NFL Week 1 Live Updates and Highlights for Sunday Sept 13

The first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season brings with it marquee match-ups featuring some of the best and brightest stars in the league, which means countless highlights throughout the day.

Scroll through and relive all of the explosive action in Bleacher Report's NFL Week 1 tracker.

The Eagles halted the Commanders' momentum, breaking up a two-point conversion with one minute to go.

Down 12 at one point, the Vikings have scored 14 consecutive points to take a 17-point lead at home.

Cardinals Upset Chargers in New Coach's Debut

The former Rams offensive coordinator scored NFL head coaching victory No. 1 in an impressive underdog Cardinals win.

One play after Jordan Love's turnover, Minnesota takes a commanding 10-point lead, 32-22.

The Vikings' defense exploded through the line, sacked Jordan Love, and recovered a fumble at the one-yard line late in the fourth.

Jalen Hurts found Dallas Goedert for their second touchdown of the game as the Eagles lead the Commanders 24-16.

Aaron Jones punched it in on the ground for Minnesota, and Justin Jefferson added two more points as the Vikings took the 25-22 lead over the Packers.

The Commanders pulled within one, 17-16, as Jayden Daniels found new receiver Stefon Diggs for six.

Jacoby Brissett finds Trey McBride for six, extending the Cardinals' lead to a stunning nine points, 23-14.

DeVonta Smith with a huge sideline catch.

Carson Wentz to TJ Hockenson for seven brings the Vikings within one score of the Packers, 22-17.

The former Commander, Viking, Falcon, and current Raider continues his rise up the rankings in career passing touchdowns.

The Commanders' rookie bullrushes Saquon Barkley and gets to Jalen Hurts for a big sack.

The Washington special teamer would not be held back, exploding through the blocking team and getting to the Eagles returner.

First-year starter Malek Willis took the ball himself, cutting the Raiders' lead to 17-13.

Watson shreds the Minnesota secondary for a big first-half.

Carson Wentz (in for an injured Kyler Murray) found Justin Jefferson to draw within two, 12-10.

Kirk Cousins to Ashton Jeanty gives the Raiders a two-touchdown lead over the Dolphins, 17-3.

Former Packer puts the Eagles up by double digits, 14-3, against the Washington Commanders.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley broke off a big run to pick up a crucial first down.

Familiar Connection for First Philly Touchdown

Lions Barely Hold On in Overtime Banger vs. Saints

New Orleans played to win the game, but a failed two-point conversion gave Detroit the one-point win, 31-30.

First Game, First Touchdown for Jeremiyah Love

The Cardinals' rookie running back finds the end zone in his first NFL start for a 7-0 Arizona lead.

The Packers defense picked off Kyler Murray in the former No. 1 overall pick's first attempt as the Vikings starter.

Bills Defense Seals Win In Electric Opener

Buffalo's defense forced a fumble by Texans quarterback CJ Stroud to earn the Week 1 win.

Lions, Saints Headed to First OT Game of 2026

A missed field goal gives the new season its first overtime game as the Saints and Lions tie at 24 apiece in regulation.

Second-year quarterback Tyler Shough to Juwan Johnson tied it up for the Saints in Detroit, 24-24.

The shootout continues in Houston as the Bills go up 36-31 on the Texans inside of the two-minute warning.

The Madden cover athlete scores his video game-like fourth TD of the game to put the Bears up three touchdowns against the Panthers, 52-31.

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield overcomes a turnover-heavy day to find the end zone and bring the score within one touchdown, 33-27.

The Bears plow their way to a two-score lead, 45-31, with a monster touchdown run.

The former Defensive Player of the Year extends the Steelers' lead to 10 over the Atlanta Falcons, 20-10.

Derrick Henry's third touchdown extends the Ravens' lead in Indianapolis to 38-16.

New Texans running back puts the team back on top of Buffalo, 28-27, with his third score of the game.

Once down three scores, New Orleans brought it within a touchdown, 21-14.

The Panthers tie it up, 31-31, in the third quarter.

Cincinnati's defense extends its lead to 34-13 with a big pick-six.

The New York Jets are in an unfamiliar position, up two scores, 17-3.

Everything is Coming Up Sunshine for Jacksonville

The former No. 1 overall pick adds a fourth TD pass to extend the Jaguars' dominance over Cleveland.

More scoring in Carolina as Chicago takes the 31-24 lead on a second Williams rushing TD.

Bills extend lead over Texans with first Allen-to-Moore connection, 24-14.

Fourth-year wideout remains dominant against the Colts with four catches, 138 yards, and a touchdown in the first half.

Pittsburgh Capitalizes on Turnover For Six

The Steelers paid off a takeaway by the defense to take the lead, 13-7.

Montgomery Scores His Second TD of the Day

Houston is back on top, 14-10, after a second rushing TD from the veteran back.

Cincinnati forced its third turnover of the game to sustain its 14-3 lead!

The Bills star QB puts his team back on top with a big rushing TD.

Rome Odunze with a stunning catch as Chicago drives toward second score.

Career Touchdown No. 50 for Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit's star running back reaches a milestone with his first touchdown of the season.

Deshaun Watson Picked to Open Browns Season

Jaguars defense halts the Browns' first drive of the season with a pick.

Cincinnati's defense clobbers Baker Mayfield, scoops, and scores for the lead.

Parker Washington TD Puts Jacksonville On Top

Jacksonville takes the early lead on a dazzling Washington touchdown.

The Colts' workhorse finds the end zone for the 6-0 lead.