Game Day Buffalo at New England Kickoff
Buffalo and New England open the season at noon on NBC with Patriots favored by two. Patriots set team single game yardage records as Drew Bledsoe throws for 421 yards and Ben Coates gains 161 receiving yards. Bills seek first 0-2 start since 1986.
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Lions at Vikings kickoff report with Moon struggles
Detroit unused to season opening winless Minnesota hosts Detroit at noon on FOX. Vikings quarterback Warren Moon goes 20 for 37 with 166 yards and three interceptions while Lions star Barry Sanders nears 7000 career rushing yards. Bud Grant to be honored at halftime as he nears Hall of Fame career milestones.
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Colts and Buccaneers Clash Ahead of Week One Showdown
Indianapolis hosts Tampa Bay in a game that tests the Colts first 2-0 start since 1977 while the Buccaneers seek improvement after a slow 0-1 debut. Marshall Faulk shines in a debut and questions linger over draft picks and roster depth.
Miami and Green Bay clash in Milwaukee debut
Miami travels to Milwaukee for a noon kickoff on NBC with 1-0 records and Green Bay also 1-0. Dan Marino threw five TDs in a previous meeting, while Brett Favre showed efficiency against Minnesota. Key players include O J McDuffie out with a knee, Sterling Sharpe on a 68 game catch streak, and Barry? Chester Marco notes.
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Browns rout Steelers as offense stalls in opener
Cleveland wins 1-0 in the series opener against Pittsburgh 52-6, with the Browns dominating on the line and sacking QB O Donnell nine times. The game marks the first TD returns since 1977 and notes Browns coach Bi Cowher’s prior stint as Browns LB coach.
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49ers visit Chiefs as Montana faces old team
San Francisco seeks win at Arrowhead after a 1-0 start as Joe Montana faces his former club. The 49ers defense keys on pressure with seven new starters while Kansas City eyes history against SF and the league’s top road team. Marcus Allen aims for more rushing yards and Rob Rice sets receiving marks.
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Cowboys Set To Host Oilers In Season Opener At Dallas
Cowboys hold a 1-0 record while Houston is 0-1. Cody Carlson questionable with a shoulder and Bucky Richardson shines in relief. Key notes include Barry Switzer’s debut win as Cowboys coach and Andre Reed? Noting Ernie Givins reaching Mouston’s career receiving mark to 7,479 as Pat Carter becomes Oilers new tight end to catch since 1989.
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Chargers roar past Bengals in opener as Humphries shines
San Diego dominates Cincinnati 28 7 as quarterback Stan Humphries delivers a record setting 131 1 rating and three TDs on 297 yards on 22 attempts while Ronnie Harmon adds a rushing TD. Mark Seay scores on first NFL reception. Reuben Davis elbow injury questionable Blaise Winter to start.
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Seattle at Los Angeles Raiders Kickoff Preview
Seattle opens 1-0 while Los Angeles sits 0-1 as the Raiders host in a NBC telecast. McCallum is out for the year with a knee injury. Rathemen starts at fullback. Seahawks coach Fieres previously led Raiders to Super Bowl wins and Seattle plays two home games at Bush Stadium while the Kingdome undergoes repairs.
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Washington at New Orleans kickoff TV notes
Washington 0-1 and New Orleans 0-1 meet as New Orleans favored by 8 points. Redskins lead series 1-0-5. Redskins kicker Chip Lohmiller tops SPL canvtnn 668 points in four years. Saints kicker Morten Andersen has played in 199 straight games.
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Giants at Cardinals Kickoff TV Preview
New York Giants host Arizona in a 7 pm TNT kickoff with records 1-0 and 0-1. Giants boast top rushing unit last season. Meggett earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after a 68 yard punt return TD and a muffed punt recovered. Cardinals star Clyde Simmons seeks more sacks as he nears 76.5 in 125 games. Giants lead series 65-35-2. Buddy Ryan 5-5 versus NY.
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Bears at Eagles on Monday Night Football kickoff
Chicago visits Philadelphia for a Monday night game airing on ABC. Bears hold a 1-0 record while the Eagles are 0-1, with series history in favor of Chicago 24 4 1. Eagles seek home win as injuries challenge their defensive line.
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NBC Edges Fox in First NFL Week Ratings Race
NBC edged Fox in the first Sunday ratings with NBC earning a 11.9 grade and 32 share in final nationwide figures while Fox posted a 10.1 rating and 26 share for its double header. Overnight NBC averaged 12.4 to Fox 13.0. BC Sports pregame show NPL Live drew a 4.0 rating.
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Two point conversion trend draws heavy NFL attention
A rundown of 70 touchdowns last Sunday notes nine teams attempting two points, with four successes. Run plays did well, while passes struggled. Highlights include Belichick’s fake snap for a Browns score and Miami’s late third-quarter two pointer that altered momentum.
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