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NFL Week 1 live updates, highlights: Cards upset Chargers, Vikings manage remarkable comeback

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Our first NFL Sunday of 2026 was absolutely magical. We saw the Detroit Lions defeat the New Orleans Saints in overtime, the Buffalo Bills win a thriller against the Houston Texans — dropping 36 points against that vaunted defense — and the Chicago Bears score 59 points against the Carolina Panthers in what was the highest-scoring Week 1 game of all time!

Things got even crazier in the 4 p.m. window, as Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals upset the Los Angeles Chargers as double-digit underdogs. The Minnesota Vikings orchestrated a remarkable comeback against the Green Bay Packers with backup quarterback Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles won a thriller over the Washington Commanders. 

There's a lot to break down and plenty to overreact to. Below, you will find a full recap of the highlights from Sunday. 

Week 1 essentials

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WATCH: Blocked punt helps propel Cardinals to upset win

 
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Nice touchdown catch, but...

The two-point conversion attempt is no good. Antonio Williams' first career touchdown is all for naught. The Commanders come up two points short in their comeback attempt in Philadelphia.

September 13, 2026, 11:35 PM
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JJ being JJ

That's the cherry on top for Minnesota. Justin Jefferson gets around the corner and lunges for the pylon to put this comeback on ice.

September 13, 2026, 11:32 PM
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From bad to worse for Green Bay

This thing is just about over. The Packers coughed up the lead, and now they can't hold onto the ball, either.

September 13, 2026, 11:29 PM
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Disaster for the Packers as Vikings extend their lead

Oh no, Green Bay, not like this! The Packers' offense went the wrong direction with a couple of sacks and suffered a complete disaster on the last of them. Andrew Van Ginkel ripped the ball out of Jordan Love's hands on a strip-sack to not only end the Packers' drive but also to set up Minnesota on the doorstep of the goal line.

One play later, Jordan Mason punched it in from a yard out to give the Vikings, all of the sudden, a two-score lead.

September 13, 2026, 11:24 PM
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Vikings lead!

No Kyler Murray, no problem for Minnesota? Carson Wentz led another scoring drive and handed it off to Aaron Jones for the go-ahead touchdown just after the midway point of the fourth quarter.

September 13, 2026, 11:17 PM
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Fly, Goedert, Fly

And just like that, it's back to a two-possession game in Philadelphia. Dallas Goedert goes 43 yards for his second touchdown and shows off some after-the-catch ability on the game's second-longest play from scrimmage.

September 13, 2026, 11:17 PM
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Welcome to Washington, Stefon Diggs

It's not over yet in the City of Brotherly Love. In his first game with the Commanders, Stefon Diggs pulled the visiting squad back within a point with a clutch 10-yard touchdown grab on third down.

The Jayden Daniels-to-Diggs connection is in its infancy, but this might be far from the first time they link up for six points in 2026.

September 13, 2026, 11:12 PM
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Cardinals looking to upset the Chargers!

We're on upset alert in Week 1! The Cardinals have opened up a 9-point lead over the Chargers -- who were favored by double digits. 

September 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
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Vikings 👀

I'm just saying, this game in Minnesota isn't over despite the Kyler Murray injury. Carson Wentz hit T.J. Hockenson for a TD to bring Minnesota within 5. Strap in.

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Flippin' Ashton Jeanty

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Malik Willis scores first TD for Dolphins

Miami hopes it found a diamond in the rough with QB Malik Willis, and he was the first TD scorer for them this season. He's up to 27 yards rushing now. 

September 13, 2026, 10:19 PM
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Michael Taafee INT!

I loved Michael Taaffee coming out of Texas. Yeah he's not the biggest or fastest defensive back in the world, but the fifth-round pick picked off Kirk Cousins to start the third quarter out in Vegas. Life from the Dolphins. 

September 13, 2026, 10:05 PM
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Christian Watson dominating

No Romeo Doubs no problem. Christian Watson is putting up Ja'Marr Chase-like stats today. 

September 13, 2026, 10:04 PM
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Justin Jefferson gets the Vikings on the board

Now that's how you take advantage of a free play. Carson Wentz threw a prayer to Justin Jefferson -- who answered it. 

September 13, 2026, 10:03 PM
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Commanders score their first TD

Bill Croskey-Merritt scores the first TD of the season for Washington. However, the Commanders missed the XP. 

14-9 Philly. 

September 13, 2026, 9:47 PM
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Raiders crushing the Dolphins

It's a new era in Sin City! The Raiders are riding high against the lowly Dolphins. It's 17-3 after this Ashton Jeanty TD. 

September 13, 2026, 9:39 PM
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Saquon breaks loose!

The Eagles are having their way with the Commanders. Saquon Barkley put the Eagles in scoring position, and then Dontayvion Wicks finished off the drive with his first TD as an Eagle. 14- 3 Philly

September 13, 2026, 9:32 PM
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Kyler Murray out after brutal hit

The Vikings' quarterback depth is already being put to the test. Kyler Murray left the field and entered the locker room for evaluation after taking a vicious hit from a pair of Packers defenders. The team promptly ruled him out for the game. The collision drew a penalty flag for unnecessary roughness.

Carson Wentz is in as the Vikings' signal-caller. J.J. McCarthy is the emergency third quarterback.

September 13, 2026, 9:13 PM
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Jeremiyah Love flashing early

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Jalen Hurts hits Dallas Goedert for TD

The Eagles take the lead on a Dallas Goedert TD on third-and-goal. Nice pass from Jalen Hurts!

September 13, 2026, 9:07 PM
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WATCH: Packers' Christian Watson explodes for 81-yard TD

 
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Washington secondary exploited early

Dontayvion Wicks just broke loose for a massive gain to get the Eagles in scoring territory. 

September 13, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Christian Watson TD!

The Packers are off to a hot start! Christian Watson just went 81 YARDS for the first TD of the game. 

September 13, 2026, 8:57 PM
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Omarion Hampton grown man TD

Chargers tie the game thanks to this impressive run from RB Omarion Hampton. Better come correct if you want to tackle him. 

September 13, 2026, 8:51 PM
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LIONS SURVIVE! Detroit stops two-point conversion to win

Exhale, Detroit fans. This was a WILD finish.

 
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Saints strike second in OT

Tyler Shough finds Noah Fant in the end zone. Here comes a two-point conversion. 

September 13, 2026, 8:44 PM
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Jeremiyah Love's first NFL TD!

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Kyler Murray horrific interception

Kyler Murray's first pass attempt as a Viking was pretty horrific. He felt pressure and threw it up for grabs. INT for the Packers. 

September 13, 2026, 8:33 PM
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Touchdown Lions to open OT

The Lions score with Jared Goff finding Amon-Ra St. Brown. Can the Saints answer?

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