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Top photos from the first Sunday of the NFL season

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Denzel Burke, left, defends against a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

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The NFL season’s opening Sunday features the Packers visiting the Vikings, the Commanders facing the Eagles and the Cowboys taking on the Giants. The Broncos visit the Chiefs on Monday night. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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