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NFL Week 1 notes: Bears score big, Mahomes returns, Dallas struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:09 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

NFL Week 1 notes: Bears score big, Mahomes returns, Dallas struggles

Summary

The NFL season commenced with notable outcomes in Week 1. The Chicago Bears dominated the Carolina Panthers, scoring 59 points as quarterback Caleb Williams rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two more. Patrick Mahomes made a successful return for the Kansas City Chiefs, completing 15 of 27 passes with two touchdowns in a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos. The Dallas Cowboys faced significant defensive challenges, losing 28-20 to the New York Giants despite high preseason expectations. Myles Garrett, adding to the Rams' woes, is expected to miss a month due to knee surgery. Week 1 provided plenty of scoring, tying the record for NFL opening weekend points at 791.

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•Bears score 59 points in a win over the Panthers
•Mahomes returns with two touchdowns in Chiefs' 31-10 win against Broncos
•Cowboys allow 28 points in loss to Giants, facing defensive criticism
•Myles Garrett to miss a month after knee surgery
•NFL ties scoring record for opening weekend with 791 total points

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12:09 AMYahoo Sports — NFL’s Week 1 takeaways include Bears’ pursuit of history, Cowboys’ defensive woes

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NEW YORK — The NFL season is underway — and with plenty of takeaways already. It can be easy to overreact to Week 1, especially after a slate of games that totaled 791 points, tying the scoring record for an NFL opening weekend. While that incredible rate of offense surely won’t maintain, quite a few more concrete developments stood out, including the healthy return of Patrick Mahomes and an ...
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