A favorable game script plus some intelligent scheming allowed the New Orleans Saints defense to get the better of reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers offense.

Late-game heroics from Derek Carr & Co. helped the Las Vegas Raiders to a 33-27 upset win over the visiting Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football to cap off Week 1.

Washington is placing Ryan Fitzpatrick on injured reserve after the veteran quarterback suffered a hip subluxation Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Ron Rivera told reporters Monday.

PFF’s NFL Team of the Week and player awards from Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. Tom Brady leads the way at quarterback, while Play of the Week honors go to Washington Football Team's Terry McLaurin.

The Detroit Lions’ fears were realized Monday when an MRI confirmed cornerback Jeffrey Okudah ruptured his Achilles in the Lions' Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported Monday.

Jameis Winston opens up the New Orleans Saints' playbook for more high-variance plays, and it worked to perfection in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.

Matthew Stafford made his debut for the Los Angeles Rams after moving from Detroit, while Chicago Bears rookie Justin Fields made his first appearance with his franchise, even if he was only holding the clipboard. In the end, the game ended how most expected — with Stafford’s Rams cruising to a 34-14 win.

Aaron Rodgers fell flat while Jameis Winston thrived, allowing the New Orleans Saints to run away with a 38-3 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

The Kansas City Chiefs began their AFC title defense with a 33-29 come-from-behind victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

Marshon Lattimore, a 2017 first-round draft pick, is now the second-highest-paid cornerback in the NFL after signing an extension with the New Orleans Saints.

Mac Jones nearly led the New England Patriots to a comeback win, but a late Patriots fumble preserved the 17-16 victory for Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

Teddy Bridgewater silenced his critics in Week 1 with a solid showing against the New York Giants, leading the Denver Broncos to a 27-13 win in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

The  Arizona Cardinals dominated the Tennessee Titans 38-13  during Week 1 of the NFL season.

The San Francisco 49ers held on for a 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions despite watching their 28-point lead reduced to just 8 during the game’s final minutes.

The Carolina Panthers suffocated a young New York Jets team in the Sam Darnold Revenge Game, scoring just enough to get the 19-14 win.

Jalen Hurts had a career day and rookie receiver Devonta Smith caught his first career touchdown pass as the Philadelphia Eagles routed the Atlanta Falcons, 32-6, during Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

While the Minnesota Vikings forced overtime with a late field goal, quarterback Joe Burrow was triumphant in his return from a serious knee injury as the Bengals hung on for a 27-24 win in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson carved up the Indianapolis Colts defense like a hot knife en route to a 28-16 Week 1 win.