NFL Week 1 Sunday: Murray Concussion, Skattebo TD — SkimNews
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- Kyler Murray left his Minnesota Vikings debut against the Green Bay Packers after sustaining a concussion
- Skattebo strolled into the end zone untouched to give the New York Giants the opening score of their game
- Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season featured 12 games on Sunday, capped by the Dallas Cowboys–New York Giants Sunday Night Football NFC East showdown
- Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Miami Dolphins in one of the day's matchups
- The Washington Commanders faced the Philadelphia Eagles in another NFC East battle, with the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers rounding out the day's slate
Why it matters: Murray's concussion in his first game wearing a Vikings uniform immediately clouds Minnesota's QB situation heading into Week 2. The Cowboys–Giants Sunday night finale gives the NFC East two of opening weekend's marquee spots on a 12-game Sunday slate.
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