Start of the 100th NFL season: Patriots overwhelm Pittsburgh

The team from Foxborough defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-3 on Sunday, with the 42-year-old Brady shining with three touchdown passes and throwing for a total of 341 yards. Mark Nzeocha, the only active German in the new season, actively helped his San Francisco 49ers' opening win.

The Californians won 31:17 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, linebacker Nzeocha shone with a punt block and an interception: After just 90 seconds, he blocked Buccaneers punter Bradley Pinion's shot and enabled his team to win the ball near the opposing end zone. Shortly before the end of the first half, Nzeocha also intercepted a pass from Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston.

Receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, planned as an important player for the Green Bay Packers, was seriously injured during preparation and will be out for the entire season. The Packers had already won the opening game against the Chicago Bears (10:3) on Thursday.

On the long road to the Super Bowl on February 2nd in Miami, the Patriots and Brady were in strong early form. Phillip Dorsett caught two of his touchdown passes, Josh Gordon received one, and Stephen Gostkowski also scored four field goals. “Our defense was strong and allowed us a lot,” said Brady, “from this position we shone in the passing game.”

The Patriots proved their exceptional class without star newcomer Antonio Brown. The superstar had a falling out with his former club, the Oakland Raiders, and provoked his expulsion. Wide receiver Brown can officially be re-signed on Monday. The fact that the champions are striking has been known since the weekend. “We have to use his speed,” said Brady: “He’s a great player and we’re very happy to get him.”

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Start of the 100th NFL season: Patriots overwhelm Pittsburgh

Star quarterback Tom Brady appropriately started the 100th season of the US football league NFL with Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.

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