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The NFL brought in its 89th season with a special, free pregame event, "NFL Opening Kickoff 2008 Presented by EA Sports." Usher, Keith Urban and Natasha Bedingfield performed at the Kickoff concert event from New York City's Columbus Circle.



Portions of the pregame broadcast were aired live on NFL Network, were streamed on NFL.com and were available via NFL Mobile Live only from Sprint.

Can't-Miss Plays of Week 1
Looking for a one-stop-shop for all of Week 1's greatest moments? You've found it right here! Watch these must-see highlights from Kickoff Weekend.
Week 1 video highlights
Get inside the games and take a look back at all the big plays, critical moments and dramatic endings from Week 1 with our exclusive game highlights.
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The WR formerly known as Chad Johnson has changed his last name to Chad Ocho Cinco. So why hasn't his uniform been updated? Find out that and more from Week 1.

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Carucci: Brady injury shifts AFC power Wyche: Improvisational Favre lifts Jets George: Hard knocks for Browns
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Prepare for Week 1


» NFL Replay Real-Time debuts on Sept. 8 and airs Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

» Team Cam debuted on Sept. 2 and airs Tuesday through Friday at 4 p.m. ET

» Live Wire debuts on Sept. 11 at 9 p.m. ET

» Starting 11 debuts on Sept. 11 at 9:30 p.m.



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Best of 2008: Week 1