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CBSSports.com and SportsLine break down every single NFL game in Week 1.

[Carson Wentz](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1907522/carson-wentz/). Jackson](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2926578/j-c-jackson/) possibly sidelined for this game after undergoing ankle surgery earlier this summer. [Kyler Murray](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2180829/kyler-murray/) who had the weirdest offseason of any NFL quarterback. [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/), who has never lost a regular-season opener. With [James Bradberry](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1886795/james-bradberry/) and [Darius Slay](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1852913/darius-slay/) locking down wideouts and C.J. Brown](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2258303/a-j-brown/) can be durable. -- CBS Sports Senior NFL Analyst Pete Prisco is predicting that the Jaguars [will pull off the upset against the Commanders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-baker-mayfield-tops-ex-team-chargers-roll-over-raiders-jaguars-upset-commanders/). Keep an eye on rookie tight end [Isaiah Likely](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2961906/isaiah-likely/) as well. [Click here to read the rest of his picks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-picks-odds-best-bets-eagles-cover-vs-lions-baker-mayfield-wins-revenge-game-vs-browns/). -- CBS Sports Senior NFL Analyst Pete Prisco on [why he is backing the 49ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-baker-mayfield-tops-ex-team-chargers-roll-over-raiders-jaguars-upset-commanders/). [To read the rest, click here.](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-odds-picks-broncos-shell-seahawks-in-russell-wilsons-homecoming-jaguars-upset-commanders/) [Trey Lance](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2969444/trey-lance/)'s first game as the bonafide starter for the 49ers at quarterback.

Before the first Sunday of the 2022 NFL regular season kicks off, let's have some fun by taking a look at the spreads for the Week 1 games.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-2.5) at DALLAS COWBOYS: The Bucs’ interior offensive line is weakened but it’s not like the Cowboys’ defensive interior is loaded. GREEN BAY PACKERS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS (-1.5): The Packers are missing multiple offensive line starters and Allen Lazard. PICK: Chiefs -6.5 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-6.5) at ARIZONA CARDINALS: The vibes are bad in Arizona. But the G-Men haven’t earned that kind of benefit of the doubt at this stage. Tua Tagovailoa is going to take a step forward now that he has both Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill to work with. PICK: Jaguars +3 CLEVELAND BROWNS at CAROLINA PANTHERS (-1): The Browns stink. The NFC is wide open, sure, but it’s hard to make a convincing case for New Orleans as a No. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (-7) at HOUSTON TEXANS: Can you name a single starter on the Texans’ defense? You can find all of [the NFL betting lines via DraftKings](https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/football/3?category=game-lines&subcategory=game#home). Which bet do you like more?

If you are partaking in the festivities (parking yourself on the couch in front of the TV all day) and have some fantasy football lineups to tweak, bets to make ...

[Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys) [Raiders](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/las-vegas-raiders) vs. [Cardinals](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/arizona-cardinals) [Packers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/green-bay-packers) vs. [Giants](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-york-giants) vs. [Texans](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/houston-texans) [Jets](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-york-jets) [Patriots](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-england-patriots) vs. [Lions](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions) [Steelers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/pittsburgh-steelers) vs. [Bears](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/chicago-bears) [Falcons](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/atlanta-falcons)

STEEL AWAY: The Super Bowl runner-up Bengals are 7-point home favorites today over the Steelers in the first-ever opening week meeting between the two AFC ...

The Ravens are 9-2 SU and ATS all-time against the Jets and 10-4 SU and ATS in Week 1 under John Harbaugh. The public thinks the Browns’ dubious record will be extended today with the Panthers hauling in 79% of the spread bets and 74% of the dollars wagered. New York has lost their last 12 September games (1-11 ATS)—the longest current losing streak for any NFL team in any calendar month and one shy of tying the longest September losing skid in league history (13 in a row by the St. The Chiefs have scored more than 30 points in their last six season openers, the longest streak in NFL history. Since he took over in 2007, the Steelers have the NFL’s best record when getting points (36-35) and second-best cover record (43-25-3), behind only the Patriots (20-11-2). This will be just the third time in the last 30 years that the Bengals are favored by more than 5 points over the Steelers.

The 2022 NFL season began on Thursday when the Buffalo Bills trounced the Los Angeles Rams in the opener. 28 more teams will begin their respective ...

The Chiefs are unsurprisingly road favorites in this one after Arizona went a mere 3-5 SU and 2-6 ATS at home during the 2021 campaign. It should be a riveting bout, however, and the 2.5-point spread suggests it could ultimately go either way this evening. The ‘Phins have a history of playing well against the Patriots at home and are projected to notch another “W” today. These thrilling clashes lead into four games in the late afternoon window, including one that will renew the longstanding NFC North rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Mitchell Trubisky will be making his debut as the Steelers first new starting QB since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement at the end of last season, but he’ll be facing an uphill battle to lead Pittsburgh to a victory. Monday Night Football can be streamed via WatchESPN. Sunday Night Football will be live streamed via NBC Sports. ET, CBS (Cardinals +6.5) ET, CBS (Jets +6.5) The Week 1 slate is chock-full of exciting contests. ET, FOX (Bears +6.5) A can’t-miss primetime matchup closes out the Sunday schedule.

The first Sunday of the 2022 NFL season is here! Check in with The Athletic for the latest on the day's top matchups, injury news, fantasy analysis and more ...

Alex Highsmith has two sacks, including a strip-sack of Burrow just now, with the ball landing in Cam Heyward's hands for Pittsburgh's second takeaway. •20m ago What other intriguing games are on the schedule for Week 1? in February. •17m ago The Bears are trying to get a run game going to no avail, and Fields hasn't been moving outside the pocket much. At the end of the first quarter, the Bears and 49ers have combined for 91 yards — the Bears have only 21. The Steelers are up to three takeaways in just over one quarter of play against the Bengals. In the first quarter, each player had one target and no catches. The first touchdown in this game comes when Mac Jones is strip-sacked. •4m ago Which makes the early lack of run blocking a bit concerning.

There is a major disparity between the minimum wage earnings of an NFL cheerleader and an NFL player. On average, an NFL player makes about ...

On average, an NFL player makes about $2 million per season. This means the teams are not necessarily required to pay the cheerleaders salaries in line with state and federal minimum wages. But remember, this is an average salary. How much do NFL cheerleaders make in comparison to NFL coaches? [New York Jets](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/tag/new-york-jets/), the Buffalo Bills, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On average, the cheerleaders earn about Fifteen-year-old lifeguards who just started their first job earn the same amount of money as these cheerleaders who spend 14-hour days in the stadium and most of their lives on buses to and from games. How much do NFL cheerleaders make in comparison to NFL players? Therefore, their yearly salary comes out to about $75,000. This comes out to about $22,500 per year. How much do NFL cheerleaders make in comparison to other participants on the field? How much do the highest-paid NFL cheerleaders make?

The first 1 p.m. kickoff of the 2022 season is here. Joe Burrow struggles with turnovers while the Dolphins put on a show for Bill Belichick.

—Albert Breer I think we also forget sometimes that Bill Belichick is still Bill Belichick —Conor Orr Tony Pollard is a talented player who has been underutilized in the waning years of Ezekiel Elliott’s prime as a running back. A lot has changed for both of these teams since Brandon Staley’s decision to call an ill-fated timeout in overtime, yet this one will still be a chance for a talented Chargers team to put that moment behind it. Tyreek Hill is gone to the Dolphins, which means the Chiefs will have to beat teams more strategically. The Bears are going to get in the backfield using fewer defenders (and fewer premiere defenders) than any team in the NFL. O’Sullivan for the Burrow piece we did a few weeks ago. That orbit motion pattern the Dolphins just ran to Cedrick Wilson has the same kind of impact while staying within the NFL rules - As a side note, watch the way that Mike McDaniel gets players the ball with momentum heading toward the line of scrimmage. If you have good pass rushers, you want to get the ball out quickly. 1 in our [MMQB power rankings](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/06/nfl-preason-power-rankings-bills-packers-rams), with six of eight first-place votes.) It’s finally Week 1 of the NFL season, and Sports Illustrated is here to provide live analysis and updates all day long.

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams suffered a rib injury in the first quarter against the Saints and is questionable to return. · Miami Dolphins right ...

Offensive lineman [Wes Schweitzer](/players/wes-schweitzer/)(knee) is questionable to return. Tight end [Cethan Carter](/players/cethan-carter/)was ruled out with a head injury. [Phidarian Mathis](/players/phidarian-mathis/)suffered a knee injury against Jacksonville and was carted into the locker room.

It's Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, and we're keeping you updated on all the action and biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 1 slate has some ...

ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/)) ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_LV@LAC/)) [Giants](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/) at [Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_KC@ARI/)) [Raiders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LV/las-vegas-raiders/) at [Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_GB@MIN/)) [Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) at [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_TB@DAL/)) ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_NYG@TEN/)) [Buccaneers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TB/tampa-bay-buccaneers/) at [Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/), 8:20 p.m. [Russell Wilson's](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) first game as a Bronco ... Not to mention [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/), now with Carolina, squaring off against the team that gave up on him for [Deshaun Watson](/nfl/players/2133482/deshaun-watson/). Howard](/nfl/players/2061190/o-j-howard/) was the beneficiary, hauling in a high pass down the seam from [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/) for the 16-yard score. [Rex Burkhead](/nfl/players/1679738/rex-burkhead/), who then flipped it back to Mills. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_SF@CHI/)) [Packers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/GB/green-bay-packers/) at [Vikings](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIN/minnesota-vikings/), 4:25 p.m. Somehow, there was no one in the same zip code as [Dante Pettis](/nfl/players/2139642/dante-pettis/), who made the catch at the 49ers 30-yard line and rumbled into the end zone.

The first NFL Sunday is here. Check out the top plays from Niners-Bears, Saint-Falcons and more, as the day gets underway!

ET, NBC) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/aaron-rodgers-talks-packers-expectations-ayahuasca-on-fox-nfl-sunday) ET, FOX) [Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-kansas-city-chiefs-vs-arizona-cardinals-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9712) (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX) [New York Giants at Tennessee Titans](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-new-york-giants-vs-tennessee-titans-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9711) (4:25 p.m. [Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-green-bay-packers-vs-minnesota-vikings-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9710) (4:25 p.m. [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-odds-how-to-bet-browns-panthers) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-odds-week-1-how-to-bet-chiefs-cardinals-pick) ET, CBS) [Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-las-vegas-raiders-vs-los-angeles-chargers-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9709) (4:25 p.m. [Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-indianapolis-colts-vs-houston-texans-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9707) This is Cincy's third turnover of the half. The Eagles lead 21-7. Burrow continued his rough start as T.J. Browns win.

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The Indianapolis Colts seek a rare Week 1 victory when they visit the Houston Texans. Keep up with the action here.

The Colts have 2nd down at the Houston 11. The Colts had driven inside the Houston 30. The Colts have 3 points on 5 trips into Texans territory. Colts have one turnover and have been stopped on downs near the end zone. Texans 20, Colts 6 The Colts control the action but don't have much to show for it. Texans 20, Colts 3 The Colts have 7 penalties for 89 yards. The Colts get their first sack, and it's huge. The Colts don't have All-Pro linebacker [Shaquille Leonard](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/09/09/colts-rule-shaquille-leonard-back-out-for-opener-vs-texans/65472990007/) (back). [Matt Ryan](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/09/07/colts-matt-ryan-embracing-great-expectations-as-starting-qb/65472987007/) is the Colts' new quarterback, but they will rely on NFL leading rusher [Jonathan Taylor](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/09/09/colts-why-jonathan-taylor-cant-carry-the-ball-370-times/67091819007/). [NFL Week 1](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/09/07/nfl-football-week-1-indianapolis-colts-game/65473665007/) matchup.

Multiple quarterbacks made their debuts in new cities and a wild Bengals-Steelers game ended in OT. Here's what to know from Week 1.

[Cam Akers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240021/cam-akers) and WR [Allen Robinson II](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16799/allen-robinson-ii), going forward? [Joe Burrow](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915511/joe-burrow) committed four turnovers in the first half and another in the second. [Dante Pettis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3127306/dante-pettis) in the third quarter. [Justin Houston](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14048/justin-houston) continually crashed the edge, and [Justin Madubuike](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035245/justin-madubuike) collapsed the pocket from the middle. Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4047646/aj-brown) is in line for a huge year. [Nick Chubb](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3128720/nick-chubb), [Kareem Hunt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3059915/kareem-hunt) and an imposing offensive line -- controlled the game. [Jameis Winston](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2969939/jameis-winston) were one reason the offense struggled so much in the first half. Dobbins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241985/jk-dobbins)). [Joe Flacco](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11252/joe-flacco). [Tyreek Hill](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116406/tyreek-hill)'s offense. [Matt Ryan](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11237/matt-ryan) -- in his 15th season -- led the [Indianapolis Colts](/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts) to a tie against the [Houston Texans](/nfl/team/_/name/hou/houston-texans). [Baker Mayfield](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3052587/baker-mayfield) played his first game in a Panthers uniform against his old team, the [Cleveland Browns](/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns).

Chicago Bears 19, San Francisco 49ers 10; Miami Dolphins 20, New England Patriots 7; Baltimore Ravens 24, New York Jets 9; Philadelphia Eagles 38, Detroit Lions ...

His impressive interception put the Steelers in position to score (they did on a 1-yard touchdown pass to [Najee Harris](/players/najee-harris-x2665/)), and he was a factor throughout the game -- that is, until he exited with a pectoral injury feared to be significant. [Kwity Paye](/players/kwity-paye/), the Colts had a chance to win it on a 42-yard field goal attempt, but kicker [Rodrigo Blankenship](/players/rodrigo-blankenship/)missed wide right. But the Texans defense was not fooled, and [Jonathan Greenard](/players/jonathan-greenard/)stopped Hines in his tracks to take over on downs. That held true for most of the game, with the Steelers limiting the Bengals to a field goal on a red-zone trip before the half, and the unit stepped up when it mattered most, strip-sacking [Joe Burrow](/players/joe-burrow/)and pushing the Bengals out of field goal range in overtime. In the end, however, there were too many missed opportunities to score more points for the Falcons as 12 of their points were off the foot of [Younghoe Koo](/players/younghoe-koo/). [Minkah Fitzpatrick](/players/minkah-fitzpatrick/)pick) for a touchdown. Mayfield scored on the ground, fired a 75-yard touchdown pass to [Robbie Anderson](/players/robbie-anderson/), and led a scoring drive to put the Panthers ahead. And then, thanks to the contributions of [Christian McCaffrey](/players/christian-mccaffrey/), Carolina woke up -- and nearly won the game. [Nick Chubb](/players/nick-chubb/)ripped up 141 yards on 22 carries, while [Kareem Hunt](/players/kareem-hunt/)served as the lightning to his thunder, gaining 46 yards and scoring a touchdown on 11 carries. [Tua Tagovailoa](/players/tua-tagovailoa/)to [Tyreek Hill](/players/tyreek-hill/)didn't look exactly like [Patrick Mahomes](/players/patrick-mahomes/)to Hill did the past five years. Swift displayed burst to the hole, shiftiness in space, a third gear in the third level, and a willingness to take on contact. Three turnovers (two by [Mac Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/mac-jones/), including a strip-sack return for a touchdown) put the Patriots behind the 8-ball, and this is not a team built to erase big leads.

Baker Mayfield and the Panthers lost to the Browns, Joe Burrow and the Bengals had an inexplicable showing against the Steelers and the Patriots were a dud.

[farewell to Cleveland](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/16/baker-mayfield-deshaun-watson-browns/?itid=lk_inline_manual_55) as the Browns pursued a Watson trade in March. [trade for wide receiver Davante Adams](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/17/davante-adams-raiders-trade/?itid=lk_inline_manual_69). The NFL schedule-makers cannot take credit for setting up a grudge match between Mayfield and the Watson-less Browns in Week 1. Mac Jones’s second NFL season begins after consternation in training camp and the preseason over the lack of clarity about the Patriots’ offensive play-caller. He faces the New York Jets and Joe Flacco, Baltimore’s former Super Bowl-winning quarterback who’s filling in for Zach Wilson. 2 selection in the NFL draft who had been relegated to backup status in the previous two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. The quarterback threw an interception, and the Panthers faced a two-touchdown deficit. Dobbins and left tackle Ronnie Stanley as they face the New York Jets in an early-afternoon game in East Rutherford, N.J. A blocked extra-point pushed things to overtime for an extended dose of insanity before the Steelers won, 23-20. on the first Sunday of the NFL’s 2022 season, two went to overtime, including one that ended in a tie. Only the Dolphins’ takedown of the Patriots and the Ravens’ win over the Jets could be considered blowouts. For starters, the Bears won.

It's Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, and we're keeping you updated on all the action and biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 1 slate has some ...

[https://t.co/iKfdvFJXYV] [pic.twitter.com/igiNetyTPe] [September 11, 2022] [A.J. [Russell Wilson's](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) first game as a Bronco ... Howard](/nfl/players/2061190/o-j-howard/) was the beneficiary, hauling in a high pass down the seam from [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/) for the 16-yard score. [Rex Burkhead](/nfl/players/1679738/rex-burkhead/), who then flipped it back to Mills. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/)) [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)? [Chris Boswell's](/nfl/players/1724930/chris-boswell/) 53-yard field goal sailed through the uprights as time expired. All good for [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/). ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_NYG@TEN/)) [Buccaneers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TB/tampa-bay-buccaneers/) at [Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/), 8:20 p.m. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_LV@LAC/)) [Giants](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/) at [Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_KC@ARI/)) [Raiders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LV/las-vegas-raiders/) at [Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_GB@MIN/)) [Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) at [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/), 4:25 p.m.

The Steelers defense returned to form and A.J. Brown gave the Eagles the receiving target it has lacked as the N.F.L. wobbled in the first week of the ...

Jaguars 22, Commanders 28: Carson Wentz had an extremely Carson Wentz game, tossing four touchdowns (a couple of which required excellent touch) and appearing to try to throw the game away in the second half. Jonathan Taylor wore down the Texans defense, plowing through for 161 yards and a score on 31 carries, but Indianapolis still left with a tie thanks to a 42-yard missed field goal attempt from the goggle-god, Rodrigo Blankenship, with two minutes remaining in overtime. The overhang above a concourse at FedEx leaked as a result of a busted pipe, in what is becoming a ritual of building failures. Even the painted sidelines started to lose their form in a way that made it seem like the ground crew was drunk when they put them on there. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and Allegiant Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders all opened in the past five years and have set a new standard for the live N.F.L. Puddles formed everywhere, and players struggled to find their footing pregame and early in the match. The Eagles traded for the former Titans receiver in April and promptly signed him to a four-year, $100 million contract extension that paid off Sunday with dunks all over the Lions’ secondary. Brown hasn’t solved anything as far as Hurts’s hesitancy to throw over the middle, a tendency that showed as Philadelphia eked out a 38-35 win over Detroit. The Steelers bullied the rookie left guard Cordell Volson, who gave up a sack to Cameron Heyward on Cincinnati’s first offensive play, then targeted Volson’s side of the line for Highsmith’s first sack of the day. Pull the lever again and you get a blitz package that frees up linebacker Alex Highsmith to beat an offensive tackle one-on-one for a strip sack. wobbled in the first week of the regular season. The Steelers defense returned to form and A.J.

The Colts play the Texans, but there are some tough NFL matchups to successfully prognosticate the winner.

They’ll need the firepower to keep up with a high-powered Chargers offense that features blossoming star quarterback Justin Herbert, wideouts Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and the always dangerous Austin Ekeler in the backfield. This feels like it has the makings of a nail-biter. Thanks to our partners at [Tallysight](https://tallysight.com/) for helping us share these picks! The Commanders make their debut as a freshly named franchise—as does their new starting quarterback Carson Wentz in donned maroon and gold. The Patriots offense has seemingly gotten off to a rocky start in training camp and preseason after Josh McDaniels’ departure, while Tua received a new weapon for the Phins regarding the electrically fast Tyreek Hill at wideout. Mayfield will flip jerseys in this matchup, while Jacoby Brissett is the Browns starter until Deshaun Watson returns from his 11-game suspension.

The New Orleans Saints came back and defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 27-26, on the road after Jameis Winston led the offense on a 47-yard game-winning drive.

[Chris Boswell](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/chris-boswell-player). [Colts](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts-team) QB [Matt Ryan](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/matt-ryan-player) connected with [Michael Pittman Jr.](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/michael-pittman-2-player) on a 15-yard pass, tying the game with 1:54 remaining. [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-odds-week-2-opening-lines) [Kansas City Chiefs 44, Arizona Cardinals 21](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-kansas-city-chiefs-vs-arizona-cardinals-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9712) [Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20 (OT)](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-pittsburgh-steelers-vs-cincinnati-bengals-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9702) [Vikings](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-team) QB [Kirk Cousins](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/kirk-cousins-player) hit [Justin Jefferson](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/justin-jefferson-player) for a 36-yard touchdown, good for his second of the day. [Jaylen Waddle](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jaylen-waddle-player) reeled in a 42-yard touchdown pass from QB [Tua Tagovailoa](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/tua-tagovailoa-player), putting [Miami](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins-team) up 17 points in the first half. [Miami Dolphins 20, New England Patriots 7](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-new-england-patriots-vs-miami-dolphins-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9703) [Minnesota Vikings 23, Green Bay Packers 7](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-green-bay-packers-vs-minnesota-vikings-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9710) [Washington Commanders 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 22](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-jacksonville-jaguars-vs-washington-commanders-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9704) [Philadelphia Eagles 38, Detroit Lions 35](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/week-1-philadelphia-eagles-vs-detroit-lions-sep-11-2022-game-boxscore-9708) [Bears](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/chicago-bears-team) took over when [Equanimeous St.

It's Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, and we're keeping you updated on all the action and biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 1 slate has some ...

[https://t.co/iKfdvFJXYV] [pic.twitter.com/igiNetyTPe] [September 11, 2022] [A.J. [Russell Wilson's](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) first game as a Bronco ... Not to mention [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/), now with Carolina, squaring off against the team that gave up on him for [Deshaun Watson](/nfl/players/2133482/deshaun-watson/). Howard](/nfl/players/2061190/o-j-howard/) was the beneficiary, hauling in a high pass down the seam from [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/) for the 16-yard score. [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) last season, he's been that bad so far against the Steelers in Week 1. [Rex Burkhead](/nfl/players/1679738/rex-burkhead/), who then flipped it back to Mills. [Chris Boswell's](/nfl/players/1724930/chris-boswell/) 53-yard field goal sailed through the uprights as time expired. [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)? ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/)) He went 17-for-20 passing with 204 yards and two touchdowns, the second of which was threaded between three defenders to [DeAndre Carter](/nfl/players/2174795/deandre-carter/) for the 23-yard score. All good for [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/). ET ( [Gamtracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_TB@DAL/))

Some familiar names are once again in the spotlight and they play quarterback, running back and receiver.

[Chiefs](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/kansas-city-chiefs) overpowered the Cardinals and it was never close. The audacity! But when the [Jefferson hit the griddy twice with two scores to go along with nine catches for 184 yards](https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1569102313477767169?s=20&t=b9w86lyl47lCvyRffEScOA). The Justin Herbert and the Chargers on Thursday Night Football. What a performance by Mahomes against the Cardinals. [Week 1 on the NFL schedule](https://www.si.com/nfl/schedule) is almost in the books (we still have Russell Wilson vs. On Sunday in Nashville, Barkley was the kind of difference-maker (18 carries, 164 yards, TD; six catches, 30 yards) many thought he could be when he entered the NFL. I’m not starting a GoFundMe for Barkley, but it’s not easy being a running back embarking on a contract year after spending the first four seasons of your career frequently injured and often misused by some, uh, less-than-innovative offensive coaches. Much was made last year of the team’s rededication to the running game that turned the season around, but having Brown raises the team’s ceiling significantly. I don’t want to overreact to one Week 1 win over the Lions, but seeing him fit in so seamlessly was a really encouraging sign of what’s to come.

In his first start since officially being named 49ers quarterback, Lance had a disastrous performance in a shocking 19-10 loss to the Bears in Chicago. Sure, it ...

[AJ Dillon](/nfl/players/2867083/a-j-dillon/)? [Aaron Rodgers](/nfl/players/419780/aaron-rodgers/)with a receiving corps headlined by ... Hate the grades? [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/), but found a medium ground with a C-. As for that offense, [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)is a target vacuum, seeing 12 looks from [Tua Tagovailoa](/nfl/players/2741209/tua-tagovailoa/)on the day and leading the team with 94 yards receiving. [Panthers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CAR/carolina-panthers/)truly looked like they were on the verge of disaster in the first half, as Cleveland acquired a 10-point lead at halftime while [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/)and the Panthers' offense could get nothing going. Not only did [Cordarrelle Patterson](/nfl/players/1996183/cordarrelle-patterson/)rush for 120 yards and a touchdown, but [Marcus Mariota](/nfl/players/1880862/marcus-mariota/)also added 72 yards and a TD on the ground. Brown](/nfl/players/2967690/amon-ra-st-brown/)kept his five-game streak of getting at least eight receptions and a touchdown streak and [D'Andre Swift](/nfl/players/2871710/dandre-swift/)looks every bit of the running back that can get 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards this year. Overall, Wentz threw four touchdowns in the game with the final one going to [Jahan Dotson](/nfl/players/2962944/jahan-dotson/)with just 1:46 left to play. Fields started the scoring spree with a 51-yard TD to [Dante Pettis](/nfl/players/2139642/dante-pettis/)that seemed to spark the Bears' offense and defense. [Evan McPherson](/nfl/players/2962681/evan-mcpherson/)had a chance to win it in overtime, but missed a 29-yard field goal thanks in large part to an errant snap. [Justin Fields](/nfl/players/1273205/justin-fields/)and the offense came alive in the second half with three touchdowns.

In typical NFL fashion, Week 1 didn't disappoint. The Bears sprung an upset on Trey Lance and the 49ers at rain-soaked Soldier Field, Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson torched the Green Bay Packers a few ...

San Francisco 49ers (0-1): The 49ers were sloppy, undisciplined, and overall underwhelming in a surprising loss to the Bears. Las Vegas Raiders (0-1): The Raiders had zero sacks and zero takeaways Sunday vs. Denver Broncos (0-0): How will the Seattle faithful welcome Russ back to his former home? Cincinnati Bengals (0-1): It was a disappointing opener for the defending AFC champions. Washington Commanders (1-0): The Commanders looked a lot more competent than I expected. Tennessee Titans (0-1): The Titans are no strangers to surprise losses early in the season. Chicago Bears (1-0): The Bears’ defense stymied the 49ers in a soggy game at Soldier Field. New England Patriots (0-1): I don’t know why Bill Belichick was so optimistic after the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. A get-right game against the Seahawks is a must in Week 2. Houston Texans (0-0-1): Curious coaching by Lovie Smith cost the Texans a Week 1 win. Atlanta Falcons (0-1): Things were looking good for the Falcons until the fourth quarter hit, then the Saints reeled off 17 points in a row to steal a Week 1 win. Seattle Seahawks (0-0): The Seahawks appear to have hit on rookies Charles Cross, Boye Mafe, Abraham Lucas, Coby Bryant, and Tariq Woolen.

The return of the NFL brought plenty of kicker drama and close finishes. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs and Tyreek Hill don't seem to miss each other, ...

As the clock went to zeroes, the Bears went for a celebratory slip-and-slide. The Giants scored a touchdown with a minute left and decided to go for two—and got the win in Daboll’s first game. [they replaced the field with Bermuda grass](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34544656/chicago-bears-soldier-field-gets-new-bermuda-grass-surface-installed-just-season-start). After a Bears preseason game in August, visible damage from a recent Elton John concert [prompted a statement from the NFLPA, which felt the field was unacceptable](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34395662/nflpa-president-calls-league-re-evaluate-acceptable-surface-preseason-opener-chicago). [his alarming resemblance to the “two chicks at the same time” guy from Office Space](https://twitter.com/rodger/status/1493000939342643201)—suffered a biceps injury and had to leave the game. A tie is technically half a win in the standings! Adams, for his part, had a solid debut with the Raiders, going for 141 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Chargers. (Yes, I’m dropping in a highlight of a kickoff for a touchback, perhaps the least exciting play in football.) And it stands to reason that when Reid fails to kick a touchback, he gives the Chiefs an advantage, because their coverage unit will feature 11 professional tacklers instead of 10 tacklers and a kicker. It’s been a running joke that the Packers haven’t given Aaron Rodgers the receiving help he needs—and that was when he had Davante Adams, an All-Pro talent who led the league in receiving touchdowns in 2020. I promise to pull back a little from football fandom and see what the rest of the world has to offer. In the haze of RedZone, even the most boring stuff seems like a blessing.

For all of the worry and concern that surrounded the Cowboys' plan to start rookie Tyler Smith at left tackle on Sunday night, he seemed to be just fine all ...

The Cowboys are going to need that level of fight and determination moving forward from Smith and others moving forward. Whatever the case is moving forward, the Cowboys have to be encouraged by what they saw out of Smith. As for the younger Smith, he admitted that it was still a learning experience for him against a fast and veteran Bucs' defensive line. That was huge because I got so used to being next to him and our communication. "For me it was a little tough because throughout the week we have built up our chemistry since I made my move back to tackle. "It was really tough to lose Connor," Smith said.

The NFC East went undefeated in the Sunday afternoon slate before the Cowboys fell in the night game and the NFC West went winless. The AFC South has two teams ...

Dobbins](/nfl/players/2804420/j-k-dobbins/) comes back -- which could take some passing touchdowns away. While Hill had an impressive debut (eight catches, 94 yards), [Jaylen Waddle](/nfl/players/2962110/jaylen-waddle/) had four catches for 69 yards and a score. This offense is set up for Jackson to put up passing touchdown numbers -- similar to the league-leading 36 he threw in 2019 (when he won the MVP). He finished with 22 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown against a [Saints](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NO/new-orleans-saints/) defense that allowed the fewest yards per attempt. Dillon](/nfl/players/2867083/a-j-dillon/) (five catches, 46 yards) as Rodgers finished with just 195 yards with an interception. [Steelers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PIT/pittsburgh-steelers/). He's the first quarterback to throw four touchdowns in a season opener for the Commanders since Billy Kilmer in 1975 and the first Commanders quarterback to throw for four touchdowns in a game since Kirk Cousins in 2015. He finished with eight catches for 121 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' blowout win over the He also threw two interceptions, including a poor throw to [Travon Walker](/nfl/players/3123606/travon-walker/) that gave the Jaguars the ball at the Washington 11 with the Commanders trailing by one early in the fourth quarter. [Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/) fell in the night game and the NFC West went winless. [NFL](/nfl) season -- and plenty of overreactions to boot. There were seven game-tying or go-ahead scores in the final two minutes of regulation and a tie during the afternoon state, the third Week 1 deadlock since overtime was instituted in 1974 (three of which have occurred in the past five seasons).

AFC South teams played the New York Giants, Washington Commanders and each other — and still emerged with zero wins. The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers ...

Rookie Christian Watson, the second-round pick the Packers chose in April, sprinted behind the defense in the first quarter, only for Rodgers’s perfect pass — and a sure touchdown — to fall through his hands. Rodgers had less success in moving on from Davante Adams, who in his Raiders debut caught 10 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Still, Jackson stands to benefit from the principle and backbone he has brought to negotiations. In his first game sans Hill, Mahomes competed 30 of 39 passes for 360 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs pasted the host Arizona Cardinals, scoring a league-high 44 points. Joe Burrow erased a 14-point deficit when he darted a touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase on the final play from scrimmage in regulation, only for Minkah Fitzpatrick to block the PAT. Josh Allen dispatched any worry that he would have difficulty adjusting without Daboll, the offensive coordinator who became the Giants’ coach (and won his debut with a comeback at Tennessee). Lance is clearly a great talent and gets lauded by teammates for his maturity, but he is not in an environment suited for development. But the 49ers are expected to compete for the Super Bowl, and they just lost to one of the league’s expected bottom dwellers as Lance played poorly. The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers played in a bog. The Cowboys emphasized decreasing penalties, and in their opener they committed 10. The product remains undefeated, and this is what to know. It could get worse: Jones was not available to speak with reporters because of a back injury, the Patriots said.

Justin Fields put in work, even if his numbers don't show it. The Packers, Patriots and 49ers have much less to be happy about.

Daboll’s team, facing one of the softest schedules in the game, might just be bold enough to sneak into a Wild Card spot. On his first pass of the 2022 NFL season, Aaron Rodgers uncorked a rainbow to a streaking Christian Watson downfield. This year, he’ll have to be even better to elevate a receiving corps that was missing Allen Lazard, and looked enormously low-rent in the process. The Giants are a Rorschach test when it comes to running back value. The one that started his Washington debut with touchdown passes on his first two drives and threw a game-winning touchdown to rookie Jahan Dotson with under two minutes to play? Or is it the one who threw interceptions on back to back plays to allow the Jacksonville Jaguars to take a fourth quarter lead and necessitate those heroics? Here he is, showcasing a connection with his first year wideout and putting the ball in a spot where Dotson will either get it or draw a pass interference penalty: After a blown challenge, goal line stand and blown Steelers possession, Cincy had the chance to win the game with an extra point. The Bears were further buoyed by a Niner team prone to mistakes on both sides of the ball. Five came within five yards of the line of scrimmage. Burrow, back from the burst appendix that kept him out for the bulk of the preseason, was the axis around which this game wobbled. The only team to appear in last season’s conference championship games and escape Week 1 with a win was the Kansas City Chiefs.

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is nearly done and it wasn't kind to the teams in Super Bowl LVI · A couple of AFC West quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes and Justin ...

1 overall in the 2018 NFL draft](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2018/04/26/nfl-draft-live-tracker-2018-pick-analysis-round-1/551866002/) and also had [his chance at revenge spoiled](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/11/browns-edge-baker-mayfield-panthers-rookies-late-field-goal/8059111001/). Still, Lance (13-of-28 for 164 yards with one interception; 54 rushing yards) admitted after the game that he [has a lot to clean up](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/09/11/trey-lance-responsibility-49-ers-loss-positive-bears/8060186001/). [the Rams got rolled](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/08/buffalo-bills-defeat-los-angeles-rams-nfl-2022-kickoff-game/8028452001/) in the kickoff opener Thursday night against the Bills. But he also had [too many passes tipped](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2022/09/11/baker-mayfield-panthers-browns-week-1/8060361001/) and a costly interception on an overthrow early in the game that led to Browns points. [the March trade](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2022/03/17/green-bay-packers-trade-wr-davante-adams-raiders-aaron-rodgers/7084590001/) that sent receiver Davante Adams to the Raiders. O'Connell's squad [shut down](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/11/green-bay-packers-lose-season-opening-game-minnesota-vikings/8060717001/) the reigning two-time NFL MVP in Aaron Rodgers. Eberflus' Chicago team [withstood a torrential downpour](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2022/09/11/bears-vs-49-ers-qb-justin-fields-slides-through-rain-after-win/8060566001/). [a hand injury forced him out of the game](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2022/09/11/dak-prescott-needs-thumb-surgery-cowboys-jerry-jones/8061379001/) in the fourth. [had to face arguably the greatest](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2022/09/11/dolphins-mike-mcdaniel-first-win-patriots-bill-belichick/8058931001/) coach of all time in Bill Belichick. It became apparent early on — [Green Bay's first offensive play](https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/packers-rookie-wr-christian-watson-drops-would-be-touchdown-on-first-play-of-2022/), in fact — after Rodgers lofted a perfectly thrown pass to wide open rookie receiver Christian Watson. Herbert (26-of-34 for 279 yards with three touchdowns) showcased the accuracy, mobility, arm strength and processing in a 24-19 victory against the Raiders. And, with Brady now 45 years old and after [a flirtation with retirement](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/03/13/tom-brady-returns-retirement-nfl-tampa-bay-buccaneers/7030280001/) this offseason, the Cowboys may not get another chance.

Carson Wentz avoids meltdown and finishes with four touchdown passes. Plus, Lamar and Rodgers will be OK, Jefferson's dominance, Belichick's reaction and ...

Hate to see it on the first play, but it’s part of it—there’s going to be drops throughout the season.” Brissett wasn’t perfect Sunday, and the Browns are going to have to coach around him to a degree, I believe. My best guess is, at this point, is he needs to instill confidence in his group that they are close, and that it is just one thing here, and another there, that kept them on the wrong side of the scoreboard Sunday. Whenever you get an opportunity, you cherish those opportunities.” And then he was asked if Sunday was a career highlight for him, to which he said, “Playing in the NFL is a highlight everytime and I think that’s why I’m so emotional. “He’s one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game, so to hear that from him definitely is a little confidence-booster.” And the accompanying decision to get the ball back to Barkley on a shovel pass was effectively doubling down on a guy who’d been through a lot to get there. And for Austin and Sony to close that out for us, for our O-line and tight ends, receivers, to block like that, it was a very complete win.” “You want to be the one to make the play. And that’s how we try to play is we have the rush and coverage working together. And I just felt he fit in and he deserved to know that we really appreciated him, we really wanted him and we were happy to have him on our team. Barkley was fine in the first half, but it was really his first carry of the second half that got his day going—“With [OL coach] Bobby [Johnson], we had a very good feeling about that play throughout the week in practice. “So that’s what we had talked about, that exact play against that look in that situation, and it’s nice to hit it the way you talk about it like that.

What the hell was that? When it comes to the first week of the 2022 NFL season we really got it all. A 20-20 draw, sad Bill Belichick, game-deciding referee ...

If the play was ruled correctly it would have resulted in a loss of down, the Browns being pushed back 10 yards, and a 10 second runoff. I don’t know how protections around the league are going to account for Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa AND players like Derwin James in the secondary who can blitz you out of your boots. In order to stop the clock with a spike the quarterback has to: This is special because it really takes skill to field an atrocious high snap and manage to rotate the ball into the absolutely worst position possible for a right footed kicker. This came with 1:13 left on the clock, the Browns were out of timeouts. Joe Burrow looked like a shadow of himself, the Bengals’ line couldn’t block to save their life, and everything was falling apart — but somehow, some way, they managed to put together an overtime drive that gave them a potential win on the back of a 29-yard field goal from one of the league’s most automatic clutch kickers. Instead the foot was taken all the way off the pedal, and instead the Vikings aimed to coast in for the W, rather than shut the door. Teams will bracket him, effectively double him, and force Kirk Cousins to find more options in the passing game — and I just don’t know if this team has the firepower past JJ in the passing game. It gave off a really familiar feeling in the 3rd quarter that they were leaving this door far too open, for far too long. A 20-20 draw, sad Bill Belichick, game-deciding referee decisions, a laces-in field goal that decided a game, and a sloppy Soldier Field that turned a battle in the trenches to a literal battle in the trenches, like it was something out of World War I. The Packers looked like absolute ass, but they looked like ass in Week 1 of 2021 too — remember, that’s when they were blown out 38-3 by the Saints in a game where Jameis Winston threw five touchdowns and looked absolutely indestructible. There are a lot of games which deserve a deeper dive this week, but none that had the stakes of

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after a wild Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season? Based on the first impressions vs. preseason ...

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NFL Week 1 has come and gone. It heralded the start of the 2022 season and the start of the path to Super Bowl LVII. From the Buffalo Bills' overwhelming ...

Jayron Kearse, the team’s tackles leader last year, also had a knee injury and had to leave the stadium on crutches. Rodgers struggled to locate a receiver to throw to against the Vikings. It’s just Week 1, and the Cowboys already look like they have a Week 13 injury report. First and foremost, the Rams’ offensive line is an issue. Rodgers and the Packers do not have time to wait for that. It heralded the start of the 2022 season and the start of the path to Super Bowl LVII. Expecting 38 points every week is unrealistic, but the Eagles offensive might be one of the best in the NFC this season. This is a defense capable of carrying a club to the Super Bowl, and thanks to Josh Allen, it may not even be necessary. It cost both the Bears and 49ers points, penalties, and yards. Instead, they want the second-year starter to capitalize on the quality surrounding him and make the available plays. His greatest run of the day was a 16-yard scamper. His impact on the game is truly undeniable.

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after a wild Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season? Based on the first impressions vs. preseason ...

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Steelers kicker Chris Boswell explains the difference between a “good ball” and an “edged ball” and how he finally took down the AFC champion Bengals.

We need to do what we do and see what happens at the end of the game.” The Weirdness of the Browns Getting on Baker Mayfield](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/11/absurdity-of-the-baker-mayfield-browns-revenge-game) [The Giants Show Signs of Finally Being Ready to Turn a Corner](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/12/giants-win-franchise-turn-corner) [Alabama’s Will Anderson Showed Why He’s the Top Non-Quarterback Prospect](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/12/will-anderson-alabama-top-nfl-prospect) The Steelers had shot after shot to put the Bengals away, and it took them a full overtime period to get there. It was in for a little bit, but then it just curled at the last second and hit the left post. Watt has what is believed to be a torn pec and his season hangs in the balance. On third down, McPherson lined up for a 29-yard game-winning field goal—only the snap came in high, the laces came out pointed at the kicker, and the kick missed badly to the left. At that point, Boswell had hit field goals of 20 and 48 yards, and a couple of extra points in regulation. A lot of the above kickers have a process during warmups to figure out what range they’d be good from in a certain game. His end-of-regulation snap on the PAT after Chase’s touchdown came in slow, and bought time for Minkah Fitzpatrick to come screaming through the line to block McPherson’s kick and force overtime at 20–20. The game will end in a tie. Clark Harris is 38, one of the oldest players in the NFL and shares the distinction, with punter Kevin Huber, of being the longest-tenured Bengals player. For you, it’s going to be separate posts on all of the big stories from Sunday.

The recently retired New England Patriots running back will call his first nationally syndicated game on radio during the New Orleans Saints-Tampa Bay ...

White will be joining the crew at Sports USA, the largest independent nationwide sports broadcasting radio network, to call NFL games this season. [asked about his next chapter](https://www.patriots.com/news/what-we-learned-from-storytime-with-james-white) in mid-July before he'd publicly decided to hang up his cleats for good. [announcing his retirement](https://www.patriots.com/news/james-white-caps-off-a-brilliant-career) from the NFL, the former running back is starting the next chapter of his football career in broadcasting.

maya (Maya Sweedler, copy editor): We're ready for some football! The NFL is back, and so are FiveThirtyEight's weekly Slack chats. Regular readers will see ...

[injured](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/8744/harrison-butker)), bring on the non-kickers to kick, that’s what I always say. [base our values on QBR](https://fivethirtyeight.com/methodology/how-our-nfl-predictions-work/), but there’s a chance we could be off. [good enough to win](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202209110dal.htm#all_player_offense). While there was an extenuating circumstance last night in the form of [Dak Prescott’s injury](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34576451/dallas-cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-hand-exits-amid-woeful-loss-tampa-bay-buccaneers), are we feeling good about our projections in the NFC? Watt and perhaps Najee Harris](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34573150/source-pittsburgh-steelers-believe-tj-watt-suffered-torn-pec-najee-harris-leave-injuries) to injuries in the game, if the two teams played again I think we’d see a different result. [Bill Barnwell this morning](https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/34574855/should-seven-super-bowl-contenders-worried-nfl-week-1-losses-questions-packers-patriots-49ers-raiders#cin), and he argued that we should ignore the Bengals loss, Ty. Tampa had the most defensive [expected points added](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8379024/nfl-explaining-expected-points-metric) of any team in Week 1. Josh Allen had the lowest rate of off-target throws (6.5 percent) of any QB in Week 1. (Like, literally, he [played through a broken back](https://www.nfl.com/news/matthew-stafford-played-through-broken-back-in-18-0ap3000001034113) a few years ago.) But I think that nagging injury could hurt his effectiveness more than anyone was letting on. The NFL is back, and so are [FiveThirtyEight’s weekly Slack chats](https://fivethirtyeight.com/tag/nfl-slack-chat/). [Maya Sweedler](https://fivethirtyeight.com/contributors/maya-sweedler/), copy editor): We’re ready for some football! I didn’t feel like I saw the best of Justin Herbert yesterday (he wasn’t looking down the field a whole lot) but the Los Angeles Chargers were still very much in control of that game.

The 2022 NFL season has kicked off with almost every Week 1 game already in the books. Save one: the first edition of the weekly Monday Night Football ...

[Bookmark](https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq) The 2022 NFL season has kicked off with almost every Week 1 game already in the books. Broncos: The much-anticipated debut of Russell Wilson at quarterback for Denver after last season's blockbuster move out of Seattle, now going against his former team.

With Dak Prescott expected to miss several weeks with a fractured thumb, Eric Edholm identifies eight potential QBs who could fill in for the Cowboys' ...

When the Panthers were short on QB options last season, they brought Newton back to the team -- and he at least [delivered a few moments](https://www.nfl.com/news/cam-newton-runs-for-td-on-first-snap-vs-cardinals-throws-td-on-second-play-i-m-b). In a tough game at Philadelphia, DiNucci was sacked four times and lost two fumbles in a [23-9 loss](https://www.nfl.com/games/cowboys-at-eagles-2020-reg-8), completing 21 of 40 passes for 180 yards. We file this possibility in a similar fashion to the Garoppolo one. How much capital would the Cowboys part with in exchange for a few starts? But Jones’ level of desperation can’t be overlooked -- and the owner might not be able to resist green-lighting a splashy move. The Cowboys trailed the Vikings for most of that game, until Rush led an eight-play, 75-yard drive in the final minute -- sealed with a game-winning TD pass to [Amari Cooper](https://www.nfl.com/players/amari-cooper/) -- to give Dallas the road win. The Cowboys surely got a good look at Johnson during joint practices and in their preseason matchup, during which he completed 16 of 23 passes for 172 yards and two scores. In four games (one start) last season for the Jets and Ravens, he completed a combined 57 of 85 passes (67.1%) for 638 yards, five TDs and two interceptions, taking only three sacks in that span. That, plus his ability to pick up a first down or two with his legs, could be attractive for the Cowboys, who are shorthanded in the blocking department. [clearly](https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/mountaineers-in-the-pros/will-grier-impressing-at-cowboys-training-camp)” taken a step forward. Rush ended up replacing Prescott for the final five minutes of the Cowboys' [19-3 Week 1 loss](https://www.nfl.com/games/buccaneers-at-cowboys-2022-reg-1) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The obvious, if uninspired choice, is to keep Rush in the starting role, which wouldn’t require any roster moves (even if the Cowboys would need to promote a backup).

Check out our rundown of the NFL Week 2 schedule, which concludes with two games on Monday Night Football.

They need a win against the Jaguars in Week 2. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Neither one of these teams wants to be 0-2. The winner of this game will get an early division win that could prove very beneficial later in the season. More:

Monday Night Football expert picks for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks.

Broncos](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/game-forecast/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/) and locked in his [NFL picks](/nfl/picks/experts) and predictions. [Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Broncos vs. He led the team with 1,175 receiving yards and is one of four wide receivers with 1,000-plus receiving yards in each of the past three seasons. He became the fifth player since 1990 with 900 or more receiving yards and seven or more receiving touchdowns in each of his first three seasons. Here are several [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds) and trends for Broncos vs. He has 70-plus receiving yards in four of his five career games on Monday Night Football. Denver is a seven-point favorite in the latest Seahawks vs. Despite missing three games due to injury, Wilson still threw for more than 3,000 yards in 2021. You can [head to SportsLine to see his picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/nfl-week-one-broncos-vs-seahawks-line-odds-seattle-expert-reveals-pick-for-monday-night-football-contest/#ttag=09112022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_joshnagel_seahawksbroncosmnfexpert). The Broncos placed fourth in the AFC West, while the Seahawks were fourth in the NFC West. Nagel is a Nevada-based handicapper with more than 20 years of experience in the sports wagering industry. Broncos odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.