NFL Week 1 scores: Dolphins top Jaguars with field goal as time expires, Bears win in Caleb Williams' debut
Also, the Patriots stunned the Bengals to take season opener
The first Sunday of the 2024 NFL season kicked off with a bang in Miami as the Dolphins and Jaguars turned in a thriller in Miami. Jason Sanders hit a 52-yard field goal as time expired to give Miami a 20-17 win. Tyreek Hill, who was detained by police before the game, caught an 80-yard touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa as part of a seven-catch, 130-yard performance.
In Chicago, No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams got a win in his first start, although it was the defense and special teams that did the heavy lifting for the Bears. Williams threw for just 92 yards, but the Bears returned a blocked punt and interception for touchdowns in a 24-17 win over the Titans.
Here's a look at today's slate of games:
Early window
Late window
Cowboys at Browns, 4:25 p.m. ET/ 1:25p.m. PT — Fox
Commanders at Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. ET/ 1:25p.m. PT — Fox
Sunday Night Football
Rams at Lions, 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT — NBC
Stay with Yahoo Sports for live coverage of Week 1 from around the NFL.
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Miami's Jason Sanders gets the game-winning field goal
Sanders kicked a 52-yard field goal as time expired to complete the Dolphins comeback and get the win.
Jason Sanders drills the 52-yard game-winning FG for Miami! pic.twitter.com/6ndqePzs7q
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
TJ Watt, Jaylon Johnson seal the deal for the Steelers and Bears on defense
TJ Watt gets a sack on Kirk Cousins to seal the Steelers' win over the Falcons, while Jaylon Johnson gets an interception on Will Levis with a minute remaining to secure the Bears' victory over the Titans.
Take a bow, TJ Watt. @Steelers win! #PITvsATL pic.twitter.com/zZQKyr2fQX
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Jaylon Johnson seals the deal. @ChicagoBears win! pic.twitter.com/fS7KNBq2X1
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Jerod Mayo nabs first win as Pats head coach
The Patriots let time run down, and Jerod Mayo gets his first win as New England's head coach with a 16-10 away win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Mayo gets a celebratory cooler bath from his players.
Jerod Mayo gets his first win as @Patriots head coach 👏 pic.twitter.com/xXpEQ18ehQ
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
D'Andre Swift is cleared for takeoff
.@DAndreSwift levitates 🛫
📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
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Like the 110 meter hurdles @DAndreSwift
📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
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Another beautiful deep pass from Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson throws another deep pass for the Colts, getting in a 57-yard throw to Alec Pierce. Richardson eventually runs the ball in for a touchdown, getting Indianapolis within two points of the Texans.
Anthony Richardson and Alec Pierce connect DEEP again!
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/m7zAU9ktl2— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
💪 ANTHONY RICHARDSON💪
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
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Cornerback Donte Jackson gets the big interception in his Steelers debut
This @Steelers defense 🔒 Donte Jackson INT!
📺: #PITvsATL on FOX
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Jamaal Williams helps run up the score for New Orleans with another touchdown
Jamaal Williams joins the TD party in New Orleans.
📺: #CARvsNO on FOX
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Bears take the lead off another pick-6
Chicago gets its second pick-6 of the game to take the lead, with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson getting the interception and the 43-yard touchdown.
BEARS PICK-6 FOR THE LEAD!
📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
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The Bears then successfully go for two, getting the 24-17 lead after originally going down 17-0 against the Titans.
24 unanswered points for the @ChicagoBears 🔥
📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
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Texans extend the lead on 4th-and-goal
CJ Stroud gets the ball to Stefon Diggs for a touchdown on 4th-and-goal, giving Houston a 29-20 lead over the Colts.
STROUD TO DIGGS TD ON 4TH AND GOAL.
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
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Harrison Smith grabs an interception as the Vikings continue rolling over the Giants
Harrison Smith grabs his 35th career INT for the @Vikings!
📺: #MINvsNYG on FOX
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Cardinals get the first kickoff return touchdown with the new kickoff format
Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas gets the first kickoff return touchdown of the dynamic kickoff era, running 96 yards to get Arizona back within four points of Buffalo.
THE FIRST DYNAMIC KICKOFF RETURN TOUCHDOWN.
DEEJAY DALLAS. 96 YARDS.
📺: #AZvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
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Josh Allen gets big air for second rushing touchdown
Josh Allen gets another rushing touchdown to grow the Bills' lead, getting some air in the process.
JOSH ALLEN YOU DOG.
📺: #AZvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/GP6h0Kzre3— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
AIR JOSH ALLEN.
📺: #AZvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
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Tyreek Hill hits the handcuff celebration after his touchdown
Tyreek Hill seems to be treating being detained by police ahead of Sunday's game with a healthy sense of humor: The receiver hit a handcuff celebration with teammate Jaylen Waddle after Hill had a 80-yard touchdown.
Tyreek Hill did a handcuff celebration after his TD 😳
(via @carlosgil83)pic.twitter.com/wiG0f9pZlc— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 8, 2024
Another long touchdown for Anthony Richardson
After hitting a beautiful 60-yard throw in the first quarter, Richardson hits another long touchdown with a 54-yard throw to Ashton Dulin.
Anthony Richardson to Ashton Dulin! 54-yard touchdoooown.
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
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Panthers get a touchdown with a boost from video review
The Panthers make the score 10-37 after Bryce Young gets his head across the goal line with control of the ball.
After review, Bryce Young crossed the goal line for the @panthers TD.
📺: #CARvsNO on FOX
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Miami gets the goal line fumble and an 80-yard TD from Tyreek Hill
The Dolphins get a big fumble at the goal line, and turn it into a magical touchdown. Tyreek Hill — thankfully no longer detained by police — gets a stunning 80-yard touchdown to bring the Dolphins within three points.
GOAL LINE FUMBLE. @MiamiDolphins take over!
📺: #JAXvsMIA on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/Y505P5cVKn— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Tyreek Hill. 80 yards for a TD!
📺: #JAXvsMIA on CBS/Paramount+
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Big plays from Fields, Murray, Stroud
The starting quarterbacks are already showing out in Week 1. Steelers QB Justin Fields threw a big 40-yard pass to George Pickens under pressure, while Cardinals QB Kyler Murray got in a 29-yard run down the left side.
Fields to Pickens is heating up 🔥
📺: #PITvsATL on FOX
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Kyler making everybody miss
📺: #AZvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
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Texans QB CJ Stroud, meanwhile, scrambled around the Colts defense to through a tricky 19-yard pass to Nico Collins.
CJ STROUD. Magical.
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
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Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel gets a huge pick-6
VAN GINKEL PICK-6! 🚨
📺: #MINvsNYG on FOX
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Waddle is back in business
Jaylen Waddle, who briefly exited in the first half due to concussion concerns, connects with Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa for a massive 63-yard catch.
Big pickup of 63 yards by Jaylen Waddle 🐧 #GoFins
📺: #JAXvsMIA on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/DztwTD51nu— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Saints interception turns to another touchdown
Safety Jordan Howden gets a big interception to give New Orleans back the ball. Running back Alvin Kamara then crossed the line in the end zone to give the Saints another touchdown, bringing the score to 37-3.
The @Saints defense is BALLIN' today.
📺: #CARvsNO on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/TKOXFhDaF3— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Kamara finds the end zone to add another @saints TD.
📺: #CARvsNO on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/Vg0vDsEaoz— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
It's been a dominant performance from the Saints defense, forcing two interceptions off Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and recovering a fumble in the second quarter.
Colts get the touchdown, but fail to get the 2-point conversion to tie the game
Anthony Richardson gets the ball to Jonathan Taylor for the touchdown, getting the Colts within two points of the Texans in the third. But a two-point conversion that would've tied the game is unsuccessful, leaving Indianapolis with a 15-13 deficit.
Jonathan Taylor finds the end zone!
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
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Jonathan Owens gets a big touchdown off a blocked punt
Chicago gets a bit special teams touchdown, with the Bears getting the punt block and Owens scooping it up for a score. The Bears cut through the deficit, now down 17-10 against the Titans.
Bears block the punt and Jonathan Owens scoops it up for six!
📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
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The Bengals turn over on downs from a big tackle from Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones. Cincinnati has fumbled twice so far this game already, and is currently lagging behind New England 13-0.
Jonathan Jones big tackle to force a Bengals turnover on downs 😤
📺: #NEvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+
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TJ Watt gets the fumble recovery, Chris Boswell gets the kick
Steelers linebacker TJ Watt stays ready, taking advantage of a miscommunication to pounce on a fumbled Atlanta snap. From there, Pittsburgh is able to finish the drive with a big 56-yard field goal from Chris Boswell to take the 12-10 lead.
TJ Watt jumps on the fumbled snap!
📺: #PITvsATL on FOX
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Josh Allen ties things up with a big third-quarter TD
Allen throws to Mack Hollins on a smart route to get the easy touchdown and even things up at 17-all.
Josh Allen. Mack Hollins. The @BuffaloBills even the score!
📺: #AZvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
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Heroic efforts by the Pats' longsnapper
Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona gets a tackle that knocks the ball loose on a Bengals punt return and gives New England back the ball. The Patriots get a field goal off the renewed drive, leading 13-0.
Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona with a perfect form tackle to force a fumble on the punt return!
📺: #NEvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+
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Derek Carr gets third first-half touchdown in Saints' smackdown
Carr hits Juwan Johnson for the touchdown, as the Saints head into the locker room up 30-0 over the Panthers at halftime.
That's THREE first-half TDs for Derek Carr 🎯
📺: #CARvsNO on FOX
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It was a close one, with Johnson holding on to being in-bounds by thiiiiis much.
oh https://t.co/VbL5hNhPMP pic.twitter.com/nWTyt32tmX
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Chicago gets the first down in wild fashion
The Chicago Bears just got one of the weirdest first downs of the season so far, with Caleb Williams' pass getting punted and eventually caught and then fumbled. Somehow, though the Bears recover the fumble and get themselves into the red zone. All's well that ends well, we suppose.
WEIRD FOOTBALL PLAYS ARE SO BACK
📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
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Jaylen Waddle back in after concussion concerns
Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle was pulled from the first half of the game vs. the Jaguars to be evaluated for a concussion, but returned before the end of the second quarter.
Jaylen Waddle has returned to the game. https://t.co/VMm2PETs4h
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2024
Massive kickoff return from DeAndre Carter
DeAndre Carter put the new kickoff format to the test with an exciting 67-yard return, putting the Bears deep into Tennessee territory. Chicago is able to get a field goal from the possession, bringing the score to 17-3 Titans.
DeAndre Carter returns the dynamic kickoff into Titans territory 🔥
📺: #TENvsCHI on FOX
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Josh Allen stretches and gets the touchdown
Josh Allen takes the ball himself, reaching into the end zone to give the Buffalo Bills their first touchdown of the season.
Josh Allen reaches for the end zone!
📺: #AZvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
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Packers not pursuing Ryan Tannehill: Report
Following Dianna Russini reporting that the Packers had reached out to quarterback Ryan Tannehill, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that's not the case.
The #Packers have not reached out and are not expected to pursue any veteran quarterbacks, including Ryan Tannehill, per sources.
The team expects Jordan Love back on the sooner end of the initial 3-6 week timeline and are focused on preparing Malik Willis and Sean Clifford.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 8, 2024
Green Bay appears to be fine with Malik Willis and Sean Clifford as Jordan Love is expected to miss six weeks at most with his sprained MCL.
Anthony Richardson 60-yard rocket
What a way for Anthony Richardson to show he's back for the 2024 season. The second-year Colts QB launched a 60-yard rocket to Alec Pierce. And he slipped before making the throw!
ANTHONY RICHARDSON 60-YARD DIME TO ALEC PIERCE.
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
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CJ Stroud throws for a first down from his knees
This pass wouldn't count in college football, but Texans' QB CJ Stroud made an early highlight play. The second-year star slipped and fell to his knees, but still completed a fourth-down pass to Brevin Jordan.
The poise from CJ Stroud to throw from his knees on 4th down
📺: #HOUvsIND on CBS/Paramount+
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Panthers' Bryce Young throws first interception of season
Bryce Young probably wants his first throw of the 2024 season back. Missing Adam Thielen over the middle, the pass was picked off by the Saints' Will Harris.
FIRST PLAY ON DEFENSE & IT'S A WILL HARRIS INTERCEPTION
📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/CWnDwA3bu3— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 8, 2024
Miami-Dade PD statement on Tyreek Hill detainment
Tyreek Hill did start the Dolphins' Week 1 game versus the Jaguars and has already caught one pass. But the Miami-Dade police department issued a statement on officers handcuffing and detaining the receiver this morning outside Hard Rock Stadium.
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) September 8, 2024
Bengals WR Tee Higgins out with hamstring injury
Ja'Marr Chase is active for the Bengals, but Cincinnati will be missing its other top receiver as Tee Higgins is out with a hamstring injury.
All-orange uniforms for the @Bengals 🔥
📺: #NEvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+
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Packers reach out to QB Ryan Tannehill: Report
The Green Bay Packers are planning to start Malik Willis for its Week 2 matchup with the Colts while Jordan Love recovers from his MCL sprain expected to sideline him for two to four weeks.
However, the team is also exploring veteran options. Ryan Tannehill is the likely the most appealing QB available and the Packers have checked in with him, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini
While there is no deal right now, the Green Bay Packers have reached out to free agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill, sources tell @theathletic.
The former Titans quarterback told me in July, for him to sign “it would have to be right situation.”— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) September 8, 2024
The Caleb Williams era begins for the Bears
No. 1 pick Caleb Williams leads the Chicago Bears out of the tunnel for their Week 1 opener versus the Tennessee Titans.
Let's handle business. pic.twitter.com/nrVgaAgAWv
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 8, 2024
The rookie QB is one of eight captains for the team, selected by teammates.
Kendrick Lamar to play Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar announced on social media that he will be the halftime performer for Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans. February 2025. #AppleMusicHalftime @kendricklamar @nfl @applemusic @rocnation @nflonfox pic.twitter.com/M2Fg2OvubN
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) September 8, 2024
Lamar was part of the Super Bowl halftime show three years ago, co-headlining with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Bilge and Eminem in 2022. This time, it's his show alone.