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.
A fan reacts before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Taylor Swift, left, sits with Tom Cruise, center, while watching the first half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III, left, runs with the ball as Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
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. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
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. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) takes the field for an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)
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. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
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. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
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. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
A fan reacts before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fans react before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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A fan reacts before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Taylor Swift, left, sits with Tom Cruise, center, while watching the first half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III, left, runs with the ball as Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
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. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
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. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) takes the field for an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)
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. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
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. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
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. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
A fan reacts before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fans react before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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. (AP Photo/John Amis)
