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The next Sam Darnold? Five NFL QBs who are ready to reinvent their careers

Can Daniel Jones prove his doubters wrong? Will Kyler Murray play like a star again? Jeffri Chadiha spotlights five QBs ready to reinvent their careers, Sam Darnold-style.

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10 biggest questions after NFL free agency but before the 2026 draft

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies the 10 biggest questions remaining as we turn from a jam-packed free agency period to the 2026 NFL Draft. What's next for A.J. Brown in Philadelphia?

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Ten best moves of 2026 NFL offseason so far: Trades, free-agent signings boost Rams, Dolphins, Steelers

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha surveys all the action from the 2026 NFL offseason and identifies the top 10 moves thus far. Which teams have made the best decisions?

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NFL free agency winners and losers: Jesse Minter, Trent McDuffie up; Vic Fangio, Michael Penix down

Whose offseason is beginning on the right foot? Who still has more work to do? Jeffri Chadiha breaks down winners and losers through the first day of the 2026 NFL free agency negotiating window.

NFL free agency: Five teams that must make a major splash in 2026

Can Sean McVay's Rams maximize their remaining time with Matthew Stafford? Will Mike Vrabel's Patriots boost Drake Maye's supporting cast? Jeffri Chadiha eyes five teams that must create a major splash in NFL free agency this offseason.

Super Bowl LX: 5 factors that will determine New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha eyes five factors that will determine Super Bowl LX. Will Sam Darnold outduel Drake Maye? Which defense will cause the most trouble: Mike Vrabel's Patriots or Mike Macdonald's Seahawks?

Why each contender can win Super Bowl LX; top offseason priority for 4 eliminated teams

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha reveals why each of the four remaining NFL teams can win the Super Bowl. Plus, the most pressing offseason need for each squad that lost during the Divisional Round.

NFL playoffs: 10 biggest winners and losers from Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks

Jeffri Chadiha identifies winners and losers from the first two games of the Divisional Round, which saw both No. 1 seeds -- the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks -- advance. Who's up and who's down following Saturday's contests?

NFL Divisional Round: Biggest immediate question for advancing/eliminated playoff teams

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha reveals the most pressing question for each of the NFL teams that advanced to the Divisional Round and each of the squads that lost on Wild Card Weekend.

Who's most likely to win Super Bowl LX: Ranking all 14 playoff contenders

Now that the 2025 NFL regular season has wrapped, it's time to contemplate who will win Super Bowl LIX? In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha ranks all 14 playoff teams based on their likelihood to lift the Lombardi Trophy next month in Santa Clara.

What's at stake in the NFL playoff race in Week 18? Both No. 1 seeds, 4 division titles and more

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides an overview of everything that's at stake in the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season. Plus, a special ranking of Coach of the Year candidates and the must-see game in Week 18.

2025 NFL playoff hunt: Buying and selling 18 potential Super Bowl contenders

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha assesses the potential postseason success of 18 playoff contenders with two weeks to go in the regular season. Plus, updated NFL MVP rankings and the most intriguing matchup of Week 17.

NFL Week 15 winners and losers: Bills, Bears earn key victories; Packers defense in trouble?

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies eight winners and losers from Week 15 as the playoff race tightens. Plus, updated NFL MVP rankings and a quick peek at a big-time divisional clash in Week 16.

2025 NFL MVP race: Case for and against top 8 candidates entering Week 15

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha takes a look at the MVP race and predicts how his top eight candidates will ultimately fare. Plus, risers/sliders from Week 14 and the most intriguing game of Week 15.

2025 NFL playoffs: Reason for hope for seven bubble teams entering Week 14

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies one reason for hope for seven bubble teams in this season's NFL playoff race. Plus, who's up and who's down after Week 13? And what's the must-see game of Week 14?

Six NFL units that need a wake-up call over final six weeks of 2025 regular season

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies six units that most need fixing down the stretch. Plus, a second non-QB has entered the updated MVP rankings. And what's the must-see game in Week 13?

NFL Week 11 aftermath: Six loudest statements from Sunday's blockbuster slate

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies the six loudest statements from Week 11's jam-packed Sunday slate. Plus, who's up and who's down? And what's the must-see game of Week 12?

NFL Week 10 overreactions: Six storylines we're not sweating

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha spotlights six NFL developments from Week 10 that you should NOT overreact to. Plus, who's up and who's down heading into Week 11? And where does Jonathan Taylor debut in the MVP rankings?

NFL midseason crystal ball: 10 people who will shape the 2025 season's second half

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha spotlights 10 people who will shape the second half of the 2025 NFL season. Plus, who's up and who's down? And what's the most intriguing matchup of Week 10?

NFL Week 9 patience scale: Trust wearing thin with Cowboys, Falcons; cut Ravens some slack

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies teams that are wearing out trust and others who deserve some grace after Week 8. Plus, who's up and who's down? And what's the marquee matchup of Week 9?

NFL Week 8 reality check: Cowboys are now appointment viewing, and 5 other simple truths

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha reveals six simple truths entering Week 8. Plus, who's up and who's down after Week 7. And what's the must-see game of next Sunday?

12 early NFL winners and losers: Who's soaring, who's sinking after six weeks?

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies the biggest winners and losers through the first six weeks of the 2025 NFL season. Plus, there's a new player atop the updated MVP rankings. And what's the must-see game in Week 7?

NFL Week 6 narrative shifts: 12 players, coaches making me a believer; top five MVP candidates

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha reveals the 12 players and coaches who have won him over five weeks into the 2025 NFL season. Plus, updated MVP rankings and the must-see game in Week 6.

Contenders and pretenders entering NFL Week 5: Which of the nine 2-2 teams can you trust?

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha assesses nine teams sitting at 2-2 -- separating the contenders from the pretenders. Which teams have legitimate potential? And who could fall by the wayside? Plus, who are the top five MVP candidates entering Week 5?