NFL Week 1 live updates: 49ers visit Steelers, Battle of Ohio commences in Cleveland

The first Sunday of the 2023 NFL season is here. The newly minted highest-paid player in league history, Joe Burrow, leads the Cincinnati Bengals against the Cleveland Browns. Rookie QB Bryce Young takes the field for the Carolina Panthers against the Atlanta Falcons. And Odell Beckham Jr. makes his debut with Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans.

Looking for Week 1 picks? We've got you covered. And a complete NFL Week 1 TV schedule? Yep, that’s right here. 

USA TODAY Sports will bring you the latest updates, scores, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the day. Follow along. 

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Here are the kickoff times and TV info for all of Sunday’s NFL action. 

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• Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. (FOX) 
• Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. (CBS) 
• Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns , 1 p.m. (CBS) 
• Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. (FOX) 
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. (CBS) 
• Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. (CBS) 
• San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. (FOX) 
• Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m. (FOX) 
• Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears, 4:25 p.m. (FOX) 
• Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. (CBS) 
• Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. (CBS) 
• Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots, 4:25 p.m. (CBS) 
• Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. (FOX) 
• Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) 

Colts score: Anthony Richardson nets first career rushing touchdown

No Jonathan Taylor, no problem.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson scored his first NFL touchdown on a designed run inside the red zone.

Richardson, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, scored from 2 yards out to tie his debut with the Jaguars at 7-7 in the second quarter. — Safid Deen

Panthers' Bryce Young's NFL debut off to a rough start

Bryce Young, the No. 1 pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft, was picked off by Falcons safety Jessie Bates just before the end of the first quarter in their game in Atlanta. He has started 4-for-7 for 35 yards.

Welcome to the NFL, rookie. — Safid Deen

Jaguars score: Calvin Ridley catches first TD since 2021

Trevor Lawrence found Calvin Ridley for their first touchdown connection with a 9-yard pass in the first quarter of the Jaguars game against the Colts. The score, with Brandon McManus’ extra point, puts Jacksonville up 7-0

Ridley had four receptions for 41 yards on the drive, Jacksonville’s second of the day.

This is the wide receiver’s first touchdown in nearly two years after he served a yearlong suspension last season for gambling. He only played five games in the 2021 season for the Atlanta Falcons while dealing with injury. — Victoria Hernandez

Falcons score: Bijan Robinson scores first career touchdown

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson scored his first NFL touchdown in impressive fashion to give his team an early 7-0 lead in the second quarter on the Carolina Panthers.

Robinson side-stepped a defender and made his way into the end zone, following Bryce Young’s first career interception.

Robinson, the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NFL draft and an early pick in many fantasy drafts, already making his presence felt in the NFL. — Safid Deen

Texans' CJ Stroud's favorite receiver?

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, completed his first pass as a professional … to himself. Stroud had to avoid Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen, who was in his face on a blitz up the middle. When Queen deflected the pass in the air, Stroud was able to catch it and get back to the line of scrimmage for no gain. 

During his three-year career at Ohio State, Stroud completed 575 passes, but never one to himself. — Steve Gardnder

49ers score: Brock Purdy tosses first Sunday touchdown of 2023 season

We have our first Sunday touchdown of the season.

The 49ers drove 54 yards on seven plays on their first possession of the season, a drive that concluded with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to Brandon Aiyuk.

Purdy, who is coming off a UCL injury suffered during the NFC championship game, was 3 for 3 for 25 yards on the drive. — Casey Moore

Ravens pay tribute to Ryan Mallett and Alex Collins

The Baltimore Ravens started their season with heavy hearts, and a moment of silence for former quarterback Ryan Mallett and running back Alex Collins.

Mallett died following a drowning incident in late June. Collins died in a motor accident in August. — Safid Deen

NFL picks Week 1

The NFL is back, its 104th season set to kick off, and USA TODAY Sports’ resident NFL experts have made their Week 1 picks. Check them out here. 

NFL Week 1 odds

The top NFL betting apps list the Philadelphia Eagles as one of the best bets for NFL Week 1 as a road favorite over the New England Patriots. Coming off a Super Bowl appearance, the Eagles are favored by 4 points over the Patriots, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. However, the Pats may get an emotional lift as they honor former quarterback Tom Brady before the game.

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There is also significant interest surrounding the game between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert are among those with the best NFL MVP betting odds in 2023. Both teams also boast some of the best early Super Bowl betting odds 

Other action includes the Cincinnati Bengals — one of the most popular NFL futures bets to reach another Super Bowl this season — taking on the Cleveland Browns in the Battle of Ohio. 

Interested in wagering on other games? Our guide to the best NFL betting odds, picks and spreads is a useful resource to peruse the Thursday Night Football odds, Sunday Night Football odds and/or Monday Night Football odds. 

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Week 1 fantasy football rankings 

It's a new season and everyone is on equal footing in the battle for a fantasy football championship. The first step toward that goal is getting off to a strong start. That's where we come in, providing you with updated rankings at each position right up until kickoff on Sunday. So let's do this! 

Fantasy football rankings for Week 1 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions. Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. — Steve Gardner

Eagles inactives: Rashaad Penny healthy scratch

The Rashaad Penny era is getting off to a rocky start in Philadelphia as the running back will be inactive for the season opener at the New England Patriots, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

That puts Kenneth Gainwell and D'Andre Swift in line to split carries in the Eagles' opener.

Penny, a five-year veteran with a career 5.7-yard rushing average, signed with the Eagles as a free agent in the offseason.

49ers stars Nick Bosa, George Kittle active

Two of the San Francisco 49ers’ biggest stars are active for the season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Nick Bosa, who became the highest-paid defender in the NFL this week, will play despite missing all of training camp negotiating his new deal. NFL Network reports Bosa will have his snap count monitored in this game.

Tight end George Kittle is also active, despite a groin injury that has bothered him this week. ― Safid Deen

Ravens injuries: TE Mark Andrews inactive vs. Texans

The new-look Baltimore Ravens will not have an important piece offensively for the season opener.

Tight end Mark Andrews is inactive for Week 1 due to a quad injury. NFL Network reported the news late Saturday night.

Lamar Jackson will be forced to depend on new star receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers.

And it’s likely backup tight end Isaiah Likely, who had 36 catches for 373 yards and three touchdowns last season, will fill in for Andrews’ absence during their opener against the Texans. ― Safid Deen

Broncos injuries: WR Jerry Jeudy likely out for Sean Payton's debut

The Denver Broncos could be without a key piece offensively in coach Sean Payton’s first game.

Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, is not expected to play today against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN.

Jeudy first suffered the injury Aug. 24, and was listed as questionable on the Broncos’ injury report this week.

Quarterback Russell Wilson will rely on receivers Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims in the opener.

It’s been a tough camp for Broncos receivers: Tim Patrick suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during the first week of camp, while second-year receiver Jalen Virgil suffered a knee injury during a preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers. ― Safid Deen

NFC South trotting out new starting quarterbacks

A new quarterback era begins in the NFC South this 2023 season.

Bryce Young, the 2023 NFL draft No. 1 pick, makes his debut with the Carolina Panthers against the Atlanta Falcons. On the other sideline, the Falcons will go with Desmond Ridder, a 2022 third-round pick who beat out former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke for the job.

The New Orleans Saints turn to Derek Carr, who will be making his first start after nine years with the Raiders franchise, against the Tennessee Titans.

And Baker Mayfield begins his second stint in the division, starting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Minnesota. Mayfield started last season with the Panthers, Marcus Mariota was the Falcons starter, Jameis Winston was the Saints starter, and Tom Brady started for the Buccaneers. ― Safid Deen

NFL broadcast teams: Meet all the announcers for 2023 season 

The NFL is back, and with that, so are the announcing teams that will be the soundtrack of the games. 

Keeping track of who is behind the microphone for which game on what network can be difficult to keep track of. We’re here to help and break down the main broadcast players for the 2023 NFL season inside the booth. — Chris Bumbaca

Who is the highest-paid NFL player? 

The NFL's top 15 players in average annual salary are all quarterbacks, according to OverTheCap.com. As Joe Burrow proved in his new deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, teams place a huge priority on having a top-flight QB under center. Burrow's five-year, $275 million contract extension made him the league's highest paid player at a staggering average annual value of $55 million. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league after signing a five-year, $170 million extension. 

Here’s the complete list of the league’s highest-paid players.

Who are the highest paid NFL players at each position? 

We have a complete list at every position: 

• Quarterbacks 
• Running back 
• Receivers 
• Tight ends 
• Offensive tackles 
• Offensive guards 
• Centers 
• Edge rushers 
• Interior defensive linemen 
• Linebackers 
• Cornerbacks 
• Safeties 
• Kickers 
• Punters

How much does the average NFL ticket cost? 

The average price of a 2023 NFL ticket is $377, according to TicketSmarter data. It’s a major jump from last season, when the average price was $235. Leading the NFL in ticket costs is the Las Vegas Raiders, which has an average cost of $582 per ticket. Behind the Raiders are the Super Bowl 57 contestants: the Kansas City Chiefs at $578 and Philadelphia Eagles at $559. Here are the five highest ticket averages:  

• Las Vegas Raiders: $582 
• Kansas City Chiefs: $578 
• Philadelphia Eagles: $559 
• Dallas Cowboys: $545 
• New England Patriots: $534 

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Atlanta Falcons have the cheapest average price at $225. They are followed by the Houston Texans ($236) and Arizona Cardinals ($250). Here are the lowest five ticket averages: 

• Atlanta Falcons: $225 
• Houston Texans: $236 
• Arizona Cardinals: $250 
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $263 
• Tennessee Titans: $265 

— Jordan Mendoza