NFL Week 1

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Sep 11, 2007

NFL Week 1

49ers 20, Cardinals 17

Both Alex Smith and Matt Leinart made turnovers that led to touchdowns in a defense-dominated first half. Smith finished 15-of-31 for 126 yards -- 60 on the final drive, while Leinart was 14-of-28 for 102 yards with two interceptions and a 5-yard touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin.

Bengals 27, Ravens 20

Ravens tight end Todd Heap watches Bengals lineman Michael Myers make a diving interception on a pass from Kyle Boller that had bounced off Heap's shoulder with 1:13 to go. Steve McNair, out with a strained groin late in the game, had a hand in four of the Ravens' six turnovers.

Cowboys 45, Giants 35

Tony Romo threw for a career-high 345 yards and four touchdowns, plus ran for another score, as the Cowboys defeated the Giants with both teams producing the most points in the 90-game history of the series. Terrell Owens scored twice, including a diving one-hander to open the second half.

Chargers 14, Bears 3

While the Bears managed to hold LaDainian Tomlinson to 25 yards on 17 carries, they were unable to contain Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, who had 107 yards on nine catches. Gates caught a 17-yard TD pass from Tomlinson with 45 seconds left in the third quarter.

Titans 13, Jaguars 10

Chris Brown ran for a career-high 175 yards, more than he had all last season.

Patriots 38, Jets 14

Randy Moss, left, caught nine passes from Tom Brady for 183 yards and a touchdown in his New England debut. Another Patriot, Ellis Hobbs, right, set an NFL record by taking the second-half kickoff 108 yards for a score.

Packers 16, Eagles 13

Rookie Mason Crosby hit a 42-yard field goal with two seconds left, the highlight of a win that featured strong special teams and defense by the Packers.

Steelers 34, Browns 7

Ben Roethlisberger threw a career-high four touchdown passes as Pittsburgh built an early 17-0 lead against the Browns.

Vikings 24, Falcons 3

Rookie running back Adrian Peterson ran for 103 yards in a troubling season opener for the Falcons.

Seahawks 20, Buccaneers 6

Linebacker Lofa Tatupu led Seattle's hard-hitting defense with eight tackles, including a collision with Carnell "Cadillac" Williams that sent the Bucs running back to the locker room with a rib injury.

Lions 36, Raiders 21

Jon Kitna finished 27-for-36 for 289 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Five of his receivers had at least four receptions.

Redskins 16, Dolphins 13, OT

Antwaan Randle El was the game's most dynamic player. His 35-yard catch set up a second-quarter field goal, and his 49-yard snag set up a 19-yard run by Portis for a 10-7 lead in the third quarter.

Texans 20, Chiefs 3

Matt Schaub found Andre Johnson up the middle for a 77-yard touchdown reception that was the longest of Johnson's career.

Broncos 15, Bills 14

Jason Elam and the Broncos field goal unit scrambled onto the field to convert a 42-yard attempt just as time ran out, lifting Denver past the stunned and injury-depleted Bills.

Panthers 27, Rams 13

Steve Smith out-sprinted Rams cornerback Tye Hill on a 68-yard catch for the go-ahead play in Carolina's victory. As Smith eased into the end zone, Hill could only watch as he stumbled and then slid on his stomach for several yards.

Colts 40, Saints 10

Playing against his hometown team, Payton Manning threw three touchdown passes, but the story of the day was a Colts defense that shut down Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and the explosive New Orleans offense.