Arrested, handcuffed, released…and dominant
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Tyreek Hill is “handcuffed” by teammate Jaylen Waddle.
The first week of the NFL schedule was eventful for Tyreek Hill. The Miami Dolphins receiver was pulled over for a traffic violation near Hard Rock Stadium. In a tense scene, officers handcuffed him as he lay on the ground. But he was later released, allowing him to play in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The event did not rattle Hill, who was not handcuffed by the Jaguars. The receiver contributed to the victory for his team with 130 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown reception for his first touchdown of the season. Mike McDaniel’s team won 20-17 thanks to a 52-yard field goal by Jason Sanders at the end of the game. Hill’s arrest has not finished causing talk. Miami-Dade County Police Department officials said they will review body camera footage before providing more information to the public.
Surprise in Cincinnati
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Jacoby Brissett and Rhamondre Stevenson
Raise your hand if you predicted a New England Patriots victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Patriots gave their new head coach, Jerod Mayo, a nice gift by winning 16-10. Destined for a miserable season according to many experts, the Patriots took advantage of Rhamondre Stevenson’s rushing performance, who generated 120 yards and a major. At quarterback, Jacoby Brissett delivered a lackluster performance with 121 passing yards. Patience is required among Pats fans, who have high hopes for quarterback Drake Maye, selected third overall in the last draft. The organization has no intention of sending him into action prematurely. On the Bengals side, Ja’Marr Chase was in uniform, he who is in the middle of delicate negotiations for a contract extension. The complicity with Joe Burrow was not enough. Chase, 62 yards, and Burrow, 164 yards passing, couldn’t carry a destitute offense.
A day full of emotions
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Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott’s day began with a $240 million contract extension, with $231 million guaranteed. He became the highest-paid player in the NFL, with an average annual salary of $60 million. Already pumped up, Prescott and the Cowboys went to the poor Cleveland Browns led by Deshaun Watson. The Browns were no match for a Texas defense that managed six sacks, two interceptions and a touchdown. Back to Prescott, who celebrated his new contract and his team’s victory with a touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks and 179 yards passing. After a season with the New England Patriots, Ezekiel Elliott celebrated his return to the Cowboys uniform with a visit to the end zone. As for Brandon Aubrey, he kicked no fewer than four field goals, including a 57-yarder on his first attempt.
Do you want some touches?
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Josh Allen
Josh Allen made a lot of people happy on the NFL’s first Sunday of the season with four touchdowns: two passing and half carrying the ball into the end zone himself. He set the tone in the seconds before halftime as the Buffalo Bills trailed the Arizona Cardinals 17-3. Then Sean McDermott’s men carried the momentum into the second half to win 34-28. It’s Allen’s fourth career game with at least two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. He’s the only one besides Steve Young to do it that often. It’s also his 10th.e career game with at least one double rushing goal, tied with Cam Newton. Only Jalen Hurts has done better, achieving the feat 12 times.