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.
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
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) leaps over Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) and safety Zayne Anderson (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- David Becker - AP
New York Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq (16) holds onto the ball as he falls over Tennessee Titans cornerback Cor'dale Flott (18) after making a catch, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
- John Amis - FR69715 AP
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, is hit by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jack Gibbens, left rear, and linebacker Zaven Collins (25) as defensive tackle Walter Nolen III (97) follows the play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.
- Caroline Brehman - FR172323 AP
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is grabbed by Washington Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson (2) as he scramble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia.
- Matt Slocum - AP
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville.
- Mike Stewart - AP
New York Giants players, from left, Tyler Nubin, Greg Newsome II, Deonte Banks, Jevon Holland and Andru Phillips celebrate an interception by Holland on a pass by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J.
- Yuki Iwamura - AP
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