The Big Story for all 32 NFL teams
NFL Nation reporters detail the biggest storylines to come out of Week 1 -- and what they mean going forward -- for every team. For the Eagles, rookie QB Carson Wentz showed the future is now.
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Stan Wawrinka's superior firepower, moxie sets him apart
Nothing Stan Wawrinka is doing these days is sheer luck. Indeed, his style of play could be a game-changer in men's tennis.
In temporary role, Garoppolo shows off lasting talent
Bill Belichick has already Gronk-spiked the notion that a 4-0 Jimmy Garoppolo could keep Tom Brady on the bench, but the young quarterback showed that his time in the spotlight could come soon.
Garoppolo connects with Hogan to give Patriots early lead (0:23)
Tom Brady posts headline summing up Patriots win in his absence
Tom Brady spread the news about the New England Patriots' season-opening win via a Facebook post Sunday night.
Cardinals WR Fitzgerald catches 100th career TD
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald isn't looking to stop climbing the top 10 spots on the list of career touchdown receptions anytime soon after reaching the century mark on Sunday.
Rookie statistical stars from NFL Week 1
Kevin Seifert highlights the 2016 rookies who were statistical stars during Week 1, including Carson Wentz, Will Fuller, Dak Prescott and more.
Players break down the epic plays of Week 1 in the NFL
NFL Nation reporters bring you closer to the action and get the inside scoop from players and coaches as they talk through key moments of the games during Week 1 of the regular season.
Amazing catches, game-winners: football is back, folks (1:29)
Giants' Victor Cruz serves as star in his first game in 700 days
Victor Cruz's first game back in 700 days included a game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of a 20-19 victory against the Cowboys.
Manning connects with Cruz to put Giants ahead (0:19)
What we learned: Giants can still catch Dodgers
The odds suggest the Dodgers will win a fourth straight division title, but don't count out the Giants yet.
Big Papi's power pads Red Sox's playoff position
Once again, David Ortiz got the best of Joaquin Benoit to help the Red Sox increase their lead over the Blue Jays in the AL East.
Yankees' playoff percentage takes a hit as winning streak ends
The New York Yankees' winning streak had to end sometime, but as Danny Knobler notes, their loss to struggling Rays starter Matt Andriese still hurts.
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Russell Wilson, Seahawks find a way to win ugly versus Dolphins
The Seattle Seahawks will take the Week 1 victory against the Miami Dolphins, but they know they have plenty of work to do.
Seahawks lock arms for anthem, 4 Dolphins players kneel (0:24)
Jack Del Rio on 2-point try: 'Let's win it right now'
Oakland coach Jack Del Rio instructed his team to go for two even before the Raiders started their eventual 75-yard game-winning drive Sunday in New Orleans.
Raiders get gutsy two-point conversion late, win versus Saints
The Raiders had a chance to tie the Saints with less than a minute to play but instead went for two -- and converted for the 35-34 win.
Vote: Go for 2 with the game on the line?
The Raiders did it against the Saints -- and won. Do you think this is a sound strategy?
Wawrinka outlasts Djokovic to win US Open
Stan Wawrinka bounced back after dropping the opening set to defeat defending US Open champion Novak Djokovic 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 and claim his third major title.
Crowd goes wild for Donovan as he makes MLS return (0:32)
Week 1 fantasy winners and losers: Brees, Winston shine
Tristan H. Cockcroft recaps which fantasy players shined in Week 1 and which left their fantasy owners wanting more, all with his usual blend of historical significance.
Packers show offensive potential in win over Jaguars
It wasn't perfect, but the Packers offered a glimpse of what their offense could be with all their weapons in place, holding on to beat the Jaguars.
Biggest NFL injuries of Week 1
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson played through an ankle injury in the Seahawks' season opener. Here are the big names who went down with injuries in Week 1.
RG III on injury: 'I'll be OK' (0:42)
Watch: Sunday's best plays
Watch: Sunday's best plays
Brees and Cooks connect on longest play in Saints history
Brees and Cooks connect on longest play in Saints history
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Fitzgerald's 100th career receiving TD puts Cardinals on top
Fitzgerald's 100th career receiving TD puts Cardinals on top
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Fade to Baldwin is the winner for Seahawks
Fade to Baldwin is the winner for Seahawks
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Manning connects with Cruz to put Giants ahead
Manning connects with Cruz to put Giants ahead
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Riddick puts Lions ahead on screen-pass TD
Riddick puts Lions ahead on screen-pass TD
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Elliott dives to score first pro touchdown
Elliott dives to score first pro touchdown
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Gordon scores first two career touchdowns
Gordon scores first two career touchdowns
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Murray leaps over defender for touchdown
Murray leaps over defender for touchdown
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Jameis airs it out deep to Evans for a long score
Jameis airs it out deep to Evans for a long score
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Seferian-Jenkins makes leaping TD grab
Seferian-Jenkins makes leaping TD grab
Chiefs' comeback proves they could be legitimate contenders
The Kansas City Chiefs rallied from a 21-point third-quarter deficit to beat the San Diego Chargers.
Smith completes Chiefs' comeback with TD in OT (0:34)
Watch: Sunday's game highlights
Watch: Sunday's game highlights
Patriots hold off Cardinals on road without Brady
Patriots hold off Cardinals on road without Brady
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Final furious drive gets Lions late win
Final furious drive gets Lions late win
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Seahawks grab win on last-minute touchdown
Seahawks grab win on last-minute touchdown
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Giants squeak by Cowboys
Giants squeak by Cowboys
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Packers hold off Jaguars
Packers hold off Jaguars
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A pair of defensive TDs push Vikings past Titans
A pair of defensive TDs push Vikings past Titans
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Raiders late gamble pays off with dramatic win
Raiders late gamble pays off with dramatic win
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Bengals use late FG to top Jets
Bengals use late FG to top Jets
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Winston throws four TDs in Bucs' win over Falcons
Winston throws four TDs in Bucs' win over Falcons
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Brock Osweiler throws two TDs in Texans' win
Brock Osweiler throws two TDs in Texans' win
Garoppolo lifts Pats past Cards in first start at QB
Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo got off to a blazing start, throwing a 37-yard touchdown strike to receiver Chris Hogan on his first drive and leading New England to a victory over Arizona.
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Anthem: Chiefs' Peters raises fist; Foster kneels
The Chiefs and Seahawks interlocked arms at their games during the national anthem, while Chiefs CB Marcus Peters raised his fist and other teams held the edges of the flags.
Rapinoe stands, locks arms during anthem
U.S. national team player Megan Rapinoe stood and interlocked arms with the rest of the Seattle Reign FC team members during the national anthem Sunday.
Big 12's playoff hopes take big hit with Week 2 losses
Oklahoma State should have won, and TCU could have. But both lost, and combined with Oklahoma's Week 1 loss and the lack of a title game, it already puts the Big 12 in a tough spot.
Bowl projections: Big changes in Peach, NY6 bowls
The season is just two weeks old, but there are already some major changes in our experts' bowl picks, including a new team in the semifinals and some new faces in the New Year's Six bowl games.
BMW win might have clinched POY for DJ
After Sunday's win at the BMW Championship, Dustin Johnson has now added a major victory, a WGC title and a FedEx Cup playoff trophy to his résumé in 2016. Is player of the year next?
Central Michigan-Oklahoma St. crews suspended
After the improbable finish at Central Michigan-Oklahoma State that shouldn't have happened, the Big 12 and MAC announced suspensions for the officiating and instant replay crews.
Controversial loss ousts Oklahoma St. from poll
Oklahoma State dropped out of The Associated college football poll after a controversial loss, and Georgia and Clemson fell after close calls against lightly regarded opposition.
Brees' 98-yard TD sets team mark in tough loss
Drew Brees' 98-yard TD pass to Brandin Cooks in the third quarter of Sunday's 35-34 loss to the Oakland Raiders was the longest offensive play in the 50-year history of the New Orleans Saints.
Chargers WR Allen to undergo MRI on right knee
Chargers coach Mike McCoy said Keenan Allen will undergo further tests, including an MRI, on his right knee after the receiver was carted off in the first half Sunday against the Chiefs.
Four downs: How Keenan Allen's injury impacts Chargers' offense
Eric Karabell sums up a busy Week 1 NFL Sunday with the unfortunate Keenan Allen injury and replacements for him on the Chargers and beyond.
Who should replace Keenan Allen and which RBs are surging? (1:40)
Third wheel Johnny Hockey's gritty effort boosts North America over Europe
Relatively unheralded on a team of touted superstars, Johnny Gaudreau reminded people of his presence with a big game in a World Cup warm-up.
Butler, who fought with teammate, released by A's
Billy Butler, who was involved in a fight with teammate Danny Valencia in August, has been released by the Athletics with one year remaining on his contract.
Momentum building for Rice return, source says
There's a growing sense around the league that former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice might get a chance to play in the NFL again this season, according to a league source.
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Garoppolo clutch in victory over Cardinals
The postgame report takes you behind the scenes as Jimmy Garoppolo walks out with a game ball that "meant a lot" as it was a moment of "sheer joy" in the locker room, according to one teammate.
Raiders win on two-point conversion
Down one after a Derek Carr 10-yard touchdown pass, the Raiders gamble and pull off a two-point conversion to top the Saints.
Brees and Cooks connect for 98-yard TD
Backed up against their own end zone in the third quarter, Saints QB Drew Brees hits WR Brandin Cooks in stride down the sideline for a 98-yard touchdown, the longest in franchise history.
VOTE: Go for 2 with the game on the line?
Jack Del Rio had the Raiders do it, and it worked. But it's happened before with less success. Would you try a two-point conversion with the game on the line? Vote!
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Jimmy Garoppolo was presented a game ball in the locker room after his first career NFL victory. One teammate described the scene as "pure joy."
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals DT Frostee Rucker walked out of the locker room with a brace on his left knee. He left the game in the third quarter and then gingerly walked to the locker room.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots are always prepared to play regardless of the depth chart. That's a credit to Bill Belichick, the coaching staff and the players. Game planning and practice habits. Building a winning culture doesn't happen by accident.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Jimmy Garoppolo delivered an impressive performance in his first career regular-season start, leading the Patriots to a 23-21 victory that included some clutch throws in the fourth quarter on the drive that put New England ahead. While it took a missed 47-yard field goal by Chandler Catanzaro with less than a minute to play to seal the result, Garoppolo's solid performance was going to be a top storyline regardless. He finished 24 of 33 for 264 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
Jimmy Garoppolo played solid football tonight. Gets the ball out quick, showed good movement in the pocket and made smart decisions. He can run this system. And produce.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots beat Cardinals 23-21 on Sunday Night Football. The ViewFromVegas is they did it as 9-point underdogs & +330 on the money line as the line steamed from Arizona -6 to -9 today. Chandler Catanzaro missed a potential game-winning field goal for the Cardinals that also would have put the game over the betting total of 44.5.
Dan Graziano ESPN Staff Writer
Of the four games for which Tom Brady is suspended, this was the one, on paper, they appeared most likely to lose. The remaining three are at home, two against teams that didn't make last year's playoffs. As big wins go, this win was fairly big.
Kevin Seifert NFL Nation
Count me among those who thought the Patriots didn't have a chance to win this game. Which is just how they like it. They are 1-0 in their Tom Brady-less era.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
Low snap and a busted kick...Cardinals had that FG attempt set-up after the 3rd down pass. Backside dig route. Tough loss.
Kevin Seifert NFL Nation
After watching some questionable clock management earlier today, it's worth reminding the Cardinals to bleed as much time off the clock as they can as they move closer to a potential game-winning field goal. Of course, knowing Cardinals coach Bruce Arians, they'll be going for a touchdown.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
More targets for Larry Fitzgerald on three-level routes. Clear out the top of the secondary on the outside and create space for Fitzgerald to work. The veteran is taking this game over.
Paul Kuharsky ESPN Staff Writer
Shaun Hill completed 10 passes thrown 10 or more yards downfield. Teddy Bridgewater didn't have that many in a game his rookie year. Sam Bradford has done it once in his career. (ESPN Stats & Info.)
Paul Kuharsky ESPN Staff Writer
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's gained 9 yards after contact on 19 carries against the Titans. The 0.5-yard average was his lowest since ESPN Stats & Info began tracking the stat in 2009.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
With Danny Amendola hauling in a 33-yard reception from Jimmy Garoppolo on third-and-15 from the Patriots' 20 midway through the fourth quarter, it is timely to note Amendola's limited workload as he is playing for the first time after spending all of training camp on the PUP list. The catch, his first of the game, came on his 12th snap played.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals OLB Chandler Jones spins past Patriots OL Marcus Cannon to get his first sack with the Cardinals, and it came against QB Jimmy Garoppolo and his former team.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald caught his 100th career touchdown in dramatic fashion: a 1-yard diving catch on a fade from QB Carson Palmer. The catch gave the Cardinals a 21-20 lead and tied Fitzgerald for 8th on the all-time TD catches list.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
Logan Ryan had good coverage on Larry Fitzgerald in the red zone...Great throw, great catch. Not much else you can do there as a DB. Tip your cap. That's a heck of a play by a veteran WR.
Kevin Seifert NFL Nation
Larry Fitzgerald rarely leaves a question about whether a catch was in fact a catch. Hall of Fame concentration level on on that play in the end zone. Never a doubt about his 100th career touchdown reception.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Side cut. Spinning out of tackles at the line of scrimmage. Two stiff arms. That was the procession of Cardinals RB David Johnson's 45-yard run to set the Cardinals up in the red zone with the lead within reach.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
The Cardinals used David Johnson as a wide receiver and Andre Ellington on that first-and-10 play, showing the versatility of the Cardinals' backfield and the potential for the offense if it can get going.