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Last updated: September 14, 2026, 6:46 AM ET

NFL Week 1: Giants Stun Cowboys

John Harbaugh called his Big Apple debut the No. 1 win right now after New York knocked off Dallas 28-20 on Sunday night. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer insisted his team is not going to panic following the lackluster opener, though Dallas' new defense surrendered multiple scoring drives. The Giants capitalized on a Dak Prescott interception, turning it into a Likely touchdown in a game that raised immediate questions about whether New York is legit and what went wrong for Dallas.

Cardinals, Bears Roll

Mike LaFleur became the first Cardinals full-time coach to win his debut since Don Coryell in 1973, as Arizona upset the heavily favored Chargers 26-14. In Chicago, the Bears erupted for a historic 59 points in a 59-37 win over the Panthers, the fourth-most in franchise history. Ben Johnson doubled down on his offense afterward, and the two teams combined for 96 points in a shootout that reshaped early NFC expectations.

Browns, Jets, Vikings QB News

Todd Monken was noncommittal on Deshaun Watson's status but called it unfair to blame the veteran for Cleveland's 34-10 loss to Jacksonville. Geno Smith won his Jets re-debut 3,612 days after his previous start, guiding New York past Tennessee. Kyler Murray was in good spirits despite suffering a concussion in his Vikings debut, while the Packers were left without answers after blowing another late lead in a 39-22 loss to the Vikings.

Commanders, Trolls and Fantasy

Stefon Diggs took responsibility after hugging the goal post cost his team a costly penalty, though the Commanders supported him afterward. Buffalo's Houston-themed jabs topped the Week 1 trolls across the league. On the fantasy side, Caleb Williams, Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence shined, while Ja'Marr Chase and Drake London had quiet days. Analysts urged fans to resist overreacting to Lamar Jackson's big day, and NFL Nation weighed the biggest questions from a wild opening Sunday.