NFL results: Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills & Baltimore Ravens win on record-breaking Sunday - BBC
The NFL season kicked off with a record-breaking Sunday, featuring high-scoring performances from the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens. The league saw its highest total points scored on an opening Sunday since the 1970 merger.
Why it matters
This highlights the evolving offensive nature of modern professional football and sets the tone for the 2024 NFL season.
Figure caption, Chicago Bears hit historic 59 points in season-opening win over Panthers
After kicking off the season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday.
The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens showed why they are favourites to win the AFC Conference, and the Chicago Bears made a statement as they racked up 59 points.
Those wins contributed to an NFL record for the most points scored on the opening Sunday of the season since the league merger in 1970.
Here's what you need to know from the opening weekend.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Josh Allen threw for 334 yards and made a 21-yard touchdown run
The Bills changed their head coach in a bid to finally reach the Super Bowl with star quarterback Josh Allen, promoting offensive co-ordinator Joe Brady to the top job.
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