The first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season is here, and eight games are underway in the early window. Twenty-six teams will play today, capped by Giants and Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Follow along with The Athletic for live scores,

Highlights from the matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Live score updates from the first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season as the Buffalo Bills face the Houston Texans before the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Washington Commanders; watch the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday Night Football live on Sky Sports from 1.

New Orleans Saints defensive back Quincy Riley and linebacker Pete Werner come up with back-to-back pass breakups to stop the Detroit Lions' drive in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Highlights from the matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Entering the 2026 NFL season, what is the biggest strength of this year's Indianapolis Colts team?

International fans should be excited.

With the Indianapolis Colts about to embark on the 2026 NFL season, what is the biggest concern surrounding this year's team?

Atlanta counters with pressure of its own: the Falcons racked up 13 sacks in the red zone during the 2025 regular season, the most in the NFL, a number that puts extra weight on every snap Pittsburgh's offense runs inside the 20.