Seahawks announce captains for Week 1 vs. Patriots
Continuing the tradition established in his opening season, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald won’t be naming season-long captains, opting for a week-to-week approach. Th…
Chicago Bears Rivalries Logo Glow-Up was the Star of the Reveal
Have you seen the Chicago Bears’ new “Rivalries” uniforms put out by Nike? My first reaction was that they finally found a good pairing for that orange helmet they came out with a…
Week 1 NFL odds, lines, best bets, predictions: Computer model backs Eagles and Jaguars
SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 1 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today
PFT's Week 1 2026 NFL power rankings
The defending champs still cling to the top spot, barely.
Which trends will continue or change for the 49ers in 2026?
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to kick off the NFL season Thursday night in Australia against their NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. The teams split meetings last sea…
The 'League ERA champs since 2003' quiz
How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?
Seahawks News: What is the likelihood the Seahawks repeat as champions?
Our Seattle Seahawks ended up being a low-key/high-key dominant champion last season on their way to a convincing victory in the Super Bowl and their second Lombardi Trophy. This …
The quiet shift reshaping the Cowboys
The Cowboys may have quietly changed what they’re looking for in a football player. Not necessarily bigger. Not necessarily faster. Not necessarily more talented. Just more seriou…
2026 NFL season primer: Rule changes, notable games and more things to know entering Week 1
Familiarize yourself with all the offseason changes ahead of kickoff
Brian Schottenheimer: We have "great confidence" in T.J. Bass replacing Tyler Smith
The Cowboys showed how much they valued T.J.
2026 NFL predictions: Detroit Lions defensive MVP
While the Detroit Lions’ offense is filled with proven talent, the defensive side of the ball has a few more questions than answers. That said, there is still some top-end talent.…
Darius Slayton cut is a gamble the NY Giants might regret
John Harbaugh is running a meritocracy, and Darius Slayton’s play this summer did not warrant him being ahead of any other wide receiver on the New York Giants’ roster. That is th…
Predicting the race for the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft: Dolphins, Jets among five contenders
Securing the No. 1 pick requires enduring a miserable season, but the reward could be a franchise-changing quarterback from the 2027 draft class
C.J. Stroud: Pressure is a privilege
The Texans have gone to the playoffs in each of quarterback C.J.
2026 NFL coach hot seat tiers: Zac Taylor, Dan Quinn among those feeling the heat
Ahead of the season, we assess where every coach lands on the hot seat scale
Broncos vs. Chiefs betting odds for Week 1
We are back for a branch new NFL season and the Denver Broncos have quite the national spotlight on them right out of the gates with a road game on Monday Night Football against t…
2026 NFL Season Award Predictions: Coach of the Year
Some of the Windy City Gridiron staff made their picks for several 2026 individual season awards, and we’ll cap the predictions off by picking Super Bowl LXI. We’ve been running t…
Detroit Lions open 2026 as big favorites over New Orleans Saints in Week 1
The Detroit Lions will open their 2026 regular season against the New Orleans Saints, hoping to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season. The Lions will get the advantage of hosti…
NFL Power Rankings: Week 1
The hardest part about doing NFL power rankings for Week 1 is that no one really has any freaking clue where these teams should be. We’re just projecting based on last season’s pe…
Cowboys news: All eyes on T.J. Bass stepping in for Tyler Smith at LG
The Dallas Cowboys are going to be without all-world left guard Tyler Smith for at least the first four weeks of the season, something head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced on…
Discussion: Who will be the first Detroit Lion to record a sack in 2026?
Nothing gets the home crowd hyped up quite like a quarterback sack. With the Detroit Lions hosting the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the 2026 season, Ford Field will be eager to…
JC Latham gives opponents a warning about what the Titans' offensive line won't allow
Titans offensive tackle JC Latham wants opposing teams to know they're not going to get away with any cheap shots on quarterback Cam Ward.
Horse Tracks: Payton expects Mahomes, Chiefs to be full strength on MNF
Good morning, Broncos Country! We are FINALLY kicking off Week 1 of the 2026 season and Broncos against Chiefs on Monday Night Football could not be a better way to do it. And wha…
Chicago Bears News: All Bears but Rome Odunze practiced Monday
We don’t know Rome Odunze’s statis for the Chicago Bears stands this weekend as they travel east to take on the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but otherwise this is as healthy as th…