With Sunday marking the beginning of the regular season for the bulk of the NFL, here’s everything you need to know to get set for the new year.
Author: Nate Davis, USA TODAY
Winners, losers of Buccaneers’ season-opening victory vs. Cowboys: Bad night for Ezekiel Elliott, other RBs
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.
Steelers OLB T.J. Watt to earn highest annual salary of any defensive player in NFL history
All-Pro Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt will get more than $28 million per season over life of four-year deal.
USA TODAY Sports’ Week 1 NFL picks: Browns-Chiefs highlights schedule for opening weekend of 2021
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?
NFL 2021: Super Bowl 56, playoffs, MVP and other awards predictions from USA TODAY Sports experts
Our panel of experts covering the league share their picks for the playoffs, individual awards and the Lombardi Trophy as the season kickoff nears.
NFL power rankings: Which teams look like Super Bowl contenders entering Week 1?
The Buccaneers return their starting lineup in their Super Bowl defense, but several playoff teams will be looking to take the defending champs down.
Opinion: Washington’s decision to ride with Ryan Fitzpatrick among NFL offseason’s biggest potential mistakes
Even though the NFL’s regular season has yet to begin, several teams’ decisions in free agency and the draft are growing more questionable by the day.
Opinion: Jaguars can’t afford many more rookie mistakes from Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer has made a series of missteps before coaching even his first game for the Jaguars, leaving many wondering how his NFL transition will go.
Where could Cam Newton land after being released by Patriots? 9 NFL teams that make sense
Cam Newton went from starter to discarded in New England after being released by the Patriots. Where could the former NFL MVP land next?
NFL preseason Week 2 winners, losers: Hard hits for Justin Fields, Ja’Marr Chase
Justin Fields’ second go-around in the NFL preseason wasn’t as smooth as his first, but several other rookies had standout performances.