The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–14 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Cardinals outgained the Chargers, 393 total yards to 268.

NFL Week 1 produced standout performances from Trevor Lawrence, Zay Flowers, Derrick Henry and several other stars in the early window. PFF’s initial grades highlight Lawrence’s four-touchdown performance, Flowers’ explosive receiving day and T.J. Watt’s impact against Atlanta.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 6:36 pm EDT

The Detroit Lions edged the New Orleans Saints 31–30 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 6:12 pm EDT • Detroit Lions • New Orleans Saints

The Cincinnati Bengals held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33–27 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Bengals outgained the Buccaneers, 356 total yards to 263.

The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 23–10 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Jets outgained the Titans, 361 total yards to 195.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Tennessee Titans • New York Jets

The Jacksonville Jaguars routed the Cleveland Browns 34–10 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Jaguars outgained the Browns, 355 total yards to 271.

The Chicago Bears routed the Carolina Panthers 59–37 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Bears outgained the Panthers, 533 total yards to 471.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Carolina Panthers • Chicago Bears

The Buffalo Bills held off the Houston Texans 36–31 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Bills outgained the Texans, 410 total yards to 386.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Houston Texans • Buffalo Bills

The Baltimore Ravens cruised past the Indianapolis Colts 41–23 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026. Ravens outgained the Colts, 496 total yards to 251.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Indianapolis Colts • Baltimore Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Atlanta Falcons 20–13 in Week 1 on September 13, 2026.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 5:24 pm EDT • Pittsburgh Steelers • Atlanta Falcons

Nathan Jahnke shares initial takeaways from all of the Week 1 action, including Ravens receiver Zay Flowers shining and Trevor Lawrence finding rhythm against the Browns.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 13, 2026 4:33 pm EDT

Every score below links straight to that game inside PFF Premium Stats Pro, where the final is only the starting point: snap-by-snap PFF grades for all 22 positions, EPA and success rate by play, drive and red zone breakdowns, pressure and coverage data, and quarterback splits down to time to throw, average depth of target and turnover-worthy plays.

By Mark Chichester Sep 13, 2026 11:10 am EDT

Colorado State quarterback Hauss Hejny, Memphis tight end Hunter Tipton and LSU linebacker TJ Dottery headline PFF’s college football Team of the Week after delivering three of the standout individual performances of Week 2.

By Gordon McGuinness Sep 13, 2026 10:52 am EDT
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Fantasy football Week 1 waiver wire targets include Michael Mayer, Tyler Shough and several running backs with paths to increased opportunities. Mayer enters the opener as Las Vegas’ lead tight end, while Shough offers a widely available quarterback option against Detroit. The PFF Waiver Wire Tool helps fantasy managers identify available players based on league settings, roster percentage and matchups.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 13, 2026 10:25 am EDT

NFL same-game parlay picks for Week 1 feature data-backed betting angles for the Buccaneers, Raiders and Texans. Cade Otton, Kirk Cousins and Jaylin Noel headline SGP builds based on coverage weaknesses, passing volume and matchup advantages. PFF Advanced Stats and the PFF Player Prop Tool help identify the data behind each correlated bet.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 13, 2026 9:17 am EDT

The Jets-Titans Week 1 matchup presents betting opportunities based on protection, disruption pressure and coverage. Geno Smith faces a Tennessee defense that struggled to create disruption last season, while Cam Ward draws a Jets defense that plays heavy man coverage. PFF Advanced Stats point to New York as a potential value against a Titans team favored at home.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 13, 2026 5:00 am EDT

NFL anytime touchdown picks for Week 1 feature Javonte Williams, Saquon Barkley and Dalton Kincaid in favorable scoring situations. Williams and Barkley draw defenses that struggled against the run last season, while Kincaid faces a zone-heavy Houston defense. PFF Advanced Stats and Tools help identify the matchup and usage data behind each touchdown bet.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 12, 2026 5:30 am EDT

NFL Week 1 betting opportunities emerge from PFF data on disruption pressure and perfect coverage. Cooper Rush faces a Pittsburgh Steelers pass rush that can attack one of his historical weaknesses, while C.J. Stroud draws a rebuilt Buffalo Bills secondary.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 12, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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The San Francisco 49ers cruised past the Los Angeles Rams 27–7 in Week 1 on September 11, 2026. 49ers outgained the Rams, 379 total yards to 290.

By Mark Chichester Sep 11, 2026 9:00 am EDT • Los Angeles Rams • San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL’s first game in Australia. San Francisco found success through the air and on the ground, while several high-leverage plays went against Los Angeles. PFF Advanced Stats break down the passing, receiving, rushing and efficiency performances from the 2026 season opener.

By Timo Riske Sep 11, 2026 8:35 am EDT
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