Key eventsStill no scores between the Bengals and the Texans and the Packers and the Jets. Hello?ShareIt’s GOOD! Panthers 10-0 Falcons 4:29, 1st quarterCarolina takes a comfortable two-point lead at Atlanta.SharePICK! Browns 3-6 Buccaneers 1:19, 1st quarter Baker Mayfield’s turnover woes continue with an interception that Myles Harden takes to the Tampa Bay 28-yard line.SharePICK! Vikings 3-3 Bears 1:35, 1st quarter Byron Murphy makes the interception of Chicago’s Caleb Williams who knocks down his running receiver. Minnesota takes control at its 35-yard line. Share TOUCHDOWN! Eagles 7-7 Titans 12:49, 2nd quarterTank finishes the drive. There is no room for Jalen Hurts interceptions. This was all Bigsby.ShareEagles 0-7 Titans 14:38, 2nd Quarter Philly is in the red zone and is almost on first and goal as they look to even this one up. Tank Bigsby gets a big push inside the five yard line. Tank by name, tank by nature. SharePackers 0-0 Jets 7:41, 1st quarter The Jets are playing a nasty defense at MetLife Stadium. Maybe they have been studying Argentina’s performances in the World Cup. The Packers are punting it for the second time of the afternoon. ShareEagles 0-7 Titans 1:00, 1st Quarter Bigsby Tank currently starting running back for the Eagles with Saquon Barkley walking the sidelines but his return is questionable. Share Updated at 18.31 BST It’s GOOD! Browns 3-6 Buccaneers 4:10, 1st quarter Kickers winning their corn in Tampa Bay.ShareIt’s GOOD! Vikings 3-3 Bears 5:03, 1st quarter Kicker steps up a notch at Soldier Field. Share TOUCHDOWN! Saints 0-7 Ravens 2:51, 1st quarter Now they come like buses from London. Derrick Henry takes the direct center and advances for Baltimore. Share It’s GOOD! Browns 3-3 Buccaneers 7:12, 1st quarterShareTOUCHDOWN! Eagles 0-7 Titans 4:22, 1st quarter Quarterback Cam Ward goes solo on fourth down to capitalize on the incredible return of the pick. Share TOUCHDOWN! Steelers 0-7 Patriots 8:22, 1st quarter The Patriots back up a solid defensive display so far with a violent run up the middle to take the lead. Henderson scores a touchdown against the Steelers. Photograph: Winslow Townson/Getty ImagesShareUpdated at 18.28 BSTTOUCHDOWN! Panthers 7-0 Falcons 10:48, 1st quarter And the first TD of week two on Sunday goes to the Panthers, who take advantage of a lax defense by the Falcons. Hubbard opens wide for the easiest catch.SharePICK! Eagles 0-0 Titans 5:15, 1st quarter Jalen Hurts is intercepted in the end zone by Amani Hooker, who runs 92 yards for a 1st and goal for Tennessee. Amazing game. Share It’s GOOD! Browns 0-3 Buccaneers 11:10, 1st quarterShareBengals 0-0 Texans 13:20, 1st quarter It was ruled a non-catch, so the Bengals punted it. Cincy gets a quick third down on the Texans. CJ Stroud drops back and finds his receiver, but the ball is juggled and the Texans have their own punt. Share It’s GOOD! Vikings 3-0 Bears 11:03, 1st quarter Wentz goes all out but Justin Jefferson can’t hold on in the end zone. ShareVikings 0-0 Bears 11:21, 1st quarter Oh no! Chicago isn’t as excited about those turnovers this season. Carson Wentz throws a duck right at a defender but he can’t hold on. Wentz then runs five yards into the red zone for the Vikings. Knocking on the door.ShareBengals 0-0 Texans 13:29, 1st quarterDeMeco Ryans throws the challenge flag early as Houston head coach believes Ja’Marr Chase completed a catch with some grass involved. It seems like he might be right too. Share Updated at 18.07 BST And here we go! Full steam ahead as the Texans take out the Bengals to start the first half in Houston. The return was excellent until Dohnte Meyers tripped at the 35-yard line. He could have made it halfway if he hadn’t fallen under his own power. Houston blitzes Joe Burrow and gets to the throwing quarterback on the opening play. Arrest in Indianapolis last month, ESPN reported Sunday morning. The three-game ban is mandatory through the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, however, suspensions could be longer if a player’s blood alcohol level is higher. Allen’s blood alcohol level was tested at 0.224 on August 30, according to court records obtained by ESPN. That triggered a more serious Class A misdemeanor charge. The OWI charge is a Class C misdemeanor. Indianapolis police said Allen was parked in a prohibited zone and showed “signs of intoxication” at the time of his arrest. The NFL is expected to wait for Allen’s legal case to conclude before imposing any potential discipline. The next date on the agenda for his case is an attorney conference on October 26. Allen signed a one-year contract with the Colts. He caught six passes for 32 yards during last Sunday’s season-opening 41-23 loss to the visiting Baltimore Ravens. He ranks 13th in NFL history with 1,061 career receptions. The six-time Pro Bowl selection has 12,083 receiving yards and 70 touchdown receptions in 172 games with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers (2013-23, 2025), Chicago Bears (2024) and Colts. ReutersShare NFC East Fans… Russell Wilson just crowned the New York Giants division champions this season. How do we feel about this? It’s strange to see Russ in a TV studio, but it’s annoying that he seems pretty good. Imagine that. Share What else are we waiting for? I think Saints v Ravens could catch fire and I’m also eager to see if the Jets can follow through with a big home win over the Packers. It’s also intriguing how the Patriots react after failing in the first game of the season. Another potential star has another high-octane offense in the Cincinnati Bengals facing a powerful defense in the Houston Texans. Only that Cincy quarterback Joe Burrow will be firing on all cylinders? He doesn’t arrive fully healthy with a back injury, so Texans pass rusher Will Anderson Jr is expected to be hungry to cause Burrow even more discomfort as Houston looks to rebound from a disappointing start last week. Anderson has 93 quarterback pressures since the start of last season, second most in the league, with 40 coming in less than 2.5 seconds. His explosive speed causes problems for a quarterback who is no longer exactly known for his mobility. Share Preamble Hello and hello football fans! First of all I must apologize for missing the opening action on Sunday. I was busy beating Andy Burnham in a foot race in Newcastle and I’m now officially three minutes faster than the PM over 13.1 miles. Second, we’re back with a great eight-game slate at 11am CST/12pm EST/6pm BST (home teams listed second): (0-1) Carolina Panthers v Atlanta Falcons (0-1) (0-1) New Orleans Saints v Baltimore Ravens (1-0) (1-0) Minnesota Vikings v Chicago Bears (1-0) (1-0) Cincinnati Bengals v Houston Texans (0-1) (1-0) Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots (0-1) (0-1) Green Bay Packers v New York Jets (1-0) (0-1) Cleveland Browns v Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) (1-0) Philadelphia Eagles v Tennessee Titans (0-1) There are some juicy matchups, but by far the most appealing has to be Minnesota heading to Solider Field to take on Chicago in a small NFC North rivalry game. Both teams won impressively last week, the Bears perhaps a little more so, as they shared the highest-scoring shootout in week one history in their 59-37 win over the Panthers last week. Keep an eye on Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for a pair against Carolina, being chased by the new face of Minnesota’s pass rush, Dallas Turner. The linebacker was a nightmare last week, recording one sack, 10 pressures, seven hits and forcing a fumble. The Vikings have won their last six visits to Solider Field. Can their powerful defense score a seventh? Let’s find out.Share
