Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 Kansas City Chiefs
Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley led the Philadelphia Eagles to victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl. Hurts and Barkley each had touchdown runs, while Andrew Mukuba’s fourth-quarter interception of Patrick Mahomes helped to deliver the win. The Eagles’ defense was strong, holding the Chiefs to 294 yards and forcing the only turnover of the game. Philadelphia have won seven straight games and improved to 17-1 over the past 18 games. The Chiefs have fallen to 0-2 for the first time since 2014, which also was the previous time they failed to make the playoffs.
New York Giants 37–40 Dallas Cowboys (OT)
Brandon Aubrey kicked a 46-yard field goal on the final play of overtime after a tying 64-yarder to end regulation, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants in a thrilling duel between Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson. The Cowboys extended their winning streak against the NFC East rivals to nine games. It’s the longest active streak in the NFL among division opponents. Prescott beat the Giants for the 14th consecutive time since losing both starts against them as a rookie in 2016. Overtime was on the verge of going scoreless after the teams combined for five go-ahead TDs in the final 12 minutes of the fourth quarter. Wilson, who threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns, connected with Malik Nabors on a 48-yard TD for a 37-34 New York lead with 25 seconds remaining after Prescott threw a six-yarder to George Pickens with 52 seconds to go. The Giants just needed a field goal to win when Wilson threw an ill-advised deep ball with pressure, and Donovan Wilson intercepted at the Dallas 30 with two minutes left in OT. Prescott put Aubrey in chip-shot range with a 14-yard scramble.
Jacksonville Jaguars 27-31 Cincinnati Bengals
Jake Browning passed for 241 yards in relief of the injured Joe Burrow and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a one-yard sneak with 18 seconds remaining as the Cincinnati Bengals rallied for victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burrow suffered a toe injury in the first half and did not return, an ominous sign for the Bengals and their franchise quarterback. The Bengals moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2018, while the Jaguars fell to 1-1. Browning led a 15-play, 92-yard drive for the decisive score on which he completed 9 of 12 passes for 65 yards. Burrow, who was not available for interview after the game, left the Bengals’ locker room on crutches with a boot on his left foot. “We had such a tight game, I don’t have all of the information right now,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. Later reports indicated Burrow has strained toe ligaments and will miss several weeks.
Seattle Seahawks 31-17 Pittsburgh Steelers
George Holani pounced on a live ball in the end zone for an improbable touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks took advantage of sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Steelers to pull off victory. The Seahawks had taken a three-point lead early in the fourth quarter on Jason Myers’ 54-yard field goal when the ensuing kickoff bounced over the hands of Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson and into the end zone. While Johnson turned his back and walked toward the bench, Holani raced to the end zone and fell on the ball. That was enough for Seattle on a day that Aaron Rodgers struggled, completing 18 of 33 passes for 203 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions a week after a four-touchdown debut in a win over the New York Jets. Sam Darnold threw two TD passes for the Seahawks.
Chicago Bears 21–52 Detroit Lions
Jared Goff threw for 334 yards and matched a career high with five touchdown passes, including a career-high three scores to Amon-Ra St Brown, to help Detroit bounce back with a win over Chicago. The Lions dropped the opener at Green Bay and have not lost consecutive games in the regular season over the last two-and-a-half years. The Bears turned the ball over twice in the first half, leading to a 28-14 deficit that was too large to overcome in coach Ben Johnson’s return to the city where he became an offensive coordinator.
Buffalo Bills 30-10 New York Jets
Josh Allen shook off a bloody nose as the Buffalo Bills cruised to victory over the New York Jets. James Cook ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Bills improve to 2-0. Allen left for two plays in the first quarter after being hit in the face but returned to lead the team. The Bills’ defense shut down Justin Fields and the Jets’ offense from the start. Fields struggled before leaving in the fourth quarter with a concussion. Tyrod Taylor replaced him and threw a late touchdown for the Jets, who fall to 0-2.
New England Patriots 33–27 Miami Dolphins
Drake Maye threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, Antonio Gibson returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score, and the Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 33-27 for Mike Vrabel’s first win as New England’s coach. Maye completed 19 of 23 passes for 230 yards, including TD tosses to Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte. The Dolphins took a 27-23 lead midway through the fourth when Malik Washington returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown. Before Miami fans were even done celebrating the play, Gibson took the ensuing kickoff to the house to give the Patriots a three-point lead.
San Francisco 49ers 26–21 New Orleans Saints
Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes as Brock Purdy’s replacement and the visiting San Francisco 49ers held off the New Orleans Saints.
Jones made his debut for the 49ers in place of Purdy, who is sidelined by a toe injury, and completed 26 of 39 for 279 yards. Spencer Rattler matched Jones’ three touchdown passes while completing 25 of 34 for 206 yards and Alvin Kamara rushed for 100 yards on 21 carries for the Saints.
Cleveland Browns 17–41 Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and Baltimore’s defense harassed Joe Flacco throughout his return to Charm City as the Ravens dispatched the Cleveland Browns. After holding Cincinnati to 141 yards in a one-point loss to the Bengals last week, the Cleveland defense limited Derrick Henry to just 24 yards on 11 rushing attempts. But the Browns were mostly inept on offense. Flacco, the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Ravens playing his first game in Baltimore as an opposing player, went 25 for 45 for 199 yards and a touchdown, with an interception and a lost fumble.
Los Angeles Rams 33–19 Tennessee Titans
Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams spoiled rookie Cam Ward’s NFL home opener scoring 20 straight points to beat the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Puka Nacua also ran 45 yards for a touchdown. Davante Adams had 106 yards receiving and a touchdown catch. Joshua Karty also kicked two field goals. The Rams improved to 2-0. They sacked the No 1 overall draft pick five times. Linebacker Byron Young had two. He stripped Ward of the ball at the Titans’ 21 on his second sack.
Carolina Panthers 22–27 Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Carolina Panthers, thanks to a strong defensive effort. Josh Sweat’s strip-sack led to an early touchdown, and Calais Campbell’s sack with 26 seconds left stopped a late Carolina rally. The Cardinals led 27-3 in the third quarter, but Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes in the second half. His final touchdown cut the lead to 27-22 with 1:58 left. The Panthers recovered an onside kick but couldn’t score on their last drive. Young finished with a career-high 328 yards passing, but missed all seven throws on the final drive.