NFL Week 1 Recap: Every Game & Key Headlines

NFL Week 1 Recap

Thursday, September 4

Cowboys 20 at Eagles 24 — The Eagles edged past Dallas in the season opener, overcoming a ejection when Jalen Carter spat on Dak Prescott before he even played a snap.

Friday, September 5 (São Paulo Game)

Chiefs 21 at Chargers 27 — Justin Herbert led LA’s charge, with the Chargers toppling Mahomes and Kansas City in Brazil.

Sunday, September 7 – Early Action

Buccaneers 23 at Falcons 20 — Rookie Emeka Egbuka made a splash, hauling in two TDs including a late winner to seal Tampa Bay’s victory.

Bengals 17 at Browns 16 — A battle in the AFC North, Cincinnati outlasted Cleveland in a tight one as neither team could score in the 4th.

Dolphins 8 at Colts 33 — Daniel Jones dominated with three total touchdowns (1 pass, 2 rush) as Indianapolis rolled past Miami in a convincing Week 1 win.

Panthers 10 at Jaguars 26 — The Jaguars cruised as Bryce Young threw two picks and only went 8/35 for Carolina to open their season.

Raiders 20 at Patriots 13 — Las Vegas made it a two score game late before standing behind their stingy defense, who held it there until a final Pats field goal with under 20 seconds, spoiling New England’s home opener.

Cardinals 20 at Saints 13 — Kyler Murray threw two TDs to lead Arizona past New Orleans in the Saints new coach Kellen Moore's debut.

Steelers 34 at Jets 32 — Aaron Rodgers dazzled with four touchdown passes and a game-winning drive to beat his former team.

Giants 6 at Commanders 21 — Washington controlled the game from start to finish, handing the Giants a low-scoring defeat.

Sunday, September 7 – Afternoon Slate

Titans 12 at Broncos 20 — Denver’s defense sparked the win, spoiling QB Cam Ward’s debut and handing Tennessee a rough start.

49ers 17 at Seahawks 13 — San Francisco pulled it out late, thanks to a game-winning TD from third-string tight end Jake Tonges.

Packers 27 at Lions 13 — Green Bay rolled on the road behind a strong Jordan Love performance, while also getting to see Micah Parsons' first sac as a Packer.

Texans 9 at Rams 14 — Stafford became only the 10th player to top 60,000 yards while also racking up another TD.

Sunday, September 7 – Night Game

Ravens 40 at Bills 41 — Josh Allen and the Bills stunned Baltimore with a fourth-quarter outburst and a clutch Prater FG to win as time expired.

Monday, September 8 – Afternoon Slate

Vikings 27 at Bears 24 — J.J. McCarthy engineered a fourth-quarter comeback for Minnesota in his first ever start.

Major Moves & Headlines

Jalen Carter had to give up his game check for NFL Week 1 worth $57,222 but was given good news from the NFL after his spitting incident; he’ll be eligible for Week 2 with no further suspension being considered.

George Kittle landed on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least four weeks.

The 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody after a rocky opener; veteran Eddy Piñeiro is now expected to take over.

The Giants are sticking with Russell Wilson as QB1 for Week 2, despite growing calls to start rookie Jaxson Dart.

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