New Orleans secured a 24-17 victory over Baltimore on Sunday, capped by a late touchdown sneak from quarterback Tyler Shough. With 1:28 remaining, facing fourth-and-goal from the two-yard line, Shough’s one-yard plunge was confirmed after review, giving the Saints the lead. Earlier, Baltimore had led 17-9 and forced a three-and-out late in the third quarter, but failed to capitalize, punting after losing 16 yards on their subsequent drive. New Orleans tied the game at 17-all on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Shough to Chris Olave, followed by a successful two-point run by Travis Etienne Jr. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson threw a final deep pass that was intercepted by Julian Blackmon with 13 seconds left, sealing the outcome. Both teams improved to 1-1 with the result.
In Green Bay, the Packers edged the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime to snap a six-game losing streak. Trey Smack delivered the game-winning 26-yard field goal after Green Bay overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and weathered a game marked by 14 accepted penalties. Quarterback Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes despite a shaky performance. The Jets, who started strong and stifled the Packers’ offense for much of the game, faltered in overtime after failing to convert a third-and-30. The Packers overcame early injuries to wide receiver Jayden Reed and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele on their opening drive. The victory brought Green Bay to a 1-1 record.
Philadelphia held off Tennessee 24-20 with a last-second touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to Darius Cooper. The Eagles, now 2-0, had controlled much of the game early with sustained drives but faced a late comeback from the Titans, who took a 20-17 lead on a Joey Slye field goal with under two minutes remaining. Hurts then orchestrated a 65-yard touchdown drive in 1:56, completing 264 yards and two touchdowns overall. DeVonta Smith had 10 receptions for 117 yards, and Jake Elliott contributed a 58-yard field goal. Tennessee dropped to 0-2, with quarterback Cam Ward unable to connect on the final play.
Minnesota improved to 2-0, defeating Chicago 9-3 behind a strong defensive effort. Aaron Jones rushed for 105 yards, while kicker Will Reichard accounted for all the points with three field goals. The Vikings’ defense limited the Bears to 297 total yards, registering four sacks, including two by Dallas Turner. Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams left midway through the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury, having completed 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards. The win marked Minnesota’s first 2-0 start since the opening five games of their 2024 season.
Carolina dominated a short-handed Atlanta team 34-3, with Bryce Young throwing for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller. Panther linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown in the rout. Atlanta, missing starters Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (oblique), relied on Cooper Rush at quarterback, who struggled throughout, completing 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards with two interceptions and one lost fumble. The Falcons fell to 0-2 after their season-opening loss at Pittsburgh.
New England defeated Pittsburgh 20-3 behind a strong defensive showing and key plays from running back TreVeyon Henderson, who scored a 39-yard touchdown in his season debut. The Patriots’ defense pressured 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers into multiple turnovers, including a fumble returned 19 yards for a score by Eli Ponder. Despite 208 yards passing by Steelers rookie Drake Maye, the team managed only a field goal. The win improved New England to 1-1, preventing a rare 0-2 start for coach Mike Vrabel.
Cincinnati moved to 2-0 with a 20-6 win over Houston, fueled by two touchdown passes from Joe Burrow to Ja’Marr Chase. Chase, who had a modest performance the previous week, recorded seven receptions for 75 yards, including a critical 32-yard touchdown catch in the first half and an 18-yard score in the third quarter. Burrow overcame back tightness concerns, finishing 20 of 31 for 207 yards. The Bengals held Houston to just six points on the day.