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Allen's Houston Hex Broken in Thrilling Opener
14 Sep
Summary
- Josh Allen led Buffalo to a thrilling 36-31 win over Houston.
- Chicago's 59-37 victory over Carolina set an opening weekend scoring record.
- Derrick Henry advanced to third all-time in rushing touchdowns.
Josh Allen achieved his first win in Houston, guiding the Buffalo Bills to a narrow 36-31 victory against the Texans. Allen's performance included 334 passing yards and two touchdowns, complemented by two rushing scores, securing the win in the final seconds. The game marked a successful debut for new coach Joe Brady.
In a record-shattering display, the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37, marking the highest-scoring opening weekend game in NFL history. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams contributed significantly with four total touchdowns, while D'Andre Swift added three rushing touchdowns.
Other Week 1 action saw Detroit edge New Orleans 31-30 in overtime, with Jared Goff throwing the decisive touchdown pass. Baltimore, under new coach Jesse Minter, defeated Indianapolis 41-23, highlighted by Lamar Jackson's strong performance. Derrick Henry's three rushing touchdowns moved him into third place all-time in NFL rushing yards.
Arizona surprised the Los Angeles Chargers with a 26-14 road win, while Minnesota overcame an early injury to Kyler Murray to defeat Green Bay 39-22. Philadelphia secured a tight 24-22 win over Washington. Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Cincinnati, the New York Jets, and Las Vegas also recorded victories on the opening weekend of the season.
