Lions win overtime thriller as Bills and Cardinals secure victories in NFL Week 1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
In NFL Week 1, the Lions defeated the Saints in a dramatic overtime finish after relinquishing a 21-point lead. The Bills secured their first-ever win in Houston against the Texans with a late touchdown pass from Josh Allen. Meanwhile, the Cardinals dominated the Chargers in their season opener, marking a strong start under new head coach Mike LaFleur. As the season unfolds, teams will look to build momentum in their upcoming matches.
- •Lions overcome 21-point lead loss to win 31-30 against Saints in overtime.
- •Bills secure 36-31 victory over Texans with Josh Allen's late game-winning throw.
- •Cardinals dominate Chargers 26-14, with Jacoby Brissett outplaying Justin Herbert.
- •NFL Week 1 featured two scorigamis for the first time in seven years.
- •Next matchups include Texans facing Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
- 4:59 PMCBS NFL — NFL Week 1 winners and losers, plus grades for every team and Broncos-Chiefs predictions for Monday night
"Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Sept. 14
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 5:54 PMBuffalo Bills to open new stadium on Thursday night football, shop tickets
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 5:47 PMJaguars' Coen with injury update on Brian Thomas Jr. after Week 1 win
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 5:47 PMArizona Cardinals defense wins the day in week one
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 5:45 PMRams HC Sean McVay noncommittal on Aaron Donald's Week 2 status- NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 5:45 PMGeno Smith completes remarkable Jets return with dominant Week 1 victory
NFL•Sep 14, 2026, 5:45 PMA new coach, a changed roster, and the same result: Titans stumble in opening their season
