The first Sunday of the NFL season saw last-second wins, upsets, and a win from the league's new highest-paid player.
The Patriots upset the Bengals 16-10 in Jerod Mayo's first game as head coach, while the Bengals, the Dolphins and the Bears all came back for late victories.
In the afternoon slate, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 33-17.
What to know as Week 1 kicks off
- Kendrick Lamar was announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer.
- The Dolphins' Tyreek Hill was briefly detained as he headed to the stadium.
- Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed a new deal making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.
- The night game is between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams.
Cowboys trounce the Browns
It was an easy win for the Cowboys, who took their Week 1 contest against the Browns 33-17.
Buccaneers win; the Baker Mayfield renaissance is on
The Buccaneers smacked the Commanders to the tune of 37-20 for a Week 1 win.
Baker Mayfield was dominant. Let me say that again. Baker Mayfield was dominant.
The former No. 1 overall pick completed 24 of 30 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns in a flawless performance. Mike Evans caught two of the TDs to go along with 61 yards receiving. Chris Godwin added 83 yards and a score of his own, while rookie Jalen McMillan’s only catch was a touchdown.
Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick from April’s draft, made his first career start. He threw for 184 yards on 17-of-24 passing. He also ran for 88 yards and two scores.
Seahawks ice the game against the Broncos
Geno Smith converts a third-and-6 with a 9-yard pass to Tyler Lockett, and Seattle will win its opener against the Broncos 26-20.
Smith finishes the game completing 18 of 25 passes for 171 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Bo Nix, making his first career start, threw for 138 yards on 26-of-42 passes, with two interceptions.
Broncos make it a one-score game against the Seahawks
Don’t count out Denver just yet!
The Broncos are within six of the Seahawks after a Bo Nix touchdown run. It’s the rookie Nix’s first career score.
Can Denver get the ball back in time to tie the game?
Buccaneers looking like a juggernaut against the Commanders
It’s another Tampa Bay touchdown!
This time it’s a Baker Mayfield 1-yard pass to Mike Evans. It’s Mayfield’s fourth touchdown throw and Evans’ second receiving score.
Chargers win Jim Harbaugh’s debut
We have a final in Los Angeles.
The Chargers won head coach Jim Harbaugh’s debut with the team, beating the Raiders 22-10. It wasn’t a particularly pretty game, but the win counts all the same.
Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 17 of 26 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown. J.K. Dobbins ran 10 times for 135 yards and a score, as well.
Baker Mayfield is dealing in Tampa Bay, throws third TD
The Buccaneers offense continues to cook against the Commanders.
Baker Mayfield just threw his third touchdown pass of the day, this time a 32-yard strike to Jalen McMillan. It was McMillan’s first career touchdown.
Mayfield has now completed 21-of-27 passes for 256 yards and three TDs.
Chargers add to lead over Raiders
The Chargers are leading the Raiders 22-10 after a 10-yard pass from Justin Herbert to Ladd McConkey. It’s McConkey’s first career touchdown.
Oakland decided to punt on its previous drive despite facing a fourth-and-3, a nongamble that hasn’t exactly paid off.
Seahawks push lead to double digits
Geno Smith finds Zach Charbonnet for 30 yards on a busted coverage, and the Seahawks now lead the Broncos 26-13.
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels scores first career touchdown
Jayden Daniels has his first NFL touchdown! Daniels punched in a 1-yard touchdown run for the Commanders for his first career score.
Washington still trails the Buccaneers 23-14 after it decided not to go for two after the touchdown.