Re-Ranking the NFL’s 32 Backup Quarterbacks of 2026 Plenty has changed since the start of the season, with several starters sustaining injuries, so Gilberto Manzano updated his list from June. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
SI’s 2027 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 Includes Seven QBs in the First Round Slow starts have preseason playoff contenders like the Texans, Buccaneers and Chargers in the top 10 of the current draft order. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Quarterbacks QBs we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Team Defenses & Kickers Defenses and kickers we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Why the Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels Injuries Could Completely Upend the NFL Two teams we didn’t expect may now enter the race for a top-five pick, which could force tough decisions and affect the whole league. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22
Packers' Jayden Reed Reportedly Has Back Injury, Not Neck, After Being Carted Off and Hospitalized Overnight Jayden Reed reportedly has a back injury after a night of hospital observation. Why spinal precautions are routine even when players can move. Medical Daily · Sep 22
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 3 Fantasy Waiver Wire: Target Denzel Boston, Jonah Coleman The Browns receiver and Broncos running back, respectively, are worthy of pickup consideration. Sports Illustrated · Sep 21
Top photos from Week 2 of the NFL season Sunday’s NFL slate includes the Packers facing the Jets, the Commanders taking on the Cowboys and the Colts playing the Chiefs at night. The Giants visit the Rams on Monday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Independent UK · Sep 21
Bears’ QB Depth Chart: What’s Chicago’s Outlook If Caleb Williams Misses Time? Caleb Williams sustained a hamstring injury on Sunday. Here’s a look at the Bears’ QB depth chart behind him. Sports Illustrated · Sep 20
NFL Week 2 Good, Bad and Ugly: Bryce Young Is Finally Playing Like a No. 1 Pick Carolina’s QB has played lights out in the first two games of the season. Plus, Chicago awaits Caleb Williams’s fate after a noncontact injury, and the Bengals knocked off the Texans. Sports Illustrated · Sep 20
Week 2 Fantasy Sleepers: Aaron Jones Sr., Stefon Diggs should be in lineups The Vikings running back and Commanders receiver make for good starts this week. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
NFL Week 2 Schedule 2026: Ranking All 16 Games From Worst to Best Week 2 includes three games between 1–0 teams, five intradivision bouts and a marquee matchup at Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
The Biggest Question for Every NFL Game In Week 2 What should teams be worried about heading into their second game of the season? Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
Sports Illustrated · Sep 17 NFL Week 2 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Broncos Vulnerable to Be Upset at Home by Jaguars Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, including the Bills’ new stadium opening and the Rams’ return from Australia.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Quarterbacks QBs we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Running Backs Backs we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Team Defenses & Kickers Defenses and kickers we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 15 Albert Breer’s Notes: Kenneth Walker III’s Signing Could Be a Bargain The Chiefs gave the reigning Super Bowl MVP an average of $14.35 million per year. Plus, a timetable on Sam Darnold’s injury and more.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 14 The Best Postgame Quotes From NFL Week 1: Kamari Lassiter Takes the Blame What coaches and players around the league had to say after an eventful first Sunday of the season.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 14 SI:AM | Five Quick Thoughts on Week 1 The first NFL Sunday of the season was a good one for fans in New York, and predictably grim for those in Cleveland.
The Guardian - US · Sep 14 The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season The Bills quarterback produced his usual thrills: a galloping touchdown run, a near game-ending mistake and a brilliant throw. Buffalo fans better hold on
Sports Illustrated · Sep 14 Week 2 Fantasy Waiver Wire: Target 49ers' Kaelon Black, Saints' Devaughn Vele The San Francisco running back and New Orleans receiver will be two of a handful of hot pickups going into Week 2.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 11 Joe Andruzzi 25 Years After 9/11: ‘Sports At That Time Helped Heal Everybody’s Wounds’ The former three-time Super Bowl champion for the Patriots and brother of three New York City firefighters reflects on that fateful day.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 Matt Verderame’s Notes: Five On-Field Storylines That Are Key in Week 1 Frank Reich’s influence, Matthew Golden’s time to shine and Deshaun Watson’s final chance are among the top storylines.