If the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys have been harbingers of what’s to come in 2025, then NFL fans may be in for a wild ride this season.
Kicking off the season, the Cowboys took the Eagles down to the wire before the reigning, defending champs took the 24-20 win. In Brazil, the Chargers exorcised AFC West demons, taking down the Chiefs in a back-and-forth affair that came down to the 2-minute warning.
Sunday’s NFL slate should provide plenty more fuel for the early NFL fire with plenty intriguing storylines up and down the slate. Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the early b when they head to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Jets. It’s something of a mini-revenge game for the veteran quarterback in new threads.
In the afternoon window, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers duel in an NFC North matchup that may prove pivotal to the division crown later this season. Capping off Sunday in Week 1 is an AFC playoff rematch between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, who remain Super Bowl contenders as the season begins.
All that makes for a powderkeg of a Week 1 in the league. Don’t miss any of it – USA TODAY Sports will provide news, highlights, updates and more from all things NFL Week 1 below. All times are Eastern.
NFL Week 1 live updates
NFL final scores in Week 1
- Las Vegas Raiders 20, New England Patriots 13
- Pittsburgh Steelers 34, New York Jets 32
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Atlanta Falcons 20
- Indianapolis Colts 33, Miami Dolphins 8
- Arizona Cardinals 20, New Orleans Saints 13
- Washington Commanders 21, New York Giants 6
- Cincinnati Bengals 17, Cleveland Browns 16
- Jacksonville Jaguars 26, Carolina Panthers 10
- San Francisco 49ers 17, Seattle Seahawks 13
- Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 13
- Los Angeles Rams 14, Houston Texans 9
- Denver Broncos 20, Tennessee Titans 12
NFL scores update: Week 1
Sunday, Sept. 7
- Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. on NBC
Younghoe Koo missed FG-attempt denies overtime
Atlanta had an opportunity to tie Tampa Bay as time expired in regulation but Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo missed wide right to deny the Falcons a chance to win in overtime.
Jalen Ramsey seals Steelers win over Jets
The Steelers’ offseason acquisition broke up a pass attempt by Justin Fields, who was targeting Garret Wilson on the play. Ramsey’s hit knocked the ball loose and the Jets turned the ball over on downs.
Panthers-Jaguars weather updates: Game delayed due to lightning
Mother Nature doesn’t have a bye in Week 1, apparently.
Just days after the opener between the Eagles and Cowboys entered a third-quarter suspension due to weather, the Panthers and Jaguars have also entered a delay due to lightning in the area.
Daniel Jones off to a hot start
Stop the presses: Could the Colts have found their QB1?
Daniel Jones started the game for the Colts ahead of Anthony Richardson, and is 8-of-10 passing for 112 yards and a touchdown. The strike went to Michael Pittman Jr.:
Justin Fields finds Garrett Wilson for long TD
It didn’t take long for the Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson to reignite their Ohio State University partnership.
Fields found Wilson for a deep corner for six to put the Jets back ahead of the Steelers in the first quarter.
Bijan Robinson scores first TD of 2025 NFL season
Well, that didn’t take long.
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson scored the first touchdown of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday, taking a pass from Michael Penix Jr. 50 yards to the house.
NFL games today: Sunday schedule, where to watch
Sunday, Sept. 7
- Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots, 1 p.m. on CBS
- Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets, 1 p.m. on CBS
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. on Fox
- Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. on CBS
- Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. on CBS
- New York Giants at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m. on Fox
- Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. on Fox
- Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. on Fox
- Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m. on Fox
- San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. on Fox
- Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. on CBS
- Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. on CBS
- Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. on NBC
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NFL notable inactives, Week 1
Here are some of the more notable names who are inactive in Week 1:
- Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tristan Wirfs, LT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Darnell Mooney, WR, Atlanta Falcons
- Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland Browns (emergency QB)
- Darren Waller, TE, Miami Dolphins
- Jaylen Wright, RB, Miami Dolphins
- Ikem Ekwonu, LT, Carolina Panthers
- Raheem Mostert, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
- Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots
- Andrew Thomas, OT, New York Giants
- Jameis Winston, QB, New York Giants (emergency QB)
- Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Washington Commanders
Travis Hunter to start at WR, play situational CB
The two-way sensation is making his NFL regular-season debut on Sunday vs. the Carolina Panthers, and he will play both offense and defense.
Hunter is listed as a starting WR, but is a tad bit further down the depth chart on defense. Reports indicate that the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner will work in on passing downs as the third cornerback on the depth chart.
Micah Parsons injury update
The star pass rusher who was recently acquired by the Packers will play today, with a slightly lesser work load. Parsons isn’t expected to play a full complement of snaps.
Parsons has been dealing with a back injury throughout the latter stages of the preseason, prior to his trade to Green Bay.
Xavier Worthy injury update
Worthy suffered a dislocated shoulder vs. the Chargers and is undergoing further tests to determine the severity, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Worthy is out for a ‘period of time’ but it’s unclear how long he’ll be out. Worthy is searching for a second opinion, and surgery is still on the table. There is a chance that he could return this season with a brace.
Giants may play Jaxson Dart
While Russell Wilson is QB1, Jaxson Dart is QB-future. The future may be now for the Giants.
Reports indicate that Dart may see the field vs. the Washington Commanders on Sunday with a package of plays. It’s unclear what exactly that may entail, but Giants fans may get a peek into their future on Sunday.
Is Christian McCaffrey playing today?
NFL Network reported that McCaffrey was a big part of the walk through on Saturday, signaling that he will likely play on Sunday.
McCaffrey missed the 49ers’ Friday practice with a calf injury, making his Sunday afternoon availability a bit murky. The star running back says he hopes to play on Sunday and that he ‘feels great.’
McCaffrey is listed as questionable with the injury.
Cameron Heyward contract: Steelers DL gets revised deal
Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward was holding out for a new deal, and on the eve of the NFL season, he got one, per reports.
The Steelers added over $3 million of incentives to Heyward’s contract for 2025, according to the NFL Network. The extra cash is premised on the Steelers making it to the postseason and winning playoff games, according to the report. – Mike Freeman