Week 1 Scoreboard

Baltimore's Johnny Unitas

Week 1's scoreboard at a glance... 

(You can also click on more in-depth articles, listed below box scores).

Cowboys Lasso Broncos, 16-10

• The Chicago Bears' rushing game 29-151 yards, led by Walter Payton (21-85).
• Detroit Lions' Barry Sanders had 141 total yards (62 rushing, 79 yards receiving on a league-leading 10 receptions.
• Quarterbacks: Jim McMahon (CHI) - 17/28, 173 yards, 2 TD, INT (87.4 rtg) & Scott Mitchell (DET) - 27/45, 327 yards, TD (89.8 rtg).
• Herman Moore (DET): 84-yard TD pass (5 rec, 119 yards).

Herman Moore had the season's biggest catch in Week 1 (84-yd TD).

• Buccaneers surrender 16-7 4th Quarter lead, to lose 17-16.
• Quarterbacks: Otto Graham (CLE) - 7/12, 144 yards, TD (128.5 rating) & Brad Johnson (TB) - 21/33, 229 yards & INT (71.4 rating).
• Browns had 149 yards rushing on 39 carries, led by Marion Motley (16-76).
• Injury Report: G-Alex Agase (CLE/Out for 2 weeks). 

Starr, Packers Edge Panthers, 20-10

Reich, Bills Stage Late Comeback OT Win

Brady, Pats Solid Over Niners, 20-10

Steelers Offense Flat Against 57' Lions

• Raiders' offense gets it done with Run/Passing combo.
• Quarterbacks: Phil Simms (NYG) - 14/28, 156 yards, INT (52.1 rating), Jay Schroeder (LA) - 14/26, 263 yards, TD, INT (85.9 rating).
• Willie Gault (LA): 6 receptions for 137 yards (37 long) & TD.
• Joe Morris (NYG): 23-95-1 (2nd in rushing).

L.A. Raiders' speedy Willie Gault.

Cardinals Dominate Eagles, 33-10

• Panthers barely hold on to victory, after 17-0 early jump on Niners.
• CB-Josh Norman - 76-yard Interception return for a touchdown, giving Panthers 10-0 lead.
• Quarterbacks: Cam Newton (CAR) - 11/18, 148 yards, TD pass & INT (82.8 QB rating), plus 6 carries for 29 yards (including 15-yd TD run); Steve Brodie (SF) - 17/29, 254 yards, 3 INT (47.8 QB rating). 
• TE-Greg Olsen (CAR) - 7 rec for 108 yards, including 43-yard TD. 

• Plenty of Net Offense by both teams: 830 yards (Colts 445, Bengals 385).
• Colts dominated clock possession (37:38)
• Quarterbacks: Boomer Esiason (CIN) - 12/24, 253 yards, 2 TD & 3 INT (75.9 QB rating), Johnny Unitas (IND) - 18/24, 324 yards, 3 TD & 2 INT (121.5 QB rating). 
• Bengals' rushing attack: 24-138 yards; Ickey Woods 10-73 & James Brooks 12-52.