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Keys to success for the Miami Dolphins’ offense in Week 1

Here are the biggest pregame storylines entering the Week 1 matchup between the Colts and Seahawks.

Key details, players and matchups to know for this weekend.

Cam Newton has been subjected to lots of undue scorn over the years, but calling yourself a “distraction” is chum in the water for people who feast on such things.

La’el Collins has been suspended the next five games without pay for violation of the league’s policy on substances of abuse.

While most of the football world was tuning in to watch the Cowboys play the Bucs, the Falcons unveiled their new Ring of Honor display.

NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund projects player stats for Week 1. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

A Wisconsin Badger is now the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL:

The Lombardi Trophy isn’t won or lost on opening night, but at this point nobody should be surprised if Brady is playing for yet another one at the end of the season.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley is in strong position to play in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.

We asked four Free Press sports writers for their win-loss picks for the Detroit Lions, as well as who’ll be playing in Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles

The Hilltoppers will play the Black Knights on the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Should Mayfield and Jackson get big contract extensions? Given all the recent high-profile mistakes in evaluating young quarterbacks, it doesn’t hurt to wait.

Tom Brady and the Bucs opened defense of Super Bowl crown with a 31-29 win against the Cowboys that had good fortune with some championship grit.

It’ll be easy for Cowboys fans to complain about officiating or the kicking woes in the opening loss, but they’d be overshadowing a huge statement made by Dak Prescott.

The 2021 NFL season is officially underway after a showdown between the Bucs and Cowboys in Tampa. Tom Brady spoiled Dak Prescott’s impressive comeback as the reigning Super Bowl champions scored the final points in a game that came down to the wire. Meanwhile, TJ Watt is reportedly signing a massive contract extension keeping him in Pittsburgh and the Ravens reportedly lost Marcus Peters and Gus Edwards to season-ending knee injuries.

The Lombardi Trophy isn’t won or lost on opening night, but at this point nobody should be surprised if Tom Brady is playing for yet another one at the end of the season.

Fans say Tom Brady has changed the culture in Tampa Bay, turning the Buccaneers into the hottest ticket in town.

It was only the NFL’s first of 272 regular-season games, but the Buccaneers’ thrilling win over the Cowboys had important stakes for multiple parties.

Lauren Carpenter reviews the first regular-season game of the 2021 season on Thursday night with the Cowboys facing off against the Super Bowl champs. (Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports)

The Browns-Chiefs tilt on Sunday in Week 1 could set the tone in the AFC for two potential contenders. Which team will pull off the win?

Tom Brady and the Bucs opened defense of Super Bowl crown with a 31-29 win against the Cowboys that had good fortune with some championship grit.

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers opened their title defense on the right foot, even if it took a last-minute rally to beat the Cowboys.

As we have seen so many times before, Tom Brady delivered another game-winning drive for his offense.

Down by 1 with under two minutes left, the Bucs needed a composed drive to get them into at least field goal position. Luckily for them, their QB is Tom Brady.

The NFL season kicks off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beginning their Super Bowl title defense by hosting the Dallas Cowboys. Follow along!

Injury? What injury? Dak Prescott hasn’t played since Oct. 11 of last season when he dislocated and fractured his right ankle. He missed a month of training camp and the entire preseason with a strained shoulder. Yet, he has looked as good as ever thus far. The Cowboys quarterback is 10-of-13 for 124 yards and [more]

For USC fans still bemoaning the offense’s lackluster debut last week, one reason for optimism that things might open up a bit more for the Trojans on Saturday is the return of sophomore wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr.

Tom Brady hit Chris Godwin with a 6-yard TD pass to open the scoring in the 2021 NFL season.

A lot has changed since Tom Brady and the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl. Here are 10 things to keep an eye on as the season kicks off Thursday night.