Quarterback Stars

2026 football opener featured standout quarterbacks

Jalen Hurts / Kirk Cousins / C.J. Stroud / Derrick Henry / Caleb Williams / Josh Allen / Jayden Maiava /

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The opening weekend of the 2026 NFL season shone with electric quarterback performances, highlighted by Jalen Hurts leading the Eagles to a nail-biting 24-22 victory over the Commanders with three touchdown passes.
Kirk Cousins marked a milestone as he became the 15th quarterback in league history to surpass 300 career touchdowns, guiding the Raiders to a 27-13 victory against the Dolphins.
C.J. Stroud demonstrated his potential with 274 yards and two touchdowns, but the Texans fell short against the Bills, who clinched a thrilling 36-31 win thanks to a late touchdown from Josh Allen.
Derrick Henry made headlines by scoring three rushing touchdowns to propel the Ravens past the Colts 41-23, cementing his place among the top rushing touchdown scorers in NFL history.
Caleb Williams dazzled with a standout performance for the Bears, throwing for 269 yards and running for two touchdowns in a record-breaking 59-37 win over the Panthers, marking the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.
In college football, young talents made waves, with USC’s Jayden Maiava throwing five touchdown passes, emphasizing the bright future of both college and professional football as new stars emerge.

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