Walker’s Chiefs debut
Kenneth Walker III exploded in his Kansas City debut, rushing for 173 yards and scoring two touchdowns as the Chiefs opened the season with a 31-10 win over the Broncos. Patrick Mahomes returned, threw two TD passes and added a rushing score, while Kansas City controlled the line of scrimmage throughout the night.
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Broncos fall short at Arrowhead
Denver’s offense managed an early answer, but the Broncos’ defense struggled to contain Kenneth Walker III and the Chiefs’ rushing attack in a 31-10 loss. Bo Nix connected with Evan Engram for a touchdown, yet missed tackles and Kansas City’s ground game repeatedly swung momentum away from Denver.
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Williams shines in 59-37 win
Caleb Williams starred as the Chicago Bears opened with a 59-37 victory over Carolina. Williams passed for 269 yards and two touchdowns and added 65 rushing yards with two rushing scores. Chicago’s offense overwhelmed the Panthers in what CBS called the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.
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Allen’s late heroics lift Bills
Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 win over Houston. Allen accounted for four total touchdowns as Buffalo edged a back-and-forth game, finishing with the late drive that secured the season-opening victory.
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Henry, Jackson power Ravens
Derrick Henry ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns while Lamar Jackson passed for 324 yards and added a rushing score as the Baltimore Ravens opened with a 41-23 win over the Colts. Baltimore outgained Indianapolis by a wide margin and leaned on Henry’s ground work and Jackson’s big plays.
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Purdy leads Niners in Melbourne
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in San Francisco’s 27-7 victory over the Rams in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia. Purdy finished with 205 passing yards as the 49ers took control in Melbourne before 100,021 fans, a memorable international opener for the franchise.
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Dart upsets Cowboys
Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and added 54 rushing yards as the New York Giants opened John Harbaugh’s tenure with a 28-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Isaiah Likely caught two TDs and Devin Singletary also scored, giving the Giants a strong primetime statement in Week 1.
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Hurts, Eagles hold off Commanders
Jalen Hurts threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles edged Washington 24-22. The decisive moment came when Moro Ojomo stuffed Washington’s two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter, preserving Philadelphia’s narrow season-opening victory.
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Jets’ Omar Cooper Jr. week-to-week
NFL.com’s Tuesday roundup noted that Jets receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is being listed week-to-week. The update appeared in the league’s Sep. 15 daily roundup of injuries and transactions, signaling the team will monitor his status closely before declaring a timeline for return.
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Browns place Sampson on IR
NFL.com’s Sep. 15 roundup lists Cleveland placing running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve. The transaction was included in the league’s daily update of roster moves and injuries, meaning Sampson will miss at least the immediate weeks as the Browns adjust their backfield depth chart.
Source: NFL.com