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Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken fired back at critics after his first win, quipping “Browns are gonna Browns, (expletive) that” after Cleveland’s 23–19 victory over the Buccaneers. Deshaun Watson outplayed Baker Mayfield with 238 yards and two TDs, including the go-ahead score to Blake Whiteheart late, as a weather delay couldn’t derail the comeback; Tomlin brushed off the clapback, and the Browns moved to 1–1 heading home.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a left elbow injury on the final play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys and was ruled out after halftime. He was 11-for-17 for 96 yards with a touchdown and rushed for 69 yards before exiting, with Marcus Mariota taking over in the second half. Daniels previously dislocated the same elbow in 2025, and Washington will be hoping for a quick recovery as the season progresses.
NFL.com updates Week 2 injury statuses for Sunday’s games, flagging a mix of players listed as probable/likely to play, questionable, or out across several teams (e.g., Chris Lindstrom cleared to play; Divine Deablo ill; A.J. Terrell questionable but expected to play; Trey Hendrickson with a cast but set to play; RJ Harvey unlikely to play; Chris Jones should play; Brock Bowers doubtful; Ladd McConkey and Chris Olave questionable but likely to play; Chase Young questionable; Kaelon Black listed as playing), illustrating a wide spread of injury notes ahead of Week 2.
Fitzpatrick doubled down on predicting a winless 2026 season for Miami, citing the team’s heavy dead‑cap, a roster overhaul, and a tough schedule after Week 1’s loss to the Raiders. He compares it to 2019 and argues the schedule (NFC North, AFC West, and challenging road games) could make 0-17 a real possibility, though coaching and players can still complicate a tank. Historically, a few teams have gone 0-16 or 0-14, and the NFL’s 17-game schedule could impact outcomes as Miami moves forward.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye channelled Bill Belichick after the season-opening loss in Seattle, saying the team is on to Pittsburgh as they regroup. Maye finished 23 of 33 for 178 yards with 1 touchdown and a career-high three interceptions in Week 1, including three fourth-quarter picks that sealed the defeat. He acknowledged there were plays to be made and vowed to be better going forward, as Week 2 against the Steelers—featuring a formidable pass rush—looms and the Pats must protect Maye while maximizing both run and pass opportunities.
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns (including a 60-yard TD) in his Kansas City Chiefs debut, totaling 191 scrimmage yards as KC rolled past the Broncos 31-10 and signaling a revived, more balanced ground game.
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season produced a scoring surge that ties the Super Bowl era record for most Week 1 points (791), driven by the Chiefs-Broncos 41-point clash and a fireworks-filled weekend that saw Caleb Williams’ Bears drop 59 on the Panthers in the league’s highest-scoring Week 1 game (96 combined), plus Ravens (41), Bills (36-31), and Vikings (39-22) among other high-scoring performances, with NFL Research noting an average of 50.0 points per game before the finale brought it down to 49.4.
Travis Kelce moved into second on the all-time list for tight-end receiving yards with a 59-yard catch in the Chiefs' season opener vs. the Broncos, entering the game with 13,002 yards (45 shy of passing Jason Witten's 13,046) and now trailing only Tony Gonzalez (15,127); the milestone arrives in Kelce's 14th season as he continues to build a hall-of-fame resume (82 TDs, 1,080 catches) while aiming to keep Kansas City among football's elite.
Ravens rookie Ja'Kobi Lane suffered a fractured wrist in Week 1’s win over the Colts and is expected to miss several weeks, with NFL insiders noting he’ll undergo further testing to gauge the injury; Baltimore also got hit by a Zay Flowers hamstring issue, leaving LaJohntay Wester and Chris Moore to bolster a thin WR corps as they prepare for Week 2 against the Saints.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed for two touchdowns in the first half and added a third, moving into third on the NFL’s all-time rushing TD list with 125 career rushing TDs—two more than Marcus Allen. He finished with 144 yards on 24 carries as Baltimore opened the season with a 41-23 win over the Colts, capped by a 32-yard TD that highlighted his performance.
NFL Week 1 injury updates: Alvin Kamara is inactive with a knee injury, and Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is inactive due to a back issue. Cooper Rush is active and expected to start, while Za'Darius Smith and Rome Odunze are active and Xavier Woods is inactive.
Kyle Shanahan signed a multiyear contract extension with the 49ers in the offseason, ESPN confirmed Friday, though terms haven’t been disclosed. The deal signals stability alongside GM John Lynch after a run that has seen San Francisco win three NFC West titles, two NFC championships and four conference title games, with an 83-67 record under their partnership since 2017. After guiding an injured team to a 12-5 finish and a playoff win last season, the extension adds security for SF going forward as Week 1 of 2026 reinforced the team's momentum.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss a game or two, likely out Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, as the team opens 2026 without its top weapon following knee issues in 2025.
The Los Angeles Rams are leaning into a villain vibe for the 2026 season after adding MVP Matthew Stafford, trading for Myles Garrett, and bringing back Aaron Donald, creating a star-filled squad aimed at winning the Lombardi Trophy, starting with their high-profile opener against the 49ers in Australia.
Kirk Cousins will start the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 game of the 2026 season, beating out No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (with Aidan O’Connell also in the mix); Mendoza will back him up as the rookie waits for his chance.