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14 September 2026
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Daily digest
American football: the main stories of 13.09.2026
Chicago and Carolina put up 96 points between them, and the Bears won 59:37 . Two outlets report the total as a scoring record. One report sets it against the previous Week 1 mark of 88 points, set…
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Results
Bears-Panthers 59:37 Sets NFL Week 1 Scoring Record
Chicago's 59:37 win over Carolina produced 96 combined points, breaking the Week 1 record of 88 set by the Buccaneers and Saints in 2018.
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Mike Laughlin Wins NFL Debut as Cardinals Head Coach
Laughlin beat the Chargers 26-14 as Arizona's first permanent head coach since 1973 to win his opening game, defying 8.5-point underdog odds.
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Derrick Henry Moves to Third on NFL's TD List
Henry scored three touchdowns as the Ravens beat the Colts 41-23, passing Marcus Allen for third on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list.
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Injuries
Myles Garrett to Have Knee Surgery, Miss Four Games
The Rams' defensive end will go on injured reserve after a knee issue that lingered through camp and the opener, sidelining him until at least Week 6 against Arizona.
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American football
West Virginia's Noel Devine Arrested on Strangulation Charge
Mountaineers assistant Noel Devine, 38, was jailed on a felony strangulation charge and placed on leave by coach Rich Rodriguez ahead of the Virginia game.
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13 September 2026
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Results
Bears rout Panthers 59-37 in record-setting opener
Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns as Chicago and Carolina combined for 96 points, the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.
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Arch Manning Leads Texas Comeback Over Ohio State
Down 20 points in the fourth quarter, Manning threw a go-ahead touchdown and ran for key gains as No 4 Texas stunned No 1 Ohio State 24-23.
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12 September 2026
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Interviews
Myles Garrett: "I Haven't Played Worse Than That"
Garrett went without a single tackle in the Rams' loss to San Francisco, revealing he played through knee swelling that hampered his season debut.
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Results
Sean McVay Owns Rams' Loss to 49ers in Melbourne
McVay took full blame after the Rams fell 7:27 to San Francisco in Australia, citing squandered chances despite an early Puka Nacua touchdown.
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11 September 2026
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Interviews
Patrick Mahomes Ready to Start Chiefs' Opener vs. Broncos
Mahomes says his ACL rehab is fully behind him and he trusts his knee again ahead of Kansas City's Week 1 clash with Denver at Arrowhead.
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Puka Nacua Opens Up on Rehab and Alcohol Struggles
Rams receiver Puka Nacua revealed he entered rehab in March, saying he used alcohol to escape the stress of fame, fatherhood and off-field controversies.
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Injuries
A.J. Brown to Miss Four Weeks With Ankle Sprain
The Patriots receiver suffered a high ankle sprain in the season-opening loss to the Seahawks, clouding New England's receiving corps just weeks after his trade from Philadelphia.
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10 September 2026
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Matches
Rams' 36-Hour Melbourne Trip Before 49ers Clash
The Rams landed in Melbourne only hours before facing the 49ers in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia, opting for a brief stay to preserve their routine.
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Interviews
Aaron Rodgers: Steelers Can Win the Super Bowl
The Steelers QB explained why he returned for a 22nd NFL season, praising his team's roster and leaders while calling the AFC North a tough division to navigate.
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Matches
Bills to Play Both Anthems Before Season Opener
Buffalo will feature both the American and Canadian anthems at Highmark Stadium ahead of hosting Detroit, amid strained U.S.-Canada trade relations.
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NFL Regular Season Kicks Off Week 1
Seattle-New England opens the week, followed by Rams-49ers, a full Sunday slate, and Kansas City-Denver closing out on 15 September.
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Daily digest
American football: the main stories of 09.09.2026
The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia kicks off at the MCG on Friday, and the league has come to Melbourne with a second agenda item that has little to do with the 49ers and the Rams .…
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9 September 2026
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Interviews
C.J. Stroud Shrugs Off Criticism Before Texans Season
The Houston quarterback says pressure is a privilege after a rough 2025 campaign led the club to pause contract extension talks.
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Interviews
Kyle Shanahan tight-lipped on Melbourne before 49ers NFL clash
The 49ers coach admits he's barely left his hotel in Melbourne, as the NFL's Australian regular-season game draws a huge Netflix audience.
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Injuries
Alfred Collins to Miss Entire 2026 Season
The 49ers defensive tackle tore his patellar tendon in practice in Australia and will need surgery, ending his sophomore season before it starts.
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Matches
Mahomes Set to Start for Chiefs in Week 1 Opener
Andy Reid says Patrick Mahomes will likely start at quarterback against Denver, his first game since tearing knee ligaments in December.
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American football
NFL Eyes Olympic Boost for Flag Football at MCG
The NFL's Melbourne game doubles as a push for flag football's inclusion at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, NFL executives say.
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