WATCH: Kraft gives Mayo game ball after win over Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the Jerod Mayo era. The first-year head coach led New England to an unexpected 16-10 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. His players celebrated accordingly, showering him with Gatorade …

Getty Images Tyreek Hill suited up and starred for the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, hours after he was detained by police outside Hard Rock Stadium for an alleged traffic violation. The star wide receiver told reporters after Miami’s game that he has “no idea” why he was handcuffed, while one of the officers involved has been “placed on administrative duties” …

Aug 30, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans release red balloons after a score during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Nebraska football is still riding high after Saturday’s 28-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. They appeared in the US LBM Coaches Poll at No. 24. …

Getty Images History was made in Week 1 of the NFL season, as the Buffalo Bills took advantage of a new rule that was passed this offseason in regards to kickoffs. As a result of the new kickoff rule, teams can have 12 men on the field on one specific occasion.  During a kickoff, the ball can fall of the …

Ja’Marr Chase was not happy on Sunday afternoon. Not only did the Cincinnati Bengals fall in a stunning 16-10 upset loss to the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium — which eliminated more than 43% of users from Yahoo Sports survivor pools almost immediately — but Chase was significantly limited in the loss. Chase was targeted just six times in …

Auburn linebacker Austin Keys (6) and Auburn Jack Linebacker Keldric Faulk (15) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers Auburn football lost momentum with the US LBM Coaches Poll following Saturday’s loss to California. The Tigers were part of the “receiving …

USATSI Tyreek Hill starred for the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but only after he was handcuffed on the ground outside of Hard Rock Stadium following an alleged traffic violation. It turns out teammate Calais Campbell was also handcuffed during the pre-game incident, with the veteran defensive lineman telling NFL Media after Sunday’s game that police “felt a certain kind of …

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers felt good about their kicking game entering the 2024 season. Chris Boswell showed why when he drilled six field goals in Sunday’s season-opening 18-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons. New punter Cameron Johnston was another big reason why, but he sustained an injury on Sunday that coach Mike Tomlin described afterward as “significant.”  “My heart …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As Texas football opened its second drive Saturday at Michigan, tight end Gunnar Helm caught a deflected ball and gained 22 yards. Five plays later, he burst open over the middle of the field and hauled in a 21-yard touchdown pass to give the Longhorns a 7-0 lead. By themselves, Helm’s two catches and 43 yards …

The 105th NFL season is now in full swing, and we’ve got you covered. FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game and what they mean for each team going forward.  Check back throughout the day for updates. Bears 24, Titans 17 Titans: The biggest question coming into this season was if Will Levis is the …

How big of an upset was Patriots’ win vs. Bengals? This stat explains originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots heard all offseason about how bad they would be during the 2024 NFL season, and more recently they were told their chances of going into Cincinnati and beating the Bengals in Week 1 were slim to none. …

The Carolina Panthers’ first drive of the 2024 season looked a lot like their 2023 season. On the first pass attempt of his sophomore campaign, former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young threw an interception. Young’s pass intended for wide receiver Diontae Johnson was intercepted by Saints safety Will Harris, who brought the ball 7 yards to the Carolina 40-yard …

Free Press writer Jared Ramsey looks back at Michigan football’s 31-12 loss to Texas and looks ahead to next week’s matchup against Arkansas State. Next up for Michigan: Arkansas State Matchup: No. 9 Michigan (1-1) vs. Arkansas State (1-0). Kickoff: Noon Saturday; Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. TV/radio: Big Ten Network; WXYT-FM (97.1). Line: TBD. Know the foe Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) warms up …

The New England Patriots entered Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals as underdogs. In fact, they aren’t favored to win a single game this season. However, after a stunning victory behind new head coach Jerod Mayo, perhaps bettors should reconsider how they view New England going forward.  Mayo has yet to prove himself at the head-coaching position, but got a …

Getty Images Tyreek Hill had an eventful morning on the way to Hard Rock Stadium, yet the Miami Dolphins wide receiver didn’t let being detained by police for a traffic violation affect his game. Trailing 17-7, Hill caught an 80-yard touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa during the third quarter of the Dolphins’ Week 1 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the …