Mark Chichester

The Carolina Panthers' tough start to the season continued in Week 2, as they lost 26-3 to Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Sam Darnold finished 17-of-26 for 268 yards and two touchdowns, including an epic 97-yard strike to Justin Jefferson, to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

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The Saints' Taliese Fuaga and the Commanders' Brandon Coleman were among the rookie offensive tackles who showed tons of promise in Week 1.

The Detroit Lions battled until the very end, overcoming a strong effort from Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, with David Montgomery’s overtime touchdown securing a 26-20 victory at Ford Field in Week 1.

Dak Prescott made his Super Bowl intentions clear just hours after securing a four-year, $240 million contract, as the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Cleveland Browns 33-17 in their season opener.

All eyes were on rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in this matchup, but it was Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield who stole the show, leading his team to a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 1.

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, sealing a 20-17 Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes in the second half to lead the Buffalo Bills to a comeback 34-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. 

With Russell Wilson sidelined due to a calf injury, Justin Fields took the reins and led the Pittsburgh Steelers to an 18-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, heavily supported by Chris Boswell’s standout kicking performance. 

Sam Darnold delivered two touchdown passes in a strong debut for the Minnesota Vikings, helping his team to a dominant 28-6 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers kicked off their 2024 season in historic fashion on Friday night, playing the first-ever NFL game in South America. 

While any real football in its unbridled form will be savored after an exciting preseason, certain matchups shine brighter than the rest, even this early. Here are some of the most exciting battles of Week 1 that could serve as a litmus test for 2024.

Chicago Bears fifth-round draft pick Austin Booker earned a 79.7 PFF overall grade this preseason.

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Rookie quarterback Drake Maye completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown in the New England Patriots' 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.

Zach Wilson led the Denver Broncos to a 38-12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, capping a perfect preseason for Sean Payton's squad.

The New York Jets defeated the Giants 10-6 in their preseason finale on Saturday night, led by Israel Abanikanda's highlight-reel 45-yard touchdown run and a dominant defensive performance.

Quarterback Tim Boyle passed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, guiding the Houston Texans to a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale for both teams.