The Green Bay Packers suffered a 35-14 loss at Lambeau Field to the Atlanta Falcons, prompting boos from their own fans. Head coach Matt LaFleur described the defeat as a ‘butt‑whooping’ after the Falcons’ offense racked up 498 yards and four touchdowns.
Matthew Stafford led the Los Angeles Rams to a 28-6 victory over the New York Giants, throwing four touchdown passes. The win highlights the Rams’ strong offensive performance in the NFL matchup.
Ja’Marr Chase made an incredible catch that helped the Cincinnati Bengals defeat the Houston Texans, earning a spot in the NFL plays of the week. The play was highlighted as one of the best moments from the weekend’s NFL action.
The Buffalo Bills inaugurated their $2.2 bn Highmark Stadium with a dominant 41‑31 win over the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Josh Allen starred, accounting for four touchdowns – two on the ground and two through the air – as the Bills took an early 21‑0 lead and never looked back.
The Chicago Bears set an NFL record by scoring 59 points in their season‑opening 59‑37 victory over the Carolina Panthers, creating the highest‑scoring week‑one game ever. Quarterback Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns, leading the Bears to the historic win.
The San Francisco 49ers posted a dominant win over the Los Angeles Rams in the first NFL game ever played in Australia. Brock Purdy led the offense with three touchdown passes, and the match drew a crowd of more than 100,000 at Melbourne’s iconic cricket ground.
Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks rallied from a 10‑0 deficit to beat the New England Patriots 13‑10 in the NFL season opener at Lumen Field. The win featured multiple interceptions, a 45‑yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba and a late field goal by Jason Myers, while Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Sam Darnold’s hip injury was not a fracture.
British tight end Seydou Traore, the first graduate of England’s NFL Academy to reach the NFL, secured a spot on the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster for the upcoming season. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and signed a four-year rookie contract worth $4.8 million.
Aaron Donald, a 35‑year‑old NFL defensive legend, announced he is ending his retirement to return to the Los Angeles Rams. He has signed a reported one‑year deal worth $20 million, adding veteran talent to the Rams’ defensive line.
Six‑time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Belichick said a European NFL franchise is a question for the league and its commissioner, while welcoming the sport’s global growth. Speaking in Dublin before a college football game, he noted past discussions about a London Jaguars team and emphasized the NFL’s intent to build a worldwide brand.