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 Tight Ends Tight ends we think will perform better or worse than their expected statistical range due to favorable or unfavorable matchups. Sports Illustrated · Sep 16
Conor Orr’s Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: High-Flying Bears Surge Into Upper Echelon After one week, Chicago is must-see TV. Plus, the Chargers put up a dud and the Giants turn heads with an impressive prime-time win. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
Caleb Williams MVP? Bears QB Leaps in Kalshi Market Kalshi's NFL MVP market updated Caleb Williams price following Week 1. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
2026 Top Week 1 NFL Performances by Players from West Stephen Vilardo summarizes the highlights of some standout alumni veterans and rookies in last week's NFL games. SuperWest Sports · Sep 15
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. Sports Illustrated · 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 The Guardian - US · Sep 14
Albert Breer’s Week 1 NFL Takeaways: Jesse Minter’s Team Looked Like the Ravens Plus, the way the Bills won was crucial, good early signs for the Bengals’ defense, Ben Johnsons’s wizardry and more. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
Week 1 Lessons: Bears Might Be Better Than Last Year Chicago recorded 552 yards and 59 points in its opener. Plus, the Chargers are not worth the hype, and the Bills’ offense is better with Joe Brady as head coach. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
C.J. Stroud’s Familiar Result Spoils the Best Parts of His Game Against the Bills The Texans QB was the reason Houston even had a chance to beat Buffalo, but do his turnovers continue to discount his progress? Sports Illustrated · Sep 13
Todd Monken Defends Deshaun Watson After Rough Loss vs. Jaguars Monken, however, wouldn’t guarantee that Watson will start in Week 2. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13
The Good, Bad and Ugly in NFL Week 1: Josh Allen Delivers for Joe Brady Buffalo’s QB passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two others. Plus, Baltimore rolls Indianapolis in Jesse Minter’s debut, and Minnesota goes on a 24–0 run to beat Green Bay. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13
Cowboys vs. Giants: Three Bold Predictions for Sunday Night’s NFC East Battle John Harbaugh will make his New York coaching debut in prime time against the Cowboys. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13
Baker Mayfield Career Timeline: How He Went From Browns No. 1 Pick to Buccaneers Franchise QB After being cast off from Cleveland, Baker Mayfield has become the Buccaneers franchise quarterback. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
Sports Illustrated · Sep 11 New NFL MVP Favorite Emerges on Kalshi Market Ahead of Week 1 Kalshi now favors Joe Burrow to win the NFL MVP in the latest price update.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 11 Five Numbers Behind Josh Allen’s Woes Against the Texans Josh Allen has struggled against the Texans. Will he fare better in Week 1?
Sports Illustrated · Sep 9 Ranking All 16 NFL Week 1 Games From Worst to Best The NFL’s Week 1 slate includes its first-ever game in Australia, five intradivision matchups and plenty of old faces in new places.
The Guardian - US · Sep 9 NFL 2026 season predictions: which teams can bring down the Rams juggernaut? The new season kicks off on Wednesday night. Our writers have their say on the MVP, rookies to watch and the disasters waiting to happen
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Conor Orr’s Preseason NFL Power Rankings: The Defending Champs Are No. 2 The Seahawks are being overshadowed by a rival in their own division. Plus, Conor’s actual Super Bowl pick clocks in at No. 3.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 NFL Coaches, GMs and Execs Vote on the Best QB at the End of 2026 In Albert Breer’s latest poll, Patrick Mahomes’s grip on being the top signal-caller in the game is over.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Week 1 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Team Defenses and Kickers T.J. Watt and the Steelers' defense has a favorable matchup at home vs. the Falcons in Week 1.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Week 1 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Quarterbacks Is Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes safe to start in Week 1 vs. the Broncos in his return from a major knee injury?
Sports Illustrated · Sep 7 10 Streaks On the Line During the 2026 NFL Season Several players and teams have active streaks going into 2026. Can they keep them alive?
Sports Illustrated · Sep 7 Week 1 Fantasy Football Quarterback Player Rankings Bills quarterback Josh Allen is No. 1 on our top-32 list.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 7 NFL MVP Kalshi Prediction Market For Every Player Ahead of Week 1 Take a look at Kalshi's NFL MVP market ahead of Week 1. Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson are among the favorites.