Quarterbacks
Aaron Rodgers, Packers, was 34 of 42 for a career-high 480 yards and four touchdowns in Green Bay’s 38-20 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Matt Ryan, Falcons, threw for 374 yards and two scores in Atlanta’s 31-24 victory over St. Louis.
Michael Vick, Eagles, threw for a career-best 428 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score, but Philadelphia fell to San Diego 33-30.
Philip Rivers, Chargers, was 36 of 47 for 419 yards and three touchdown passes to Eddie Royal to lead San Diego to a 33-30 victory at Philadelphia.
Running Backs
James Starks, Packers, rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown in Green Bay’s 38-20 win over Washington.
Doug Martin, Buccaneers, rushed for 144 yards on 29 carries for Tampa Bay in a 16-14 loss to New Orleans.
Darren McFadden, Raiders, had 129 of Oakland’s 226 yards rushing in a 19-9 victory over Jacksonville.
Knowshon Moreno, Broncos, rushed for two touchdowns and 93 yards on just 13 carries in Denver’s 41-23 win over the New York Giants.
Alfred Morris, Redskins, had 107 yards rushing and a touchdown as Washington lost to Green Bay 38-20.
Receivers
Julio Jones, Falcons, matched the best game of his career with 182 yards receiving, including an 81-yard touchdown catch, as Atlanta topped St. Louis 31-24.
James Jones, Packers, had a career-best 178 yards on 11 receptions as Green Bay topped Washington 38-20.
Dez Bryant, Cowboys, had nine catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in a losing cause as Dallas fell to Kansas City 17-16.
Martellus Bennett, Bears, caught two touchdown passes, including the winning score with 10 seconds left to lead Chicago to a 31-30 victory over Minnesota.
Randall Cobb, Packers, caught nine passes for 128 yards and a score in Green Bay’s 38-20 win over Washington.
Defense/Special Teams
Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings, returned the opening kickoff 105 yards to tie a club record in Minnesota’s 31-30 loss at Chicago.
Devin Hester, Bears, returned five kickoffs for a franchise-record 249 yards including a 76-yarder and an 80-yarder in Chicago’s 31-30 win over Minnesota.
Mario Williams, Bills, set a team record with 4½ sacks in Buffalo’s 24-23 win over Carolina.
Osi Umenyiora, Falcons, returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown in Atlanta’s 31-24 win over St. Louis.
Brian Robison, Vikings, returned a fumble 61 yards for a score in Minnesota’s 31-30 loss to Chicago.
Tim Jennings, Bears, had a 44-yard interception return for a touchdown to help Chicago top Minnesota 31-30.
Injuries
Houston’s Andre Johnson was being evaluated for a concussion after being shaken up in the fourth quarter of the Texans’ 30-24 overtime win.
Oakland strong safety Tyvon Branch and Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew left the Raiders’ 19-9 victory over the Jaguars with ankle injuries. Raiders coach Dennis Allen said after the game the injury looks to be “significant.” Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said Jones-Drew sustained a sprain and X-rays were negative. He will be evaluated Monday.
Atlanta running back Steven Jackson left the game against St. Louis his former team with a first-quarter thigh injury.
Green Bay running back Eddie Lacy left the Packers’ home opener with a concussion after what appeared to be a helmet-to-helmet hit by Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather.
Quote of the Day
“For me, it’s a strange feeling. It’s not quite as enjoyable as if you beat somebody else,” Denver’s Peyton Manning said after beating brother Eli Manning in the Broncos’ 41-23 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Associated Press