Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Cleveland Browns 14

The Buccaneers rallied from 11 points down to win their season-opener...Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman turned in a gutty performance on Sunday...The Buccaneers still have issues with their running game and pass rush.

Three turnovers and costly penalties helped evaporate a 14-3 Browns' lead on Sunday...Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme took the blame for a key interception that spurred the Bucs' comeback...Browns head coach Eric Mangini stood by his quarterback.

Miami Dolphins 15, Buffalo Bills 10

Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby led a stingy defensive effort...Wide receiver Brandon Marshall was targeted 13 times on Sunday...Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne had an uneven performance.

The Bills' offensive woes showed few signs of improvement...Bills first-round running back C.J. Spiller was contained in his NFL debut...Bills head coach Chan Gailey took the blame for the loss.

New England Patriots 38, Cincinnati Bengals 24

New England's offense and defense built a three-touchdown lead by halftime...Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss was candid about his contract situation after the game...Young cornerbacks Devin McCourty and Darius Butler were up to the task.

The Bengals were shredded in all three phrases of the game...Bengals wide receivers Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens declined to say why they left the sidelines before the end of the first half...Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer was surprised and disappointed in his team's tentative performance.

Houston Texans 34, Indianapolis Colts 24

Running back Arian Foster had a record-setting day in the Texans' impressive shellacking of the Colts...Texans defensive end Conner Barwin will miss the season with a fractured ankle...The Texans got some hits son Peyton Manning.

Indianapolis' front seven, offensive line, dropped passes and penalties contributed to the loss...Colts safety Bob Sanders left the game with an elbow injury...Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star does not think it's time to panic.

Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Denver Broncos 17

In front of a sell-out crowd, the Jaguars started fast and fought back after the Broncos tied the game...Jaguars defensive end Aaron Kampman was moved around as the pass-rush showed improvement...Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox struggled and landed on the bench.

The little things are why the Broncos will start the season 0-1...The Broncos run defense was gashed for 134 yards on Sunday...Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels' use of Tim Tebow stymied the offense's momentum.

Pittsburgh Steelers 15, Atlanta Falcons 9 (OT)

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall sprinted 50 yards on a "22 double" to score the winning touchdown in overtime...Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward finally got a win over his hometown team...Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon had an uneven performance.

The Falcons defense kept the Steelers out of the end zone for 60 minutes, but couldn't in overtime...Falcons wide receiver Roddy White put on a show, catching a career-high 13 passes for 111 yards...first-round linebacker Sean Weatherspoon wasn't as nervous as he thought he'd be in his NFL debut.

Tennessee Titans 38, Oakland Raiders 13

A total team effort lead to the Titans' blowout of the Raiders...Titans safety Michael Griffin appears to be back to his Pro Bowl form from 2008...Titans linebacker Will Witherspoon honored his late mother and earned a game ball from Jeff Fisher.

The Raiders were flat on both sides of the ball and lost their eighth straight season-opener...Raiders running back Darren McFadden was a bright spot...Quarterback Jason Campbell was unimpressive in his Raiders' debut, writes Cam Inman.

NY Giants 31, Carolina Panthers 18

Giants second-year wide receiver Hakeem Nicks was "The Man" on Sunday...Giants head coach Tom Coughlin wasn't pleased with how they ended the game...The Giants defense pressured the quarterback and created several turnovers.

The start of the Matt Moore Era in Carolina was a turnover-filled affair...The Panthers offensive struggled to communicate on Sunday...Several position groups earned an "F" on Darin Gantt's report card.

Chicago Bears 19, Detroit Lions 14

A fluky rule helped the Bears get to 1-0...Bears running back Matt Forte had 201 total yards and a pair of touchdowns...The Bears offensive line raised questions about their run-blocking.

The Lions just can't catch a break, writes John Niyo...Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will likely miss a couple of weeks with a shoulder injury...Lions head coach Jim Schwartz expressed confidence in back-up quarterback Shaun Hill.

Arizona Cardinals 17, St. Louis Rams 13

A shaky Cardinals team escaped St. Louis with a win...Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson had a ragged Cardinals debut on Sunday...Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was clearly less than 100%.

Failing to capitalize on opportunities led to a familiar result...Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is why fans are optimistic for the future....Rams safety O.J. Atogwe forced the 20th fumble of his career.

Green Bay Packers 27, Philadelphia Eagles 2

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was disappointed in his performance...Several Packers got banged up on Sunday, including running back Ryan Grant, who injured his ankle...Packers linebacker Clay Matthews came up big on Sunday.

In addition to the loss, the Eagles lost two players for the season to injuries, and two for the game, perhaps longer, to concussions...Eagles linebacker Stewart Bradley and quarterback Kevin Kolb were allowed to return to the field after suffering concussions...The Eagles defense struggled without Bradley.

Seattle Seahawks 31, San Francisco 49ers 6

Seattle's "D" helped Pete Carroll begin his Seahawks career with a "W"...Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck brushed off an early INT to lead the 'Hawks to a win...Seattle's secondary played a lead role in the win.

49ers head coach Mike Singletary thanked the Seahawks for the blowout loss...Poor play-calling slowed the 49ers offense...49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree had a forgettable season-opener.

Washington Redskins 13, Dallas Cowboys 7

Thanks to Brian Orakpo, LaRon Landry, and DeAngelo Hall, the Michael Shanahan Era in Washington starts with a win...The Redskins offense has plenty of work to do...Redskins first-round offensive tackle Trent Williams played well in his NFL debut.

A dumb decision at the end of the first half doomed the 'Boys...Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin showed that he's worth the money...Cowboys right tackle Alex Barron declined to discuss his holding penalty that erased a game-winning touchdown.

NFL News and Notes

The New York Jets' quest for a Super Bowl begins tonight.

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron acknowledged using "Hard Knocks" to help scout the Jets.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers is the key to the team's success, writes Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Thomas Jones is no stranger to hard work.

Acquiring Vincent Jackson would give the Minnesota Vikings a Sidney Rice-sized target, writes Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune.

New Orleans Saints left tackle Jermon Bushrod is drawing praise for how he handled Jared Allen in the season-opener.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals practice squad guard Tom Pestock (26), Bills safety Jon Corto (26), Broncos defensive lineman Ronald Fields (29), Colts defensive end Keyunta Dawson (25), Eagles defensive end Darryl Tapp (26), 49ers cornerback Reggie Smith (24), Buccaneers practice squad offensive lineman Derek Hardman (24), free agent tight end Eric Butler (26), wide receiver Quintin Hancock (23), guards Sergio Render (24) and John Wise (25), and retired quarterback Brad Johnson (42)