A Lions-Chiefs matchup was considered a potential Super Bowl preview when the schedule came out.
Jaxson Dart shined in his NFL starting debut, leading the New York Giants to a 21-18 victory over the previously undefeated Los Angeles Chargers.
On his third team in his fifth season, Trey Lance played like a No. 3 overall pick.
The Detroit Lions fell way short last season, going one-and-done in the playoffs after having the best regular season in franchise history.
Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado and Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts are repeat first-team selections on The Associated Press All-America team.
Drake Maye threw four of his five touchdown passes in the first half in his first collegiate start and North Carolina beat undermanned Florida A&M 56-24 to open the season.