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NFL Highlights 2024: Live Tracking Top Plays, Box Scores from Week 1 Sunday Results

Nicholas NathansonSep 8, 2024

It's been 245 days since we last had NFL Sundays.

And now we are back.

The 2024-2025 NFL season is upon us, and it's time to see whether all those mock drafts and podcasts made a difference.

Can you triumph over Grandma's fantasy football team for once and for all?

Will your favorite NFL team get off to a winning start this weekend?

Check here throughout the day to see the top plays and box scores.

Top 5 Plays

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Nico Collins #12 and Stefon Diggs #1 of the Houston Texans celebrate after a touchdown score in the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Nico Collins #12 and Stefon Diggs #1 of the Houston Texans celebrate after a touchdown score in the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Here are the top five plays of the day.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's pass to Nico Collins to seal victory vs. Colts:

Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas' touchdown under new kickoff rules vs. Bills:

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's elusiveness on 3rd down to find Nico Collins vs. Colts:

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's magic on 3rd down vs. Bills:

Bills quarterback Josh Allen's jump over defender to score touchdown vs. Cardinals:

Detroit Lions 26, Los Angeles Rams 20 (OT)

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Jared Goff #16 greets the Detroit Lions as they take the field for their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on September 08, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Jared Goff #16 greets the Detroit Lions as they take the field for their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on September 08, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

1st Quarter

Byron Young ends the drive with a timely sack.

Second Quarter

The Lions get a big fourth-down stop.

Jameson Williams with the big gain.

Jahmyr Gibbs just barely gets across the goal line for six.

Another big stop for the Detroit defense, with Kirby Joseph pulling down the interception in the end zone.

3rd Quarter

Goff to Williams for the touchdown. Get used to hearing that this season.

Kyren Williams with the tuddy.

Tyler Johnson nearly takes it to the house.

4th Quarter

Jared Goff with his best Barry Sanders impression to pick up the first down on the ground.

Jameson Williams is eating.

John Johnson III picks off Goff.

Cooper Kupp toe-taps on the sideline to make a brilliant catch before giving the Rams the lead a few plays later.

Matthew Stafford casually making one of the most absurd throws you'll ever see.

Overtime

David Montgomery wore out the L.A. defense in overtime, ultimately plunging in from a yard away to seal the win.

Los Angeles Chargers 22, Las Vegas Raiders 10

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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 24: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up before a preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 24: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up before a preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Chargers defense comes up big on 4th down:

Alexander Mattison opens up scoring for Raiders:

Second Quarter

Brock Bowers gets loose in secondary:

Third Quarter

J.K. Dobbins unleashes 46-yard run:

Chargers force crucial turnover:

Fourth Quarter

J.K Dobbins scores rushing touchdown to extend lead:

J.K. Dobbins breaks off for another long run:

Drive ends with Ladd McConkey scoring first-career touchdown:

Chargers defense forces Raiders turnover:

Chargers top performers:

QB, Justin Herbert, 17-26, 144 YDS, 1 TD

RB, J.K. Dobbins, 10 CAR, 135 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Ladd McConkey, 5 REC, 39 YDS, 1 TD

Raiders top performers:

QB, Gardner Minshew, 25-33, 257 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

WR, Jakobi Meyers, 3 REC, 61 YDS

WR, Davante Adams, 5 REC, 59 YDS

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Seattle Seahawks 26, Denver Broncos 20

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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, CO. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, CO. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Geno Smith threw interception in first minute:

Second Quarter

Bo Nix threw first interception of his career:

Geno Smith showed off his wheels:

Broncos special teams unit came up clutch:

Broncos defense forced two safeties in same game:

Third Quarter

Kenneth Walker III gave Seahawks the lead:

Fourth Quarter

Smith found Zach Charbonnet to extend lead:

Riq Woolen halted Broncos drive with interception:

Bo Nix's first-career touchdown was one of the more impressive ones you'll see:

Tyler Lockett sent Broncos home packing with incredible one-handed grab:

Seahawks top performers:

QB, Geno Smith, 18-25, 171 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT (4 CAR, 30 YDS, 1 TD)

RB, Kenneth Walker III, 20 CAR, 103 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Tyler Lockett, 6 REC, 77 YDS

Broncos top performers:

QB, Bo Nix, 26-42, 138 YDS, 2 INT

Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17

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BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 13: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a mandatory minicamp workout at their CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 13, 2024 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
BEREA, OHIO - JUNE 13: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a mandatory minicamp workout at their CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 13, 2024 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

First Quarter

CeeDee Lamb opened up action with impressive catch:

Dak Prescott found Brandin Cooks for six:

Second Quarter

Myles Garrett took down Dak Prescott:

Ezekiel Elliot scored touchdown to put Cowboys up 11:

Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey drilled 57-yard field goal:

Deshaun Watson threw interception on the next drive:

Third Quarter

Cowboys extended lead with punt return touchdown:

Jerry Jeudy caught first touchdown pass as a Cleveland Brown:

Fourth Quarter

Deshaun Watson threw second interception of the game:

Cowboys top performers:

QB, Dak Prescott, 19-32, 179 YDS, 1 TD

RB, Ezekiel Elliot, 10 CAR, 40 YDS, 1 TD

WR, CeeDee Lamb, 5 REC, 61 YDS

Browns top performers:

QB, Deshaun Watson, 24-45, 169 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37, Washington Commanders 20

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LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 25: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up before the preseason game against the New England Patriots at Commanders Field on August 25, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 25: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up before the preseason game against the New England Patriots at Commanders Field on August 25, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Baker Mayfield kept drive alive with bullet to Mike Evans:

Jayden Daniels kept drive alive with his speed:

Second Quarter

Evans put Buccaneers up 13 with insane grab:

Austin Ekeler put Commanders in Buccaneers' territory:

Daniels unleashed speed yet again:

Brian Robinson Jr. capped off drive with touchdown:

Third Quarter

Mayfield found Chris Godwin to extend lead:

Commanders defense forced three-and-out:

It was a matter of time before Daniels scored his first-career touchdown:

Fourth Quarter

Buccaneers countered back with dart from Mayfield:

Mayfield can run in case you didn't know:

Mayfield-Evans connected for second touchdown of day:

Make that two rushing touchdowns for Daniel on the day:

Buccaneers top performers:

QB, Baker Mayfield, 24-30, 289 YDS, 4 TD

WR, Chris Godwin, 8 REC, 83 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Mike Evans, 5 REC, 61 YDS, 2 TD

Commanders top performers:

QB, Jayden Daniels, 17-24, 184 YDS (16 CAR, 88 YDS, 2 TD)

RB, Brian Robinson Jr., 12 CAR, 40 YDS, 1 TD (3 REC, 49 YDS)

Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Atlanta Falcons 10

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FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

First Quarter

T.J. Watt was a force to reckon with:

Pittsburgh Steelers defense troubled Kirk Cousins early:

Second Quarter

Kirk Cousins threw first touchdown as an Atlanta Falcon:

Justin Fields was clutch in final seconds of first half:

Third Quarter

T.J. Watt continued to do T.J. Watt things:

Fields to George Pickens continued to blossom:

Fourth Quarter

Steelers defense came up with huge play:

Watt gave Steelers the win:

Steelers top performers:

QB, Justin Fields, 17-23, 156 YDS (14 CAR, 57 YDS)

RB, Najee Harris, 20 CAR, 70 YDS

WR, George Pickens, 6 REC, 85 YDS

Faclons top performers:

QB, Kirk Cousins, 16-26, 155 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

RB, Bijan Robinson, 18 CAR, 68 YDS

Buffalo Bills 34, Arizona Cardinals 28

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason game at Highmark Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Kyler Murray impressed with his feet:

Second Quarter

Bills were on upset watch early:

Josh Allen did not go down that easy:

Third Quarter

Allen threw touchdown to tie game up:

Allen threw touchdown to give Bills first lead:

Murray evaded pressure to keep drive alive:

Allen put the team on his back:

Fourth Quarter

DeeJay Dallas scored first kickoff return touchdown in new dynamic kickoff format:

Bills top Performers:

QB, Josh Allen, 18/23, 232 YDS, 2 TD (9 CAR, 39 YDS, 2 TD)

RB, James Cook, 19 CAR, 71YDS

Cardinals top Performers:

QB, Kyler Murray, 21/31, 162 YDS, 1 TD (5 CAR, 57 YDS)

RB, James Conner, 16 CAR, 50 YDS, 1 TD

Chiacgo Bears 24, Tennessee Titans 17

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CHICAGO, IN - AUGUST 17: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, at Soldier Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IN - AUGUST 17: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, at Soldier Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Caleb Williams remained calm on 4th down:

Tony Pollard opened up the scoring:

Bears turned the ball over on next play:

Second Quarter

Caleb Williams showed why he was top pick:

Will Levis found tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo for six:

DeAndre Carter ran into Titans territory in new dynamic kickoff format:

Third Quarter

Special teams came up huge for Bears:

Fourth Quarter

Bears forced crucial turnover from Levis:

Levis threw pick-six to give Bears the lead:

Jaylen Johnson sealed the deal for Bears:

Bears top performers:

QB, Caleb Williams, 14-29, 93 YDS

Titans top performers:

QB, Will Levis, 19-32, 127 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

RB, Tony Pollard, 16 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD

New England Patriots 16, Cincinnati Bengals 10

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 10: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals in action during the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 10: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals in action during the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Second Quarter:

Rhamondre Stevenson put New England Patriots on the board:

Bengals commited costly redzone turnover:

Bengals were scoreless at halftime:

Third Quarter

Bengals commited another crucial turnover:

Bengals failed to convert on 4th down:

Zach Moss put Bengals on the board:

Patriots stunned Bengals and gave Jerod Mayo first victory as head coach:

Patriots top performers:

QB, Jacoby Brissett, 15-24, 121 YDS

RB, Rhamondre Stevenson, 25 CAR, 120 YDS

Bengals top performers:

QB, Joe Burrow, 21-29, 164 YDS

RB, Zack Moss, 9 CAR, 44 YDS

WR, Ja'Marr Chase, 6 REC, 62 YDS

Houston Texans 29, Indianapolis Colts 27

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts throws the ball during the first quarter in the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts throws the ball during the first quarter in the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

First Quarter

C.J. Stroud completed one of most impressive throws you'll see:

Anthony Richardson threw an absolute cannon:

Second Quarter

C.J. Stroud unleashed beautiful throw to Nico Collins:

Stefon Diggs caught first-career touchdown pass as Houston Texan:

Anthony Richardson turned ball over in redzone:

Third Quarter

Jonathan Taylor gave Colts the lead:

Stroud kept drive alive:

Fourth Quarter

Joe Mixon made it a two score game:

Richardson brought Colts right back into the game:

Texans scored touchdown on 4th down:

Richardson scored incredible touchdown on 4th down:

Nico Collins sealed game with incredible catch:

Texans top performers:

QB, C.J. Stroud, 24-32, 234 YDS, 2 TD

RB, Joe Mixon, 30 CAR, 159 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Nico Collins, 6 REC, 117 YDS

WR, Stefon Diggs, 6 REC, 33 YDS, 2 TD

Colts top performers:

QB, Anthony Richardson, 9-19, 212 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT (6 CAR, 56 YDS, 1 TD)

RB, Jonathan Taylor, 16 CAR, 48 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Alec Pierce, 3 REC, 125 YDS, 1 TD

Miami Dolphins 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 17

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 01: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) goes one on one with Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during Dolphins Training Camp on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 01: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) goes one on one with Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during Dolphins Training Camp on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

First Quarter

De'Von Achane came out flying:

Travis Etienne put the Jaguars on the board:

Second Quarter

Brian Thomas Jr. first-career touchdown was beautiful:

Dolphins countered back with Achane touchdown:

Third Quarter

Tua Tagovailoa found Jaylen Waddle on deep ball:

Etienne fumbled right before scoring:

Tyreek Hill scored electrifying 80-yard touchdown:

Fourth Quarter

Jason Sanders nailed game-winning field goal for Dolphins:

Dolphins top performers:

QB, Tua Tagovailoa, 23-37, 338 YDS, 1 TD

RB, De'Von Achane, 10 CAR, 24 YDS (7 REC, 76 YDS)

WR, Tyreek Hill, 7 REC, 130 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Jaylen Waddle, 5 REC, 109 YDS

Jaguars top performers:

QB, Trevor Lawrence, 12-21, 162 YDS, 1 TD

RB, Travis Etienne Jr. 12 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Brian Thomas Jr., 4 REC, 47 YDS, 1 TD

New Orleans Saints 47, Carolina Panthers 10

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SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 18: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints passes during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Saints 16-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 18: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints passes during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Saints 16-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Derek Carr opened up scoring with beautiful throw:

Bryce Young's first pass was picked off:

Saints opened up big lead early:

Second Quarter

Young struggled to get going:

Saints defense had a field day:

Carr threw for another touchdown in first half:

Third Quarter

Young committed another turnover:

Alvin Kamara added on to Saints lead:

Panthers scored their first touchdown:

Fourth Quarter

Jamaal Williams scored touchdown for Saints:

Saints top performers:

QB, Derek Carr, 19-23, 200 YDS, 3 TD

RB, Alvin Kamara, 15 CAR, 83 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Rashid Shaheed, 3 REC, 73 YDS, 1 TD

Panthers top performers:

QB, Bryce Young, 13-30, 161 YDS, 2 INT

Minnesota Vikings 28, New York Giants 6

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 17: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws a pass before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 17: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws a pass before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

First Quarter

C.J. Ham fumbled in own zone:

Aaron Jones scored first touchdown as a Viking:

Malik Nabers made first-career catch:

Second Quarter

Darnold threw dime to Justin Jefferson:

Darnold foundJefferson again for six:

Dallas Turner Jr. took down Daniel Jones for first-career sack:

Third Quarter

Darnold masterclass at Metlife Stadium:

Jones struggles continued:

Fourth Quarter

Jones threw second interception of game:

Vikings top performers:

QB, Sam Darnold, 19-24, 208 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

RB, Aaron Jones, 14 CAR, 94 YDS, 1 TD

WR, Justin Jefferson, 4 REC, 59 YDS, 1 TD

Giants top performers:

QB, Daniel Jones, 22-42, 186 YDS, 2 INT

WR, Malik Navers, 5 REC, 66 YDS

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