Week 1 of the MUFL season didn’t ease into anything — it came in swinging like everybody was tired of the off-season and ready to prove who really built something. We had shootouts, blowouts, breakout stars, and a few statements that echoed loud across the league. Some teams already look championship-ready. Others? Might need a meeting with the front office.
GAME-BY-GAME RECAP
Cowboys vs Commanders — 62–38, Washington
Blaze talked heavy all week — and Washington backed it up.
Jayden Daniels played like the entire DMV was watching: 361 yards, 4 TDs, and Waddle turned into a cheat code with 205 yards, 3 TDs.
Dallas moved the ball but turned it over too much. The Commanders’ message?
“We’re not here to participate. We’re here for the division.”
Bears vs Packers — 32–20, Green Bay
Jordan Love put the NFC North on notice with 260 yards and 4 TDs, while Josh Jacobs added balance on the ground.
Chicago’s Caleb Williams flashed potential, but the Packers controlled the tempo and closed the door late.
Vikings vs Jaguars — 31–14, Jacksonville
Trevor Lawrence was surgical. Brenton Strange went off for 153 yards, and the Jags’ defense kept Minnesota guessing all night.
J.J. McCarthy threw for 308 but never found a rhythm.
Bengals vs Ravens — 51–34, Baltimore
Game of the Week candidate.
Lamar Jackson went 595 yards and 4 touchdowns like he downloaded a new playbook patch midgame.
Burrow countered with 445 yards and 5 TDs, but Baltimore simply had more answers.
Oweh’s 3 sacks sealed momentum.
Rams vs Chiefs — 42–35, Kansas City
Mahomes went Mahomes: 440 yards, 4 TDs, and rookie wideout Xavier Worthy exploded for 249 yards.
Rams QB Haynes King battled but couldn’t match fireworks for fireworks.
Cardinals vs Bills — 49–43, Arizona
One word: Track meet.
Kyler Murray and Josh Allen combined for nearly 950 yards.
Michael Wilson (178 yards, 4 TDs) stole the show as Arizona survived a late Bills rally.
Eagles vs Texans — 44–14, Philadelphia
Jalen Hurts controlled everything — 351 passing yards, 4 TDs, and Saquon doubled up with 157 rushing + 136 receiving.
Texans rookie Stroud tossed 6 INTs; Philly’s defense feasted.
Broncos vs Chargers — 56–41, Denver
Bo Nix turned SoFi Stadium into his personal combine:
570 yards, 7 TDs — video-game numbers.
Zachariah Branch added 313 yards, 3 TDs receiving.
Chargers put up yards but not stops.
49ers vs Raiders — 62–38, Las Vegas
Bryce Young threw 7 touchdowns, Donte Thornton Jr. had 231 yards and 5 TDs, and Ashton Jeanty bulldozed for 202 yards.
The Raiders offense looked unstoppable.
49ers moved the ball; defense was sightseeing.
Titans vs Giants — 21–7, Tennessee
Jonathan Taylor carried the load with 152 yards, 2 TDs.
New York’s offense sputtered behind two costly interceptions from Jaxson Dart.
Falcons vs Seahawks — 37–34, Seattle
Kenneth Walker III put the Seahawks on his back with 141 yards, 3 TDs.
Penix was solid for Atlanta, but Seattle made plays in winning time.
Steelers vs Colts — 69–7, Indianapolis
Game or execution?
Anthony Richardson Sr. detonated the scoreboard with 10 passing TDs and 536 yards.
Colts defense forced four picks and shut the door early.
Indy sent a league-wide warning: “We’re a problem.”
Patriots vs Dolphins — 51–34, New England
Drake Maye dominated with 442 yards, 4 TDs, plus 81 rushing yards.
Miami saw De’Von Achane break a long one, but Tua’s 4 INTs hurt.
Jets vs Lions — 56–17, Detroit
Max Duggan carved the Jets for 398 yards, 7 TDs, and Jahmyr Gibbs did the rest.
Garrett Wilson had a bright spot for New York, but Detroit mauled them in every phase.
Saints vs Panthers — 77–42, New Orleans
Riley Leonard said, “Welcome to my league.”
633 yards, 8 TDs — yes, you read that right.
Carolina scored, but couldn’t keep pace with the flamethrower across the field.
Buccaneers vs Browns — 59–45, Tampa Bay
Another absolute shootout.
Baker Mayfield tossed 5 TDs, Mike Evans had 130 yards, and Calijah Kancey added 3.5 sacks.
Cleveland aired it out too, but couldn’t get a stop.
WEEK 1 STAT LEADER SPOTLIGHT
Passing Leaders
Riley Leonard – 633 YDS, 8 TD Lamar Jackson – 595 YDS Bo Nix – 570 YDS Anthony Richardson Sr. – 536 YDS, 10 TD Josh Allen – 533 YDS
Rushing Leaders
Ashton Jeanty – 202 YDS, 2 TD Jaydon Blue – 165 YDS, 3 TD Saquon Barkley – 157 YDS, 2 TD De’Von Achane – 153 YDS, 2 TD Jonathan Taylor – 152 YDS, 2 TD
Interception Leaders
Randon Fontenette – 3 Domani Jackson – 2 Zemaiah Vaughn – 2 Budda Baker – 2 Zack Baun – 2
Sack Leaders
Calijah Kancey – 3.5 Milton Williams – 3.5 Odafe Oweh – 3.0 Suntarine Perkins – 3.0 Keion White – 2.5
MUFL WEEK 1 TAKEAWAYS
1. The AFC is a battleground.
Colts, Ravens, Broncos, Raiders — four teams already swinging like playoff contenders.
2. NFC has firepower but no clear king.
Detroit looks scary.
New Orleans is unhinged.
Washington? Might actually be the most complete of the bunch.
3. This might be the highest-scoring MUFL season ever.
Every leaderboard is insane. QBs are in their bag.
4. Division beef already brewing.
Cowboys/Commanders set the tone.
Packers/Bears got spicy.
Jets/Lions might be personal.