NFL Week 1 Live Updates and Highlights for Sunday Sept 13

Erik Beaston
Sep 13, 2026

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.

Sunday's scores included:

  • Bengals 33, Buccaneers 27
  • Ravens 41, Colts 23
  • Jaguars 34, Browns 10
  • Jets 23, Titans 10
  • Bills 36, Texans 31
  • Steelers 20, Falcons 13
  • Bears 59, Panthers 37
  • Lions 31, Saints 30
  • Cardinals 26, Chargers 14
  • Raiders 27, Dolphins 13
  • Eagles 24, Commanders 22
  • Vikings 39, Packers 22

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

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Big Stop for Philly

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

Vikings Pouring It On Rival Packers

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.

Vikings Rolling, Extend Lead

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

Purple Packers Eaters

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

Philly Storms Back

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

Vikings Take the Lead

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.

Jayden's New Diggs

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

Cardinals Showing Out Against Chargers

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

No AJ Brown, No Problem

DeVonta Smith with a huge sideline catch.

Vikings Back In It

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

History for Kirk Cousins

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

It's Always Sonny in Philadelphia

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

Tyler Owens Goes Beast Mode

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

Dolphins Back In It

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

Christian Watson is on 🔥

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

Vikings Draw Closer vs. Green Bay

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

He's Still Got It

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

Any Wicks Way

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

Saquon Doing Saquon Things

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

Familiar Connection for First Philly Touchdown

Eagles fly to the lead, 7-3.

Love to Watson Extends Packers Lead

Packers lead Vikings 9-0 in Minnesota.

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.

Saints Within One in Overtime

Shough to Noah Fant, 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.

Lions Strike First in OT

Goff to St. Brown, 31-24.

One Attempt, One Interception

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.

Saints Tie It Up

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

Allen to Palmer for the Lead

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

Bears Over 50 in Carolina

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.

Baker's Cooking Late

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

Bears Extend Their Lead Late

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

Watt a Play!

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

King Henry Reigns

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

Three-peat for Montgomery in Houston

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

Saints Come Marching Back

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

Back and Forth They Go

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

All Bengals, All Defense, All Day

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

Hall's Good for New York

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.

Another One For Caleb

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

Give Allen Moore

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

Give Zay His Flowers

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.

Bengals D Smothers Baker

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

Josh Allen Does It Himself

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

ROME!

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.

Defense Opens Bengals Scoring

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.

Jonathan Taylor Puts Indy On Top Early

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