NFL Week 1 live updates, highlights: Cards upset Chargers, Vikings manage remarkable comeback

Our first NFL Sunday of 2026 was absolutely magical. We saw the Detroit Lions defeat the New Orleans Saints in overtime, the Buffalo Bills win a thriller against the Houston Texans — dropping 36 points against that vaunted defense — and the Chicago Bears score 59 points against the Carolina Panthers in what was the highest-scoring Week 1 game of all time!

Things got even crazier in the 4 p.m. window, as Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals upset the Los Angeles Chargers as double-digit underdogs. The Minnesota Vikings orchestrated a remarkable comeback against the Green Bay Packers with backup quarterback Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles won a thriller over the Washington Commanders.

There's a lot to break down and plenty to overreact to. Below, you will find a full recap of the highlights from Sunday.

The two-point conversion attempt is no good. Antonio Williams' first career touchdown is all for naught. The Commanders come up two points short in their comeback attempt in Philadelphia.

That's the cherry on top for Minnesota. Justin Jefferson gets around the corner and lunges for the pylon to put this comeback on ice.

This thing is just about over. The Packers coughed up…

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