NFL roundup: Bears and Panthers set scoring record; Bills beat Texans in thriller
Summary
The NFL opened with several high-scoring and exciting games. The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers set a new record for most combined points in a season opener, while other teams such as the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions won close matches.Key Facts
- Bears beat Panthers 59-37, setting a new record for points scored in an NFL season opener with 96 total points.
- Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and four total touchdowns, helping the Bears break their franchise record for points scored in an opener.
- The Buffalo Bills won 36-31 against the Houston Texans with a late touchdown pass by Josh Allen.
- Detroit Lions won 31-30 in overtime against the New Orleans Saints after a failed two-point conversion attempt.
- Cincinnati Bengals beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27, forcing four turnovers and scoring three defensive touchdowns.
- Baltimore Ravens defeated Indianapolis Colts 41-23, highlighted by Derrick Henry running for three touchdowns.
- Jacksonville Jaguars dominated Cleveland Browns 34-10, with Trevor Lawrence throwing for four touchdowns.
- These games mark the start of the NFL season with notable performances and record-setting moments.
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