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Steelers 34, Jets 32
Chris Boswell drilled a franchise-record 60-yard FG with 1:03 left to cap the seventh lead change and win it in East Rutherford. In his Steelers debut, Aaron Rodgers tossed 4 TDs (244 yards) — to Calvin Austin, Ben Skowronek, Jonnu Smith and Jaylen Warren — moving to 507 career TD passes (one shy of Brett Favre for 4th all-time). Justin Fields kept the Jets in it with two rushing TDs and a 1-yard bootleg for a 32-31 lead at 7:01, plus a TD pass as part of 266 total yards. Garrett Wilson (7/95/TD) and Breece Hall (145 scrimmage) led New York’s attack. If you’re sizing up late swings like this, brush up on how to bet on football so you’re ready for wild fourth quarters.
Buccaneers 23, Falcons 20
Baker Mayfield hit rookie Emeka Egbuka for the go-ahead 25-yard TD with :59 left. Mayfield threw three scores; Egbuka had 4/67 and two TDs. Michael Penix Jr. (298 yards, TD) and Bijan Robinson (100 receiving, TD) rallied Atlanta, but Younghoe Koo missed a 44-yarder with two seconds left. Tight games like this are where disciplined NFL betting strategies can make the difference.
Bengals 17, Browns 16
Cincy finally took a season opener, leaning on defense. Joe Burrow was limited (14/23, 113 yards, TD), but two Joe Flacco INTs were decisive. Evan McPherson’s 35-yarder at 2:48 of the third stood up after a Jordan Battle pick set up short field — no points scored thereafter.
Raiders 20, Patriots 13
Geno Smith (362 yards) delivered in his Raiders debut and rookie RB Ashton Jeanty’s 3-yard TD in the third put Vegas ahead for good, gifting Pete Carroll a W in his first game. Drake Maye threw for 287 yards (1 TD/1 INT) for New England; Harold Landry posted 2.5 sacks.
Colts 33, Dolphins 8
Daniel Jones authored a clean debut in Indy (272 pass yards, 1 pass TD; 2 rush TDs). Michael Pittman (6/80) and rookie TE Tyler Warren (7/76) paced the passing game as the Colts ran 70 plays to Miami’s 46. Tua Tagovailoa had three turnovers (2 INTs, lost fumble).
Cardinals 20, Saints 13
Kyler Murray was efficient (21/29, 163 yards) and found Marvin Harrison Jr. and James Conner for TDs to spoil Kellen Moore’s debut. Spencer Rattler went 27/46 for 214 yards; Alvin Kamara’s 1-yard plunge was New Orleans’ TD.
Commanders 21, Giants 6
Rookie Jayden Daniels (233 pass, 68 rush, TD) and a 220-yard Washington ground game controlled it. Deebo Samuel debuted with 7/77 and a 19-yard rushing TD. Russell Wilson (17/37, 168) led New York in rushing (44) while Malik Nabers posted 5/71. Thinking long-term markets after Week 1? Peek at NFL Super Bowl futures: what you need to know.
Jaguars 26, Panthers 10
Jacksonville scored on four of five first-half drives in Liam Coen’s first game. Trevor Lawrence (178/1/1) operated efficiently, while Travis Etienne Jr. gashed for 143 on the ground. Foye Oluokun stuffed the sheet (10 tackles, INT, FF). Bryce Young (154/TD, 2 INT, lost fumble) found Chuba Hubbard (57 rush, 32 rec; TD catch) late.
49ers 17, Seahawks 13
Brock Purdy (277, 2 TD, 2 INT) found TE Jake Tonges — filling in for George Kittle — for the winner with 1:34 left. Nick Bosa forced and recovered a game-clinching fumble on Seattle’s final drive. Sam Darnold (16/23, 150) made his Seattle debut.
Packers 27, Lions 13
Jordan Love (16/22, 188, 2 TD) spread it to 10 different targets as Green Bay controlled the NFC North tilt. Micah Parsons debuted with a late sack. Jared Goff (31/39, 225, INT) finally found rookie Isaac TeSlaa for a TD with :55 left. Tracking divisional prices? Revisit betting NFL futures: tricks & tips before markets swing.
Rams 14, Texans 9s 12
Denver overcame four turnovers thanks to a relentless defense that sacked No. 1 pick Cam Ward six times. Bo Nix (TD pass; two INTs, lost fumble) and J.K. Dobbins (TD) did just enough, while rookie RJ Harvey led the backfield (70 rushing). Tennessee’s points came via four Joey Slye FGs.
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