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NFL Week 1: Here are the plays and moments everybody will be talking about

The first Sunday of the NFL season is now in the books.

As usual, the games included controversial moments, incredible plays, bloopers, and poor defensive backs getting run over.

Below we take a look at the big plays and moments that everybody will be talking about.

The Houston Texans played their first game in Houston since Hurricane Harvey, and J.J. Watt, who has helped raise over $30 million for relief efforts, had an emotional entrance.

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The Tennessee Titans tried an onside kick to start the season, and it failed.

The Browns' season got off to an even worse start, as they fell behind 7-0 in the first 2 1/2 minutes when their offense went three-and-out and then had a punt blocked.

Carson Wentz's first touchdown of the season was incredible, as he eluded two potential sacks and eventually hit Nelson Agholor.

The Steelers are wearing a patch in honor of Dan Rooney, who died earlier this year.

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In lieu of protesting the national anthem, Browns players ran onto the field along with military and police personnel and stood arm-in-arm with them. Several players participated in a video message pleading for social justice and equality.

Michael Bennett sat during the anthem before the Seahawks game.

The New York Jets made a nice play early against Buffalo Bills and then messed it up when they tackled their own player.

Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills had green hair.

It didn't take long for the Houston Texans to bench starting quarterback Tom Savage. The team turned to rookie Deshaun Watson to start the second half, and the crowd cheered.

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A couple of NFL teams had trouble filling their stadiums on opening weekend, including the 49ers, as this image early in the third quarter shows.

And here is a shot of the crowd at the Rams game during the opening kickoff.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper had only two catches, but he made them count, gaining 128 yards, including an 85-yard touchdown. He also slammed two defenders into the ground along the way.

Adoree' Jackson showed off his hurdling abilities on a kick return against the Raiders.

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Members of the Nashville Predators were on hand to cheer on the Titans, and they brought catfish.

Kenny Golladay went full extension to catch this touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford.

The Cowboys' Taco Charlton had a fighting taco on his cleats for "Sunday Night Football."

When the Oakland Raiders were trying to run out the clock in their win, Marshawn Lynch went full Beast Mode and ran over the 300-pound Jurrell Casey.

The most controversial play of the day came when Kirk Cousins fumbled and the Eagles returned it for a game-clinching touchdown. Many, including players on both teams, thought the call should have been overturned on replay, but it was upheld.

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Jordan Howard dropped a potential winning touchdown pass in the closing seconds of the Chicago Bears' loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

No suspension yet for Ezekiel Elliott, so he and his abs were dressed and played against the Giants on Sunday night.

On the other hand, Odell Beckham Jr. tried to give his injured left ankle a go in warmups but ultimately did not play.

We are still trying to figure out how Cole Beasley caught this pass with his back.

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