Sam Darnold led the Minnesota Vikings to an upset win over the San Francisco 49ers, Alvin Kamara dazzled in a thumping victory for the New Orleans Saints over the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs left it late to beat the Cincinnati Bengals on a dramatic NFL Sunday…

Cincinnati Bengals 25-26 Kansas Metropolis Chiefs

Harrison Butker kicked a 51-yard discipline aim as time expired as Patrick Mahomes and the Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 to remain good of their quest for a three-peat.

The Bengals seemed to be closing in on victory whereas main by two with beneath a minute to play, solely to see rookie security Daijahn Anthony give away a cross interference penalty to present the Chiefs a primary down on fourth-and-16 from their very own 35.

It arrived as the most recent version of a well-recognized rivalry between the 2 AFC heavy-hitters, Andy Reid’s facet getting the higher of their opponents on this event.

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Patrick Mahomes threw for 151 yards and landing passes to Rashee Rice and offensive sort out Wanya Morris, in addition to throwing two interceptions – together with a shocking one-handed seize from Cam Taylor-Britt.

Joe Burrow in the meantime went 23 of 36 for 258 yards and two landing strikes to Andrei Iosivas, whose second rating gave Cincinnati a 22-17 lead late within the third quarter after Mahomes’ one-yard cross to Morris had lifted Kansas Metropolis to their first lead of the sport at 17-16.

The Bengals had been pegged again once more when Chamarri Conner returned Burrow’s fumble for a 38-yard landing originally of the fourth quarter.

Isiah Pacheco had 19 carries for 90 yards on the bottom for the Chiefs, whereas Rice’s 44-yard landing contributed to his team-high 75 yards. Tight finish Mike Gesicki completed as Cincinnati’s main receiver with seven catches for 91 yards.

San Francisco 49ers 17-23 Minnesota Vikings

Justin Jefferson scored a 97-yard landing to assist the Minnesota Vikings in direction of an upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Jefferson, the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL historical past, completed with 4 catches for 133 yards, together with his 97-yard catch-and-run rating for a 10-0 lead early within the second quarter.

Quarterback Sam Darnold was 17 of 26 passing for 268 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, his different scoring strike going to Jalen Nailor.

Brock Purdy was 28 of 36 for 319 yards, one landing and one interception, whereas Jordan Mason had 20 carries for 100 yards and a landing within the absence of Christian McCaffrey, who was positioned on injured reserve this week.

The 49ers moved inside 10-7 with two minutes to play within the first half as Purdy discovered tight finish George Kittle for a seven-yard landing, however the day would belong to Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings and, specifically, an impressed Brian Flores protection.

Chicago Bears 13-19 Houston Texans

Ka’imi Fairbairn booted 4 discipline objectives – together with three that went for 50-plus yards – because the host Houston Texans rode a stifling defensive efficiency to a 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears.

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw two interceptions and absorbed seven sacks, with Texans defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. combining for 3 of these to tempo the suffocating assault.

Williams handed for 174 yards because the Bears (1-1) totaled simply 205 yards of offense.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud handed for 260 yards and a landing to Nico Collins, who completed with eight catches for 135 yards.

Houston (2-0) prolonged their result in 19-10 with 13:39 remaining when Fairbairn drilled a 53-yard discipline aim after Derek Stingley Jr. intercepted Williams’ cross.

The third quarter was a slog, with the groups combining for 9 penalties and 6 punts. Whereas the Bears totaled 9 penalties for 60 yards for the sport, Houston completed with 12 penalties for 115 yards.

New Orleans Saints 44-19 Dallas Cowboys

Alvin Kamara scored 4 touchdowns because the New Orleans Saints surprised the Dallas Cowboys to finish the hosts’ 16-game residence successful streak.

Derek Carr completed 11 of 16 for 243 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to dashing for a rating from the one-yard line to assist the Saints enhance to 2-0 to start out the season.

Rashid Shaheed struck once more with a career-long 70-yard landing earlier than Kamara discovered the top zone with a 57-yard catch-and-run to present New Orleans a 35-16 lead at half-time.

Dak Prescott went 27 of 39 passing for 293 yards, one landing and two interceptions to Paulson Adebo and Tyrann Mathieu.

CeeDee Lamb scored the one Cowboys landing of the sport, ducking two tacklers earlier than racing away for a 65-yard home name.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-16 Detroit Lions

Aiden Hutchinson’s 4.5 sacks went unrewarded because the Detroit Lions had been overwhelmed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at residence.

Baker Mayfield threw for 185 yards and a landing in addition to dashing for a rating, whereas Chris Godwin was instrumental with seven catches for 177 yards and a landing to increase Tampa’s good begin to the season.

Jared Goff was 35 of 55 passing for 307 yards and two interceptions, with the Lions offense developing shy whereas making an attempt to go for it on fourth down within the ultimate minute of the sport.

Amon-Ra St Brown led the Lions with 11 catches for 119 yards.

Seattle Seahawks 23-20 New England Patriots (OT)

Jason Myers kicked a 31-yard discipline aim in time beyond regulation to safe a win for the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots.

New England got here up shy on their opening possession in time beyond regulation earlier than Seattle marched 71 yards downfield to tee up their game-winner.

Myers transformed three discipline objectives on the day, together with a 38-yarder to make it 20-20 inside the ultimate minute of regulation.

Rhamondre Stevenson carried the ball 21 occasions for 81 yards and a one-yard landing that earned the Patriots a 20-17 lead early within the fourth quarter.

Antonio Gibson additionally impressed on the bottom for the Patriots with 11 carries for 96 yards, alongside 109 receiving yards from tight finish Hunter Henry.

Geno Smith completed 33 of 44 for 327 yards and a landing to DK Metcalf, who had 129 yards off 10 catches alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 12 receptions for 117 yards.

New York Jets 24-17 Tennessee Titans

Aaron Rodgers clinched his first win as a New York Jets quarterback as he threw two touchdowns in a victory over the Tennessee Titans.

Rookie operating again Braelon Allen discovered the top zone twice together with a 20-yard burst to spherical off a 74-yard drive inside the ultimate 5 minutes to place the Jets on prime.

Rodgers’ different landing cross got here within the type of a magnificence to operating again Breece Corridor as he completed 18 of 30 for 176 yards.

Will Levis was 19 of 28 for 192 yards and a 40-yard landing to Calvin Ridley for the Titans, the latter scoring twice for Tennessee.

Los Angeles Chargers 26-3 Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers’ woes continued as they suffered a defeat at residence to the Los Angeles Chargers, who moved to 2-0 beneath new head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Justin Herbert threw two landing passes to his second-year receiver Quentin Johnston, whereas JK Dobbins produced a second-straight 100-yard dashing recreation with 131 yards and a landing on the bottom.

The Chargers quarterback was 14 of 20 for 130 yards, two scores and an interception on a day when Dobbins once more managed issues on the bottom, his 43-yard run placing Los Angeles up 20-0 within the second quarter.

It proved one other laboured day for Bryce Younger, who completed 18 of 26 for 84 yards and an interception.

Los Angeles Rams 10-41 Arizona Cardinals

Rookie huge receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. exploded into life throughout his second NFL outing as he scored two touchdowns to encourage the Arizona Cardinals to a 41-10 rout of the Los Angeles Rams.

Harrison had reached 130 yards receiving inside the primary quarter, discovering the top zone on 23 and 60-yard scores to place the Cardinals in management early.

It featured as a part of an ideal night time for Kyler Murray, who was pulled early with the sport achieved and dusted after throwing 17 of 21 for 266 yards and three touchdowns for an ideal ranking of 158.3.

Arizona constructed on their commanding begin courtesy of Elijah Higgins’ 18-yard landing to construct a 21-0 benefit within the the third quarter.

Matthew Stafford was 19 of 27 passing for 216 yards, whereas second-year operating again Kyren Williams scored the Rams’ solely landing on a quiet day on the bottom.

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp exited with an ankle damage within the second quarter, including to Sean McVay’s damage woes after Puka Nacua was positioned on injured reserve.

Indianapolis Colts 10-16 Inexperienced Bay Packers

Malik Willis led the Inexperienced Bay Packers to victory on his first begin as Matt LaFleur’s facet edged the Indianapolis Colts.

Willis was making his Packers bow as he stepped in for the injured Jordan Love having solely arrived through a commerce from the Tennessee Titans on the finish of August.

He threw a 14-yard landing cross to Dontayvion Wicks within the first quarter on the best way to a stats line of 12-of-14 for 122 yards.

Offseason addition Josh Jacobs led the best way on the bottom with 32 carries for 151 yards whereas kicker Brayden Narveson nailed three discipline objectives.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was 17 of 34 passing for 204 yards, a landing and three interceptions, his one scoring strike coming in a four-yard reference to Alec Pierce.

Jonathan Taylor chipped in with 103 yards on 12 carries for the Colts, who fall to 0-2.

Las Vegas Raiders 26-23 Baltimore Ravens

Daniel Carlson kicked a 38-yard discipline aim with 27 seconds remaining because the Las Vegas Raiders battled to a win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Davante Adams led the best way with 9 catches for 110 yards and a landing, with quarterback Gardner Minshew finishing 30 of 38 passes for 276 yards, one landing and one interception.

Lamar Jackson was 21 of 34 for 248 yards, an eight-yard landing cross to Zay Flowers and an interception because the Ravens fell to 0-2 following their opening-day loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.

Derrick Henry carried the ball 18 occasions for 84 yards and a landing alongside seven catches for 91 yards and a rating from Flowers.

New York Giants 18-21 Washington Commanders

Austin Seibert kicked a 30-yard discipline aim as time expired handy Jayden Daniels his first win as an NFL quarterback because the Washington Commanders beat their division rival New York Giants.

Seibert kicked a franchise-record seven discipline objectives on the day having changed Cade York as beginning kicker.

Daniels was 23 of 29 for 226 yards whereas Brian Robinson Jr starred on the bottom with 17 carries for 133 yards alongside 4 catches for 62 yards from veteran tight finish Zach Ertz.

Daniel Jones threw for 2 touchdowns to rookie huge receiver Malik Nabers – who had 127 yards by means of the air – and Wan’Dale Robinson.

Cleveland Browns 18-13 Jacksonville Jaguars

Deshaun Watson threw for 186 yards and scored a dashing landing because the Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars on the street.

Dustin Hopkins kicked three discipline objectives for Cleveland, Jerome Ford had seven carries for 64 yards on the bottom and Jerry Jeudy made 5 catches for 73 yards because the Browns picked up their first victory of the marketing campaign to depart Jacksonville winless.

Trevor Lawrence was 14 of 30 for 220 yards. Travis Etienne accounted for his facet’s solely landing with a dashing rating.

Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6 Denver Broncos

Bo Nix threw two interceptions on a gruelling day towards the Pittsburgh Steelers and their TJ Watt-led protection because the Denver Broncos fell to a 13-6 defeat.

Nix was 20 of 35 passing for 246 yards as he was picked off by Cory Trice Jr. ultimately zone on the finish of the third quarter in one in all two picks from the rookie quarterback.

Justin Fields threw for 117 yards and a landing cross to tight finish Darnell Washington, whereas Najee Harris led Pittsburgh on the bottom with 17 carries for 69 yards.

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