Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams and Carson Wentz Set 3 NFL Opening-Week Records
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 14
Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams and Carson Wentz Set 3 NFL Opening-Week Records
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 14
Summary
Three Week 1 records fell Sunday as the 2026 NFL season opened with a burst of offense led by the Giants, Bears and Vikings.
Jaxson Dart capped the day in New York's 28-20 win over Dallas, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns, adding 54 rushing yards and posting a 134.2 rating.
Chicago delivered the loudest result with a 59-37 win over Carolina behind Caleb Williams' 269 yards and two touchdown passes, plus 100-yard rushing games from D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.
Minnesota's 39-22 win over Green Bay turned after Kyler Murray exited after 11 plays; Carson Wentz led the comeback from a 22-10 third-quarter deficit, with the Vikings scoring their final three touchdowns in 6:37.
The opening Sunday set an unusually high offensive bar for the rest of the 2026 season, even as Chicago's 478 yards allowed hinted at early defensive concerns.