Fourteen games are on the NFL slate for Sunday and Monday after a wild Thursday night season opener in which the Kansas City Chiefs upset the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots 42-27.
While Week 1's contests look exciting—highlighted by two matchups between 2016 playoff teams, the return of running back Marshawn Lynch and the debut of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer—off-field news has dominated the headlines coming into this weekend.
Here's a look at the biggest storylines leading into Week 1, as well as the most notable Sunday highlights.
Houston Texans Host Home Opener After Hurricane Harvey
An emotional game is taking place on Sunday as the Houston Texans are hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars following the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which caused 70 deaths and up to $180 billion in damages.