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Week 1 NFL scores, live updates: Kyler Murray suffers concussion, Carson Wentz in at QB for Vikings

The opening week of the 2026 NFL campaign brought immediate drama under center as Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray sustained a head injury, while Carson Wentz took over signal-calling duties for the Minnesota Vikings. Elsewhere across the schedule, the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers combined for unprecedented fireworks, establishing a new all-time league record for the most total points scored during an opening-week contest.

Chicago's high-powered offensive showing immediately validated offseason expectations set by Ben Johnson as the Bears proved ready to contend in shootouts. Sunday's extensive slate featured thirteen games broadcast throughout the day on major networks, highlighted by matchups like the New York Giants facing the Dallas Cowboys.