Tag: New England Patriots

Brandon Aiyuk held out from training camp while working to land a new deal with the 49ers. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)Peyton ...

NFL Week 1 takeaways: Cowboys’ talent overwhelms, Harbaugh’s formula works, Caleb Williams shaky

Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games.The ...

Jabrill Peppers of New England Patriots is hit by Joe Burrow of Cincinnati Bengals

NFL players wear rugby-style scrum caps for first time

Several NFL players wore helmets with extra padding, called ‘Guardian Caps’, in games for the first time on Sunday in ...

<span><a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/new-england/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:New England Patriots;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">New England Patriots</a> safety <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/30138/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Jabrill Peppers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Jabrill Peppers</a> celebrates his team’s win over the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/cincinnati/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Cincinnati Bengals;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. </span><span>Photograph: Katie Stratman/USA Today Sports</span>

The post-Belichick Patriots may not be the dumpster fire we expected

The post-Bill Belichick era for the New England Patriots is off to a sunny start. The Patriots went on the ...

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand entering MNF vs. Jets

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand entering MNF vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt's here, it has ...

Making sense of NFL’s new kickoff rule and what it means for next season

The NFL’s 29-3 approval Tuesday of new kickoff rules creates one of the league’s most radical changes ever, with the ...

Bill Belichick gives candid assessment of Drake Maye after preseason

Bill Belichick gives candid assessment of Drake Maye after preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonNew England Patriots rookie quarterback ...

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) calls a play against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

2024 NFL Week 1: How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders game today

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Washington Commanders during their NFL season opener this Sunday afternoon. (Kim Klement Neitzel-USA ...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: Tyron Billy-Johnson #13 of the Dallas Cowboys gestures after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

2024 NFL season: How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns game today

Tyron Billy-Johnson #13 and the Dallas Cowboys play their season opener against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)The ...

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

2024 NFL Week 1: How to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons game today

Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Atlanta Falcons during week 1 of the NFL season, here's how ...

NFL Week 1 roundtable: Patriots starting QB, Dak Prescott’s contract and Aaron Rodgers returns

September 7, 2024

Between a cleat being one size too big and the league’s newest international excursion, Week 1 in the NFL is ...

To start or sit a rookie QB? That’s the question coaches, analysts keep debating

September 7, 2024

During March’s league meetings, reporters huddled around Sean Payton, one of football’s quarterback philosopher kings.Between questions lobbed in his direction ...

A Lions-Chiefs Super Bowl? Mahomes reclaiming MVP? The Athletic staff’s NFL predictions for 2024

September 5, 2024

The 2024 season is here. The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs get things started tonight, followed by a Friday ...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 24: Tanner McKee #16 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Vikings defeated the Eagles 26-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles game in Brazil

September 5, 2024

Tanner McKee #16 and the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in Brazil this Friday. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)The ...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick announces he is leaving the team during a press conference at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on January 11, 2024. Belichick, the NFL mastermind who has guided the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles as head coach, is parting ways with the team after 24 seasons. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Bill Belichick joins Instagram, and Tom Brady is among his first follows

September 4, 2024

Bill Belichick, Instagram user. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)No, we are not ...

JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 10: Tight End Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs on the field from the tunnel prior to a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Chiefs 26 to 13. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

How to watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs 2024 NFL season kickoff game

September 4, 2024

Tight End Travis Kelce #87 and the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2024 NFL regular season this Thursday with a ...

NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Who can challenge the Chiefs for the throne?

September 4, 2024

The NFL season is mere days away, and the Power Rankings are here to check in on the vibes of ...

The Athletic’s NFL QB stock report, Week 1: It’s Patrick Mahomes, then everyone else

September 3, 2024

Quarterbacks have never been more valuable in the NFL, and that’s now true on multiple fronts.Not only do teams need ...

Every NFL team’s biggest concern as 2024 season begins: O-line play, health, rookie QB

September 3, 2024