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…
NY Giants news: Giants home underdog, veteran DL added
Good morning, New York Giants fans! Here are the stories you need to know as the Giants get ready to kick off the season at home against the Dallas Cowboys. Will John Harbaugh’s ‘…
NFL fines Cam Taylor-Britt and four other players for preseason Week 3 infractions
The NFL fines players for illegal hits during the preseason, but for the third and final week of the preseason, those fines were fairly limited.
Prisco's NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Jaguars, Cowboys deserve attention; Rams' super team too good to be true
Pete Prisco shares his first Power Rankings of the 2026 NFL season, and he's ready for the critics to unleash their fury
49ers News: G’day, Nick Bosa and George Kittle
Nick Bosa will play against Rams in opener, defensive coordinator says (paywall)“Nick Bosa is really easy,” Morris said. “You watch this guy do it over a span, a long time in his …
Fake wide receivers to undercover stings: did the 49ers have the wildest NFL preseason of all time?
A large part of San Francisco’s summer was a literal car crash. On the positive side, they have so far avoided their usual list of crushing injuriesThe Los Angeles Rams and San Fr…
Seahawks pick different captains for each game, including Sam Darnold for Week 1
When the Seahawks open the season on Wednesday night against the Patriots, quarterback Sam Darnold will be one of their captains.