Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Wide Receivers Wideouts we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Conor Orr’s Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: Bengals Rise After Surprising 2–0 Start Cincinnati has two impressive wins despite not playing up to its potential yet. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s defense looks elite. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22
Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Wide Receivers Receivers we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups. Sports Illustrated · Sep 16
SI:AM | Looking Back at College Football’s First Replay Controversy The Western Michigan-Michigan ruckus recalls a notorious 1940 game between Cornell and Dartmouth—let us explain. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Patriots vs. Seahawks: Three Bold Predictions for Wednesday’s Season-Opening Super Bowl LX Rematch New England and Seattle will kickoff the 2026 regular season at Lumen Field on Wednesday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
The Baker Mayfield Extension Has Destroyed the Middle-Class NFL QB Contract The Buccaneers signing Mayfield to a $165 million deal will likely have ramifications that alter the economics of the NFL. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Albert Breer’s Notes: Why Both Sides Won With Christian Gonzalez’s Contract The deal is done now after a contentious negotiation. Plus, why the Falcons are starting Tua, the situation with Patrick Mahomes’s left tackle and more. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Week 1 NFL Injury Tracker: TreVeyon Henderson Out vs. Seahawks Tracking every major injury during Week 1 of the NFL season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Inside the Rams’ Unique Plan to Make a 15,000-Mile Trip to Australia Feel As Normal As Possible Scraping cleats before takeoff, shipping food months ahead and an unfamiliar airline are some of the logistical challenges before the trip. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
How the Pro Football Hall of Fame Changed Its Voting System After Bill Belichick Snub Explaining the Hall of Fame’s new voting procedures after Bill Belichick was denied entry on first ballot. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
Who Is Jaylen Reed? Everything You Need to Know About the New England Patriots Acquisition The New England Patriots have traded Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick, adding a young, versatile defensive back while easing a crowded receiver room. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
Albert Breer Empties His Steelers Notebook From Training Camp Aaron Rodgers has surprised the coaching staff working with the young quarterbacks. Plus, depth could be an issue offensively, while the defense has plenty of experience. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Christian Gonzalez’s Contract Saga Is Heating Up, Plus 6 Other Things You May Have Missed in the NFL This Weekend Devon Witherspoon’s extension with the Seahawks and the 2026 rookie class's preseason debut highlighted a busy few days in the NFL. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Paydays, Substations and Aaron Donald’s Return? 5 Things You May Have Missed at NFL Training Camps This Week A whip around the league to catch you up on all the latest from NFL training camps. Sports Illustrated · Aug 7
Sports Illustrated · Aug 4 Grading the NFL’s Latest Round of Massive Contract Extensions Zay Flowers, Bijan Robinson and Darnell Wright were all handed a bag on Tuesday.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 27 A.J. Brown Isn’t Worried About His Slow Start to Training Camp. The Patriots Shouldn’t Be Either. Through two practices and a walkthrough, the star wide receiver has caught just one pass from Drake Maye.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 27 Albert Breer’s Takeaways: With Fernando Mendoza Signed, the Raiders’ Positive Momentum Continues After a check-in on Las Vegas, quick thoughts on rookie contracts, Kyle Shanahan, John Harbaugh and our first training camp casualty.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 24 NFL Camp Updates: Patrick Mahomes Is Back & The Latest on Patriots' Contract Situations News and notes from four teams as NFL training camps begin.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 24 Albert Breer’s Mailbag: Final Burning Questions Before NFL Training Camps Begin The Saints and Patriots could dish out new contracts. Plus, diving into the futures of Brandon Aiyuk, Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22 Twelve NFL Contract Situations to Monitor Heading Into Training Camp Could any contract negotiations turn ugly before the 2026 season begins?
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20 Albert Breer’s Biggest Storylines to Track as NFL Training Camps Get Underway From Aaron Donald’s status to Patrick Mahomes’s mobility to the next round of contract extensions, a preview of the buzz we’re expecting to hear.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Eight Possible First-Time NFL Pro Bowlers in 2026, Including Two Quarterbacks The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, an underrated defensive back and even a kicker all crack Conor Orr’s list.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 Ranking the 10 Best Cornerbacks in the NFL From emerging young stars to tried-and-true shutdown veterans, here are the league's 10 best cornerbacks ahead of the 2026 season.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 Ranking the NFL’s Five Best Cornerback Duos for 2026 While the group is difficult to judge, two teams clearly stand above the rest, separated only by a Super Bowl championship.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 Albert Breer’s Quick-Hitters: How Jeffery Simmons’s Deal Affects Younger DTs The defensive tackle market has been slow to grow, but this will help. Plus, Joe Burrow pushing teammates, a MetLife Stadium drought and more.