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Last updated: September 16, 2026, 2:03 PM ET

Chiefs Open Title Defense With Statement Win

Kansas City opened its season with a 31-10 dismantling of Denver, and the debut of Kenneth Walker III powered the effort as Patrick Mahomes returned from a torn ACL. Mahomes' scrambling showed his offseason work paid off, while the Broncos absorbed what Bo Nix called a "nasty wake-up call" after the 31-10 loss. Denver is now 4-8 in September under Sean Payton, and the early schedule offers little relief.

Prescott Closing In On Cowboys History

Dak Prescott needs four touchdown passes to pass Tony Romo in the Cowboys' record book, and the milestone chase drew nine stories from those who have caught his passes over the years. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence's 100th career touchdown pass found rookie wide receiver Josh Cameron, who was told he can keep the ball.

Week 1 Offensive Explosions

Chicago, Baltimore, Buffalo and Jacksonville were among 10 teams that scored 30-plus points in Week, and we sized up what made those four offenses erupt. In Chicago, Ben Johnson's pithy mantra "No block, no rock" has taken hold, with even the little guys getting a hat on a hat. Buffalo's Dalton Kincaid had a huge day, and Jameson Williams hit 20-plus mph twice, among six cool advanced stats from Sunday's games.

Power Rankings After One Week

How do all 32 teams stack up ahead of Week 2? Our Power Rankings poll has some surprises, with Buffalo, Seattle and Baltimore rising, plus a look at the top newcomers. Seven things Solak thinks about Week 2 include whether Houston's offense could be decent, whether the Titans can score on the Eagles, and whether Ben Johnson can solve Brian Flores' defense.

Quarterback Questions Loom

What's the latest for three teams dealing with QB injuries? We have the Week 2 buzz on Seattle, Minnesota and Atlanta, plus concern levels for the Rams and Chargers. In a stunning revelation, Drew Brees mulled an NFL comeback and nearly returned to play for Denver in the AFC title game, with Broncos assistants holding discussions with the former star.

49ers Find Run-Game Balance

San Francisco found balance in the run game with Christian McCaffrey and rookie Kaelon Black, as McCaffrey had four fewer carries in Week 1 than the rookie. The committee approach could define the 49ers' ground attack Roster Moves Around The League

The Texans signed former first-round pick Kenneth Murray to their practice squad for LB depth after Henry To'oTo'o's injury. Cleveland placed running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Chargers, depleted at receiver after losing to Arizona, are adding Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad. The Jets, with Omar Cooper Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick hurt, added depth including wide receiver Sterling Shepard, with Cooper considered week-to-week with an ankle sprain.

Kicking Carousel And Panthers Moves

Baltimore released Jake Moody from the practice squad after Tyler Loop's impressive performance in the season opener. Carolina waived receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. and signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad.

Giants Ownership Transfer Complete

The transfer of shares from New York Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch to Tisch Blodgett is "done," she said, completing a long-anticipated restructuring of the franchise's ownership group.

Off-Field Headlines

Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise shared a suite at Arrowhead Stadium, sitting side-by-side while supporting Swift's husband and the Chiefs. Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's concert, stating he won't provide a platform for hate speech. Attorneys for Josh Jacobs' former girlfriend filed a motion seeking to have evidence in the case permanently sealed.

Betting Angles And Travel Grades

Which Week 2 lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Four games worth targeting include Panthers-Cardinals, Lions-Bills and Patriots matchups. In the NFLPA report cards travel edition, ESPN spoke with players and executives about which teams pay for the best planes and hotels across the league.