I was very excited with the win last night. I was also relieved (no, really) that the Pats looked a little lost and tentative at points in the game. It shows there is plenty of room to improve and plenty of room to grow. Be suspicious of the teams that peak in the first few games (see: the Patriots the year after they won their first Superbowl).
On a side note, the opening festivities were absolutely ridiculous. I nearly died laughing when the giant helmet opened in a plume of smoke to reveal Ozzy Osbourne singing Crazy Train. I mean, what? Plus, with all the spotlights on the darkened field, it looked more like the Ice Capades than the NFL.
I really wish they would just play the games. I don't need Freddie Prinze, Jr. to get me excited about the game, thanks!