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Falcons/NFL coach Kevin Stefanski refused to speculate on who will start at quarterback in Week 1 against the Steelers, saying he wants to evaluate Michael Penix in practice as he returns from ACL rehab while Tua Tagovailoa remains in camp competition; the Week 1 starter remains unresolved weeks before the season.
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason delivered a mix of promising debuts and early-season concerns: Drew Allar starred for the Steelers with a sharp and productive outing, Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love flashed for the Raiders and Cardinals, Ty Simpson impressed for the Rams, and De’Zhaun Stribling and Ja’Kobi Lane looked like rookie contributors for the 49ers and Ravens. On the flip side, Cam Ward struggled for Tennessee, the Bengals’ offensive line allowed Burrow to be hurried, Andy Borregales had several missed kicks for New England, Shedeur Sanders underwhelmed for Cleveland, Tyrone Tracy drew scrutiny for the Giants, and Tua Tagovailoa’s Falcons debut wasn’t clean, with the team also looking off in that game—all highlighting early roster battles to watch."
The 2026 NFL season opens with a Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and Seahawks in Week 1, chosen to maximize early-season viewership. NFL Media executive Hans Schroeder said the decision mirrors a recent rematch that drew strong ratings, reflecting the league’s data-driven strategy to start the year with a high-profile storyline and continuing a streak of opening with a previous year’s Super Bowl rematch.
Seattle will kick off the 2026 NFL season by hosting the New England Patriots at Lumen Field on Sept. 9 for a Week 1 rematch and a banner-raising ceremony, as both teams enter a new chapter with fresh rosters; the full 2026 schedule will be released on May 14.
Week 1 will feature the Chicago Bears visiting the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, a matchup of two teams coming off playoff berths and tied to the 2023 first-overall pick swap that shaped both franchises’ quarterback futures (Bryce Young for the Panthers, Caleb Williams for the Bears).
The NFL’s Week 1 marquee game will be the Cowboys at the Giants for Sunday Night Football at MetLife on Sept. 13, broadcast by NBC, marking the eighth Cowboys-Giants Week 1 matchup in 15 years and continuing Dallas’ streak of opening-week featured games; Dallas also has an international Week 3 game in Rio against the Ravens and a home Thanksgiving game, with the rest of the schedule to be revealed on Thursday.
Week 1 at the Australian Open 2026 delivered few shocks as the sport’s heavyweights—including Sinner, Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff, Świątek, Djokovic and others—advanced to Week 2. The event’s first week was as much about atmosphere and fashion as results, though rising players from college circuits and qualifiers (notably Spizzirri, Quinn, Mboko, Tien, Jovic) made noise. Naomi Osaka withdrew with an abdominal injury; Latisha Chan announced retirement; Félix Auger-Aliassime briefly threatened an upset before an injury ended his match. Off-court topics ranged from streaming costs and crowded venues to climate concerns and fan experience. Week 2 is expected to bring seed-vs-seed clashes and bigger prizes, with speculation about Craig Tiley’s departure framing the event.
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season showcased exciting games with notable performances, including a high-scoring Bills-Ravens thriller, strong debuts from quarterbacks like Daniel Jones and Geno Smith, and key wins for teams like the Buccaneers and Bengals. The season started with dramatic finishes, impressive individual efforts, and some early signs of team strengths and weaknesses.
The Eagles vs. Cowboys game started with the Eagles' Jalen Carter ejected early, impacting their defense, while the Cowboys capitalized on his absence with early touchdowns. The game was delayed due to severe thunderstorms, with ongoing updates on the score and player performances, highlighting a competitive season opener filled with key plays and weather challenges.
The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off the 2025 NFL season by hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field, celebrating their Super Bowl victory with a banner unveiling. The game features a matchup between two rival teams, with the Eagles entering as favorites and nearly their full roster available, while the Cowboys face some injuries. The game will be broadcast on NBC at 8:20 PM ET, with key players and coaching staff ready to compete in this NFC East opener.
The Ravens and Bills, featuring the two most recent NFL MVPs, will face off in Week 1, marking only the fifth time the last two MVPs have met in the season opener, highlighting a potentially pivotal early-season matchup.