Date: September 9, 2024, 8:00 AM GMT
Executive summary: The NFL season is off to an exciting start! Week 1 saw a number of thrilling games, including a comeback win by the Buffalo Bills, a dominant performance by the Dallas Cowboys, and a first career win for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Tom Brady made his much-anticipated debut as an NFL broadcaster, while Dak Prescott signed a record-breaking contract with the Cowboys. The new dynamic kickoff rule is also generating plenty of discussion, with mixed results in its early implementation.
Week 1 Recap
Cowboys earn ‘A’ for blowout win, Bengals and Browns both receive ‘F’ for ugly losses
CBS Sports graded the Cowboys an ‘A’ for their dominant performance against the Browns, while the Bengals and Browns both received an ‘F’ for their lackluster performances.
CBS Sports (4 hours ago)
‘NFL Week 1: Biggest questions, takeaways for every game’
ESPN provides a detailed recap of Week 1, highlighting key questions and takeaways from each game.
ESPN (4 hours ago)
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 1
The Ringer analyzes the biggest winners and losers from the first week of the NFL season, highlighting the standout performances of Dak Prescott, Joe Burrow, and Tom Brady.
The Ringer (46 minutes ago)
NFL Highlights 2024: Live Tracking Top Plays, Box Scores from Week 1 Sunday Results
Bleacher Report provides a comprehensive overview of Week 1, with highlights of the top plays, box scores, and analysis of the Sunday games.
Bleacher Report (7 hours ago)
NFL round-up: Josh Allen leads Buffalo Bills in comeback win as Caleb Williams secures first NFL victory
Sky Sports covers the key highlights of Week 1, including the Buffalo Bills’ comeback win and Caleb Williams’s first career victory with the Chicago Bears.
Sky Sports (8 hours ago)
Player News
Prescott, Cowboys reach NFL-record $240M deal
Dak Prescott has signed a record-breaking contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.
ESPN (17 hours ago)
Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott becomes highest-paid player in NFL history
CNN reports on Dak Prescott’s new contract with the Cowboys, highlighting the significance of the record-breaking deal.
CNN (14 hours ago)
Cowboys extend Dak Prescott, make him highest-paid player in NFL history
The Dallas News provides detailed coverage of Dak Prescott’s new contract with the Cowboys, emphasizing the impact of the deal on the team’s future.
Dallas News (11 hours ago)
Broadcasting Debut
Tom Brady played it safe but showed upside in $375 million Fox NFL debut
The New York Post offers an analysis of Tom Brady’s first game as an NFL broadcaster, noting his cautious approach and potential for growth in the role.
New York Post (7 hours ago)
Tom Brady’s clunky NFL broadcast debut was to be expected despite the unrealistic hype
Yahoo Sports provides a critical assessment of Tom Brady’s broadcasting debut, acknowledging its expected clunkiness despite the hype surrounding his arrival.
Yahoo Sports (3 hours ago)
Tom Brady, in his NFL broadcast debut, was a man learning the job in real time – The Athletic
The New York Times examines Tom Brady’s broadcasting debut, highlighting his learning curve and the challenges of transitioning from player to analyst.
The New York Times (7 hours ago)
Tom Brady’s makes NFL announcer debut in booth, here’s how he opened the broadcast
The Patriot Ledger provides a detailed report on Tom Brady’s broadcasting debut, including his opening remarks and initial observations.
The Patriot Ledger (7 hours ago)
Rule Changes
New NFL kickoff rules: What to know about the new dynamic kickoff, why changes were made
The Tennessean explains the new dynamic kickoff rule, outlining its intended purpose and early implementation.
The Tennessean (16 hours ago)
Other News
NFL insider strongly blasts Tom Brady for his new role as broadcaster
Bolavip reports on criticism of Tom Brady’s broadcasting debut, highlighting the strong negative opinions expressed by an NFL insider.
Bolavip (11 hours ago)
Bears’ defense & special teams help Caleb Williams secure first career win over Titans | NFL Highlights
FOX Sports provides highlights of the Chicago Bears’ victory over the Tennessee Titans, showcasing Caleb Williams’s performance and the contributions of the Bears’ defense and special teams.
FOX Sports (12 hours ago)
‘NFL Week 1 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team’
Sports Illustrated provides a comprehensive recap of Week 1, analyzing the performance of each team and offering predictions for the upcoming weeks.
Sports Illustrated (12 hours ago)
‘NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Sunday”s games’
PFF offers a detailed analysis of Week 1 for fantasy football players, highlighting key takeaways and player performances to consider for fantasy success in 2024.
PFF (11 hours ago)
‘NFL Power Rankings Week 2: Eagles Soar, Bills Impress, Browns Plummet’
Pro Football Network presents its updated power rankings for Week 2, highlighting the rise of the Eagles, the impressive performance of the Bills, and the decline of the Browns.
Pro Football Network (4 hours ago)
‘NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Sunday”s games’
PFF offers a detailed analysis of Week 1 for fantasy football players, highlighting key takeaways and player performances to consider for fantasy success in 2024.
PFF (11 hours ago)
‘NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Sunday”s games’
PFF offers a detailed analysis of Week 1 for fantasy football players, highlighting key takeaways and player performances to consider for fantasy success in 2024.
PFF (11 hours ago)
