First NFL game day: Record earner Burrow takes a big hit

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Horror Sunday for Joe Burrow (26). The quarterback, who signed a record $275 million contract this week and became the highest-paid player in the league, is having a pitch-black day.

His Cincinnati Bengals lost 3:24 to the Cleveland Browns in the first game of the season. Burrow showed a poor performance, throwing for only 82 yards. Less than ever before in his career.

Fifteen minutes before the end, the 26-year-old was even put on the bench because the deficit was already too big. So payday is followed by the worst game of the career. A glimmer of hope: Burrow suffered a calf injury during preseason training that has not yet recovered 100 percent.

Spectacle and gossip

The first NFL Sunday of the season also has a lot to offer. In Los Angeles, the Chargers and the Miami Dolphins are showing real offensive fireworks. The Dolphins ultimately win the spectacle in 36:34, with the duo of Tua Tagovailoa (quarterback) and Tyreek Hill (wide receiver) particularly shining.

In the first night game of the season, only one team made an offensive impression. The Dallas Cowboys show no weakness against their rival New York Giants and win 40-0.

Farewell to a legend

Things get more emotional in Boston. During the New England Patriots’ home game against last year’s finalists, the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback legend Tom Brady is said goodbye at halftime. The 46-year-old played for the Patriots for 20 years, winning six Super Bowls during that time. This year he announced his retirement.

The Patriots even have a special arrangement for Brady. The quarterback will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame next year. Normally this is only possible four years after the end of your career. There is nothing to celebrate on the field for the Patriots – they lose to the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:25 PM. (bjl)

Source : Blick