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NFL Week 1 recap

All 16 Week 1 games are final. Biggest margin: Jaguars beat Browns 34–10.

Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).

Top performers

Passing yards

Tyler ShoughSaints410 yds35/56, 3 TD, 2 INT
Jordan LovePackers387 yds21/42, 2 TD, 1 INT
Bryce YoungPanthers361 yds23/37, 3 TD, 1 INT
Josh AllenBills334 yds20/29, 2 TD, 0 INT
Lamar JacksonRavens324 yds17/25, 1 TD, 0 INT

Rushing yards

Kenneth Walker IIIChiefs173 yds23 car, 1 TD
Jahmyr GibbsLions156 yds29 car, 2 TD
Derrick HenryRavens144 yds24 car, 3 TD
D'Andre SwiftBears124 yds18 car, 3 TD
Breece HallJets102 yds22 car, 1 TD

Receiving yards

Chris OlaveSaints182 yds10 rec, 0 TD
Zay FlowersRavens150 yds5 rec, 1 TD
Christian WatsonPackers147 yds6 rec, 2 TD
Jalen CokerPanthers138 yds8 rec, 2 TD
Dalton KincaidBills130 yds5 rec, 0 TD

Sacks

Aidan HutchinsonLions2 0 INT
Greg RousseauBills2 0 INT
Za'Darius SmithFalcons2 0 INT
T.J. WattSteelers2 1 INT
Alex HighsmithSteelers2 0 INT

Every game

Seahawks beat Patriots 13–10

Week 1 · Wed, Sep 9

The Seahawks beat the Patriots 13–10 at home in Seattle, moving to 1–0. The Patriots fell to 0–1.

For the Seahawks, Drew Lock went 16-for-22 for 187 yards with 1 touchdown. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 8 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown.

For the Patriots, Drake Maye went 23-for-33 for 178 yards with 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions.

On defense, Julian Love (Seahawks) had an interception, Josh Jobe (Seahawks) had an interception and Nehemiah Pritchett (Seahawks) had an interception.

49ers beat Rams 27–7

Week 1 · Thu, Sep 10

The 49ers beat the Rams 27–7 at a neutral site, moving to 1–0. The Rams fell to 0–1.

For the 49ers, Brock Purdy went 25-for-34 for 205 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Christian McCaffrey ran for 68 yards on 10 carries. Demarcus Robinson caught 2 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown.

For the Rams, Matthew Stafford went 15-for-25 for 155 yards with 1 interception. Puka Nacua caught 5 passes for 74 yards.

On defense, Renardo Green (49ers) had an interception and Quentin Lake (Rams) had an interception.

Bears beat Panthers 59–37

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Bears beat the Panthers 59–37 in Carolina, moving to 1–0. The Panthers fell to 0–1.

For the Bears, Caleb Williams went 21-for-29 for 269 yards with 2 touchdowns. D'Andre Swift ran for 124 yards on 18 carries and scored 3 touchdowns. Kalif Raymond caught 8 passes for 84 yards.

For the Panthers, Bryce Young went 23-for-37 for 361 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Chuba Hubbard ran for 49 yards on 10 carries and scored a touchdown. Jalen Coker caught 8 passes for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns.

On defense, Malik Muhammad (Bears) had an interception.

Bengals beat Buccaneers 33–27

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Bengals beat the Buccaneers 33–27 at home in Cincinnati, moving to 1–0. The Buccaneers fell to 0–1.

For the Bengals, Joe Burrow went 25-for-35 for 254 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Chase Brown ran for 56 yards on 16 carries and scored a touchdown. Mike Gesicki caught 5 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.

For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield went 23-for-28 for 216 yards. Bucky Irving ran for 45 yards on 8 carries and scored a touchdown. Emeka Egbuka caught 5 passes for 63 yards.

On defense, Josiah Trotter (Buccaneers) had 1 sack, an interception and a defensive touchdown.

Lions beat Saints 31–30 in overtime

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Lions beat the Saints 31–30 in overtime at home in Detroit, moving to 1–0. The Saints fell to 0–1.

For the Lions, Jared Goff went 26-for-39 for 206 yards with 2 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 156 yards on 29 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 10 passes for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Saints, Tyler Shough went 35-for-56 for 410 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Chris Olave caught 10 passes for 182 yards.

On defense, Derrick Barnes (Lions) had 1 sack and an interception, Chuck Clark (Lions) had an interception and Aidan Hutchinson (Lions) had 2 sacks.

Bills beat Texans 36–31

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Bills beat the Texans 36–31 in Houston, moving to 1–0. The Texans fell to 0–1.

For the Bills, Josh Allen went 20-for-29 for 334 yards with 2 touchdowns. Dalton Kincaid caught 5 passes for 130 yards.

For the Texans, C.J. Stroud went 26-for-38 for 274 yards with 2 touchdowns. David Montgomery ran for 60 yards on 20 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Nico Collins caught 7 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Greg Rousseau (Bills) had 2 sacks.

Ravens beat Colts 41–23

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Ravens beat the Colts 41–23 in Indianapolis, moving to 1–0. The Colts fell to 0–1.

For the Ravens, Lamar Jackson went 17-for-25 for 324 yards with 1 touchdown. Derrick Henry ran for 144 yards on 24 carries and scored 3 touchdowns. Zay Flowers caught 5 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown.

For the Colts, Daniel Jones went 19-for-31 for 166 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Jonathan Taylor ran for 98 yards on 19 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Alec Pierce caught 4 passes for 61 yards.

On defense, Roquan Smith (Ravens) had an interception.

Jaguars beat Browns 34–10

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Jaguars beat the Browns 34–10 at home in Jacksonville, moving to 1–0. The Browns fell to 0–1.

For the Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence went 18-for-23 for 245 yards with 4 touchdowns. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 66 yards on 15 carries. Parker Washington caught 5 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.

For the Browns, Deshaun Watson went 16-for-22 for 205 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Denzel Boston caught 2 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Foyesade Oluokun (Jaguars) had an interception.

Steelers beat Falcons 20–13

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Steelers beat the Falcons 20–13 at home in Pittsburgh, moving to 1–0. The Falcons fell to 0–1.

For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 24-for-40 for 221 yards with 1 touchdown.

For the Falcons, Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 for 143 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Bijan Robinson ran for 83 yards on 21 carries. Bijan Robinson caught 8 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Za'Darius Smith (Falcons) had 2 sacks, T.J. Watt (Steelers) had 2 sacks, an interception and a defensive touchdown, Alex Highsmith (Steelers) had 2 sacks and Jaquan Brisker (Steelers) had an interception.

Jets beat Titans 23–10

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Jets beat the Titans 23–10 in Tennessee, moving to 1–0. The Titans fell to 0–1.

For the Jets, Geno Smith went 19-for-24 for 215 yards. Breece Hall ran for 102 yards on 22 carries and scored a touchdown. Garrett Wilson caught 6 passes for 79 yards.

For the Titans, Cam Ward went 19-for-32 for 140 yards with 1 touchdown.

Cardinals beat Chargers 26–14

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Cardinals beat the Chargers 26–14 in Los Angeles, moving to 1–0. The Chargers fell to 0–1.

For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett went 27-for-37 for 277 yards with 1 touchdown. Tyler Allgeier ran for 61 yards on 17 carries. Trey McBride caught 9 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown.

For the Chargers, Justin Herbert went 17-for-27 for 209 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Omarion Hampton ran for 43 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown. Ladd McConkey caught 5 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Andrew Wingard (Cardinals) had an interception.

Raiders beat Dolphins 27–13

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Raiders beat the Dolphins 27–13 at home in Las Vegas, moving to 1–0. The Dolphins fell to 0–1.

For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins went 21-for-30 for 160 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Ashton Jeanty ran for 102 yards on 23 carries. Ashton Jeanty caught 6 passes for 45 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Dolphins, Malik Willis went 15-for-27 for 220 yards with 1 interception. Caleb Douglas caught 5 passes for 94 yards.

On defense, Dante Trader Jr. (Dolphins) had an interception, Michael Taaffe (Dolphins) had an interception, Kwity Paye (Raiders) had 2 sacks and Treydan Stukes (Raiders) had an interception.

Vikings beat Packers 39–22

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Vikings beat the Packers 39–22 at home in Minnesota, moving to 1–0. The Packers fell to 0–1.

For the Vikings, Carson Wentz went 12-for-19 for 133 yards with 3 touchdowns. Jordan Mason ran for 59 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown. Justin Jefferson caught 8 passes for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Packers, Jordan Love went 21-for-42 for 387 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Christian Watson caught 6 passes for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns.

On defense, Keisean Nixon (Packers) had an interception and James Pierre (Vikings) had an interception.

Eagles beat Commanders 24–22

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Eagles beat the Commanders 24–22 at home in Philadelphia, moving to 1–0. The Commanders fell to 0–1.

For the Eagles, Jalen Hurts went 14-for-25 for 203 yards with 3 touchdowns. Saquon Barkley ran for 83 yards on 15 carries. Dallas Goedert caught 4 passes for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Commanders, Jayden Daniels went 18-for-34 for 164 yards with 2 touchdowns. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 63 yards on 16 carries and scored a touchdown. Antonio Williams caught 4 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown.

Giants beat Cowboys 28–20

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13

The Giants beat the Cowboys 28–20 at home in New York, moving to 1–0. The Cowboys fell to 0–1.

For the Giants, Jaxson Dart went 23-for-29 for 230 yards with 3 touchdowns. Cam Skattebo ran for 81 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown. Isaiah Likely caught 8 passes for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns.

For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott went 22-for-34 for 175 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Javonte Williams ran for 41 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown. CeeDee Lamb caught 5 passes for 44 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Jevon Holland (Giants) had an interception.

Chiefs beat Broncos 31–10

Week 1 · Mon, Sep 14

The Chiefs beat the Broncos 31–10 at home in Kansas City, moving to 1–0. The Broncos fell to 0–1.

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 15-for-27 for 184 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards on 23 carries and scored a touchdown. Travis Kelce caught 3 passes for 71 yards.

For the Broncos, Bo Nix went 17-for-28 for 131 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Evan Engram caught 4 passes for 43 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, Zach Allen (Broncos) had 2 sacks, Brandon Jones (Broncos) had an interception and Mansoor Delane (Chiefs) had an interception.

Standings after Week 1

AFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Jets1–02310
Bills1–03631
Patriots0–11013
Dolphins0–11327

AFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Ravens1–04123
Steelers1–02013
Bengals1–03327
Browns0–11034

AFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Jaguars1–03410
Texans0–13136
Titans0–11023
Colts0–12341

AFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
Chiefs1–03110
Raiders1–02713
Chargers0–11426
Broncos0–11031

NFC East

TeamW–LPFPA
Giants1–02820
Eagles1–02422
Commanders0–12224
Cowboys0–12028

NFC North

TeamW–LPFPA
Bears1–05937
Vikings1–03922
Lions1–03130
Packers0–12239

NFC South

TeamW–LPFPA
Saints0–13031
Buccaneers0–12733
Falcons0–11320
Panthers0–13759

NFC West

TeamW–LPFPA
49ers1–0277
Cardinals1–02614
Seahawks1–01310
Rams0–1727

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