ANALYSIS NEWS

With the college football season kicking off this week, Bucky Brooks identifies his top seven candidates to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy. Is Texas QB Arch Manning the favorite? Where do Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith and Notre Dame QB CJ Carr rank? Plus, an intriguing dark horse.

Is Joe Burrow poised to bounce back with a prolific passing season? Can Myles Garrett accomplish the rare feat of pacing the league in sacks in consecutive seasons? Bobby Kownack predicts the NFL's 2026 leaders in 11 major statistic categories.

Will David Bailey rack up sacks for the Jets? Do the Chiefs have a shutdown corner in Mansoor Delane? Can Caleb Downs lift the Cowboys? Lance Zierlein provides best- and worst-case scenarios -- plus 2026 stat projections -- for the 13 defensive rookies taken in Round 1 of April's draft.

Will No. 4 overall pick Carnell Tate finally make his presence felt in Tennessee? Can Tua Tagovailoa salvage his chance to start in Atlanta? Did Cincinnati unearth a hidden gem for Joe Burrow? Gennaro Filice spotlights 10 things to watch in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL preseason.

With the deadline to trim NFL rosters looming, which notable players could be traded or released in the coming days? Kevin Patra puts the spotlight on 22 candidates.

What kind of production should we expect from No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in Year 1? Who will lead all rookies in rushing yards this season? Lance Zierlein reveals his projections for 17 of the NFL's top offensive newbies in 2026.

How does No. 2 overall pick David Bailey look coming off the edge for the Jets? Is Dillon Thieneman ready to lead a Bears safety group that's been leveled by injuries and attrition? Chad Reuter grades one notable rookie performance from each game in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason.

Around The NFL's Kevin Patra dives deep into five key storylines from Week 2 of the preseason and what they mean moving forward -- starting with a QB decision in Cleveland.

Around the NFL tracks every player release ahead of the 2026 season.

The Cowboys never lack for attention, but is this the year they actually live up to the hype? Bucky Brooks explains why it's time to believe in Dallas. Plus, three purported contenders that could be paper tigers.

The Senior Bowl Top 300 is here! Lance Zierlein highlights 10 of the most notable talents in the group, along with 23 other 2027 NFL Draft prospects he'll be watching closely leading up to the annual college all-star game.

Kevin Patra spotlights one potential first-time Pro Bowler from each AFC team. Will Bo Nix finally get the recognition he deserves for leading the Broncos' passing attack? Who will emerge in the Texans' offense?

Kevin Patra spotlights one potential first-time Pro Bowler from each NFC team. Can DeVonta Smith turn in a career performance as the Eagles' new WR1? Which healthy defensive player is primed to show out in Dallas? Will Caleb Williams build on his promising second season?

Who's running the football for the defending champion Seahawks? Can Shedeur Sanders capitalize on a prime opportunity in the Browns' QB battle? Do impact rookies grow on trees at the receiver position? Gennaro Filice spotlights 10 things to watch in the second full week of the 2026 NFL preseason.

Which players could quickly reverse their fortunes from a trying 2025? Grant Gordon unveils his top 10 contenders to win the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year award.

Which rookies are worthy of a pick late in fantasy drafts? Dan Parr highlights 15 candidates, including five receivers who could provide immediate value.

Does Denver have another potent weapon in the backfield? How did polarizing first-round pick Ty Simpson look in his debut? Is OLB Malachi Lawrence ready to provide instant returns in Dallas? Chad Reuter grades one notable rookie performance from each game in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason.

NFL.com breaks down the key takeaways from Saturday's action from Week 1 of the preseason.

Which new head coach will win the most games in the 2026 NFL season? Bucky Brooks provides his rankings, 1-10, with top-half slots for John Harbaugh, Jesse Minter and Mike McCarthy. Who tops the list?

Championing hyperrealism in all areas, EA Sports creative director Scott O'Gallagher has a simple goal with the 'Madden NFL' franchise: 'To make this like a scouting report for the NFL.' Nick Shook provides insight into what went into making the latest edition of the industry-defining game.