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The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Houston Texans 14-9 in a defensive battle to open the 2025 NFL season. C.J. Stroud threw for 188 yards while being sacked three times, and Nick Chubb rushed for 60 yards in his Texans debut. Matthew Stafford threw for 245 yards and one touchdown to lead the Rams to victory.
September 8, 2025
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 27-13 in their season opener, with Jordan Love throwing for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns while Josh Jacobs added 66 rushing yards and a touchdown. The victory showcased Green Bay's improved health and offensive weapons, while Detroit struggled to maintain their explosive offensive identity after losing key personnel in the offseason.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-13 in their 2025 season opener, powered by Christian McCaffrey's return from injury and a strong defensive performance. Sam Darnold made his Seahawks debut in a run-heavy offense, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle with 124 receiving yards despite two fumbles.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-12 in their season opener, with the defense dominating rookie quarterback Cameron Ward. Bo Nix managed the game well for Denver, while Tony Pollard provided the lone bright spot for Tennessee's struggling offense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New York Jets 34-32 in an thrilling season opener featuring new quarterbacks for both teams. Justin Fields showed promise in his Jets debut with 218 passing yards and 48 rushing yards, while Breece Hall dominated on the ground with 107 rushing yards. Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to victory with help from new receiver DK Metcalf in a back-and-forth battle.
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the New Orleans Saints 20-13 in their season opener, with Kyler Murray throwing for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns. James Conner contributed both rushing and receiving, while Trey McBride led the Cardinals with 61 receiving yards. The Saints' young quarterback Spencer Rattler struggled early but showed improvement as the game progressed, with Alvin Kamara providing the offensive highlight with an 18-yard touchdown run.
The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New England Patriots 20-13 in their season opener, showcasing their new offensive system led by quarterback Geno Smith and tight end Brock Bowers. Smith threw for 362 yards while Bowers caught 5 passes for 103 yards, helping the Raiders overcome a Patriots team that showed improvement but couldn't quite finish drives consistently.
The Indianapolis Colts dominated the Miami Dolphins 33-8 in their season opener, with quarterback Daniel Jones throwing for 272 yards and accounting for three total touchdowns. The Colts' defense forced multiple turnovers while rookie tight end Tyler Warren emerged as a key target with 76 receiving yards.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-16 in a thrilling season opener. Chase Brown scored the game's first touchdown, while Joe Burrow threw for 113 yards despite facing heavy pressure. Cleveland's Cedric Tillman caught a touchdown pass, but missed kicks and a late interception sealed their fate.
Tampa Bay defeated Atlanta 23-20 in an exciting season opener featuring strong performances from both quarterbacks. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 298 yards while Baker Mayfield connected for three touchdowns, including two to rookie Emeka Egbuka.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-10 in their season opener, with Travis Etienne Jr. rushing for 143 yards and Trevor Lawrence throwing for 178 yards under new head coach Liam Cohen's system.
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in a thrilling season opener featuring outstanding performances from Josh Allen (394 passing yards, 4 total TDs) and Derrick Henry. The high-scoring affair showcased both teams' championship potential.
