Steelers outlast Bengals
Chris Boswell kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Steelers overcame T.J. Watt’s injury late in the fourth quarter to beat the Bengals 23-20 in a sloppy season opener for both teams Sunday in Cincinnati.
Watt had one of four interceptions off Joe Burrow, who rebounded from a lousy start and rallied the Bengals from a 17-6 halftime deficit. His 6-yard TD pass to Ja’Marr Chase tied it at 20 with 2 seconds left in regulation, but the game went to OT after Minkah Fitzpatrick blocked Evan McPherson’s point-after try.
McPherson and Boswell both missed potential winning FGs in OT before Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky completed three key passes in the final 56 seconds.
Watt, the defensive player of the year, headed to the locker room shortly before the game went to OT with a pectoral injury. Before that, he had a sack and a pick.
According to reports, the Steelers believe Watt suffered a torn pec.
Saints 27, Falcons 26: Wil Lutz kicked a 51-yard FG with 19 seconds remaining to cap a comeback by the visiting Saints, who overcame a 16-point deficit in the fourth to claim the victory in coach Dennis Allen’s debut.
Browns 26, Panthers 24: Rookie Cade York kicked a go-ahead 58-yard FG with 8 seconds left, Kareem Hunt scored two TDs, Nick Chubb ran for 141 yards as the Browns won their opener for the first time since 2004.
Ravens 24, Jets 9: Lamar Jackson threw three TD passes, including two to Devin Duvernay, and the Ravens rolled on the road. Jackson went 17 of 30 for 213 yards and an INT.
Commanders 28, Jags 22: Carson Wentz bounced back from INTs on consecutive plays in the fourth, completing his third and fourth TDs to lift the Commanders to the road win.
Eagles 38, Lions 35: Jalen Hurts totaled 333 yards and had a TD and A.J. Brown had a career-high-tying 155 yards receiving in his debut for the visiting Eagles.
Colts 20, Texans 20: Matt Ryan rallied the Colts in the fourth to force OT against the host Texans, but neither team could score.
Dolphins 20, Patriots 7: Tua Tagovailoa passed for 270 yards and a TD as the Dolphins opened up with the victory at home. Pats QB Mac Jones suffered a back injury in the game.
Bears 19, 49ers 10: Justin Fields threw for two secondhalf scores, Eddie Jackson set up a TD with an INT and the host Bears gave coach Matt Eberflus a debut win.
Chiefs 44, Cardinals 21: Patrick Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five TDs, lifting the visiting Chiefs to the road win.
Chargers 24, Raiders 19: Justin Herbert threw for 279 yards and three TDs and Khalil Mack had three sacks as the host Chargers spoiled Josh McDaniels’ first game as Raiders coach. Derek Carr threw three INTs.
Giants 21, Titans 20: Daniel Jones hit Chris Myarick for a 1-yard TDn pass, then found
Saquon Barkley on a shovel pass for the 2-point conversion with 1:06 left, helping the visiting Giants cap a rally from 13 down and give new coach Brian Daboll the win. Vikings 23, Packers 7: Justin Jefferson set an all-time Vikings receiving record with 158 yards in the first half, and finished with 184 and two TDs as the hosts gave coach Kevin O’Connell a win in his debut. Aaron Rodgers had an INT and fumble.