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Fans stand for the National Anthem at the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. John Amis - FR69715 AP▲

New York Jets linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball (41) celebrates a fumble recovery on a kick-off to the Tennessee Titans, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. John Amis - FR69715 AP▲

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a pass as he is defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Cincinnati. Carolyn Kaster - AP▲

Houston Texans guard Wyatt Teller watches from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Houston. Ashley Landis - AP▲

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Houston. Eric Christian Smith - FR171023 AP▲

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) runs the ball for a touchdown after catching a pass as Matthew Golden (0) helps defend against a tackle attempt by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. Abbie Parr - AP▲

General view of the flyover during the pregame ceremony before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. Erik Verduzco - AP▲

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. Erik Verduzco - AP▲

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh. Gene J. Puskar - AP▲

Baltimore Ravens' Zay Flowers gets past Indianapolis Colts' Charvarius Ward for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Indianapolis. AJ Mast - FR123854 AP▲

Cleveland Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) runs off the field after the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. Mike Stewart - AP▲

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Josh Cameron (19) celebrates his touchdown pass with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. Phelan M. Ebenhack - FR121174 AP▲

New citizens are sworn in at halftime of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. Phelan M. Ebenhack - FR121174 AP▲

Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. Paul Sancya - AP▲

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) catches a pass over Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. Matt Slocum - AP▲

Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. Matt Rourke - AP▲

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, throws a touchdown pass to running back Ashton Jeanty during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. David Becker - AP▲

Fans react before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. Ross D. Franklin - AP▲

A fan reacts before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. David Becker - AP▲

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is introduced before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. Caroline Brehman - FR172323 AP▲

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Denzel Burke, left, defends against a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. Caroline Brehman - FR172323 AP▲

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching two-point conversion pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. Bailey Hillesheim - FR171978 AP▲

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) takes the field for an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. Matt Rourke - AP▲

An eagle flies over a U.S. flag stretched out on the field for a 911 moment of silence before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. Chris Szagola - FR170982 AP▲

By The Associated Press

Updated 1 hr ago

The NFL season’s opening Sunday features the Packers visiting the Vikings, the Commanders facing the Eagles and the Cowboys taking on the Giants. The Broncos visit the Chiefs on Monday night. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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