Fans stand for the National Anthem at the start of an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
The NFL season’s opening Sunday features the Packers visiting the Vikings, the Commanders facing the Eagles and the Cowboys taking on the Giants. The Broncos visit the Chiefs on Monday night. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
New York Jets linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball (41) celebrates a fumble recovery on a kick-off to the Tennessee Titans, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a pass as he is defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Houston Texans guard Wyatt Teller watches from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) runs the ball for a touchdown after catching a pass as Matthew Golden (0) helps defend against a tackle attempt by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)General view of the flyover during the pregame ceremony before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Baltimore Ravens’ Zay Flowers gets past Indianapolis Colts’ Charvarius Ward for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)Cleveland Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) runs off the field after the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Josh Cameron (19) celebrates his touchdown pass with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)New citizens are sworn in at halftime of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) catches a pass over Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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