NFL Week 1 2025: Drama, Upsets, and Historic Moments Mark Season Opening Games

Opening Weekend Spectacle

The 2025 NFL season kicked off with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Dallas Cowboys, as Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns in a game that saw Philadelphia improve to 5-0 in season openers under Head Coach Nick Sirianni.

Prime Time Thriller

The weekend’s highlight came during Sunday night’s showdown between AFC heavyweights, the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills. The matchup, featuring the last two NFL MVPs, delivered an exceptional spectacle, with the Bills pulling off a miraculous fourth-quarter comeback.

Chiefs’ Early Season Challenges

The defending champions faced early challenges as the Kansas City Chiefs struggled, losing speedy wideout Xavier Worthy to a dislocated shoulder early in their game. The team’s offense appeared out of sync, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes under constant pressure. However, as the Andy Reid/Mahomes-led Chiefs demonstrated last season when they went 15-2 and reached their third straight Super Bowl, early setbacks don’t define their season.

Historic Broadcasting Innovation

In a groundbreaking development for NFL broadcasting, the Chiefs’ clash with the Chargers from São Paulo marked a milestone as a purely online event on YouTube. This digital transition has been further facilitated by the recent announcement that NFL+ Premium can now be added to the expanded Disney and ESPN bundle for an additional $10.

Looking Ahead

Experts predict an exciting season ahead, with many viewing the Bills and Ravens as the NFL’s top contenders, potentially setting up a rematch in the AFC Championship Game in January 2026. Buffalo’s passionate crowd and home-field advantage are considered among the league’s most formidable.