving touchdown. Some huge hits, including one from former poor tackler Ko Simpson. John Wendling making like Steve Tasker for a moment late in the game. We'll take it all except the blocked field goal. It'll be a great Monday and a fun week to be a Bills fan, especially if Brady's knee exploded.

Next week:
Stroud's homecoming, and a Jaguars team who won't be too happy after a season-opening loss against the Titans. Call me naive, but even with Edwards on the road facing a much better defense and the Bills defense facing a much better running game, I'll pick Buffalo 16, Jacksonville 13. Yep, it'll be that exciting, too.

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