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Title: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 06, 2026, 05:37:37 PM
Welcome back to the gridiron!  With the preseason kicking off tonight in Canton, Ohio, this will be your one-stop for all the news and notes from the shield.  Have fun!
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 06, 2026, 08:08:41 PM
It is finally showtime!  The NFL is back as the preseason kicks off with the Panthers playing the Cardinals.  Updates to come.

The Panthers beat the Cardinals, 33-30.  (What a thriller tonight in Canton!)
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 09, 2026, 03:25:50 PM
Since the site has been having problems the last couple of days, I’m trying to play catch-up.  If you have the time watch the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony from yesterday as Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri took their rightful place in Canton, Ohio.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 09, 2026, 03:28:21 PM
Despite his belief he should be disqualified from Hall of Fame contention, I think he should be in no matter what.  Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson said this will likely be his final season in the NFL.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 10, 2026, 03:27:12 PM
I wonder who on your favorite team will get the honors.  The NFL is going to allow head coaches to designate a member of the sideline staff to throw the red challenge flag.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 11, 2026, 07:40:17 PM
Honestly, I would hate to see him go.  CBS Sports president David Berson said there’s “no timetable” on Tony Romo’s future as an analyst after Romo’s arrest.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 12, 2026, 04:18:28 PM
I will not voice my opinion, just share the news.  Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya won the GOP Senate primary in Minnesota.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 13, 2026, 02:14:54 AM
This divorce is going to be messy.  Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU, informing the school it can no longer use his name, image and likeness.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 13, 2026, 06:11:01 PM
All this over a number?  LSU cornerback DJ Pickett said he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 13, 2026, 07:10:40 PM
This is going to be a fun night for the preseason.  The Packers are playing the Steelers right now.  The Cardinals will play the Raiders tonight at 8 p.m.  The Titans will play the 49ers tonight at 9 p.m.  Updates to come.

The Steelers beat the Packers, 28-9.
The Cardinals beat the Raiders, 27-14.
The Titans beat the 49ers, 19-13.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 14, 2026, 03:52:19 PM
I am honestly surprised he took that job in the first place.  According to Front Office Sports, ESPN analyst Troy Aikman will face some restrictions ahead of “Monday Night Football” broadcasts due to his role as a Dolphins consultant.  Updates to come.

The Dolphins lost to the Commanders, 20-7.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 14, 2026, 05:30:42 PM
Will somebody clean up the union?  Ex-NFLPA attorney Heather McPhee settled a federal lawsuit with the union over alleged retaliation.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 14, 2026, 10:43:08 PM
This should be an exciting night.  The preseason continues tonight with the Buccaneers playing the Jets and the Broncos playing the Falcons.  Updates to come.

The Buccaneers beat the Jets, 24-16.
The Broncos beat the Falcons, 27-7.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 15, 2026, 08:30:47 PM
It's another exciting day for football.  The NFL preseason is continuing with games worth watching.  The Vikings are playing the Giants and the Broncos are playing the Bears right now.  The Cowboys will play the Seahawks tonight at 8 p.m.  Updates to come.

The Vikings beat the Giants, 13-10.
The Bears beat the Browns, 34-10.
The Jaguars beat the Saints, 24-20.
The Rams beat the Chiefs, 20-12.
The Ravens beat the Eagles, 24-7.
The Cowboys beat the Seahawks, 17-7.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 17, 2026, 11:51:22 PM
Perhaps this will be the last stop before Canton.  According to multiple sources, six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million with the Colts.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 18, 2026, 04:31:19 PM
If I had to guess which city gets the honors, it might be Toronto with a team at Rogers Centre.  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said there is “no doubt” the NFL will have a team based outside the United States that could potentially host the Super Bowl.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 18, 2026, 11:09:33 PM
Getting a little testy, huh?  The Saints and Cowboys erupted into chaos as multiple fights occurred at their joint practice.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 19, 2026, 01:46:13 PM
Honestly, I cannot fault him for feeling this way.  Louis Riddick called Tuesday’s training camp fight between the Cowboys and Saints “some of the dumbest, most idiotic B.S.”
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 20, 2026, 07:39:40 PM
Here we go again.  A massive brawl erupted at a joint practice between the Giants and Dolphins.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 20, 2026, 08:19:43 PM
Nothing like a little football to get ready for the weekend.  Week 2 of the preseason has begun with the Raiders playing the Texans.  The 49ers will play the Chargers at 10 p.m.  Updates to come.

The Raiders beat the Texans, 22-20.
The 49ers beat the Chargers, 41-17.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 21, 2026, 05:18:22 PM
I wanted to ask everyone who their pick to win the Super Bowl is?  I feel like this could be a toss-up this season.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 21, 2026, 07:42:12 PM
The weekend is heating up.  We have three more preseason games tonight.  The Jets are playing the Steelers right now.  The Panthers will play the Jaguars tonight at 7:30 p.m.  The Packers will play the Broncos tonight at 9 p.m.  Updates to come.

The Jets beat the Steelers, 17-0.
The Panthers beat the Jaguars, 34-17.
The Packers beat the Broncos, 33-13.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: Money on August 21, 2026, 08:00:49 PM
In answer to the question I would pick KC not for any one reason but I'd like to stay consistent am I right I have no idea but we shall see how it all plays out over the next few months
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 22, 2026, 03:37:26 AM
A long suspension feels inevitable.  The NFL is reviewing Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman’s June arrest in a domestic case.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 22, 2026, 03:45:43 PM
Another day of football is upon us.  There is a plethora of preseason games to watch today.  The Bills are playing the Browns and the Ravens are playing the Vikings right now.  The Chiefs will play the Buccaneers tonight at 7:30 p.m.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  I hate this for him.  The Bills’ Ed Oliver is mourning the death of his 2-year-old son.

The Ravens beat the Vikings, 13-3.
The Bills beat the Browns, 31-7.
The Rams beat the Saints, 34-0.
The Giants beat the Dolphins, 26-3.
The Patriots beat the Eagles, 24-21.
The Buccaneers beat the Chiefs, 16-15.
The Cowboys beat the Cardinals, 34-13.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 23, 2026, 07:11:09 PM
This is history in the making.  The Browns are waiving tight end Dae’Quon Wright and, if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place for 2026 to play for LSU.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 23, 2026, 07:13:54 PM
This is the rebuild that never ends.  Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice early today after suffering an apparent knee injury.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 24, 2026, 04:44:34 PM
Huh, maybe he is one of us.  49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution before pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 24, 2026, 07:04:30 PM
Here is the ultimate question for everyone.  Who is your top pick for your fantasy league?
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 25, 2026, 05:55:04 PM
I find this story depressing yet realistic.  According to a study published by The BMJ, at least 25 percent of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 26, 2026, 03:50:30 AM
I’ve got one more question for everyone here.  Which regular season game looks the most appealing to you?  For me, it has to be Patriots vs. Seahawks on Sept. 9.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 26, 2026, 03:45:49 PM
Interesting to see where the league may expand to.  Jeremy Fowler polled execs from around the league as to which international cities could add an NFL team and the most popular answers were London, Mexico City, Toronto and Berlin.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 26, 2026, 03:48:19 PM
Honestly, I like this because we need to see some regulation.  According to Adam Schefter, the NFL is going to inform teams that players who return to college will be prohibited from signing with an NFL team this season.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 26, 2026, 05:05:44 PM
You need to watch yourself on the field more than before.  The NFL will focus discipline on on-field rules violations that are most likely to result in injuries to players.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 26, 2026, 07:28:58 PM
This should do a lot of good for the game.  The NFL and NFLPA announced the Behavioral Health Network for mental health assistance will launch today.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 26, 2026, 08:25:28 PM
Honestly, he needs to be disciplined.  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether 49ers owner and CEO Jed York will be punished for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 27, 2026, 03:29:23 PM
I’ve got another question.  Who do you think will be this year’s MVP?
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 27, 2026, 03:35:28 PM
We have to make some sense of this.  There’s a great article up from Kayln Kahler and Daniel Oyefusi about how the NFL-to-college “cluster” is reigning as lawsuits over NCAA eligibility is creating chaos for teams, schools and players alike.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 27, 2026, 07:19:21 PM
A little oversight is a great thing in this case.  The NFL inked betting deals with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics to collaborate on types of bets offered, responsible gambling initiatives and more.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 27, 2026, 07:23:00 PM
Time to get the weekend started.  NFL preseason finales are underway.  The Steelers are playing the Bills right now.  The 49ers will play the Raiders tonight at 8 p.m.  The Rams will play the Chargers tonight at 10 p.m.  Updates to come.

The Bills beat the Steelers, 28-27.
The 49ers beat the Raiders, 18-12.
The Rams beat the Chargers, 20-18.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 28, 2026, 07:40:52 PM
What a couple of scumbags!  Two men, one of whom posed as a 49ers player, were charged with defrauding over two dozen women out of about $1.3 million.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 28, 2026, 07:43:34 PM
Time to enjoy some NFL under the Friday night lights.  Preseason Week 3 is rolling on.  The Commanders are playing the Ravens right now.  The Saints will play the Cowboys and the Seahawks will play the Chiefs tonight at 8 p.m.  Updates to come.

The Ravens beat the Commanders, 41-3.
The Saints beat the Cowboys, 27-24.
The Seahawks tied the Chiefs, 9-9.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 30, 2026, 01:32:47 PM
This is not the best way to make a good impression with your new team.  Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early this morning on drunk driving charges.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 30, 2026, 03:03:20 PM
Yeah, his career as a starter was a disaster.  According to Ian Rapoport, the Titans are releasing quarterback Will Levis.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 30, 2026, 04:35:37 PM
He’s back!  The Rams signed defensive tackle Aaron Donald to a one-year, $20 million deal which could go up to $30 million with playoff incentives.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 30, 2026, 05:04:28 PM
Another franchise legend has come home.  According to Jordan Raanan, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will be on the Giants’ 53-man roster.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on August 31, 2026, 06:08:21 PM
ESPN put out its latest NFL power rankings and someone has bumped the Seahawks from No. 1.  The Bills, Ravens and Texans are raising.  The Broncos, 49ers and Bears are dropping.  Here’s the full rankings.

1.  Rams
2.  Seahawks
3.  Bills
4.  Broncos
5.  Eagles
6.  Patriots
7.  Packers
8.  Ravens
9.  49ers
10.  Texans
11.  Lions
12.  Bears
13.  Chiefs
14.  Chargers
15.  Cowboys
16.  Bengals
17.  Jaguars
18.  Buccaneers
19.  Colts
20.  Commanders
21.  Steelers
22.  Vikings
23.  Panthers
24.  Giants
25.  Saints
26.  Falcons
27.  Raiders
28.  Titans
29.  Jets
30.  Cardinals
31.  Browns
32.  Dolphins
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 06, 2026, 11:17:33 PM
ESPN put out their list of the 100 best players in the NFL this season.  Let's see what you all think of this list.

100.  Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold
99.  Falcons safety Jessie Bates
98.  Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr.
97.  Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
96.  Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
95.  Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater
94.  Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn
93.  Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith
92.  Lions linebacker Jack Campbell
91.  Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter
90.  Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright
89.  Bears tight end Colston Loveland
88.  Cowboys guard Tyler Smith
87.  Ravens linebacker Trey Hendrickson
86.  Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt
85.  Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger
84.  Packers safety Xavier McKinney
83.  Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins
82.  Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas
81.  Giants linebacker Brian Burns
80.  Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith
79.  Broncos defensive end Zach Allen
78.  Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown
77.  Lions quarterback Jared Goff
76.  Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum
75.  Saints wide receiver Chris Olave
74.  Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom
73.  49ers quarterback Brock Purdy
72.  Ravens running back Derrick Henry
71.  Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean
70.  Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward
69.  Browns defensive end Jared Verse
68.  Falcons wide receiver Drake London
67.  Jaguars defensive tackle Josh Hines-Allen
66.  Bills running back James Cook
65.  Steelers linebacker T. J. Watt
64.  Dolphins center Aaron Brewer
63.  Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
62.  Bears quarterback Caleb Williams
61.  Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels
60.  Dolphins running back De'Von Achane
59.  Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence
58.  Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter
57.  Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams
56.  Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto
55.  49ers defensive end Nick Bosa
54.  Colts guard Quenton Nelson
53.  Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz
52.  Packers quarterback Jordan Love
51.  Chargers safety Derwin James
50.  Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones
49.  Bears guard Joe Thuney
48.  Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata
47.  49ers tight end George Kittle
46.  Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens
45.  Browns wide receiver A. J. Brown
44.  Texans wide receiver Nico Collins
43.  Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner
42.  Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams
41.  Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie
40.  Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson
39.  Texans defensive tackle Danielle Hunter
38.  Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott
37.  Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles
36.  Colts running back Jonathan Taylor
35.  Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez
34.  Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell
33.  Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb
32.  Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert
31.  Chiefs center Creed Humphrey
30.  Patriots quarterback Drake Maye
29.  49ers running back Christian McCaffrey
28.  49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams
27.  Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs
26.  Cardinals tight end Trey McBride
25.  Raiders defensive tackle Maxx Crosby
24.  Raiders tight end Brock Bowers
23.  Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon
22.  Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
21.  Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.
20.  49ers linebacker Fred Warner
19.  Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons
18.  Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs
17.  Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton
16.  Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson
15.  Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.
14.  Falcons running back Bijan Robinson
13.  Packers defensive tackle Micah Parsons
12.  Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell
11.  Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba
10.  Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson
9.  Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford
8.  Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow
7.  Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II
6.  Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua
5.  Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes
4.  Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase
3.  Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson
2.  Bills quarterback Josh Allen
1.  Rams defensive end Myles Garrett
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 06, 2026, 11:50:14 PM
I hope this is the wake-up call he needed.  Tony Romo had his license suspended for six months after pleading no contest to driving while intoxicated.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 08, 2026, 06:34:36 AM
With the season a day away, does anyone have any hot takes for 2026?  Mine is that a head coach will lose his job before Week 7.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 08, 2026, 06:51:37 AM
Finding work in journalism now will be nigh impossible unless she goes independent.  An internal probe by The Athletic found the relationship between Dianna Russini and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel violated standards but did not create bias.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 08, 2026, 07:02:42 AM
Welcome to the big money, kid.  The Cardinals reached an agreement with standout wide receiver Michael Wilson on a three-year, $75 million extension with a maximum value of $78 million.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 08, 2026, 07:37:17 AM
I found a great story to read by Nick Wagoner covering the 49ers' complex trip to Melbourne, Australia, covering a big plane, customs issues and nearly 8,000 miles.  Well worth the read if you have the time.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 08, 2026, 08:02:35 AM
With the growth of the league reaching an all-time high, so is its responsibility.  The NFL is expanding the Inspire Change initiative internationally ahead of a season that features nine games outside the United States.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: Money on September 08, 2026, 03:40:25 PM
My hot take is I want KC to get another trophy after such a rough season last year we need a solid effort by everyone to come out on top again will it happen I don't know but I'm buckled in for the crazy ride to find out let's do this
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 09, 2026, 06:19:20 AM
Get your money!  According to Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million extension.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 09, 2026, 06:32:17 AM
If you like Peyton and Eli, get comfortable because there will be a lot of them in 2026.  Here's the ManningCast schedule.

Monday:  Broncos vs. Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo.
Sept. 21:  Giants vs. Rams in Inglewood, Calif.
Oct. 5:  Falcons vs. Saints in New Orleans
Oct. 12:  Bills vs. Rams in Inglewood, Calif.
Oct. 26:  Cowboys vs. Eagles in Philadelphia
Nov. 2:  Bears vs. Seahawks in Seattle
Nov. 16:  Chargers vs. Ravens in Baltimore
Nov. 23:  Bengals vs. Commanders in Landover, Md.
Dec. 7:  Cowboys vs. Seahawks in Seattle
Dec. 21:  Patriots vs. Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo.
Jan. 4, 2027:  Texans vs. Packers in Green Bay, Wis.
Feb. 14, 2027:  Super Bowl LXI in Inglewood, Calif.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 09, 2026, 06:56:52 AM
I have another question for everyone.  Who will be this year's biggest overachiever and underachiever?
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 09, 2026, 04:02:00 PM
It’s finally time!  The NFL season officially starts tonight.  We couldn’t have asked for a better first game as it will be a Super Bowl rematch.  Your Opening Night schedule:

New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks tonight at 8:20 p.m.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 09, 2026, 04:08:41 PM
As the season draws near, we need to look at the new rules.  Replay officials in New York have the power to eject players for a flagrant football or non-football act and can direct a penalty be enforced even if a flag wasn’t thrown on the field.  The minimum number of players on a receiving team on kickoffs who have their foot on the restraining line dropped from six to five.  Head coaches can designate one member of the sideline staff to throw a challenge flag.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 09, 2026, 04:12:19 PM
The players have arrived!  The Patriots and Seahawks are coming in their best threads as a Super Bowl rematch opens the season.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  This is not how you want to open a title defense.  The Seahawks’ Sam Darnold is questionable after limping off following a sack on the opening drive.  He was replaced by Drew Lock.

UPDATE 2:  Can you imagine a worse way to start the season?  Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold is out for the game with a hip injury.

UPDATE 3:  Now the star players are dropping like flies.  The Patriots’ A. J. Brown is questionable after limping off following an ankle injury during the first drive of the third quarter.

UPDATE 4:  What is going on with this game.  Patriots star Brown is out with an ankle injury as injuries overshadow the season opener against the Seahawks.

UPDATE 5:  What a game!  The Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba exploded for a 45-yard touchdown to draw even with the Patriots.

UPDATE 6:  This season started with the same result as last season’s finale.  The Patriots’ Drake Maye threw a devastating interception in the final seconds as the Seahawks began their title defense with a 13-10 win in the season opener.

UPDATE 7:  Football fans of Seattle, breathe easy.  Macdonald said the Seahawks got “great news back” on Darnold’s injury and do not believe the quarterback’s hip is fractured.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 09, 2026, 05:52:56 PM
Bill Barnwell put out his picks for who will make the postseason.

Division winners:  Buccaneers, Chiefs, Eagles, Lions, Patriots, Ravens, Seahawks, Texans
Wild cards:  Bills, Broncos, Cowboys, Giants, Rams, Steelers
Super Bowl pick:  Chiefs over Eagles, 27-24
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 10, 2026, 06:01:49 PM
It may not be great news, but it is far better than it could have been.  According to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss Week 2 against the Cardinals on Sept. 20 in Glendale, Ariz.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 10, 2026, 06:03:18 PM
Good, keep him there.  Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 10, 2026, 06:06:08 PM
I am glad to see he is the one being caged up.  Ex-NFL running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to five years in federal prison for operating a large-scale dogfighting ring.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 10, 2026, 11:07:17 PM
When you have high expectations for the season, this is the last thing you want.  According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Patriots wide receiver A. J. Brown is expected to be out at least four weeks due to a high ankle sprain.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 10, 2026, 11:10:00 PM
I can see why people may turn to the bottle in this league, especially when you are a top star.  The Rams’ Puka Nacua told Netflix that he was “kind of drowning myself” in alcohol as he dealt with off-the-field stresses.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  Throw some lamb on the barby next to the shrimp.  The 49ers’ Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in a 27-7 win to snap the Rams’ streak of 42 straight games scoring in double digits.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 11, 2026, 05:25:43 PM
With today marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks and not getting too political, I remember when the NFL came back and helped bring a sense of normalcy back to the world.  I cannot imagine how difficult it was for them to return to the field under those circumstances.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 13, 2026, 02:46:10 PM
What could have been.  According to Ian Rapoport, the Rams pushed for a trade after the Raiders’ Maxx Crosby’s failed move to the Ravens, but pivoted to Myles Garrett after Crosby nixed talks.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  Put that on his career highlight reel.  The Ravens’ Zay Flowers put the Colts’ D in a blender on an electrifying 54-yard touchdown.

UPDATE 2:  Three touchdowns and 144 yards from the Ravens’ Derrick Henry seems par for the course.  The Ravens beat the Colts, 41-23.

The Raiders beat the Dolphins, 27-13.

UPDATE 3:  People are already going crazy with their overreactions.  I’m seeing the the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson could get $70 million, the Bears need to set a scoring record and both Los Angeles teams are flopping after the Chargers lost to the Cardinals, 26-14.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 13, 2026, 02:48:22 PM
The potential MVP favorite is already building his case.  The Bills’ Josh Allen finished a 21-yard touchdown run by plowing into the end zone.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  This was a thriller of a game.  The Bills beat the Texans, 36-31, as they were among nine teams to surpass 30 or more points so far.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 13, 2026, 10:22:16 PM
Defense, what is that?  The Bears beat the Panthers, 59-37, as the teams combined for 96 points and 1,030 combined yards.  The Bears had six rushing touchdowns.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 13, 2026, 10:39:42 PM
Sorry, Cade, but that was such an exciting game.  The Saints mounted a huge rally against the Lions but came up short in overtime, 31-30, when their two-point conversion failed.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 13, 2026, 10:43:40 PM
If only this game ended in a tie.  The Vikings stormed back from a double-digit deficit and scored 29 unanswered points to beat the Packers, 39-22.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 13, 2026, 10:45:46 PM
How in the world did that happen?  The Cowboys’ Quinnen Williams’ forced fumble flew a couple of yards in the air and somehow landed into his teammate’s hands.  Updates to come.

The Cowboys lost to the Giants, 28-20.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 14, 2026, 08:19:11 PM
What could have been.  According to Adam Schefter, Drew Brees mulled coming out of retirement to play for the Broncos in the AFC title game after Bo Nix’s injury.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  The best part of starting the work week is back.  The Broncos are playing the Chiefs on “Monday Night Football” right now.  The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is back from an injury.  Updates to come.

UPDATE 2:  This just like the Super Bowl, but in a new jersey for the MVP.  The Chiefs’ Kenneth Walker III broke free for an electric 60-yard touchdown run.

UPDATE 3:  Of course he will pad his stats.  The Chiefs’ Travis Kelce took off for a 59-yard catch-and-run to pass Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten for the second-most receiving yards by a tight end.

UPDATE 4:  Momma said there’d be days like this.  An inexplicable play by Nix summed up how the night has gone for the Broncos.

UPDATE 5:  Look who is back to their old selves.  Walker had 191 total yards and two touchdowns and Mahomes had three total touchdowns to lead the Chiefs to a 31-10 win over the Broncos.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 17, 2026, 07:36:09 PM
I have another question to ask.  What was the most shocking thing from Week 1?  For me, it’s the Cardinals beating the Chargers.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 17, 2026, 07:40:31 PM
I don’t know, I think there is something ito be said.  Texans quarterback C. J. Stroud declined to address comments made by Andre Johnson made earlier this week questioning Stroud’s body language.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 17, 2026, 07:42:00 PM
I’ve seen the pictures and it looks great.  The Commanders unveiled pictures of their new stadium in Washington.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 17, 2026, 07:44:24 PM
Has anyone noticed that the shotgun offense is going away?  It was one of my favorite formations and I don’t see it coming back.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 18, 2026, 06:18:46 AM
Well, that wasn’t fun for me.  Josh Allen had five touchdowns and the Bills won their first game at Highmark Stadium and improved to 2-0 with a 41-31 victory over the Lions.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 18, 2026, 05:17:05 PM
Lock him up and throw away the key!  The FBI has identified 35 additional women who were allegedly defrauded by fake 49ers player Daejon Love.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 20, 2026, 04:43:23 PM
I am sure this will not make him popular with his teammates.  According to Adam Schefter, the Colts’ Keenan Allen is facing a minimum three-game suspension after Allen’s drunk driving arrest last month.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  Time for a free quarter of football.  We’re going to overtime as the Colts and Chiefs are tied, 27-27, after regulation.

UPDATE 2:  What a thriller tonight in Kansas City!  The Chiefs’ Harrison Butker kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired for a wild 33-30 overtime win over the Colts.

UPDATE 3:  I know the replay team said it was not a fumble, but I want to ask everyone who watched this game.  Did the Colts’ Laquon Treadwell fumble in overtime or not?
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 20, 2026, 04:46:10 PM
This feels like an offensive failure by everyone.  A big sack on Aaron Rodgers saw the Steelers go from third-and-7 to fourth-and-43.  Updates to come.

The Steelers lost to the Patriots, 20-3.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 20, 2026, 05:11:15 PM
As much as I do not like this team, I hate to see this happen.  The Bears’ Caleb Williams was helped to the sideline with an apparent leg injury against the Vikings.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  Maybe this will not be as bad as I thought.  Williams suffered a right hamstring injury in a 9-3 loss to the Vikings.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 20, 2026, 05:16:00 PM
You cannot let something like this happen.  The Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba was left wide open for an 82-yard touchdown.  Updates to come.

The Seahawks beat the Cardinals, 31-7.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 20, 2026, 06:06:48 PM
Everyone is dropping like flies!  The Commanders’ Jayden Daniels was carted to the locker room with an apparent serious right arm injury against the Cowboys.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  This is far from good.  Daniels suffered a left elbow injury and won’t return against the Cowboys.

The Commanders lost to the Cowboys, 37-20.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 21, 2026, 08:26:36 PM
Look who is back.  The Giants are playing the Rams on “Monday Night Football” right now.  The Rams’ Aaron Donald is returning.  Updates to come.

The Rams beat the Giants, 28-6.
Title: Re: NFL 2026
Post by: InThe313 on September 22, 2026, 11:20:51 PM
This story seems to take a new turn every week.  A woman said she reported the alleged 49ers impersonator to the team’s website in December 2025.