Top photos from the first Sunday of the NFL season

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields, left, tries to cross the goal line after being hit by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields, left, tries to cross the goal line after being hit by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) holds on the the ball while being brought down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) holds on the the ball while being brought down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) fumbles the ball during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) fumbles the ball during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller, left, pulls away from Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller, left, pulls away from Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New York Jets guard John Simpson reacts while taking the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets guard John Simpson reacts while taking the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) holds up Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) after Tucker scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) holds up Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) after Tucker scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) falls to the ground with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) falls to the ground with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Atlanta Falcons fans wave flags during the first half of an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons fans wave flags during the first half of an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Seattle Seahawks guard Josh Jones (74) prepares to go onto the field before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks guard Josh Jones (74) prepares to go onto the field before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
A spectator holds flags during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
A spectator holds flags during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and teammates run onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and teammates run onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Patrick Herbert (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Patrick Herbert (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New York Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert, top, jumps on wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) after Wilson caught a touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert, top, jumps on wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) after Wilson caught a touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Fans watch during a flyover at Lambeau Field at an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Fans watch during a flyover at Lambeau Field at an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
A New Orleans Saints fan cheers on the team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
A New Orleans Saints fan cheers on the team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) catches as pass as Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) catches as pass as Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) reacts after scoring a touchdown in front of New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) reacts after scoring a touchdown in front of New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, right, talks to line judge Tripp Sutter (37) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, right, talks to line judge Tripp Sutter (37) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) recovers a fumble over Tennessee Titans guard Kevin Zeitler, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) recovers a fumble over Tennessee Titans guard Kevin Zeitler, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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The first Sunday of the NFL season featured Aaron Rodgers' triumphant debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Indianapolis Colts snapping an 11-game opening day winless streak and a lengthy weather delay during the Carolina Panthers' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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