Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

For all the talk about the relationship between Bucs QB Tom Brady and Patriots coach Bill Belichick, the optics between them was all about humility.

The NFL’s most anticipated regular-season game didn’t feature many fireworks, but Brady triumphed in his victory against his old Patriots teammates.

It’s still early in the NFL season, but this year’s crop of rookie QBs, including Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, has had a brutal initiation period.

The Rams earned plenty of attention for their win over the defending champion Buccaneers. But there’s still plenty of work to be done.

Rob Gronkowski left the Buccaneers’ game against the Rams in third quarter Sunday after taking a big hit from linebacker Terrell Lewis.

Falling to 0-2 would be a serious blow to Super Bowl visions for would-be contenders like the Ravens, Cowboys, Bills and Titans.

The Las Vegas Raiders played their first game before fans at their new home, Allegiant Stadium, and provided a wild finish worthy of marquee billing

In their first real game before a live audience at their new Las Vegas stadium, the Raiders brought down the house with a stunning overtime 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.

Duke Slater was the longest-tenured Black player in the era before an effective color ban was enforced. His Hall of Fame induction was long overdue.