The Bills open Highmark Stadium with a 41-31 win over the Lions, driven by another big performance from Josh Allen. Buffalo scores through the air and on the ground, keeps control of a high-scoring game, and starts the new regular-season chapter at its home venue with an emphatic offensive showing.

Buffalo’s victory is tempered by a shoulder injury to wide receiver D.J. Moore, who leaves in the second quarter against Detroit and does not return. His exit creates an immediate concern for the Bills as they come out of a marquee opener, with attention turning to the severity of the injury and his availability going forward.

Kylian Mbappé ends his long partnership with Nike and signs a boot deal with Swiss sportswear brand On. The move breaks a relationship that stretches back to the start of his career and gives On one of the biggest names in global football as it pushes further into the elite performance market.

England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face criminal charges after police close an alleged assault investigation in Derby city centre. The decision ends the case without further action, removing an off-field legal cloud over the player as the matter is concluded by investigators.